Additional trekking day/night versus the Challenge
Viajes
Ras Dashen Expedition seven days.
7 Days / 6 Nights · Gondar → Sankaber → Geech → Chenek → Ambiko → Ras Dashen → Chenek corridor → Gondar · Challenging
Resumen
Ras Dashen Expedition (7 Days)
A slower Ras Dashen summit product versus the 5–6 day Challenge, designed around acclimatisation, deliberate pacing, extra mountain time and weather flexibility. The additional day/night supports better recovery before or after the summit attempt and allows contingency for high-altitude conditions. Suitable for fit travellers who prefer not to rush the Ambiko approach.
Puntos clave
Puntos clave
Extra time for acclimatisation and flexible pacing
Full mountain support throughout the extended itinerary
Classic corridor plus summit attempt with contingency buffer
Itinerario
Itinerario
Día 01Gondar a Sankaber
Drive via Debark; park arrangements; introductory escarpment hike; pernoctación Sankaber Camp (~3,250 m).
Noche Sankaber Campamento
Día 02Sankaber a Geech
Escarpment trail; Jinbar Waterfall; pernoctación Geech Camp (~3,600 m).
Noche Geech Campamento
Día 03Geech a Chenek vía Imet Gogo
Early start for Imet Gogo (~3,926 m); continue to Chenek; pernoctación Chenek Camp (~3,600 m).
Noche Chenek Campamento
Día 04Chenek (acclimatisation / Bwahit area)
Shorter high walk toward the Bwahit massif or rest-and-explore day around Chenek depending on group condition and weather; pernoctación Chenek Camp.
Noche Chenek Campamento
Día 05Chenek to Ambiko
Cross Bwahit Pass (~4,200 m); descend toward Meseha Valley; climb to Ambiko (~3,200 m); summit briefing; pernoctación Ambiko Camp.
Noche Ambiko Camp
Día 06Ras Dashen summit → Ambiko
Pre-sunrise departure; summit attempt (~4,500+ m; ~14–16 km round trip; ~8–10+ hours); return to Ambiko; pernoctación Ambiko Camp.
Noche Ambiko Camp
Día 07Ambiko toward Chenek / Gondar
Descend and transfer according to agreed return route (typically toward the Chenek road corridor) and continue to Gondar.
Summit success and exact daily distances depend on weather and group condition; the guide may adjust pacing within this framework.
Incluido
Incluido
- Gondar–Simien transportation; transportation to/from agreed trekking route
- Professional English-speaking trekking guide; park entrance fees; required permits; explorador del parque/ranger
- Camping throughout; trekking tents; sleeping mattresses; dining/cooking equipment
- Professional cook; camping support crew; mule support; mule handlers
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner; drinking water per confirmed arrangement; tea and coffee
- Ras Dashen summit attempt; route guidance and mountain interpretation
- Pre-trek briefing; packing guidance; Gondar coordination
- Additional trekking day/night; additional camping night; additional trekking meals
- Full mountain support throughout the extended itinerary
- Additional time for acclimatisation and flexible pacing where appropriate
- Mule and camp support for the additional trekking period
No incluido
No incluido
- International and domestic flights; visa/eVisa; travel insurance; high-altitude medical/evacuation insurance
- Personal sleeping bag unless stated; personal trekking equipment
- Alcohol; personal snacks/extra drinks; laundry; communications; tips; personal purchases
- Tratamiento médico; evacuación de emergencia; actividades opcionales
Destinos
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Planificado en persona en Gondar