Cost . . .

$4500 P/P

Deposit: $500 p/p

2024 Departures . . .

16th - 29th June (3 spots remaining)

Guaranteed departure. No extra hidden costs.

Add ons + 3 Days . . .

Add 3 days for Quitaraju 6036M Climb (Additional cost: $1500 p/p)

WHAT'S INCLUDED . . .

• Certified Mountain guide (UIAGM - AGMP - IFMGA - NMA)
• $200 Individual tip pool. * Tip pool will be fairly distributed among all Namas staff members. (Guides, porters, drivers, hotel security and staffs). Guest may personally hand in extra tips to our guides and porters.
• Namas Branded merchandise (Down Jacket, Cap, Buff)
• Transfer airport / 4* hotel / airport – Lima
• City touring Lima
• Bus ticket Huaraz / Lima, executive service in public bus-Movil Tours or Cruz del Sur
• Transfer/bus station/4* Hotel – Lima
• Transfer hotel / bus station – Huaraz in Hotel
• Hotel In Huaraz, according to the program 04 nights. Double room with breakfast included
• 02 Nights Hotel in Lima / Double room with breakfast included. Twin room/sharing basis.
• Tour of Acclimatization
• Cook and Helpers
• Porters (For Nevado Chopicalqui)
• Donkey driver
• Donkeys
• Entrance fee National park Huascaran
• Private transportation Huaraz / according to the program / Huaraz
• Complete meals during the trek program and climbing program
• Kitchen / dinning tent
• Cooking equipment
• Collective technical equipment
• Tent for 2 Person
• Toilette tent
• First Aid

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED . . .

• Visas and travel insurance
• Entertainment and food
• Bottled drinks and beverages
• Evacuation
• Tips (Service Charge in Hotel and Restaurants are included)
• Single supplement Charges
• Laundry, Phone services, Personal expenditure transactions
• Optional trips
• Tea breaks, chocolates or other snacks and any meals beside breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Delay and cancellation because of natural phenomenon

SKILLS REQUIRED . . .

• Ice Climbing (Intermediate or Advanced level). Our climbing route consist of a vertical 50 -60 degree angled wall, where with the use of ice axe we climb on forzen pathway, with ice formation on both the sides. Climbers should be efficient with kick step and balancing with ice axe on icy slopes to ascend on vertical climb.

• Abseiling. This is the simplest yet the one of the most important skills to master. Some multi - pitch abseiling knowledge/experience are also required.

• Your prior experience in climbing should give you a good understanding of how your body copes in high altitude. You are responsible to build you fitness up to the best level.

EQUIPMENT LIST . . .

Mountain climbing Gears**

• Helmet (Black diamond, Petzel)
• A mountaineering harness, with adjustable leg loops.
• Carabiners: 3 locking and 4 regular
• Alpine and Ice Axe: Black Diamond Cobra ice axes

Mountaineering boots**

• Mountaineering boots suitable for above 6000m; La Sportiva Gsm2 or equivalent
• Hiking shoes for the trek to base camp with ankle protection
• Thermal mountaineering socks or equivalent: 2 pairs
• Liner socks or equivalent: 3 pairs

Body Layers:**

• 2 merino base layers: top / bottom set
• 1 mid layer top: breathable Underwear
• Lightweight Nylon Pants: 1 pair
• Hooded Soft Shell jacket To be worn over other layers
• Soft Shell Guide Pants: Gore Tex and breathable
• Hooded Hard Shell: Gore Tex and breathable
• Hard Shell Pants: Gore Tex and breathable, big enough to wear over your guide trousers
• Insulated Down Jacket with hood: North Face Himalayan parka or equivalent
• Insulated synthetic Pants: Worn primarily when climbing below Camp 2
• Long jones equivalent to Rab’s Polartec or equivalent: 2 pairs

Headgear and Hand wear:**

• Wool hat (ski hat)
• Sunhat: To shade your face / neck from the sun on a hot day
• Buff: To protect your neck / face from the sun
• Glacier glasses: Full protection with side covers or wrap around
• Ski goggles: To be worn on summit day in the event of high winds
• Lightweight synthetic liner gloves: For wearing on a hot day; 2 pairs
• Soft shell gloves: To wear for moderate cold / wind
• Shell glove with insulated liner: To wear for severe cold / strong wind
• Expedition Mitts for bad weather

Personal Gear:**

• Trekking Backpack: To carry on the trek to base camp. Simple and light.
• Sleeping Bag: Rated to at least -40°F. Goose down or synthetic
• Compression stuff sacks: 3 large ones; for reducing volume of the sleeping bag, down parka, etc., in your pack.
• High Quality sleeping pad (1 for base camp and 1 for high camps): Full length is preferred.
• Closed cell foam pad: To be used in conjunction with the inflating pad for warmth and comfort when sleeping.
• Trekking poles with snow baskets: Adjustable poles
• Cup: Plastic insulated cup for drinking
• Bowl: A plastic bowl for eating dinner or breakfast
• Spoon: Plastic spoon
• Head torch: 1 normal for base camp and 1 with remote battery systems for climbing at night. This will be used whilst climbing at night
• Sunscreen: SPF 50 or above
• Lip balm with sunblock
• Water bottles: 2 wide mouth bottles with 1 litter capacity
• Water bottle parkas (2): fully insulated with zip opening
• Thermos: 1 litre (buy a good ones to keep your water warm for longer hours)
• Pee bottle: 1 litre minimum bottle for convenience at night in the tent
• Toiletry bag: Include toilet paper and hand sanitizer and small towel
• Hand warmers & toe warmers
• Pen Knife or multi tool (optional)
• Camera: bring extra batteries and memory cards
• Personal solar charging system (optional but recommended)
• Travel Clothes
• XL Duffel bags 120L - 150L (2) with locks: To transport equipment
• Base Camp extra Items: Kindle, I pad, smart phone, etc
• Snack food: Please bring a few days of your favourite climbing snack food such as bars, gels, nuts, beef jerky, etc. A variety of salty and sweet is recommended to give you extra energy.
• Small personal first aid kit: Include athletic tape, Band-Aid’s, Ibuprofen, blister care, personal medications, etc
• Medications and Prescriptions: Bring antibiotics (Azithromycin, etc.), and altitude medicine such as Diamox and dexamethasone*

Add Quitaraju ITINERARY . . .

Day 1 Arrival and pickup by Namas Staff members

Day 2 City Tours in Lima / Lima – Huaraz (Bus)

Day 3 Day 03: Rest day

Day 4 Day 04: Huaraz – Churup Lake 4450 m

Day 5 Huaraz 3100 m – Cashapampa 2800 m – Llamacorral 3760 m

Day 06 Llamacorral 3760 m – Base camp 4300 m

Day 07 Base camp 4300 m – Moraine camp 4900 m

Day 08 Moraine camp – High camp 5350 m

Day 09 High camp – Summit Quitaraju 6040 m – Base camp

Day 10 Rest Day

Day 11 High camp – Summit Nevado Alpamayo 5947M – Base Camp

Day 12 Base Camp – Llamacoral – Cashapampa - Huaraz

Day 13: Huaraz – Lima

Day 14: Airport dropoff - Departure

When is the best time to climb Alpamayo? . . .

June - August.

Which route will Namas team choose? I can see the mountain is very steep and exposed, What is your climbing strategy? . . .

Our chosen route is French Direct route. 6-pitches of technical tool climbing on vertical ice wall of 50-65 degrees in angle, just below the summit ridge. Steep final pitch topping out on a narrow ridge where we continue to the summit. The descent requires establishing 8 rappel stations with V-Threads.

Is Alpamayo suitable for beginner climbers and what kind of fitness do I need? . . .

This peak is not for a beginner climber. Ice climbing and high altitude (Above 4000M+ with use of crampons) experience is required.

We require climbers to have a very good aerobic base fitness and be relatively strong with using ice axe and crampons on a vertical icy surface.

How hard is it to climb to the summit of Alpamayo? . . .

Alpamayo is vertical ice wall and very technical climbing peak. Although it is not the highest Alpamayo should not be underestimated. Less than half of the climbers coming to the BC make it to the top.

We recommend climbers to have a good amount of ice climbing (upto intermediate level) experience and high altitude climbing experience. To name a few - Mt.Blanc, Monte Rosa, Matterhorn, Gran Paradiso, Mera Peak, Island Peak, Yana Pachha or 6000m Peaks in the Himalayas or Andes are can give you a high altitude climbing expereince.

Peaks seen from Alpamayo . . .

Quitaraju 6345M

Contingency Days during the trip? . . .

We do not have contingency day added in our itinerary but can be extended upon request if our team is not able to summit due to bad weather conditions.

Guides /Sherpas for Alpamayo climb? Ratio : clients. Qualification and level of English? . . .

On this expedition we aim to have max 8 climbers, we have 1 Main guide who will be IMFGA certified. He will be the main leader of the team. Western guide with IMFGA certified can be arranged upon request. Additional* charges apply. But we believe that Peruvian IMFGA certified guides are more than capable in this day and age and have an excellent level of English. We are committed to responsible tourism and want to enhance and prioritise local leaders first, but if the clients request a western guide personally then we can have that arranged.

Guide ratio 1:2. Personal Guide for 1:1 can be arranged who will be solely responsible for the clients but extra additional charges apply. Our guides have an intermediate level of English. Can understand, reply and instruct very well.

How much tips do you suggest for guides and porter teams? Summit tips? . . .

Most of our guest give tips during the end of the trek/climb. Your booking payment already consist a tip pool of $200. We will fairly distribute the tips among your drivers, assistant guides and porters. Guest can also donate trekking equipments like jackets, trek poles, gloves or hats to porters which is greatly appreciated. Guest can also buy our porters dinner, during the final day of the trek for all their hard work and for making their trek possible.

Suggested Additional Summit Tips of $300.

How do I know this is the right trip for me? . . .

Alpamyo climb is a technical mountain climbing peak. To help you clarify if this is the right peak climbing adventure for you, [our grading][2] system can help you determine if this is the right expedition and if it is the right time to take upon trips of such nature. If you are yet unsure please do contact our team and we will walk you through where you are in your current experience level and guide you into choosing the right adventure.

How many guides/ Sherpas will be assigned to our group? . . .

For Alpamayo climb 1:2 guides are assigned to our group.

How many in a group? . . .

Min 2 - Max 8

Who is this trip for? . . .

All experienced and interested climbers, 18+ who is looking for a beginners/intermediate experience level climb.

Who goes on this Peak climbing adventure? . . .

Climbers from all over the globe with different backgrounds, interest and mountaineering skill level join our expeditoin.

Can my friends and family join me on the trek to Base camp? . . .

Yes, it is possible. Please email us about this and give you relevant informations.

Can I contact other climbers to join Alpamayo climb? . . .

Yes, we highly encourage that. Maybe its your friend with whom you have been on amazing/challenging adventure trips before, a you met during your other expeditions, a challenge you seek together or any other ideas where you think the other person might enjoy this amazing climb.

Baggage allowance by Namas Expedition team for Alpamayo? . . .

We allow 35kgs of personal weight.

Is it possible to organise a private Alpamayo climb? . . .

We will be more than happy to organise private Alpamayo climbing trip for you and your group. As long as it is with in the suitable season. Extra cost will apply as we will have to organise a seperate logistical and planning for private climb request. Please contact our team for any private trips or expeditions.

What fitness/conditioning level is needed for this climb? . . .

You need to be in excellent shape for this climb. Although Mera Peak climb is supported by Sherpa guides and ropes, due to the technical nature of the peak, it is critical that you are in the best shape possible.

How do I train for this climb? . . .

Base (4 - 5 months) - Aerobic training. Long distance running. (Road or Trail) incorporated with stregth training and Muscular endurance. Also, do not forget to incorporate core strength training. Hiking with 10-15kgs on steep hill ascending 1000M+.

Drytooling (Early summer) or Ice climbing training (Winter).

Rock lead climbing to get familiratisaion with rope techniques and building overall body stregth and abseiling.

How heavy will my bagpack be? . . .

You will just need to carry your personal items and most of your heavy gears are carried by our porter team.

How do you I train for a trip like this? . . .

We have written blog post on training for mountaineering which can give yo a guidance and tips on how long to what type of training you should undertake to train yourself well for challenging peak climbing adventures.

Physical fitness needed for Alpamayo climb? . . .

You need to be in a great shape for this climb. Due to the non technical nature of the peak, it is very important that you are in the best shape possible. Also, as guiding support is moderate on this climb, you are expected to be able to carry all of your personal gear needed for the climb. Guiding teams are primarily responsible for carrying group gears to the camps.

Which Mountain can I aim for after Alpamayo climb thats above 6000M? . . .

If you can commit time and you are feeling extra adventurous then you can Mix Mera Peak with Island Peak, which take you through a beautiful and challenging Amphu Lhabtsa pass. On the way you will also come across Baruntse 7129M and Makalu 8481M. Or you can simply take on our challenge of Khumbu Three Peak expedition. (Mera, Island and Lobuche East) Peaks (Click for expedition Link)

Our main suggestion is take it one step at a time. The lure of Everest is there but taking small steps, gaining right experience and understanding your physiology is very crucial for climbing extreme high mountains. Amadablam 6810M, Baruntse Peak 7129M, Manaslu 8163M, Tilicho Peak 7134M are some of the 7000M+ - 8000M+ Peak expedition we organise at Namas adventure.

What sort of hotels do we stay at in the city? . . .

All Namas expedition team stays at 5* hotel in Lima upon arrival and departure. Our chosen hotel provides swimming pool, restaurants, spa and massage near by and plenty of local shops near by to buy souviners.

What are the lodges like? Can I have my own room or tent? . . .

3 star hotels are used in Huaraz and camping tents during trekking days.Private rooms can be booked at additional cost. Our standard trips are based on shared rooms, usually twin-share and sometimes triple-share. On the mountain you will share a tent with one, or sometimes two other climbers.

If you would like a personal tent during Expedition days,personal tent can be arranged. Please do let us know in advance so that our team can make the necessary arrangements.

How many nights will we sleep in our own tents during the trip?. .**

As we are venturing into remote parts of Peru from day 4 onwards to day 9 we will be mostly camping in our tents. It will be both on lands and alpine camping.

Will Showers and laundry be available? . . .

Is foods included in our booking fees? . . .

All our expeditions are all-inclusive. Breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as ample hot and cold drinks during trek and expedition days are included. We can cater for vegetarians as well as many other special diets as long as we are informed of this prior to the trip.

What are the food like? . . .

Our foods are prepared by our amazing chefs. Rice dishes to pasta, soups, mash potato, and other local peruvian delicacies etc. But during the camping days we provide both cooked and packed/canned food supplies packed from Huaraz.

Options are limited during camping days. Mostly Rice/lentils/veg/ pasta for cooked foods and freezed dried foods, chocolate/energy bars, biscuits, hydration tablets. We will have varieties of freezed dried foods (chicken, veg, spaghetti etc ) which are specially made for expeditions.

Will you provide all the equipment to produce drinking water? . . .

We would recommend bringing your own water treatment kit or filtered water bottle. (Lifestraw filtered bottles). Water Treatment: Iodine tablets (Potable Aqua or similar) or iodine crystals (Polar Pure)

What is the best way to get to Peru? . . .

You will need to search for flights to Lima airport. Regular flights operate into Lima via all around the globe.

Do I need to get a visa for Peru? . . .

Yes. For most nationalities, a visa is not required but the passport must be valid at least upto 6 months (Europeans & Americans). Please check your details from your home country.

Do I need to arrive the day before the trip starts? And when should I book my flight to leave? . . .

We have got you all covered. All our trip programme itinerary already have an arrival day and a departure day built into them. Please plan to arrive at early hours on Day 1 of the itinerary. If you plan to come early and explore Lima then you are welcome as Kathmandy offers tons of culutral experiences. If you would like a 1-2 days tours please do let us know and we can provide suggestions. Namas Peru representative will meet and pick you up at the airport and the first of many team briefings will take place on the evening of Day One. Please do not book to depart before the scheduled final trip itinerary day. All the details will also be sent on the final email.

When should I book my ticket? . . .

We recommeend you to book 90-60 days prior to your trip start date to ensure your trip has met the minimum numbers and will operate. If you see a good deal and want to book your flights, then ensure that you can make changes to your ticket or you run the risk of losing it if we do have to cancel the trip. In such situations, we are usually able to help you book on to an alternate departure, either with us or another operator.

Can I get a cheap ticket online? . . .

Yes, please make sure you have a flexible departure date on your ticket. With the nature of our expedition and the places we do are not straight forward as we due to unforseen cisrumstances we might have to add 1-2 days extras to complete our expedition which will lead to extension of our itinerary. In those circumstances you do not want to end up paying extra for your departures.

Where do we meet? Will I be picked up? . . .

As you arrive in Lima, Namas guide or representative will receive you at the airport with our shuttle car/van. If you are arriving before the scheduled trip start date and want to be receiced at airport then please do let us know in advance and we can make the arrangements to pick you up. Or there are airport taxies to help you.

What if I am arriving early or departing late? . . .

Namas team can make necessary arrangements or recommendations should you want to explore more of Peru. Please do let us know in advance or even to our team in Peru to help you with these matter.

Will you provide clothing and expedition equipment list? . . .

Upon Alpamyo climbing inquiry and confirmation email we will email you all the necessary documentation needed, including detailed equipment lists. If you have questions you have after reading through our equipment list you can always reach out to us and we can assist you in preparing for the trip as well as recommending and sourcing a range of clothing and equipment suitable for the climb. Our list are prepared with recommendation from our Peru guding climbing team.

Do I really need all the equipment on the equipment list? . . .

Yes, these lists have been carefully prepared and please bring everything on the list!

Mountaineering boot choice for Mera Peak climb? . . .

La Sportiva G2SM or Scarpa Phantom 6000 are the best choice that's out there.

How heavy will my bagpack be? . . .

You will need to carry your personal items with you which we estimate will be around 8-10 kgs. All your other climbing gears will be carried by our porter team.

Logistical support for Mera Peak. Kitchen staffs and porters? . . .

We will set up camps at base camp and high camp. Our guiding team will arrange all the logistical items and foods up to this point. Number will depend on the size of the team.

What kind of Tents will we use during A;pamayo climb? Brands/sizes and setups? *. . .

We will use alpine 3/4 season tents from Salewa, Mountain Hardwear, Samaya equipment and Kailas. Most of our client tents are 2 person tents but a single tent can be provided for any solo climbers joining the team. Although we recommend 2 people in a tent to have company and preserve the natural heat. Head of the guding team will be in charge of all the tent setups. On 2020 we will have new tents, burners, and other climbing equipment.

What type of sleeping bag is recommended for Alpamayo climb? Will extra blankets available if required? . . .

4 season goose downfilled sleeping bag that can handle upto -40C is recommended. This will be clearly stated in your recommended gear list but for Ama Dablam expeditions. We suggest buying a sleeping bag big enough to allow you to wear extra clothes in if it is especially cold .

Will supplemental oxygen be provided during the expedition? Is this included in our expedition fee? . . .

During our trip, teams are not porvided supplemental oxygen, however our team do take oxygen as a medical backup. If you would like to request one then we can make the arrangements upon request. (Extra charges apply) as this is not included in our booking fees.

What high altitude medication will be available during the climb? Do we need to take tablets before/ during the trek? . . .

All our guides carry extensive medical kits including various medications for altitude illness. If you have a previous history of altitude illness then please discuss this with us and your physician, otherwise there is no need to take preventative medication before or during your expedition.

You need to bring any medications you regularly use (don’t forget to tell us about them), plus extras. Also bring a small first aid kit including a blister kit and mild headache medication for the normal altitude headaches.

Will there be any access to a satellite phone? If yes then what would be the charges for usage? . . .

Yes, on all our peak climbing and expedition our guides take satellite phones and you are welcome to use these at US$3 per minute. There will be a daily dispatches blog on our Namas adventure website, where your friends and family can follow your progress.

Is there internet throughout the expedition? . . .

Internet service is not provided.

Will there be any power source for charging batteries, etc. available throughout the trip? . . .

While on trek, tea houses will also have power available with with south american plugs (needed) and offer recharging for a fee.

What is the best equipment for photography in alpine environments? . . .

As camera technology is changing and getting smaller and better, we recommed light and durable cameras for photography. If you are a serious photographer then you will have your preferences on camera gears but just for enthusiast to record and document your memory mirrorless cameras from SONY, Cannon and small action camera like gopro or insta 360 are recommended. Drone is gaining its popularity but please ask us information for drone use rules and regulation. For safety reason Nepal is very stict with drone use and we do not want it to be a hassle during our expedition days.

What insurance do we need to get? . . .

Peru don’t have helicopters evacuation service, all the rescues are land. Rescuers from the Mountain Guides Association of Peru to do this work. Insurance should include upto 6000M climb which should cover all medical expenses.[Click here for more information on expedition insurance.][2]

Do I need evacuation insurance? . . .

Yes, it is very important. Many of our expeditions are in remote places with no roads and developing medical services. In the unlikely event that you get sick, you want to get to good medical care ASAP.

Who do you recommend for insurance? . . .

Coverage varies based on your nationality and the trip that you are taking with us. Our recommended providers are found on our Travel and Rescue Insurance page. When you have booked on a trip with us, we will also send you more comprehensive information on various insurance options. [Please click the link here][2], we have a list of recommended insurance providers that we tust and which our clients have previously used.

What is Trip Cancellation Insurance? . . .

We recommend that all our clients to buy trip cancellation insurance upon sign up for their trip or at the very least, at the same time as their flights and balance payment are settled. It is very important to buy trip cancellation insurance (in addition to your evacuation and comprehensive travel insurance) as it is not unknown for people to have unforeseen circumstances that force them to cancel their trip for reasons such as family illness, injury to one’s self, etc..