Expedition Ojos del Salado Volcano

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Overview

Description

Nevado Ojos del Salado is a dormant complex volcano in the Andes on the Argentina–Chile border. It is the highest volcano on Earth and the highest peak in Chile.

Embrace the thrill of Ojos del Salado in just 13 days! This concise program seamlessly integrates acclimatization with summit attempts, ideal for adventurers seeking a focused yet rewarding experience.

Itinerary

Sajama Normal Route

Day 01: Arrival in La Paz

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be received and transferred to the Hotel.
Overnight Hotel.

Day 02: Copacabana Tour and The Island Of The Sun

Full day tour Lake Tticaca.
Overnight Hotel.

Day 03: Valle de la Luna & Chacaltaya

Full Day Hike.
Overnight Hotel

Day 04: La Paz 3600 m. - Rinconada - Chiarkhota Lagoon 4670 m

Hiking Time 2 hours.
Overnight Shelter

Day 05: Chiarkhota – Ascent Austria Peak 5,350 m

Hiking Time 8 hours
Overnight Shelter

Day 06: Ascent Tarija Peak 5,370 m. & Pequeño alpamayo Summit 5430 m.

Hiking Time 12 hours.
Overnight Hotel

Day 07: La Paz: Free Day

Overnight Hotel

Day 08: Drive to Sajama

We’ve included this climbing in order to acclimatize better, and give you more chances to summit.
Overnight hotel

Day 09: Sajama Village - Sajama High Camp (5700 m.)

Overnight Campsite

Day 10: High Camp - Sajama Summit (6542 m.) - Sajama Village

Overnight Campsite

Day 11: Reserve day in case of bad weather

Overnight Hotel

Day 12: Drive to La Paz

Overnight Hotel

Day 13: Departure from La Paz

After breakfast at your hotel, one of our representatives will meet you at your hotel and take you to the airport for your journey home or on to your next destination.

The proposed itinerary can be changed due to weather conditions or other forced situations that put in risk the group security. The guides have the authority to change the program according to their criteria. These are to maximize the security and the summit chances. And they are based on our guides knowledge and experience.

What's included

Hotel in Lima and Huaraz
Transfer IN/OUT Lima and Huaraz
Entrance fees to all attractions indicated in the program.
Acclimatization Hikes
Transport: From your hotel in Huaraz to the starting point of the trek, and from the end of the trek to your hotel in Huaraz.
Camping: Good quality mountain tents (2 people per tent), mattresses, dining tent, kitchen tent, tables, chairs, dishes and kitchen utensils.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner (option for vegetarians or vegans).
Guide: Certified trekking guide (English or Spanish) for another language by request.
Cook: Trained cook to prepare varied and healthy dishes.
Donkey driver: In charge of loading the donkeys and driving them.
Donkeys: You can carry up 6kg of personal items that will be loaded onto the donkeys. During the day you will only carry your backpack with things for personal use.
First aid kit.

Not included

International Flight.
Single room or tent supplement.
Personal trekking equipment: Sleeping bag (it is possible to rent in Huaraz), trekking shoes or boots, clothing, GORE‑TEX layer, backpack, flashlight, etc.
Personal climbing equipment: Crampons, ice axes, boots, helmet, harness (only if you purchase climbing Diablo Mudo or Pumarinri).
Additional costs: as a result of leaving the trek early, emergency rescue and/or evacuation, extra food or drinks in towns, medical treatment.
Travel accident and health insurance.
Luggage insurance and trip cancellation.
Tips and other personal expenses.

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