DAY 01 AREQUIPA / BASE CAMP  
Very early, depart on a 4 x 4 private vehicle heading towards the Base Camp (5,000 m.a.s.l. – 3 hour journey). Then, some acclimatising hikes begin. Overnight in tents.
DAY 02 BASE CAMP / CAMP 1   
In the morning, a 3 hour show paced hike starts for 6 hours until reaching Camp 1 (5,350 m.a.s.l.). Overnight.
DAY 03 CAMP 1 / SUMMIT / AREQUIPA  
Very early in the morning, a slow paced ascent starts, between 5 and 6 hours, until reaching the summit (6,075 m.a.s.l.), where one can observe the beautiful landscape, the old crater and the surrounding mountains. Return to Base Camp fast (3 hours). Then transfer to transportation that will take you to the city of Arequipa (3 hour journey).
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