The majestic Ojos del Salado Volcano motivates and inspires many mountaineers to climb to its summit year after year. It is not only its height that makes this volcano one of the most important and sought after summits in the world, but also the scenic beauty that surrounds it. This Volcano is located in a privileged place, in the great Atacama Desert, in an extremely arid and desert area of the Andes, surrounded by many volcanoes and hills over 6,000 metres high, which makes this place undoubtedly earn the name of the “Route of the Six Thousands”. On many of these volcanoes, snow and glaciers remain all year round, which is very striking considering that we are in one of the driest deserts in the world, where the sunshine and the imposing heat reign during the day and the extreme cold is noticeable at night. This gives life to a beautiful contrast in the landscape that is moving and emotive.
The Ojos del Salado Volcano is in a remote and difficult access area, which makes this place unique and preserves the feeling of enjoying the mountain in a more natural way and away from the noise. Although it is a volcano that attracts visitors from all over the world, even this place is far away from the masses of people, so you can enjoy the mountain in a more peaceful way.
The Ojos del Salado Volcano Expedition is much more than an expedition. You will be able to enjoy one of the most extraordinary landscapes in Chile, see immense salt flats, visit natural hot springs, appreciate lagoons of varied colours and tonalities and contemplate an almost infinite immensity. All this, and more, will be part of what you will be able to experience in this incredible Expedition.
Location: Ojos del Salado Volcano (6,893 masl), Copiapó.
Region: III Region of Atacama (Northern Chile).
Distance from Copiapó to Laguna Santa Rosa (3,762 masl), Nevado Tres Cruces National Park via route 31 and C-601: 151.2 km approx.
Distance from Laguna Santa Rosa (3,762 masl), Nevado Tres Cruces National Park to Laguna Verde (4,300 masl): 113.8 km approx.
Total distance traveled one way: 265 km approx.
Total distance traveled return trip: 265 km approx.
Total distance covered round trip: 530 km approx. These distances do not take into account the 4×4 transfers to the volcanoes surrounding these areas.
We will pick you up and drop you off at the place that suits you best. In the case of this Expedition, we can pick you up and drop you off within the Metropolitan Region (Santiago de Chile) if the itinerary starts in Santiago, or in Copiapó, if the departure is from Copiapó. We can pick you up at the airport, home or domicile, hotel or hostel or meeting point and we can drop you off at the same or another point if you require it. Both the pickup and return is done where the client indicates as long as the place indicated is within the area and / or region mentioned above and with prior coordination with our team.
Initial altitude: Laguna Verde (4.300 masl).
Maximum altitude: Ojos del Salado Volcano Summit (6,893 masl), Atacama Region III (Northern Chile). Copiapó, Chile.
You will visit the highest active volcano in the world, the second highest peak in America (just after Aconcagua in Argentina, with a difference of only 70 metres in altitude) and the highest peak in Chile.
You will live the experience of a high mountain expedition in the Andes.
You will visit the Nevado Tres Cruces National Park and Laguna Santa Rosa, among other attractions.
You will get to know the salt flats and places of reserve and conservation of species (such as flamingos).
You will have the best views of lakes and hypersaline lagoons in the middle of the Cordillera (Laguna Santa Rosa and Laguna Verde).
You can enjoy the journey through the “circuit of the six thousand” (which, as the name says, allows the breathtaking panoramic view of multiple peaks over 6,000 metres above sea level).
Depending on the itinerary, in your acclimatization process, you will be able to climb the peaks of the Siete Hermanas (4,850 masl) and the San Francisco Volcano (6,040 masl). Both summits provide a spectacular and challenging experience.
You will taste local and regional products.
In the itineraries departing from Santiago, we will take advantage of the trip to visit and consume the typical products of the route, learning about their origin and history. Also included is a visit to the city of La Serena and moments of contemplation of the Pacific Ocean from its beaches.
We recommend you to do this expedition between October-November to March-April. It must be taken into account that between January and March, the phenomenon of the “Bolivian winter or Altiplanic winter” occurs, which translates into abrupt changes in the weather with the appearance of rain, wind, snow and thunderstorms, mainly during the afternoon. Allmountain Chile is trained and prepared for this type of situation, as we are in permanent communication with the team in charge at the office, who inform us daily about weather changes.
Previous experience in Trekking and/or Mountaineering activities is required.
It is required to have experience in ascents above 3,000 masl or 4,000 masl and/or to have been at altitude.
You must be in good health for the activity.
It is recommended not to have recent operations and/or injuries since the route requires walking long stretches with weight on rocky terrain.
You must have the appropriate personal technical clothing for the activity.
If you are a minor, you must have written authorization from your parents or guardians.
You must complete and sign a medical form which is given to you before each activity.
Choose the itinerary of your preference, the accordion will be displayed and at the end of each itinerary you will find the prices of each program and itinerary of this activity.
Important information:
Within each accordion (itinerary), you will be able to find 2 itinerary options for the Ojos del Salado Volcano Expedition program and itinerary:
**Recommended only for people with a previous and adequate acclimatization process**
Option 1
Copiapó – Laguna Verde (4.300 masl), acclimatization in Laguna Verde (4.300 masl).
Laguna Verde, acclimatization in Laguna Verde (4.300 masl).
Laguna Verde (4.300 masl) – Ascent of San Francisco Volcano (6.040 masl) – Laguna Verde (4.300 masl).
Laguna Verde (4.300 masl) – Camp Atacama Refuge (5.200 masl) – Trekking to Tejos Refuge (5.900 masl) – Camp Atacama Refuge (5.200 masl).
Camp at Atacama Refuge (5.200 masl) – Acclimatization day at Atacama Refuge.
Camp at Atacama Refuge (5.200 masl) – Tejos Refuge (5.900 masl) – Ascent of Ojos del Salado Volcano (Summit 6.893 masl) – Camp at Atacama Refuge (5.200 masl).
Atacama Refuge Camp (5.200 masl) – Copiapó.
Option 2
Copiapó – Laguna Verde (4.300 masl), acclimatization in Laguna Verde (4.300 masl).
Laguna Verde, acclimatization in Laguna Verde (4.300 masl).
Laguna Verde (4.300 masl) – Ascent of San Francisco Volcano (6.040 masl) – Laguna Verde (4.300 masl).
Camp Laguna Verde (4,300 masl) – Camp Atacama Refuge (5,200 masl) – Trek to Tejos Refuge (5,900 masl) – Camp Laguna Verde (4,300 masl).
Base Camp, Laguna Verde (4,300 masl) – Acclimatization day at Base Camp, Laguna Verde (4,300 masl) and preparation of equipment, rest for summit day.
Base camp, Laguna Verde (4,300 masl) – Tejos Refuge (5,900 masl) – Ascent of Ojos del Salado Volcano (Summit 6,893 masl) – Base camp, Laguna Verde (4,300 masl).
Base camp, Laguna Verde (4,300 masl) – Copiapó (Hotel) – Lunch or dinner in Bahía Inglesa or Copiapó.
Services included:
Group technical equipment provided by Allmountain Chile:
Common camping equipment provided by Allmountain in the basic itinerary:
Mandatory technical equipment not included in the basic itinerary:
Camping equipment not provided by Allmountain in the basic itinerary and required in the expedition to Ojos del Salado Volcano:
Specification of transport, food, guides, and others:
Our vehicles are equipped to operate in high mountain terrain, they comply with all the safety systems established by law to be able to operate in this type of terrain.
Vehicles include:
Food provided by Allmountain:
Important: On this itinerary the client will be responsible for providing and cooking their own food. We recommend considering the following food items.
The following meals should be considered for 7 days of expedition:
Guide and assistant guide:
*The number of guides and assistant guides varies depending on the number of confirmed participants per expedition.
Photographic service:
Internet and satellite communication:
This itinerary does not include:
CLICK HERE TO CHECK THE 7 DAYS FULL ITINERARY - DEPARTURE FROM COPIAPO
Option 1
Copiapó – Laguna Verde (4.300 masl), acclimatization in Laguna Verde (4.300 masl).
We include:
Laguna Verde, acclimatization in Laguna Verde (4.300 masl).
We include:
Laguna Verde (4.300 masl) – Ascent of San Francisco Volcano (6.040 masl) – Laguna Verde (4.300 masl).
We include:
Laguna Verde (4.300 masl) – Camp Atacama Refuge (5.200 masl) – Trekking to Tejos Refuge (5.900 masl) – Camp Atacama Refuge (5.200 masl).
We include:
Camp at Atacama Refuge (5.200 masl) – Acclimatization day at Atacama Refuge.
We include:
Camp at Atacama Refuge (5.200 masl) – Tejos Refuge (5.900 masl) – Ascent of Ojos del Salado Volcano (Summit 6.893 masl) – Camp at Atacama Refuge (5.200 masl).
We include:
Atacama Refuge Camp (5,200 masl) – Copiapó (Hotel).
We include:
Option 2
Copiapó – Laguna Verde (4.300 masl), acclimatization in Laguna Verde (4.300 masl).
We include:
Laguna Verde, acclimatization in Laguna Verde (4.300 masl).
We include:
Laguna Verde (4.300 masl) – Ascent of San Francisco Volcano (6.040 masl) – Laguna Verde (4.300 masl).
We include:
Camp Laguna Verde (4,300 masl) – Camp Atacama Refuge(5,200 masl) – Trek to Tejos Refuge (5,900 masl) – Camp Laguna Verde (4,300 masl).
We include:
Base Camp, Laguna Verde (4,300 masl) – Acclimatization day at Base Camp, Laguna Verde (4,300 masl) and preparation of equipment, rest for summit day.
We include:
Base camp, Laguna Verde (4,300 masl) – Tejos Refuge (5,900 masl) – Ascent of Ojos del Salado Volcano (Summit 6,893 masl) – Base camp, Laguna Verde (4,300 masl).
We include:
Base camp, Laguna Verde (4,300 masl) – Copiapó (Hotel) – Lunch or dinner in Bahía Inglesa or Copiapó.
We include:
Services included:
Technical equipment included and provided by Allmountain:
Group technical equipment provided by Allmountain Chile:
Camping Equipment provided by Allmountain:
Specification of transport, food, guides, and others:
Our vehicles are equipped to operate in high mountain terrain, they comply with all the safety systems established by law to be able to operate in this type of terrain.
Vehicles include:
Food provided by Allmountain:
Food Expedition days: 7 days.
Restaurants included:
Important information: If you require a special diet or if you are vegan, celiac or other please specify in the Medical Card.
Guide and assistant guide and assistant mountain cook:
*The number of guides and assistant guides varies depending on the number of confirmed participants per expedition.
Photographic service:
Hotel in Copiapó:
Internet and satellite communication:
This itinerary does not include:
CLICK HERE TO CHECK THE 10 DAYS BASIC ITINERARY - DEPARTURE FROM COPIAPO
Copiapó – Laguna Santa Rosa (3.762 masl) Nevado Tres Cruces National Park.
Laguna Santa Rosa (3.762 masl) – Ascent Mt. Siete Hermanas (4.850 masl) – Laguna Santa Rosa.
Laguna Santa Rosa (3.762 masl) – Laguna Verde (4.300 masl) acclimatization day.
Laguna Verde (4.300 masl) – Ascension of San Francisco Volcano (6.040 masl) – Laguna Verde (4.300 masl).
Laguna Verde (4.300 masl) – Atacama Refuge Camp (5.200 masl).
Atacama Refuge Camp (5.200 masl) – Acclimatisation day at Atacama Refuge.
Camp Atacama Refuge (5.200 masl) – Trekking to Tejos Refuge (5.900 masl) – Camp Atacama Refuge (5.200 masl).
Atacama Refuge Camp (5.200 masl) – Tejos Refuge (5.900 masl).
Tejos Refuge (5.900 masl) – Ascent of Ojos del Salado Volcano (Summit 6.893 masl) – Camp at Atacama Refuge (5.200 masl).
Atacama Refuge Camp (5.200 masl) – Copiapó.
Option 2
Copiapó – Laguna Santa Rosa (3.762 masl) Nevado Tres Cruces National Park.
Laguna Santa Rosa (3.762 masl) – Ascent Mt. Siete Hermanas (4.850 masl) – Laguna Santa Rosa.
Laguna Santa Rosa (3.762 masl) – Laguna Verde (4.300 masl) acclimatization day.
Laguna Verde Camp (4,300 masl) – Acclimatization day.
Ascent of San Francisco Volcano (6,018 masl) or another 6,000 masl volcano, the volcano will be chosen according to weather conditions.
Laguna Verde base camp (4,300 masl) – Acclimatization day at Laguna Verde base camp (4,300 masl) and preparation of equipment, rest for summit day.
Camp Laguna Verde (4,300 masl) – Camp Atacama Refuge (5,200 masl) – Trek to Tejos Refuge (5,900 masl) – Camp Laguna Verde (4,300 masl).
Base camp, Laguna Verde (4,300 masl) – Tejos Refuge (5,900 masl) – Ascent of Ojos del Salado Volcano (Summit 6,893 masl) – Base camp, Laguna Verde (4,300 masl).
Back up day to climb to the summit of Ojos del Salado Volcano (6,893 m.a.s.l.), in case of unfavorable weather conditions. If following the regular program and itinerary, this day can be used to enjoy Laguna Verde (4,300 masl).
Base camp, Laguna Verde (4,300 masl) – Copiapó (Hotel) – Lunch or dinner in Bahía Inglesa or Copiapó.
Services included:
Group technical equipment provided by Allmountain Chile:
Common camping equipment provided by Allmountain in the basic itinerary:
Mandatory technical equipment not included in the basic itinerary:
Camping equipment not provided by Allmountain in the basic itinerary and required in the expedition to Ojos del Salado Volcano:
Specification of transport, food, guides, and others:
Our vehicles are equipped to operate in high mountain terrain, they comply with all the safety systems established by law to be able to operate in this type of terrain.
Vehicles include:
Food provided by Allmountain:
Important: On this itinerary the client will be responsible for providing and cooking their own food. We recommend considering the following food items.
The following meals should be considered for 10 days of expedition:
Guide and assistant guide:
*The number of guides and assistant guides varies depending on the number of confirmed participants per expedition.
Photographic service:
Internet and satellite communication:
This itinerary does not include:
CLICK HERE TO CHECK THE 10 DAYS FULL ITINERARY - DEPARTURE FROM COPIAPO
Option 1
Copiapó – Laguna Santa Rosa (3.762 masl) Nevado Tres Cruces National Park.
We include:
Laguna Santa Rosa (3.762 masl) – Ascent Mt. Siete Hermanas (4.850 masl) – Laguna Santa Rosa.
We include:
Laguna Santa Rosa (3.762 masl) – Laguna Verde (4.300 masl) acclimatization day.
We include:
Laguna Verde (4.300 masl) – Ascension of San Francisco Volcano (6.040 masl) – Laguna Verde (4.300 masl).
We include:
Laguna Verde (4.300 masl) – Atacama Refuge Camp (5.200 masl).
We include:
Atacama Refuge Camp (5.200 masl) – Acclimatization day at Atacama Refuge.
We include:
Camp Atacama Refuge (5.200 masl) – Trekking to Tejos Refuge (5.900 masl) – Camp Atacama Refuge (5.200 masl).
We include:
Atacama Refuge Camp (5.200 masl) – Tejos Refuge (5.900 masl).
We include:
Tejos Refuge (5.900 masl) – Ascent of Ojos del Salado Volcano (Summit 6.893 masl) – Camp at Atacama Refuge (5.200 masl).
We include:
Atacama Refuge Camp (5.200 masl) – Copiapó (Hotel)
We include:
Option 2
Copiapó – Laguna Santa Rosa (3.762 masl) Nevado Tres Cruces National Park.
We include:
Laguna Santa Rosa (3.762 masl) – Ascent Mt. Siete Hermanas (4.850 masl) – Laguna Santa Rosa.
We include:
Laguna Santa Rosa (3.762 masl) – Laguna Verde (4.300 masl) acclimatization day.
We include:
Laguna Verde Camp (4,300 masl) – Acclimatization day.
We include:
Ascent of San Francisco Volcano (6,018 masl) or another 6,000 masl volcano, the volcano will be chosen according to weather conditions.
We include:
Laguna Verde base camp (4,300 masl) – Acclimatization day at Laguna Verde base camp (4,300 masl) and preparation of equipment, rest for summit day.
We include:
Camp Laguna Verde (4,300 masl) – Camp Atacama Refuge (5,200 masl) – Trek to Tejos Refuge (5,900 masl) – Camp Laguna Verde (4,300 masl).
We include:
Base camp, Laguna Verde (4,300 masl) – Tejos Refuge (5,900 masl) – Ascent of Ojos del Salado Volcano (Summit 6,893 masl) – Base camp, Laguna Verde (4,300 masl).
We include:
Back up day to climb to the summit of Ojos del Salado Volcano (6,893 m.a.s.l.), in case of unfavorable weather conditions. If following the regular program and itinerary, this day can be used to enjoy Laguna Verde (4,300 masl).
We include:
Base camp, Laguna Verde (4,300 masl) – Copiapó (Hotel) – Lunch or dinner in Bahía Inglesa or Copiapó.
We include:
Services included:
Technical equipment included and provided by Allmountain:
Group technical equipment provided by Allmountain Chile:
Camping equipment provided by Allmountain:
Specification of transport, food, guides, and others:
Our vehicles are equipped to operate in high mountain terrain, they comply with all the safety systems established by law to be able to operate in this type of terrain.
Vehicles include:
Food provided by Allmountain:
Food Expedition days: 10 days.
Restaurants included:
Important information: If you require a special diet or if you are vegan, celiac or other please specify in the Medical Card.
Guide and assistant guide and assistant mountain cook:
*The number of guides, assistant guides and cooks varies depending on the number of confirmed participants per expedition.
Photographic service:
Hotel in Copiapó:
Internet and satellite communication:
This itinerary does not include:
Itinerary option 1
Santiago – La Serena – Copiapó – Copiapó (Hotel)
We include:
Start of the Ojos del Salado Volcano Expedition (6.893 masl)
Copiapó – Acclimatization in Laguna Verde Camp (4.300 masl).
We include:
Laguna Verde Camp (4.300 masl) – Refugio Atacama Camp (5.200 masl).
We include:
Refugio Atacama (5.200 masl) – Acclimatization day at Refugio Tejos (5.900 masl) – Return to Refugio Atacama (5.200 masl).
We include:
Refugio Atacama (5.200 masl) – Summit of Ojos del Salado Volcano (6.893 masl) – Return to Refugio Atacama (5.200 masl).
We include:
Refugio Atacama (5.200 masl) – Copiapó – Bahía Inglesa – Copiapó.
We include:
Copiapó – La Serena – Santiago.
We include:
Option 2 (acclimatized clients only).
Santiago – La Serena – Copiapó – Copiapó (Hotel)
We include:
Start of the Ojos del Salado Volcano Expedition (6.893 masl)
Copiapó – Acclimatization in Refugio Atacama (5.200 masl).
We include:
Refugio Atacama (5.200 masl) – Trekking to Refugio Tejos (5.900 masl) – Refugio Atacama (5.200 masl).
We include:
Refugio Atacama (5.200 masl) – Refugio Tejos (5.900 masl).
We include:
Refugio Tejos (5.900 masl) – Summit of Ojos del Salado Volcano (6.893 masl) – Return to Refugio Atacama (5.200 masl).
We include:
Refugio Atacama (5.200 masl) – Copiapó (Hotel) – Bahía Inglesa – Copiapó (Hotel).
We include:
Copiapó – La Serena – Santiago.
We include:
Services included:
Technical equipment included and provided by Allmountain:
Group technical equipment provided by Allmountain Chile:
Camping equipment provided by Allmountain:
Specification of transport, food, guides, and others:
Our vehicles are equipped to operate in high mountain terrain, they comply with all the safety systems established by law to be able to operate in this type of terrain.
Both vehicles include:
Food provided by Allmountain:
Food Expedition days: 7 days.
Restaurants included:
Important information: If you require a special diet or if you are vegan, celiac or other please specify in the Medical Card.
Guide and assistant guide and assistant mountain cook:
*The number of guides, assistant guides, and cooks varies depending on the number of confirmed participants per expedition.
Photographic service:
Hotel in Copiapó:
Internet and satellite communication:
This itinerary does not include:
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Santiago – La Serena – Copiapó – Copiapó (Hotel).
We include:
Start of the Ojos del Salado Volcano Expedition (6.893 masl)
Copiapó – Acclimatization in Laguna Santa Rosa (3.762 masl), Nevado Tres Cruces National Park.
We include:
Camp Laguna Santa Rosa (3.762 masl) – Ascent Cerro Siete Hermanas (4.850 masl) – Laguna Santa Rosa (3.762 masl).
We include:
Laguna Santa Rosa (3.762 masl) – Laguna Verde (4.300 masl).
We include:
Laguna Verde (4.300 masl) – Ascension of San Francisco Volcano (6.040 masl) – Laguna Verde (4.300 masl).
We include:
Laguna Verde (4.300 masl) – Refugio Atacama Base Camp (5.200 masl).
We include:
Acclimatization day at Refugio Atacama (5.200 masl).
We include:
Base Camp Refugio Atacama (5.200 masl) – Trekking Refugio Tejos (5.900 masl) – Refugio Atacama (5.200 masl).
We include:
Refugio Atacama Base Camp (5.200 masl) – Refugio Tejos (5.900 masl).
We include:
Refugio Tejos (5.900 masl) – Ascent of Ojos del Salado Volcano (Summit 6.893 masl) – Camp at Refugio Atacama (5.200 masl).
We include:
Refugio Atacama Camp (5.200 masl) – Copiapó (Hotel).
We include:
Copiapó (Hotel) – Bahía Inglesa – Copiapó (Hotel).
We include:
Copiapó – La Serena – Santiago.
We include:
Services included:
Technical equipment included and provided by Allmountain:
Group technical equipment provided by Allmountain Chile:
Camping equipment provided by Allmountain:
Specification of transport, food, guides, and others:
Our vehicles are equipped to operate in high mountain terrain, they comply with all the safety systems established by law to be able to operate in this type of terrain.
Vehicles include:
Food provided by Allmountain:
Food Expedition days: 13 days.
Restaurants included:
Important information: If you require a special diet or if you are vegan, celiac or other please specify in the Medical Card.
Guide and assistant guide and assistant mountain cook:
*The number of guides, assistant guides and cooks varies depending on the number of confirmed participants per expedition.
Photographic service:
Hotel:
Internet and satellite communication:
This itinerary does not include:
If you have the necessary equipment, we can discount the price of the technical equipment from the total price of the expedition. In this case, it is the client’s sole responsibility. However, we are always ready to advise our customers to be on the safe side.
To reserve your place in the Ojos del Salado Volcano expedition, you can do so by paying a fixed amount of $500.000.- CLP through Bank Transfer (national or international bank transfer), Mercado Pago Payment Link (WebPay) or PayPal Payment Link.
You can choose the published date you want: If you are watching us from a smartphone, you will see the dates at the bottom (below) and if you are watching us from a computer, the dates will be on the left side.
Each available and confirmed date has its payment button where you can reserve your place for the fixed amount of $500.000.- CLP.
As our prices vary according to the number of confirmed clients, the final price per person will depend on the number of confirmed participants for each expedition.
The remaining balance is paid prior to the start of the activity, either in cash or by the same means of payment where the reservation payment was made. In the latter case, a payment link will be sent (Mercado Pago or PayPal, as appropriate).
For example: In an expedition with 3 confirmed participants, if you want to join, you will be the 4th participant, therefore, to the whole group will be applied, per person, the price corresponding to 4 people (according to itinerary and date chosen).
**The payment of the reservation made from abroad is made through Paypal: When using this form of payment, the corresponding commission will be added according to the amount of the reservation, which is the Paypal charge applied when payments are made from abroad.
Conversions from CLP (Chilean pesos) to foreign currencies are applied on the day the payment is made (for the reservation and the remaining balance).
We work only with 4×4 cars equipped for the mountain (comfortable and with great capacity to travel mountain roads).
We work with groups that, in general, do not exceed six people per outing (which helps us to provide a more personalized service, in which a more familiar and concentrated atmosphere is generated).
Allmountain is certified by Sernatur (Certification of Tourist Guides; Certification in Adventure Tourism, sub-areas of: High Mountain, hiking, trekking, climbing) and is currently registered in the Registry of Tourism Service Providers of the same institution.
Our guides are people with experience in the field and have the required certifications to work in these activities (certifications that are also being updated), such as: Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Certification.
In each activity, we privilege the provision of a sustainable service: we use recyclable and organic products, we promote the principles of NDR (Leave No Trace), we promote local tourism, etc.
If you want to participate in a trekking or expedition and you do not have the technical equipment to do so, Allmountain includes them within each activity (if required). Example: tent, crampons, ice axe, helmet, etc.
In every trekking, Expedition, Mountain Tour or climbing outing, we bet on a:
Cultural Sustainability:
Souvenirs from local artisans: we visit cultural centers, museums, craft fairs in order to promote the consumption of products from local communities and that our customers interact with them to take a complete experience of the local community and their customs, food and others.
Ecological Sustainability:
We use soaps and natural cleaning products that do not contaminate the land, water of the places we visit.
We use glass containers and after each activity we separate and recycle the garbage produced during our outings.
We try to clean the places we visit or bring the garbage we find.
Energy Sustainability:
Solar battery chargers: we use solar battery chargers to charge our cell phones, cameras and other electronic items.
Laguna Santa Rosa is located within the Nevado Tres Cruces National Park. It is a hypersaline mountain lake that shelters entire families of flamingos for feeding (due to the high concentration of salinity and minerals). In addition, flamingos and vicuñas can be observed around it. This place, besides being one of the most recommended acclimatization points for the Ojos del Salado expedition, invites us to enjoy an unparalleled natural beauty.
A true mountain paradise surrounded by six thousands. Laguna Verde is located a few kilometres from the border with Argentina. Its turquoise waters and the landscape that exists there is impressive and moving. This place, like Laguna Santa Rosa, offers a place for acclimatization, rest and contemplation. Around the lagoon, we can find hot springs (hot water that is tempered from the depths of the great volcanoes that surround the lagoon).
The San Francisco Volcano belongs to the big ones in the area, with an altitude of 6,018 metres above sea level, being the ideal mountain for an adequate acclimatization, prior to the ascent to the Ojos del Salado, both for its altitude and its proximity to it. Its name is related to the San Francisco Pass (which, in the history of Chile, had a great importance, because it was in this pass that Diego de Almagro and his army crossed the Andes Mountain Range in the historical milestone of the discovery of Chile). This volcano invites us to discover the majestic Andes Mountains.
The Ojos del Salado Volcano is a stratovolcano of 6,893 metres of altitude, known for being the highest volcano in the world and for being the second highest peak in America, after the Aconcagua, forming part of the popularly known “Roof of America”. It is located in the middle of the Andes Mountains, specifically in the Third Region of Atacama, in an area where there are great peaks that exceed 6,000 metres above sea level, in the southern part of the famous Atacama Desert (the driest desert in the world). The route to this volcano is difficult and remote.
In this incredible volcano we will be able to live the experience of taking our body and mind to the highest point, from where we will have a truly unique view of the desert and we will enter a route that will invite us to observe the purest of the Cordillera.
We invite you to enjoy these wonderful videos recorded and created by our dear clients, where they show and relate the whole experience lived in their expedition to the Ojos del Salado Volcano. This is a faithful sample that it is not only about climbing the summit of Ojos del Salado Volcano, but also, it is a very complete adventure. Landscapes of the Atacama Region that impact with its beauty and immensity, culture of the area that enchants everyone who allows himself to be involved by it and the special high mountain routes that only exist here. Enjoy!
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We share with you this book that was translated from Polish into Spanish in 2017 and tells the story of the first expedition to the Ojos del Salado volcano and other summits of the Puna de Atacama, carried out by a group of Polish mountaineers in 1937.
It is a book of high historical relevance not only for the Atacama region but also for our country and it is worth to be available to the general public.
(only available in Spanish language)
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