OJOS DEL SALADO 6893M
The Giant of Atacama
Ojos del Salado Volcano, with its imposing 6893 meters, holds the title of the highest volcano in the world and the second highest summit in America. Located in the heart of the Atacama Desert, it is a challenge of absolute isolation and extreme conditions.
Expedition
ARRIVAL IN SANTIAGO - COPIAPÓ
Reception in Copiapo (by air or land from Santiago). Transfer to the hotel and rest.
FREE DAY IN COPIAPÓ
Preparation day, technical equipment review and final logistics before entering the Atacama desert.
COPIAPÓ – SANTA ROSA LAGOON (3800 M)
4x4 transfer to the highlands. First camp next to the lagoon. Gentle acclimatization with views of flamingos and volcanoes.
SANTA ROSA LAGOON – VERDE LAGOON (4350 M)
Continue towards Verde Lagoon. Camp near natural hot springs. Surreal turquoise landscapes.
MULAS MUERTAS VOLCANO SUMMIT (5897 M)
Active acclimatization ascent. A summit of almost 6000m to prepare the body for extreme altitude. Return to Verde Lagoon.
VERDE LAGOON – ATACAMA REFUGE (5250 M)
Transfer to the high base camp. Establishment of the camp at the Atacama Refuge.
ATACAMA REFUGE – TEJOS (PORTAGE)
Portage walk to Tejos Refuge (5800m) and return to Atacama to sleep. Improves acclimatization.
ESTABLISHMENT IN TEJOS REFUGE (5800 M)
Final ascent to Tejos Refuge to overnight. Tactical preparation for the summit attack.
EXTRA / FLEXIBLE DAY
Reserve day for bad weather or reinforcement of acclimatization. Crucial for success at this altitude.
OJOS DEL SALADO SUMMIT (6893 M)
Attack on the summit of the highest volcano in the world. Final technical climb in the crater. The roof of Chile reached. Descent to Atacama.
ATACAMA REFUGE – COPIAPÓ
Long 4x4 descent from the highlands back to civilization. Night in hotel in Copiapo.
COPIAPÓ – SANTIAGO
Transfer to the airport or terminal for the return to Santiago.
SANTIAGO – INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT
End of services. Return flight to your country of origin.
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