Ojos del Salado 9 Days

The Highest Volcano in the World


Location:
Copiapo, Chile
USD$ 2800

Height:
6893
Length:
9 days
Reviews (4):

Dates and Prices

Departures season 2024/2025

Thu 07 Nov / Fri 15 Nov 2024 (Guaranteed)
Sun 17 Nov / Mon 25 Nov 2024
Su 01 Dec / Mo 09  Dec 2024 (New departure / Guaranteed)
Wed 27 Nov / Thu 05 Dec 2024 (Not available)
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Mon 07 Abr / Tue 15 Abr 2025

Open Ojos del Salado climbing Expedition: 

This expedition has pre-established departure dates and you share it with other people, the groups consist of a maximum of 7 climbers plus the guides.

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

Itinerary and services (per day)

Recomended

We are delighted to present our renewed itinerary for the Ojos del Salado expedition. An experience that has transformed the way we approach this exciting adventure on Chile’s highest mountain.

After two seasons of extensive testing, we have achieved a significant increase in the success of our expeditions, rising from 30% to an impressive 90%. This achievement is the direct result of our commitment to excellence and innovation in the planning of our routes.

Our new approach is focused on ensuring each of our clients is in perfect condition on summit day. To achieve this, we have implemented alternating days of activity and rest, avoiding porting and using 4×4 vehicles whenever possible. Additionally, we have improved the amenities and services at our base camp, offering private bathrooms, domes with kitchens and dining rooms, and even satellite internet access. And, of course, we cannot forget the opportunity to relax and recharge our batteries in the incredible Laguna Verde hot springs.

Important

It is important to note that this itinerary is offered as an alternative to the original. We recognize that some clients may prefer the more traditional way of approaching the expedition. However, we firmly believe that our new approach offers significant benefits, backed by the impressive results of our recent seasons.

At HME we are committed to providing the best possible experience to our clients, whether through our original itinerary or our new alternative. Join us and discover a new way to crown Ojos del Salado!

Alternative itineary

Day 1 Copiapo airport – Laguna Verde Base Camp 4350m

Day 2 Laguna Verde – Hike 5350 on Mulas Muertas 4-5 hrs

Day 3 Rest in Laguna Verde Base Camp

Day 4 Climb Barrancas Blancas 6072m or San Francisco 6016m 6-8 hrs

Day 5 Rest in Laguna Verde Base Camp

Day 6 Drive to Tejos refuge 5900 and hike to 6300 in Ojos del Salado path

Day 7 Rest in Laguna Verde BaseCamp or extra summit day

Day 8 Climb Ojos del Salado 10-12 hrs

Day 9 Return to Copiapó


Includes

The Ojos del Salado climbing expedition include the following services:

    • Mountain guide (Spanish / English )
    • Private transportation to climbing areas (4WD)
    • 1 hotel nights in (Copiapó)
    • Mountain tents (each one is for 2 persons)
    • Dinner tent (with table and chairs)
    • Cooking kit
    • All meals within the expedition (Breakfast, box lunch, diner)
    • Professional first aids kit
    • Mat
    • Heart rate monitor and oximeter
    • VHF Radio
    • Satellite radio
    • All group equipment; rope, high altitude tent, stove, GPS, etc.

 Our services don’t include

    • Personal mountain equipment
    • Airport Transfer (In and Out)
    • 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.
    • Climbing permit USD 200 “from the last two years this payment are not required”


Additional information:

    • 1 guide every 3 passengers
    • Satellite phone (fees by minute usage – U$ 6/m)
    • 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
    • Hotel lodging includes *Breakfast (see itinerary)
    • Dirección de Límites y Fronteras del Estado, permit is free of charge
    • Climbing permit USD 200 per person, cancel
    • We recommend you travel with small bills
    • Weather can get as low as -25ºC /-13ºF in the area

High Mountain Expedition 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.
    • Delays caused by your flight or any transportation issue which you are responsible for.
    • Weather changes which may affect the ojos del salado climbing expedition.


Clothing and proper equipment

In order to avoid any injury we strongly recommend to all the expedition members to have the mountain equipment described below. Each piece of the equipment will help us on the summit day, which may be terribly cold (even -25ºC /-13ºF). The proper equipment is crucial to achieve our goal.

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

    • 1 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
    • Trekking boots (approach)
    • Mountain boots (double plastic or leather boots)

Personal equipment

        • Trekking stick (telescopic)
        • Sleeping bag (Tº lower than -20ºC)
    • Inflatable and foam mattress
    • Expedition duffel or backpack (100 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

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