Tour Climbing Nevado Mateo | Your First 5,150 m Summit | 12 Hours
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• All clients can reach the summit of Nevado Mateo with our expert guides. We are patient and accommodating. • Guide-to-client ratio: 1:3 • Crampons, boots, helmet, harness, and ice axe provided with prior fitting • Picnic-style lunch included (but bring your favorite snacks for the trek) • Depending on group size, transportation is by taxi, minivan, or luxury bus • Peruvian-owned; family-run • We will climb Nevado Mateo in just one day. It is one of the incredible ice-covered peaks of the famous Cordillera Blanca. The total altitude of Nevado Mateo is 5,150 meters, and the ascent is considered technically easy. This trip is perfect as your first climbing experience since no technical skills are required.
Your experience
Stop 1
3:30 AM – Hotel pickup. Drive 2.5 hours north of Huaraz, passing through Carhuaz and Shilla, and entering Huascarán National Park. Entrance fee: 30 soles Park at Punto Olimpia. 6:00 AM – Begin hiking along the glacier moraine (~1 hour) until reaching the glacier base, where we will put on crampons, rope up, and start the ascent to the summit (~1 hour). From the top of San Mateo, enjoy views of the remains of the majestic Contrahiervas Mountain and the Cancora Lagoons. Take time to relax and enjoy the scenery before descending the same route. Once back at the vehicle, we will pack up and return to Huaraz. 2:30 PM – Arrival back in Huaraz.
What’s included
- Certified mountain guide (English, Spanish)
- Continuous and personalized assistance
- Basic first aid kit - we recommend bringing your own
- Personal technical equipment (boots, crampons, harness, ice axe, and helmet)
- Shared tourist transport
Not included
- Entrance to Huascarán National Park (30 soles per person)
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Personal expenses
- Headlamp, snow goggles, appropriate clothing, personal medications, etc.
- Bring extra money if you wish to tip your guide(s)
- Entrance fees
Before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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