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Expedition Ojos del Salado
This 5-day expedition is designed for experienced mountaineers with prior acclimatization, having already climbed peaks above 6,500 meters like Aconcagua, Llullaillaco, or Tupungato within the past week. Due to its extreme altitude and unpredictable conditions, this route is suitable only for those with high-altitude experience. Risks include severe altitude sickness, adverse weather, and technical terrain, making it essential for participants to be fully prepared.
Features
Tailored for those acclimatized at Aconcagua or similar conditions.
Fixed departures only.
Camping at Laguna Verde with natural hot springs for relaxation.
Wildlife sightings: foxes, flamingos, llamas, etc.
Exposure to extreme desert conditions and low temperatures.
Support from a 4×4 truck for desert crossing.
Energy-saving transport to the last camp at Tejos.
Expedition Details
Expedition Details
Duration: 5 days
Altitude: 6,893 meters / 22,615 feet
Location: Copiapó, Chile
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
To book this tour, a confirmation is required at least 2 to 3 months in advance to secure a spot. Our meeting will take place in the city of Copiapó, where we will organize the logistics.
Itinerary
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1
We’ll meet you at the airport or hotel to take you to Laguna Verde where we’ll set-up the base-camp, rest for the remaining day and get ready for the days to come. Max altitude: 4340 masl / 14240 ft Transport: 4WD Scheme: Transport the equipment (4WD); cooking; acclimatization.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
2
On this day we’ll put our bodies to the test. We’ll drive up till the Tejos camp and then hike for a few hours in the Ojos path and after go back to sleep at the Laguna Verde. Max altitude: 6300masl / 20670ft Transport: 4WD Scheme: Drive up; hike; cooking; acclimatization.
8 hours • Admission ticket free -
3
This day we will rest to recover energies and go to sleep early to prepare us for the summit day. Max altitude: 4350 masl / 14271 ft Transport: No Scheme: Rest
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
4
We’ll set out early morning to reach the Ojos Del Salado summit (6893 masl). On this day we’ll see how all of our hard work flourishes. No doubts about it, this is the hardest day in our expedition. We’ll be ascending 1,000 meters, crossing a glacier, rock climbing, reaching the summit, descending, and drive back to Laguna Verde; all in the same day. Max altitude: 6893 masl / 22615 ft Transport: 4WD Scheme: Climb; cooking; transport of equipment.
18 hours • Admission ticket included -
5
This is the last day we’ll spend in the Nevado de Tres Cruces National Park area. Calmly we’ll take-down our camp and head back to Copiapó, leaving behind us this giant, the highest summit in Chile and the tallest volcano in the world. Max altitude: 390 masl / 1280 ft Transport: 4WD Scheme: Camp take-down, transfer.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Copiapó / Laguna Verde BC/ Our service begins (IN)
Laguna Verde / Acclimatization day
Laguna Verde / Rest Day
Laguna Verde / Climb Ojos del Salado / Laguna Verde
Laguna Verde / Copiapó Hotel / End of our services (OUT)
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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