Andes Peru & Bolivia · climb
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Reviewed by Blake Penson, Expedition Advisor. Two decades in the mountains, the Seven Summits, two Everest expeditions.
Last reviewed 9 October 2026
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ERTI 4.43 overall
Based in Switzerland
★ 5.0 · 2 reviews on Alpamayo · Last review: Dec 2025
Price: No recent price listed
ERTI 4.82 overall
Based in New Zealand
★ 5.0 · 1 review on Alpamayo · Last review: Feb 2026
Price: From $7,750 USD · guide-listed price for this location · last updated Jan 2026
| # | Operator | Stars here | Reviews | Latest review | From price | Safety | Value | Food | Team spirit | Camps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exped Tribe | 5.0★ | 2 | December 2025 | – | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 2 | Adventure Consultants | 5.0★ | 1 | February 2026 | From $7,750 USD · updated January 2026 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
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ERTI 4.93 overall
Based in United States
First ascent in 1957 by a German expedition. At 5,947m, once voted the "most beautiful mountain in the world" for its perfect ice-fluted pyramid shape. Located in the Cordillera Blanca. The Santa Cruz Trek passes nearby.
Ferrari Route (3-5 days technical): Classic ice climb up southwest face at 60-70 degrees. French Route: Alternative on northwest face. Santa Cruz Trek: Non-technical trek with Alpamayo views. Alpamayo Base Camp approach via Cashapampa.
Weather: During the climbing season, average daily temperatures hover around 15 ºC (60 ºF) at the base of the peak and drop well below freezing as one approaches the summit. Due to the peak’s location at the northeast of the Cordillera Blanca, the weather is frequently cloudy, though not much rain falls in the dry season., Best Time to Visit: May to September, Average Expedition Length 6 to 10 days
Peruvian Sol (PEN) is the official currency. USD widely accepted in Huaraz. ATMs in Huaraz. National park entry fee required. Technical climbing permits additional.
Official: Spanish. Regional: Quechua spoken in mountain communities. English spoken by guides in Huaraz. Basic Spanish helpful for independent travel.
Adventure Consultants
Alpamayo · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
Another great adventure! Guide and clients made an excellent rope team. Logistics were fairly advanced for such a technical mountain. The acclimatization schedule worked well too.
By John C.
Exped Tribe
Alpamayo · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
We´ve booked our Alpamayo and Chopicalqui expedition with the team of Exped Tribe and were very happy with the service and guiding on site! We felt safe throughout the climb and all summited Alpamayo (which to our understanding is not very often the case). The team provided…
By Anonymous
Exped Tribe
Alpamayo · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
I´ve been with Exped Tribe to Alpamayo and Chopicalqui this summer and their service has been outstanding! The team fully took care of us and the guides did their best to allow us to reach the summit. Porters and Chefs were amazing. A special thanks goes to Davide as tour…
By Lucia Y.
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Last updated 24 February 2026 (newest review or price update for this route).
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As of 23 October 2026, 2 operators have 3 verified client reviews for Alpamayo on ExpedReview.
Exped Tribe is ranked first, with 5.0★ from 2 reviews (latest December 2025). The ranking is built from verified client reviews for Alpamayo, and recent reviews count more.
1 operator shows a "from" price: $7,750 USD (Adventure Consultants, updated January 2026). These are starting prices supplied by the operators, not quotes; check the current price with the operator.
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The latest verified review for Alpamayo is from February 2026. 3 of 3 reviews were published in the last 24 months.