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Chile · Trekking
The journey
Embark on an exciting expedition to hike Ojos del Salado, the highest active volcano in the world, at 6,893 m. Trek via the Base Camp Atacama route, passing through Laguna Santa Rosa and Laguna Verde as you acclimatize for the summit push from High Camp Tejos. This journey offers the solitary peace of the mountains and the serenity of an uncrowded place, with expert Chilean guides, private transportation, fully equipped camps, and all meals included throughout the trip.
Embark on an exciting expedition to hike Ojos del Salado, the highest active volcano in the world, at 6,893 m.
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Day by day
Stay overnight at Hotel Coral de Bahia or a similar hotel, according to availability.
Spend the night in a refuge or tent.
Enjoy an acclimatization hike to Mount 7 Hermanos.
Then make your way to Laguna Verde.
Spend the night in a refuge or tent.
Take on another acclimatization climb to Mount Mulas Muertas.
Stay overnight in a refuge or tent.
Stay overnight in a refuge or tent.
Move your equipment and all the food to High Camp Tejos.
Stay overnight in the base camp refuge or tent.
Stay overnight in a refuge or tent.
Start early on the hardest day as you make your way to the summit of Ojos del Salado.
Return to Base Camp after enjoying your time at the top.
Use this extra day in case of bad weather or an emergency.
Spend the night in a refuge or tent, according to availability.
Return to sea level and prepare to leave the next day.
Stay overnight in a hotel.
Trip ends.
Where this trip takes you
Laguna Santa Rosa, Laguna Verde, High Camp Tejos, Ojos del Salado summit
The route
The fine print
English-speaking specialized Chilean leader guide
English-speaking specialized Chilean assistant guide
Accommodation in the mentioned hotels or similar
Fully equipped camps (with tents, kitchen equipment, and a dining tent)
All meals during the whole trip
All kinds of drinks during picnics, box lunches, and camp meals (alcoholic drinks only until Laguna Verde)
Security and communication equipment (VHF radios, GPS, satellite phone)
Private transportation during the whole trip
At least one guide for every 4 people
Common climbing equipment such as ropes, anchors, carabiners, harnesses, and helmets
Flights and airport taxes
All kinds of drinks in the hotels
Services in Santiago (hotels and transfers)
Personal insurance
Personal equipment such as clothing, boots, gaiters, and crampons
Personal satellite phone calls (non-emergency)
Tips and gratuities
Logistics
Your 10 days finish where they began, in Caldera.
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