Ojos del Salado, 12-day Ascent in the Atacama Desert, Chile
Follow Carlos, an IFMGA certified guide, on this expedition to the summit of Ojos del Salar. Explore the Atacama desert and enjoy its hypnotizing sceneries.
Private
12 Days
Jan - Mar, Nov, Dec
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Get some of the most breathtaking views in Chile
- Explore the driest desert on Earth: the Atacama desert
- Reach the summit of Ojos del Salado with an expert guide
Description
Discover the beauty of the Atacama Desert. Join this unforgettable 12 days journey to explore this mesmerizing place in Chile. And join me to reach the summit of Ojos del Salado.
The Atacama Desert is one of Chile’s most praised gems. This vast area is the driest desert on Earth! Yet, despite its desertic nature, it is incredibly rich, with unique natural and cultural wonders.
On our expedition we will visit many marvels such as the Laguna Santa Rosa and Laguna Verde. And of course, we’ll reach the summit of Nevado Ojos del Salado, a volcano located right at the border between Argentina and Chile, in the Andes. Not only it’s the tallest active volcano on the planet, rising at 6,893 meters, it is also the highest mountain in Chile.
Because it lies within the desert, Ojos del Salado has dry conditions. However, there’s a permanent lake in its crater, located at 6,390 meters. Thus it is the highest lake in the world!
To reach the summit of Ojos del Salado, we will mostly trek, until we reach the final section. Here we’ll find a more difficult scramble area, where we may have to gear up and use ropes. But worry not, as I will be with you the whole ascent, to make sure you have a safe and fun expedition.
If you want to get to the top of Nevado Ojos del Salado with me, don’t hesitate and request to book this trip. It will be my pleasure to guide you across the Atacama Desert on this amazing journey.
Looking for a shorter trip? I also guide this 4-day trek in Rio Salado, San Pedro de Atacama.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Price details
- The price quoted is to join one of the scheduled group dates.
- On top of the guide fee the price includes: transportation 4X4, all the meals during the trip, camping gear (including tent, kitchen tent), group equipment, satellite phone.
Itinerary
Day 1: Copiapo - Transfer to Laguna Santa Rosa
Day 2: Laguna Santa Rosa - acclimatization to Siete Hermanas summit 4,800 meters
Day 3: Laguna Verde (Ojos del Salado base camp)
Day 4: Acclimatization at 5000 meters (Mulas muertas)
Day 5: Laguna Verde - Rest day
Day 6: Laguna Verde - Volcán San Francisco (6040m)
Day 7: Laguna Verde - Camp Atacama - 3h hike toTejos Refuge at 5,850 meters - Laguna Verde
Day 8: Laguna Verde - Camp Atacama
Day 9: Camp Atacama - Tejos Refuge
Day 10: Tejos Refuge - Ojos del Salado Summit!
Day 11: Backup Day
Day 12: Back to Copiapó
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About the guide
Carlos
4.7
(53)
Mountain Guide
IFGMA/UIAGM Guide from Chile
I have extensive experience guiding in the Andes and Europe. I am a resident in Chile, Spain and Chamonix. I am very sociable and motivated. I am always available for projects in the mountains.
Languages
French | English
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