Trek & Climb: Ojos del Salado – 10-12 Days
Tour Overview
Adventure to the highest altitude active volcano (Ojos del Salado) in the world & the second highest peak in the Andes! This is a great introduction to serious trekking and climbing for beginners & intermediates to the discipline of mountain climbing & trekking. Sited on the Argentinian & Chilean border: Nevado Ojos del Salado stands at a proud 6,893m altitude; the trekking and altitude provide the real challenge on this expedition with a small section of rock climbing at the summit of the route. Although Ojos del Salado presides on the edges of the Atacama Desert; a very dry region; it is still famed for having the world’s highest crater lake on the eastern side of the volcano, situated at 6,390m. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival to Aeropuerto Desierto de Atacama. Transfer to Bahia Inglesa or Caldera
Location: Caldera
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
You’ll be collected from Aeropuerto Desierto de Atacama (CPO) and transferred to Bahia Inglesa or Caldera, with time to discover and explore.
Reunion with your guide for a briefing and personal equipment check.
Day 2 - 8 : - 2nd to 8th Day (Transfer to Valle Chico (3,050m) - Series of acclimatisation treks)
Location: Laguna Verde, Laguna Santa Rosa, Cerro Mulas Muertas, San Francisco
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The next day you’ll be transported across the altiplano towards Ojos del Salado.
During each day you’ll trek for a few hours at ever increasing altitudes to aid your acclimatisation, before setting up camp for the nights.
Highlights include Laguna Santa Rosa, where you’ll observe Andean Flamingos which nest around the laguna year round, and the turquoise waters of Laguna Verde with its hot springs which ease tired bodies during the time you will have here.
Treks
Valle Chico trekking to Laguna Santa Rosa (3,760m) – Laguna Santa Rosa Camp
Transition from Laguna Santa Rosa to Laguna Verde (4,340m) – Laguna Verde Camp
Trek to Cerro Mulas Muertas (5,400m) – Laguna Verde Camp
Trek climb of San Francisco volcano (6,080m) – Laguna Verde Camp
From Laguna Verde drive to Atacama Refuge (5,300m) – Atacama Refuge
Day 9 : From Atacama Refuge climb to Tejos Refuge camp
Location: Atacama
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You’ll take a day hiking up to the next stage camp at Tejos Refuge; this helps you further with your acclimatisation period. It may be necessary to help bring summit equipment here.
This also helps reduce the cargo for the following day, when you’ll move towards the high camp at 5,825m, giving us plenty of time for rest and acclimatisation before the eventual summit day.
Day 10 : Summit day (6,893m)
Location: Atacama
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Tejos Refuge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Summit day begins with an early start. The route starts out as a gradual climb before rising on the western ridge up to the volcanic crater.
From this point the final challenge is a rock climb of around 20m; here you’ll use fixed ropes to secure the ascent to summit.
Once commanding this section; the summit of this immense volcano has arrived! Taking time to soak in the views and after taking numerous photos & videos, you’ll begin the descent to camp.
Usually the summit day takes around 13hrs to complete (ascent & descent).
Day 11 : Tejos Camp to Bahia Inglesa or Caldera + Overnight
Location: Bahía Inglesa
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Following the expedition, it’s time to pack up camp and head back to the Atacama Refuge. Then onto Bahía Inglesa or Caldera to stop over for the night, refresh and enjoy some good food together!
Day 12 : Bahia Inglesa to Copiapó Airport, onward departure.
Location: Bahía Inglesa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
From Bahia Inglesa we’ll transfer you to Copiapó Airport for your onward connecting flights home. Until the next time!!
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary section.
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Fully Guided
Professional bilingual high-mountain guide.
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Meals
Breakfast x 11, Lunches x 12, Dinner x 11
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Transport
Private Transport – collection & drop-off.
What's Not Included
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Additional Services
Not Included.
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Insurance
Not Included.
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International Travel
Not Included.
Check out our Q&As
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What is the maximum group size?
15 People at max.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
High.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes.
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes. Professional bilingual high-mountain guide.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For 3 years
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Always
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
This depends on the type of tour you've booked. If there is paperwork to be sent (i.e. domestic flights etc.) we will forward these to you ahead of time.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
It can be possible in instances, a lot depends on the type of tour being run and it's accessibility
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
We don't fund charities directly but we work with local communities where we can to support them and provide resources whenever possible. We utilise local resources with all of our trips so in that respect you are contributing to the local economy and the welfare of it's people.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Unu Raymi Expeditions; we’ll always keep our commitment to deliver the best customised experience created from your own personal & group requirements. We’ll provide as many available options for planning your ideal trip; operating & incorporating many off-the-beaten path experiences for your trip or expedition. Before your trip begins we’ll work with you to ensure you are fully prepared and ha
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes, if you wold like to share facilities with someone this can be organised
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We are working with the latest protocols issued by the Ministerio de Salud (Ministry of Health) to ensure our operations are safe and compliant for the future. All hygiene standards that are being developed will be adhered to in compliance with state legislation and protocols.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
We have the flexibility to alter trips as necessary if there are travel restrictions in place. For all other changes please refer to our terms and conditions.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
This will depend if you have booked a private or group tour
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Trek & Climb: Ojos del Salado – 10-12 Days
12 Days Starting and ending in Bahía Inglesa, Caldera, Atacama, Chile
Visiting: Caldera, Laguna Verde, Laguna Santa Rosa, Cerro Mulas Muertas, San Francisco, Atacama, Bahía Inglesa ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
Ojos12
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 15
Age range:
18-65
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Gluten and Dairy Free
