Trek & Climb: Nevados Percocaya & Mariposa – 6 Days
Tour Overview
A great trek and climb plan for climbers who'd like to improve in the discipline of mountain climbing. Trek a topographically interesting mountain route in the first days of your adventure. On the last days climb two of the best intermediate/advanced mountains in the range to enjoy immense views and revel in your achievements! ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Cusco - Pacchanta - Base Camp
Location: Cusco
Accommodation: Lodge
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
First day for acclimatisation & trek to Base Camp
Leaving Cusco at 8am, until you reach Pacchanta (4,400m) around 3hrs later.
From Pacchanta you’ll begin the trek of about 1-2 hrs until reaching the Laguna Azulcocha where you’ll overnight (4,600m)
Day 2 : Base Camp - Summit Percocaya - Base Camp
Location: pacchanta baja
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You’ll leave at around 1:00am to head towards the glacier, passing through heavy morraine for about an hour. Then hitting a rocky path for another hour and finally ascending a rock wall for about 30 minutes, level 4, until reaching the glacier.
There is a 65° degree wall that’ll take you to the next mixed section between snow, rock and hard ice. A very technical climb that will take you from the beginning of the glacier to the summit in around 4 hours and then a further 4 hours descent, followed by a 2 hour track back to base camp where you’ll rest.
Day 3 : Base Camp Percocaya - Base Camp Mariposa
Location: Nevado Mariposa
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This day will take us approximately 2-3 hours to switch between camps, a gradual ascent. Overnight.
Day 4 : High Camp of Mariposa
Location: Nevado Mariposa
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
3-4 hours of portage up on mixed trails (moraine, rock) ascent to the high-camp that will take a lot of energy and for this part it’s really important that you take on good nutrition throughout the day.
Day 5 : High Camp - Summit Mariposa (5860m) - Base Camp
Location: Nevado Mariposa
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
It will take 7-8 hours of climbing on a glacier, navigation crossing ravines and walls between 55° to 65° degrees of inclination.
This will be super adrenaline climbing that requires resistance and experience to reach the summit. Once there we enjoy the rewards of the summit for 30 minutes or so.
The descent will take us 4-5 hours to the high camp and then you’ll descend to basecamp in around 2-3 hours where you’ll be greeted with a hearty meal and rest there.
Day 6 : Base camp - Pacchanta
Location: Cusco
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
descent of 3 hours to the hot springs of Pacchanta where you’ll enjoy and renew ourselves to finally have lunch and leave at 2 pm to arrive at 5 pm in Cusco.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary section.
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Fully Guided
Professional bilingual high-mountain guide.
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Meals
Breakfast x 6, Lunch x 7, Dinner x 6
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Transport
Private Transport – collection & drop-off
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High-mountain cook, Muleteer & Mules
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All camping equipement (sleeping bags to hire + trekking poles)
What's Not Included
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Additional Services
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Insurance
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International Travel
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Tips for crew
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Crampons, Ice Axe, Harness, Helmet (can be hired as part of trip)
Check out our Q&As
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What is the maximum group size?
15 People.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
High.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes.
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Professional bilingual high-mountain guide.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For 3 years
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Always
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
This depends on the type of tour you've booked. If there is paperwork to be sent (i.e. domestic flights etc.) we will forward these to you ahead of time.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
It can be possible in instances, a lot depends on the type of tour being run and it's accessibility
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
We don't fund charities directly but we work with local communities where we can to support them and provide resources whenever possible. We utilise local resources with all of our trips so in that respect you are contributing to the local economy and the welfare of it's people.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Unu Raymi Expeditions; we’ll always keep our commitment to deliver the best customised experience created from your own personal & group requirements. We’ll provide as many available options for planning your ideal trip; operating & incorporating many off-the-beaten path experiences for your trip or expedition. Before your trip begins we’ll work with you to ensure you are fully prepared and ha
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes, if you wold like to share facilities with someone this can be organised
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We are working with the latest protocols issued by the Ministerio de Salud (Ministry of Health) to ensure our operations are safe and compliant for the future. All hygiene standards that are being developed will be adhered to in compliance with state legislation and protocols.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
We have the flexibility to alter trips as necessary if there are travel restrictions in place. For all other changes please refer to our terms and conditions.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
This will depend if you have booked a private or group tour
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Up to 50 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
Trek & Climb: Nevados Percocaya & Mariposa – 6 Days
6 Days Starting and ending in Cusco, Peru
Visiting: Cusco, pacchanta baja, Nevado Mariposa
Tour operator:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 15
Age range:
18-65
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Gluten & Dairy Free.
