14-Day Ojos del Salado (6898m) and 6017m peak acclimatization

You’ll arrive in Copiapó, Chile, where our team will be waiting at the airport. Depending on your arrival time, you may already check your gear. In the evening, we’ll all meet for a team dinner and a welcome briefing. Accommodation in a comfortable hotel is included.

We’ll leave the city behind and drive about 210 km into the heart of the Andes. After around 4 hours, we’ll arrive at a small mountain refuge next to the stunning salt lagoon of Santa Rosa. This is our first night at altitude, allowing the body to begin acclimatizing gradually.

We’ll do a short acclimatization hike to the Siete Hermanas ridge. The goal is to reach the highest point possible—around 4,300 meters—before returning to the refuge. This helps the body adapt to thinner air while enjoying the beautiful views of the altiplano.

Today we’ll drive about 120 km to reach Laguna Verde, a surreal lake surrounded by volcanoes. The trip takes around 3 hours on high-altitude roads. Our camp will be set near the lake, where we’ll spend the night in tents and enjoy the nearby natural hot springs.

Time to climb Mulas Muertas (5200m), just a few kilometers away from our hut. We’ll take it easy and go as high as we can depending on the team’s overall condition. This hike normally takes 4 hours round trip. Included: Breakfast, snack, dinner, and overnight in tents.

After five active days, we’ll take a full day to rest, rehydrate and recover at our base camp near Laguna Verde. The natural hot springs, open sky, and peace of the desert will help your body regain strength for the coming challenges.

Today we’ll head out in our 4x4 vehicles toward Refugio Tejos, located at 5,800 meters. The goal is to explore the access road and expose the body to higher elevation without much effort. After spending some time up high, we’ll return to Laguna Verde for the night.

Another well-deserved rest day, giving your body time to adapt to the altitude gain from the previous day. You’ll enjoy more time in the thermal waters and have the chance to organize your equipment and mindset for the climbs ahead.

We’ll leave camp early and drive to the base of Nevado San Francisco in our 4x4s. From there, we’ll begin the ascent to its 6,017-meter summit. The roundtrip climb takes about 7 hours and gives us our first true experience above 6,000 meters—an excellent final preparation for Ojos.

This recovery day is crucial after climbing San Francisco. We’ll use the time to relax, eat well, hydrate, and mentally prepare for the final summit push.

We’ll start before dawn, usually waking at 1 a.m. and beginning the hike around 4 a.m. After driving up in our 4x4s to the high camp near Refugio Tejos, we’ll begin the final push to the summit of Ojos del Salado, the highest volcano on Earth. The roundtrip can take 11 or more hours, depending on conditions. After summiting, we’ll return to base camp to rest and celebrate.

After dismantling our camp, we’ll drive back to Copiapó, closing the expedition with a sense of accomplishment and unforgettable memories. Depending on arrival time, we may stay one final night in the city.

A full day reserved for weather delays or extra acclimatization if needed. It increases your chances of a successful summit while allowing flexibility in case of unforeseen conditions.

We’ll transfer you to the airport in time for your flight back home, full of stories and new altitude records.