Rock Climbing Full Day

At Vidal Expeditions, we are transparent and provide specific details of what is included and excluded from our tours. We know this is very important so that you know exactly what to bring and don’t miss anything. We provide this information to ensure that you have an incredible experience during your trek and climbing.

At Vidal Expeditions, we focus on making your trip an unforgettable experience, and we want to provide all the details you need to know before leaving your country and starting your life experience in Peru.

• Passport
• Good climbing backpack (the smaller, the better)
• Water storage: Water reservoir like Camelback is encouraged - but enough for at least 2-3 liters.
• Comfortable hiking and climbing pants

A daypack can be any size for hiking, but we always say the smaller, the better. If it is larger, try to make it as light as possible.

• Sun hat
• Rain gear
• Fleece
• Camera
• Music (iPhone)
• Hand sanitizer
• Toilet paper and small plastic bag for waste
• Extra Money for Souvenirs, Drinks & Tips
• Earplugs
• Some snacks (Chocolate, fruits, energy bars, etc.)

PREPARING FOR YOUR TREK AND CLIMBING

Here some frequently asked question about trekking and climbing

BOOKING SYSTEM

At Vidal Expeditions, we make the booking system as easy as possible for you. Once you decide to do this trek, we will send you a booking form where you need to complete all the required details that are important to book your tickets. We need a previous deposit of 50% per person. As soon as you pay, we immediately book a spot for this tour. Once we are done with it, we will send you your invoice and a confirmation form that all the booking processes have been satisfactorily set up.

IS VIDAL EXPEDITIONS TEAM CONTACTING US BEFORE FLYING TO PERU?

Yes, our work policy is to be in contact with our customers as long as necessary to inform them of all the details and changes that could occur after they have confirmed the reservation. Please check your email constantly, and if you have any issues, let us know so we can solve them as soon as possible.

WHERE TO STAY IN CUSCO?

Cusco is a big enough city to find different categories of hotels, from 2 stars to 5 stars. There are also Airbnb places where you can stay without any problem. Cusco streets are narrow, especially near the main square, and some streets are pedestrian with some stairs. We will send you a notification for the pick-up if it is not possible to access them with our car and arrange another place to pick you up and drop you off. Also, a night before your tour, you will meet with your tour guide, who will tell you all the details about the tour. If you want some recommendations, please ask the Vidal Expeditions sales team.

ALONG THE TREK AND CLIMBING

IS IT SAFE TO CLIMBING THESE MOUNTAINS?

Yes. We have been climbing these mountains for years and know very well all the routes that we are offering for our customers. Our high mountain guides were born and now live around these areas. They are 100% professionals, formed at a high mountain climbing school in the Huaraz region, and have climbed many times those mountains. Most of our team are local people who grew up near these mountains, and they have incredible respect for these Apus.

IS THERE ELECTRICITY ALONG THE TREK & CLIMBING?

No, because this trek is located in a remote place where there is no electricity, some local villages located along the trek have solar panels. Your guide can talk with some of them in extreme cases to recharge your cellphone. We recommend that you bring your extra power bank for the days you are on the mountains.

HOW CHALLENGING IS THE TREK AND CLIMBING?

This trek is particularly challenging, especially for people who do not have experience hiking and climbing mountains. We recommend training with some exercises a few times per week to avoid problems, and it is also recommended to spend some days in Cusco to acclimatize to the altitude because part of the segments along this trek are located over 4500 m/14123 ft. To climb the Ausangate mountain, we will provide a previous training course where you can learn the basic and necessary references about mountain climbing. For this, you need to be in contact with our sales team.

WHAT HAPPEN IF I GOT ALTITUDE SICKNESS?

No worries, our guide and team are professional, and they know how to solve any issue during your trek. Your guide will have a first aid kit all the time with some medications for these, and there will also be an extra emergency horse to take you to the best place where you can recover. Our team always has a radio, and they are trained for any emergencies that happen during our tours.

DO YOU NEED HIKING BOOTS?

Definitely, it is always recommended to wear proper hiking and climbing boots; if possible, ones with ankle support and water resistance are extra helpful, especially for the inexperienced hiker. Because you will be climbing up and down so many lost stones and crossing some rivers and glaciers, some of which are slippery, now uneven, and at varying heights, the extra support helps prevent twisting your ankles.

SHOULD I USE WALKING STICKS?

Yes. Walking sticks are always helpful to trekkers, especially if is raining along the trek. Using walking sticks can help take the pressure off your knees while doing some portionz of the trek over glaciers. Plus they will help you get up the mountain as well.

WHERE DO I STORE MY LUGGAGE?

In case you have extra luggage that you do not need to bring to the trail, all the hotels in Cusco have storage where you can leave your luggage completely free. If you change hotels after the trek, we have storage available in the Vidal Expeditions office. Get more information from our office team.

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT AS FAR AS WEATHER?

The weather in Cusco and parts of the Andes is unpredictable, even if the weather forecast says it’s sunny. We can’t trust it. It is an impossible question for us to answer. Historically, April through September is the dry season; November through February is the rainy season; and March and October are bridge months—a mixture of both. But the clouds have not followed these rules in the last few years. Prepare for sun and rain, no matter when you come. As far as temperatures go, that is consistent throughout the year. Mornings and evenings are always cold. Make sure to bring a fleece jacket for the mornings and a down jacket for the evenings. Once the sun is up, you should be comfortable hiking in short sleeves. Long pants (for yoga or hiking) are encouraged to protect against the mosquitoes, which can be a nuisance in some parts of the trail.

From: USD 75.00 per person

USD 60.00: from 4 people to more

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