Mismi origin of the amazon river tour

The origin of the Amazon was studied by the explorers in the first expeditions that came to Peru, such as Commander Jaques Yves Cousteau, for National Geographic, and by investigative journalists worldwide.

The Amazon is 6785 km and crosses three South America countries: Peru, Colombia and it ends in the Atlantic Ocean in Brazil. The Amazon in its widest part crosses a distance of 330km 

The Amazon River is one of the rivers with the largest content of water in the world with average content of 219000m ²/s of water; it is responsible for one fifth of all the water in the oceanThe origin of the Amazon River is found in the region of Arequipa in the Colca Valley, near to the snow-capped Mismi Mountain. The snow-capped Mismi Mountain has an altitude of 5593 m.

CLIMBING MISMI AND BORN OF AMAZON RIVER TOUR PROGRAM

At approximately 8 am we will head towards the Colca Valley, we will take the ancient route that is more interesting than the current one, as the ancient highway happens to be between two volcanoes; Misti and Chachani and allows us to enjoy the very rich scenery. Also there is the possibility of seeing guanacos – South American camels which are almost extinct in Peru

After travelling for approximately 2 hours, we will arrive at the main highway that goes to the Colca Valley. In this area named Pampas Cañahuas will be able to see the vicuñas that are a type of camel, they are not domesticated that they live freely inside the Aguada Blanca and Salinas National Reserve.

On this part of the trip it is possible to use the bathrooms (WC) which are situated in the area of Chasqui Pampa. We will then continue towards the Sumbay Community at 4127 above sea level. Where there are rock paintings that date between 5800 B.C. to 3000 A.C and it is 7 km from the main highway and 88 km from the City of Arequipa. Here we can find more than 500 remains of rock paintings that represent daily activities of the epoch.

After the visit to the rock paintings we will head towards to Tocjra Pampa where we will be able to observe different birds such as: the guillemot, the black hibis, the Andean duck, guayatas and Andean gulls, etc.

Next to this area we will be able to find a group of llamas and alpacas.

On this journey we will travel at an altitude of 4850 meters (view point of the volcanoes) where it is possible to appreciate the different volcanoes or as it is called in south Peru, the Volcanic belt or ring of fire, also we can appreciate the mountain range of the central Andes.

Then after approximately 6 hours of travel we will arrive in the Colca Valley at the village of Chivay where we can enjoy the thermal baths at 38 degrees of temperature or we can visit the museum of this area.

We spend the night in tent.

On this day we will travel by 4x4 from 3600 meters of altitude until 4700 meters where we will find our base camp. On this trip we will have many opportunities to stop to take photographs of the mountains. At this time we will arrive at the base camp and we can do some walking to help with the acclimatization.

We will spend the night in tents.

After breakfast we will travel by 4x4 from our campsite (4700 meters) until 5100 meters of altitude. From here we will walk for 2 hours until we arrive at the origin of the Amazon River. This placed named the origin was first visited by Michel and Jacques Coustau this was the first scientific expedition, later the second expedition was made by National Geographic, they confirmed that the most remote origin of the longest and deepest river in the world is found in the Andes in the south of Peru.

We will then walk for 2 hours to return to the 4x4 (5100 meters of altitude) and we will return to the City of Arequipa.

We will arrive in the City of Arequipa at approximately 5-6 pm.

CLIMBING MISMI MOUNTAIN PROGRAM

The climbing tour towards the volcanoes in the region of Arequipa are organized bearing in mind of quality standards, and safety.

Remember that to be able to do an ascent at altitude a sufficient acclimatization is needed. In all of our programs of ascent up the volcanoes and snow-capped mountains in Arequipa, we assume that, our clients have given themselves sufficient time to acclimatize before the trek. Nevertheless if you are not acclimated to the altitude, you must consult with us about the ascents for every snow-capped mountain or volcano trek.

Our goal is not only to sell climbing tours, our goal is that our clients arrive at the summit of the volcanoes and snow capped peaks on the climbing tours. In order to do this it is necessary at the time of the consultation for the climbing tour, that you tell us if you are acclimatized to the altitude.

If already you are acclimatized we can do the ascent and follow the program and you can. And if not, it does not matter, we can add one or two more days to the same program. If you do not have a lot of experience we recommend to you to do an ascent in private service and the guide will be able to take you up to the summit slowly to the suit your rhythm.

The programs on our website about ascent are only programs, as these can be adapted to the physical experience and acclimatization of each of our clients.

Our guides are trained and qualified in the High Mountain School in the region of Huaraz.

MOUNTAIN CLIMBING TOURS IN PERU-AREQUIPA