OJOS DEL SALADO VOLCANO
The volcano Nevado Ojos del Salado marks Chile´s highest peak, and the second highest in the Americas after the Aconcagua. It is the world´s highest volcano, which calls the attention of mountaineers from all over the world.
Nestled in the heart of the Atacama Desert, in an area known as the Puna de Atacama, this giant towers at 6,893 metres above sea level dominating its immediate neighbours (such as El Muerto, Fraile, Vicuña, Incahuasi). During its high season from November to March, the Ojos is the mountain that is most visited by foreigners in Chile.
Paradoxically, the Ojos is rather a comfortable mountain in the sense that we can find hot springs to relax in, and drivable paths that allow altitude to be gained without having to shoulder much weight. This however does not make the climb itself easier: the Ojos remains in the middle of the desert with a relative humidity around 0%, which immediately complicates its climb.
Nevado Ojos del Salado, the world´s highest volcano, Chile´s highest mountain and a vast desert make this one of Chile´s most popular expeditions.
CLIMBING PROGRAM
- 1.ARRIVAL FROM SANTIAGO – PICK-UP AT COPIAPÓ AIRPORT – DRIVE TO LAGUNA SANTA ROSA, (3,750 M – 12,303 FT). SHARED HUTT.
- 7 HERMANOS MOUNTAIN (4,850 M – 15,912 FT), ACCLIMATIZATION TREK. RETURN TO CAMP.
- DRIVE TOWARDS THE LAGUNA VERDE, BASE CAMP. DOUBLE SHARED TENTS.
- CLIMB OF THE VOLCANO SAN FRANCISCO (6,018M – 17,744 FT). RETURN TO BASE CAMP.
- REST DAY IN BASE CAMP AND HOT SPRINGS.
- DRIVE TO THE ATACAMA CAMP (5,300 M – 17,388 FT).
- CARRY DAY TO REFUGIO TEJOS (5,800 M – 19,028 FT); RETURN TO CAMP.
- WALK UP TO REFUGIO TEJOS.
- SUMMIT ATTEMPT, EARLY MORNING START. RETURN TO ATACAMA CAMP.
- RETURN TO COPIAPÓ.
- DROP OFF TO COPIAPÓ AIRPORT.
THE HIGHEST PEAK IN CHILE
THE HIGHEST VOLCANO IN THE WORLD
Next climbing dates:
There are no upcoming events at this time
Climbing program does include:
- 4×4 transport* in the mountain and Copiapó, 2 guides and logistics. From 5 people, a cook will join the team.
- First aid kit.
- VHF radio and satellite phone.
- Group cooking equipment (stove, gas and equipment), eating tent.
- Hut (bed, dinner room & bathroom) at Laguna Sta. Rosa for 1 night (depends on bed availability.
- 4 season tent for 2 people.**
- Portable toilet + tent.
- Food for the entire trip in the mountains as stated in the program.
- 1 nights of hotel in double shared rooms in Copiapó.**
- Pick-up and drop-off at airport in Copiapó.
- * : Additional days are excluded, these must be paid apart.
- **An extra of 60 USD in case of personal tent asked.
- *** : An extra of 100 USD in case of single room asked.
Not included in climbing program:
- Flights Santiago-Copiapó-Santiago.
- Pick-up/drop-offs in Santiago.
- Individual equipment.
- Hotel, food and transport in Santiago and meals in Copiapó.
- Life or accident insurance. Should any incidents occur, the customer will immediately be transported to the hospital in Copiapó, the cost of which will be entirely carried by the customer.
- If additional services are required, ask for options.
Price per person:
- 1 people: $3.990.000.- USD 4.560.-*
- 2 people: $2.090.000.- USD 2.360.-*
- 3 people: $1.990.000.- USD 2.260.-*
- 4-5 people: $1.890.000.- USD 2.160.-*
*The total will be applied to the dollar value of the current day.
Ask for private trips.
- 50% of the total must be paid 45 days before, and the other 50% two weeks before the start of the expedition.
- During this time (45 days), should one participant have to cancel, 50% of the total paid will be reimbursed. Only if new person should join the group will 100% of the money be reimbursed.
- 15 days before and no show for the trip (airport, mountain, others) no reimbursements will be made.
- The prices do not include taxes or fees caused by international deposits, these must be added to the total. This also applies to reimbursements made to foreign accounts.
- PayPal payments: 5,5% commission is charged to the total amount.
- It is the responsibility of each customer to have the appropriate personal equipment and clothing. Should this not be the case, the customer is risking his- and the group’s health and well-being, which may result in not being allowed to join the climbs.
- Andescontact does not make itself responsible for theft or loss of equipment (cameras, mountaineering equipment, etc.,), clothing, bags or suitcases, etc., during the trip in towns or in the mountains, nor on the flights.
- This is a high-intensity sports activity (non-tourist), so it is the responsibility of each participant to have a health and physical condition compatible with mountain activity. Medical certificates may be required if necessary.
- In case of returning early during the course of the trip from any of the camps (except for health reasons or force majeure problems), a charge of 250 USD will be applied for transfer to Copiapó and 300 USD to the airport, extra to the total amount.
NEXT CLIMBING TRIPS
Noviembre: Everest Base Camp + Island Peak, 6.189 mts.
Octubre-noviembre: Volcán Llullaillaco, 6.739 mts.
Agosto 2024: K2 Base Camp – Glaciar Baltoro, Pakistán
Julio: Volcanes Guallatiri & Acotango
Junio: Volcán Sajama, 6.525 mts.
Marzo: El Plomo, 5.425 mts.
Marzo 2024: 6×6, 6 montañas de 6 mil mts.
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Febrero 2024: Hielo Patagónico Norte
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