Nevado Pisco

Overview

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A beautiful 5,000m summit in Peru's Cordillera Blanca

Introduction

The Peruvian Andes are considered by many to be the most beautiful and impressive mountains in the world, with Nevado Pisco being one of the most popular snow-capped summits with stunning panoramic views. Pisco is quickly accessible from Huaraz, meaning with careful acclimatisation it is possible within a two-week trip.

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Experience Required

To join the expedition and have a good chance of success, you must have:

• Climbed Scottish Grade II/Alpine PD or equivalent.
• A high level of fitness, having prepared for the expedition with regular mountain walking throughout the months preceding the trip, including Grade I scrambles.

As porters carry the tents and food, there is no heavy load carrying on the expedition, but team members need to carry only their personal equipment. You can therefore expect your pack to weigh 10 to 12Kg.
Our Scottish Winter Courses in Scotland and our Alpine Courses would provide good training for this expedition.

Additional Information

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the expedition or your suitability for it, please phone +44 (0)114 276 3322 or contact us.

Dates & Prices

Date	With Flight	or Meeting in	Availability
Sun 11 Jul – Sun 25 Jul 2027	UK	Lima	Available Book now »
	£5,195	£3,695

This expedition is available to book in GBP, USD and EUR.
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Group size: 2 – 10 people.

Single room supplement: £400

For comparison, this expedition starts from £246 (GBP) per day (price Without Flights).

With Flight pricing

Our 'With Flight' price includes an Economy class return airfare from the UK. The cost is based on a group fare that we have already reserved, or individual seats that we have budgeted for. Note that in some circumstances, the earlier you book, the less expensive the airfare and the 'With Flight' price.

Know Before You Go

Jagged Globe supports the British Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) 'Know Before You Go' campaign. We recommend that you read the FCDO Travel Advice for Peru on the FCDO Website.

What the price includes

• Economy class return airfares from the UK (unless land only.)
• UK Air Passenger Duty (excluded if joining land-only and you make your own international flight arrangements).
• 2 group road transfers between Airport and hotel, connecting with flights (excluded if joining land-only).
• 2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Lima, on a bed and breakfast basis.
• 4 nights’ hotel accommodation in Huaraz, on a bed and breakfast basis.
• 7 nights’ accommodation in tents on a full-board basis.
• All road transport by private vehicles as described in the itinerary.
• All porterage costs to base camps.
• All costs for Peruvian guides and local helpers.
• Jagged Globe kitbag or lightweight fleece.

What the price does not include

• Visa fees.
• Overseas airports taxes not paid in advance through the international airline ticket.
• Extraneous hotel bills (e.g. bar and laundry).
• Travel insurance.
• Lunch and evening meals in Lima and Huaraz.
• Additional hotel nights in Huaraz if the programme is changed.
• Optional sightseeing trips.
• Tips.

Tailor Made Trips

We can organise this expedition on a ‘tailor-made’ private basis for groups of friends, families, clubs, charities or any other group. The cost of going private can be surprisingly reasonable. Please contact us to discuss the itinerary and your preferred dates. We will then send you a quote, with no obligation.

Insurance

You will need a travel insurance policy that caters for the activities you will undertake on your trip with Jagged Globe. It is a requirement of our booking conditions that you have such a policy. For a list of insurers who specialise in mountaineering, trekking and skiing, please see our Travel Insurance page »

Itinerary

Here is an outline itinerary for this trip. A more detailed day-to-day itinerary is available as a downloadable PDF »

Outline Itinerary

Day 1:	Fly to Lima Overnight hotel. Those joining on a 'Land Only' basis should arrive in Lima today.
Day 2:	Fly to Huaraz (3,050m) Huaraz is a bustling town with an economy largely based on agriculture and mountaineering. Overnight hotel.
Day 3:	Rest day in Huaraz Having come from sea level to 3,050m, it is important to have a rest day today. Overnight hotel.
Day 4:	Walk from Huaraz to Laguna Chirup (4,400m) Today's walk takes you high to a beautiful lake and includes 6 hours walking for the round. Overnight in Huaraz.
Day 5:	Drive to the Llanaganuco Valley, trek to Cebolla Pampa (3,900m)
Day 6:	Acclimatisation walk to Lake 69, return to Cebolla Pampa (3,900m) It’s a 5-hour return trip to walk to Lake 69, at an altitude of 4,600m. Return to Cebolla Pampa camp.
Day 7:	Trek to Pisco Base Camp (4,650m)
Day 8:	Acclimatise and review rope skills at Pisco Base Camp (4,650m)
Day 9:	Climb to Moraine Camp (4,850m)
Day 10:	Summit day, Pisco Oeste (5,752m) Superb views from the summit of Chopicalqui and Huascaran.
Day 11:	Return to Cebolla Pampa (3,900m)
Day 12:	Return to Huaraz
Day 13:	Fly Huaraz to Lima Overnight hotel.
Day 14:	Depart Lima
Day 15:	Arrive London

PLEASE NOTE: Please note that this itinerary is a guideline only. Although every effort will be made to adhere to it, unforeseen circumstances may force changes to be made at the last moment. Please be prepared to be flexible if necessary.

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