Expedition to Ojos del Salado Volcano
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The ascent to Ojos del Salado volcano, in Atacama, Chile, is an unforgettable experience! Join E-S Latam Adventure Guides Team, in this 9-day adventure.
Group
Andes
9 Days
Jan, Feb, Dec
High
Advanced
Highlights
- Get to the top of the second highest peak in America.
- Live an unforgettable experience in the Andes.
- Contemplate amazing views from the top.
Description
The objective of the expedition is to reach the summit of the volcano Ojos del Salado (6893 m), located at the Atacama highlands, third region. This mountain is the second highest in America, after Mount Aconcagua. It’s the highest peak in Chile.
Below you can check out a standard itinerary, which I can adapt depending on your needs and weather conditions.
I recommend this trip for experienced mountaineers who can organize themselves independently and who don’t expect too much of an infrastructure.
I can assure that we will have an unforgettable experience, contact me to start planning!
Looking for an Aconcagua program? Check out this expedition that I lead to the highest summit in America!
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Permit and entrance fees
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: From Copiapó to Quebrada Paipote (3000 m). Acclimatization.
Day 2: From Laguna Santa Rosa to camp or refuge. 3700 m.
Day 3: From Mount Maricunga to Laguna Santa Rosa. 4900 m.
Day 4: From Laguna Santa Rosa to Laguna Verde, camp or refuge Murray. 4500 m.
Day 5: From camp to Mount Mulas Muertas, back to camp. 5200 m.
Day 6: From camp to refuge Atacama (4x4 vehicle). 5200 m.
Day 7: From refuge Atacama to refuge Tejos. 5850 m.
Day 8: Summit attempt to Ojos del Salado (6,893 m) from Refuge Tejos.
Day 9: From refuge Atacama or Laguna Verde to Copiapó. End of the expedition.
Details
More info
I recommend a backpack 40-60 L.
Recommended equipment: high mountain boots, trekking boots, 3 wool sock pairs, thermic underwear, thick (or polar) pants, windbreaker pants, thick polar, wool sweater, windbreaker jacket, wool gloves, sun hat, balaclava, mountain glasses (or goggles), sleeping bag, insulation mat, water canteen (1 L), headlamp, crampons, ski poles, heavy bag for personal equipment (mules), small bag for personal grooming, sun lips and skin protection.
FAQs
Can I join a group?
Yes, there's usually one scheduled group date per season. You can check it here: https://www.explore-share.com/trip/expedition-ojos-del-salado-volcano/#join-a-group
When and where will we meet?
We will meet in Copiapo on Day 1 of the expedition. I recommend you to arrive to Copiapó the day before starting the expedition.
Is this expedition to Ojos del Salado from the Chilean or Argentine side?
This expedition is from the CHILEAN side of Ojos del Salado. Meeting point is Copiapó city.
How is the acclimatization process during the expedition?
This 9 days itinerary contemplates a gradual acclimatization process, hiking some lower peaks during the previous days before the summit attempt to Ojos del Salado. However, if you have limited experience on high altitude, I recommend you to spend a few days before doing some altitude hikes on your own, before the start of the expedition.
What is the previous experience and fitness level required to go to Ojos del Salado?
The Ojos del Salado expedition is not technical, except for a short scrambling section towards the end of the ascent. So although it's not mandatory to have previous mountaineering experience, it helps if you've been on high altitude before.. The biggest challenge is altitude, so it's important to do good acclimatization, have a good fitness level, and do solid aerobic preparation for the trip.
What equipment do I need to bring?
Recommended equipment: Backpack 40-60 L, high mountain boots, trekking boots, 3 wool sock pairs, thermic underwear, thick (or polar) pants, windbreaker pants, thick polar, wool sweater, windbreaker jacket, wool gloves, sun hat, balaclava, mountain glasses (or goggles), sleeping bag, insulation mat, water canteen (1 L), headlamp, crampons, ski poles, heavy bag for personal equipment (mules), small bag for personal grooming, sun lips and skin protection.
Can I rent equipment?
Yes, there are rental shops in Copiapo. In case you need to rent there, please make sure you arrive one or two days in advance.
What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?
About the guide
E-S Latam Adventure Guides
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Mountain Guide
Tomás and his team of IFMGA/UIMLA-certified mountain guides, leaders and rock climbing instructors (Alvaro, Juliana, Merlin, Rodrigo, Armin, Alfredo, and Camila) are some of the top outdoor adventure professionals in Latin America.
Whether you wish to climb some of the most stunning mountains in the Andes or discover the vibrant peaks of Central America, among other amazing options, you will find yourself in good hands with this lively team of professional local guides that will not only show you the top spots in Latin America for outdoor adventures but also, bring you closer to the colorful local cultures of the places that you visit with them.
Tomás will be your main point of contact during the booking process and will help you with all the questions you have in order to make sure you receive the best possible guiding service.
Pick one of the E-S Latam Adventure Guides' programs and start planning an unforgettable experience in the beautiful mountains of Latin America!
Languages
French | English
Certificates
AAGM | IFMGA
What people are saying about E-S Latam Adventure Guides
Christopher
We wish we could have Simon as our guide on every trek we do. His mountaineering experience and extensive knowledge of the area was impressive and definitely enhanced the trek for us. On top of this, we got along great with Simon and appreciate his easy going personality and sense of humor. We will definitely request Simon as our guide for the next hike we do from El Chalten!
Jim
Thoroughly recommended. Daniel is an excellent guide and we had a great day out.
Pranav
Chase
This was a fantastic mountaineering trip to Ecuador. The altitude was a bit of a challenge, but Ramiro did a great job with the acclimatization schedule leading up to the taller mountains. Overall, this was a challenging experience given the altitude of the climbs as well as the back-to-back climbing of four mountains. I would highly recommend this excursion for anyone who wants to experience a fantastic country/culture as well as someone who wants to gain some nice experience mountaineering!
Kally
Fredy Tipan is like a superhero of the outdoor world. He knows absolutely everyone, has climbed and guided in the most epic of locations all around the world, knows the mountains like old friends, and really loves what he does and who he does it for. Our trip was completely messed up after an issue with our airline tickets. We weren't going to be able to leave until a week after our planned departure which jeopardized our entire trek with Fredy. We didn't expect him to take any sort of responsibility in replanning as it was our mistake that caused the airline issue but he absolutely did. Within days he rearranged the entire trek so that we would be able to summit all our desired peaks without cutting the days down and without changing the cost. He is a class act and an incredible guide and I'd say my husband and I both consider him a friend as well. We will definitely be booking another trip with Fredy Tipan and recommend him to anyone looking for the real deal in outdoor Guides. Thank you, Fredy!
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