Llullaillaco

Llullaillaco

In 1998 National Geographic organized and financed an expedition to Volcano Llullaillaco, the result, in 1999 were unearthed 3 dead bodies (Llullaillaco Children), a 6 year old girl (girl of the ray), a 7 years and a 15 year old girl (the maid), on the place were also found 46 animal figures, human and food. This finding more others who had done before, like a cemetery at the base of Llullaillaco makes this volcano the highest archaeological site in the world.

The Llullaillaco volcano is considered the second highest volcano in the world (6739m) after Ojos del Salado (6893), is also the third highest peak in Chile and clearly a challenge. We cross the driest desert in the world (Atacama).

Highlight

• The second highest volcano on earth
• Visit San Pedro de Atacama.
• Walk through unexplorer places and historical attraction
• The highest archaeological site in the world

Expedition’s schema

• Program length: 11 days
• Altitude: 6739 m
• Location: San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
• Slope: 1150 from high camp
• Season: All year
• Difficulty: This is not a technical track, but it is physically challenging
• First ascent: 1952 Bión González and Juan Harseim
• Open Expedition Team size: max 6 climbers + guides

Private Service: You choose the best convenience date for you and your group. Price depending on number of people booked.

Our mountain expeditions include the following services:

• Mountain guide (Spanish / English )
• 2 hotel night in San Pedro de Atacama
• Private transportation to climbing areas (4WD)
• Transfer airport (Calama IN, OUT)
• Mountain tents (each one is for 2 persons)
• Dinner tent (with table and chairs) BC only
• Cooking kit
• All meals within the expedition (Breakfast, box lunch, dinner)
• Professional first aids kit
• Oxygen tank
• Heart rate monitor and oximeter
• VHF Radio
• Satellite radio
• All group equipment; rope, high altitude tent, stove, GPS, etc.

Our services do NOT include

• Personal mountain equipment
• Traveling and rescue insurances. We strongly recommend you to get them.
• Any other service which wasn’t mentioned above. (restaurant meals, beverages , tips, etc.)
• International and national flights and boarding fees.

Additional information

• 1 guide every 3 passengers
• 2 persons per hotel room
• U$ 200 per person if you want single room, please let us know
• U$ 100 per person if you want single tent, please let us know
• U$ 200 per person if you have any dietary restrictions as celiac, vegan, vegetarian,
  etc., please let us know
• Hotel lodging includes *Breakfast (see itinerary)
• Dirección de Fronteras y Límites del Estado, permit is free of charge
• We recommend you travel with small bills
• Weather can get as low as -25°C /-13°F in the area

High Mountain Experience is NOT responsible for:

• Personal services (laundry, snacks, beverages, restaurant meals, tips, etc.)
• Personal mountain equipment
• Expenses in case of rescue or early departure from the expedition (From USD 1000)
• Delays caused by your flight or any transportation issue which you are responsible
  for
• Weather changes which may affect the expedition

Upper body parts

• Sun hat
• Wool hat
• Balaclava / ski mask
• 2 or 3 long sleeve polypropylene shirts or similar
• Polar windstopper, soft-shell or similar
• Waterproof jacket (Gore Tex, Triple Point, or similar)
• Down feather parka with hood
• Polypropylene gloves
• Waterproof gloves
• Down feather mittens ( -25 ºC / -13ºF)

Down body parts

• 2 polypropylene long underwear (or similar)
• 2 trekking pants
• Windproof pants (Gore Tex, Triple Point, or similar)
• 2 or 3 pairs thin socks (Liners)
• 2 or 3 pairs of thermal socks
• Gaiters
• Sandals
• Trekking boots (approach)
• Mountain boots (double boots)

Personal equipment

• Ice axe (70 cm or more)
• Crampons
• Helmet
• Trekking stick (telescopic)
• Sleeping bag (Tº lower than -20ºC)
• Inflatable and foam mattress
• Expedition backpack (85 liters aprox.)
• Daypack (40 liters)
• Headlamp (and extra batteries)
• Sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
• Goggles
• 2 bottles of water (1 liter each)
• Thermos flask (1 liter)
• Sunscreen (SPF 40)
• Lips sunscreen (SPF 30) (Blistex)
• Whistle, emergency mirror and pocket knife
• Toiletries
• Digital camera, book, mp3, Binoculars. [optional]
• Personal repair kit

Check our blog of Llullaillaco to know more about this mountain