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.
Additional Info
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
What To Expect
Huascaran National Park
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.
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Tour Climbing Nevado Mateo | Your First 5,150 m Summit | 12 Hours
Pickup included
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
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)
Parque Nacional Huascaran
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
40 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nevado Mateo Conquered
Harshil G,May 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The hike was incredible but it was quite tough too. The views were absolutely incredible and we got some great weather with clear blue skies. Our guide spoke English which was great as was easy to understand him and we got to talk during the hike and learn more about other hikes he's done and was super open to talking about them. He was also very helpful when certain sections got a little tricky and would show a path to follow and on occasion even rope you up and pull you if needed for a small section
Life.. in the Snowy Matthew
yu c,Oct 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best Guide Lucho , at the beginning when I was told about the snowy Mateo doubt it...After knowing Lucho I consider it is quite trained and accompanies you the step by step that advances to the end of the ascent and descent, encourages you when we reach the top of Mateo ..Recommendsdisimo...
Trekking and Climbing Nevado Mateo
rodrigopG6892RE,Jun 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fredy organized all my tours so that the gradual acclimatization would be sufficient and effective to climb Nevado Mateo, which was the highest I would go in Huaraz. The tour is sold as possible for inexperienced people, but be aware that it requires physical strength at 5100 meters of altitude. With all calm, patience and encouragement, when I lacked strength, Fredy was there more than being my guide and support, giving me a much-needed push to get on the ice and motivational strength as well. The minimum technique to step correctly Fredy also taught with all patience and knowing what was best for an inexperienced person to do and where and how to step. Excellent guide and excellent person, I highly recommend it!! As for the tour, whoever goes to Lagunas Paron and 69 will have perhaps more beautiful or Instagrammable views, but the emotion and physical sensation of sitting on a glacier at 5150m seeing the highest mountains in Peru in front, thinking that you have achieved it, indescribable!!
recommending
victorescuderou,May 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience to climb the snow-capped mountain was very good. They provided me with the necessary equipment and instructions. I recommend it.
Best trip ever
julsey kingshott,May 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best trip everThis simply was AWESOME Best trip ever!!! A serious must for those who seek adventure, for those who dare and even for those who are a tiny bit scared ....... don't worry it's cool. Our guide Richard was so kind. He knew the mountain like the back of his hand. One lady in our group was a tiny bit nervous, he held her hand, tethered her to himself and bolstered her confidence. She completed the trip successfully love to Xemena Overall this trip was phenomenal !!!!! Yes! Big Love ️
Awesome! Thanks Team!!
F6446AOjordim,Nov 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Grupo Alpamayo is ideal for this experience, with very prepared guides, and a very good atmosphere. Eric is impressive (peru expeditions), and makes you enjoy every moment.
Mateo a spectacular adventure
329zuleman,Oct 28, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved it... Excellent guide helped me at all times when I thought I wouldn't make it 👏🥹 recommended 10 out of 10
My experience 10/10
805osminv,Oct 23, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very good experience, you feel the good vibes of each guide, an ideal ascent if you want to start and at the end they give you a surprise on the descent that leaves you wanting to return. Congratulations to Eric and the Alpamayo team.
Snowy Mateo the max
Discover59723136811,Oct 22, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Erik, one of the best high mountain guides, helped me every step of the way up to the snowy mountain. Good trekking
Nevado Mateo, a mountain ⛰️ of a dream, a very nice experience
elricax,Oct 19, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our trip ✈️ to the snowy Mateo in the Cordillera Blanca is a trip of a dream and something that cannot be explained, I would have to climb to live this unique experience thank you very much 🫂 very grateful 🛩️⛰️🫶😍
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