Tour Climbing Nevado Mateo | Your First 5,150 m Summit | 12 Hours

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 11–12 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: GRUPO ALPAMAYO TOURS

Ages: Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–65 years) · Seniors (66–70 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Certified mountain guide (English, Spanish)
Included: Continuous and personalized assistance
Included: Basic first aid kit - we recommend bringing your own
Included: Personal technical equipment (boots, crampons, harness, ice axe, and helmet)
Included: Shared tourist transport

Not included

Not included: Entrance to Huascarán National Park (30 soles per person)
Not included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Headlamp, snow goggles, appropriate clothing, personal medications, etc.
Not included: Bring extra money if you wish to tip your guide(s)
Not included: Entrance fees: Parque Nacional Huascaran

Itinerary

Huascaran National Park

12 hours Admission not included

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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Valery Center
Mirador Backpackers B&B
La Casa de Zarela
Andes Warak
Hotel Korysha
Hotel Colomba
Monte Blanco Hotel
San Sebastian Hotel Boutique
Shumak Alpamayo Hostal Huaraz
Hotel Galaxia
Hotel Montana Blanca
Brit's Hotel

and 9 more pickup points

1. Confirm Pickup Location: Please confirm your pickup location after making the reservation.

2. Check Technical Equipment: Plan to stop by our office at some point before your climb to try on your crampons, helmet, harness, boots, and ice axe.

3. Dietary Restrictions: Please inform us in advance.

Office Location: Av. Mariscal Toribio de Luzuriaga 477, Huaraz 02001

WhatsApp: +51 942 646 424 (We are Eric and Mónica; our office manager is Edwin)

You can also visit and speak with our reception staff. Our office is located at Hotel Valery.

Using your ticket

Para garantizar tu comodidad, necesitaremos programar una hora para que vengas a la oficina y pruebes tus crampones, botas, arnés, casco y Piolet. Esto es muy importante!