Destination

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Duration
22 Days
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Tour Type
Adventure
Climb
Trek
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Group Size
12
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Tour Guide
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Argentina, Chile

Llullaillaco Volcano & Ojos del Salado Climb

| Unu Raymi Expeditions | 22 days / 21 nights | Starts and ends in Salta |

Llullaillaco Volcano: 6.730 masl
Unevenness: 1.780 m (4.950 masl / 6.730 masl)
Ojos del Salado 6.893 masl
Unevenness: 1.543 m (5.200 masl / 6.893 masl)
Difficulty: High
Season: High Season October to April

Are you ready to have the most incredible and unforgettable life experience?
Are you ready to have the most incredible and unforgettable life exper? With 6.739 meters above sea level, the Llullaillaco volcano is one of the 5 highest volcanoes in the world, where the highest Inca sanctuary was discovered.

With 6.893 masl, the Ojos del Salado volcano is the highest volcano on Earth, and is part of the +6500m mountains in the Andes. Discover the authentic Andean Experience combining these two volcanos, you will live an amazing experience where our trained guides will take care of every detail, providing the safety and backup needed in every part of the way.

Program includes:
• Private transfer In APT – HTL in Salta.
• Private 4×4 light truck during the entire program.
• 01 trained bilingual guide during all the program.
• 01 trained mountain assistant during all the program.
• 02 porters in Volcán Llullaillaco for carrying general camp equipment.
• Porters transportation from Tolar Grande to the Base of Llullaillaco.
• Guide, assistant and porter expenses.
• General camp equipment. (Tent, cookware, etc.).
• Detailed meals according to speciûcation (B: breakfast; D: dinner, FB: full board)
• 02 night of accommodation in Hotel Inkai or similar at Salta in DBL room.
• 02 nights of accommodation in Hotel de las Nubes at San Antonio de los Cobres in
DBL room.
• 02 nights in hostería Casa Andina at Tolar Grande in DBL room.
• 04 nights in Llullaillaco Base Camp. (Double base tents)
• 02 nights in Llullaillaco high altitude camp (double base tents).
• 01 night at Antofalla in DBL/TPL room (Basic).
• 01 night at Antofagasta de las Sierras in Hostería Pueblo de Sol de in DBL room.
• 02 nights at Fiambalá in hosteria Los Pinos or similar in DBL room.
• 03 nights in Atacama Base Camp. (double base tents).
• 01 night in Tejos high altitude camp (double base tents).
• 01 night in Los Sauces Hotel or similar at Cafayate in DBL room.
• First aid equipment.
• Wi-Fi connection at Base Camp.
• VHF and satellite communication for emergencies.

Program does NOT include:
• Flights.
• Personal porterage’s in Llullaillaco Volcano.
• Porters in Ojos del Salado Expedition.
• Taxes.
• Personal expenses and tips.
• Sleeping bags, mats and crampons.
• Alcoholic beverages

Camps + Base Camp in Llullaillaco and Atacama
• Dining tent equipped with electricity (220v 50hz),
chairs and table. General kitchen equipment.
• Wi-Fi connection provided by Starlink.
• Communication system: VHF, Spot or satellite
telephony to be used in emergencies.
• Oxygen tube, mask and emergency regulator.

High altitude camps
• Ozark tents or similar. Two/three people per tent.
• Food service: The assistants together with the guide
will cook and provide hot food and drinks.
• The tents must be set up and taken down by
customers every morning as necessary.
Weather forecast
• Weather forecast will be provided by our team in
Salta and it will be communicated day to day to our
guide leader.

Notes
• 1 or 2 extra days should be foreseen, in case of weather conditions or for acclimatization reasons. Both will be at the discretion of the guides of the expedition.
• The Company reserves for itself the right to modify the itinerary or suspend any of the activities when any climatic cause or of any
other nature justifies it in favor of the safety of the members of the group.
• If there is no acclimatization and a participant needs to return to Salta for safety reasons, transfer and any other expense is not covered in the rate.



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Gear Recommendation
Recommended Equipment
Head
• Sun hat
• Wool hat or balaclava
• Buff or soft cotton bandana.
• Mountain glasses with U.V. ûlter + 90 % and side protectors.
Upper Body
• Long sleeve polypropylene shirt (two).
• Short sleeve cotton or polypropylene t-shirt (two).
• Long sleeve polypropylene turtleneck shirt (two).
• Jacket / üeece jacket (two).
• Jacket /gore-tex jacket or breathable waterproof fabric.
• Jacket / duvet jacket.
Hands
• Polypropylene gloves.
• Thick üeece gloves.
• Large waterproof mittens with inner mitten of wool or üeece coat, or duvet
mittens.
Lower Body
• Polypropylene leggings.
• Breathable and windproof pants made of gore-tex or similar.
• Lightweight long pants.
• Light üeece long pants.
Feet
• Waterproof leggings.
• Long stockings (4 cotton pairs and 4 synthetics).
• Trekkings boots.
• Double plastic mountain boots.
• Comfortable sneakers.
Technical Equipment
• Trekking sticks.
• Pickaxe (if required by the company).
• Crampons.
• Backpack (70 liters or more).
• Feather sleeping bag (at least -20 °C).
• 1 liter capacity metal thermos..
• Water bottle of at least 900 CC.
• Insulating mat.
• Headlamp with batteries and spare bulb.
• Expedition bag.
Personal Items
• Sunscreen.
• Lip protector / balm.
• Hygiene bag.
• Personal kit.
• Personal items: books, camera, mp3, etc.
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  • Details

    Itinerary

    Transfer In from the Airport of Salta. Welcome dinner in Salta, group presentation and briefing.
    • Night: Salta
    • Hotel: Inkai or similar
    • Meals: D
    • Distance: 15 km asphalt
    • Altitude in Salta: 1.190 masl
    • Hike: No
    Departure from Salta to San Antonio de los Cobres (3.650 masl) to spend the night as a ûrst day of acclimatization. On our way to Ingeniero Maury we will do the ûrst trekking to start adapting to the altitude.
    • Night: San Antonio de los Cobres
    • Hotel: De Las Nubes Hotel
    • Meals: FB
    • Distance: 160 km asphalt
    • Altitude in SAC: 3.775 masl
    • Hike: Yes
    • Unevenness: 800 meters
    • Difficulty: Easy
    We will start the ascent in the early hours of the morning, reaching the summit at noon (5.486 masl). We will enjoy its amazing view, have lunch and then we return to the base, after we pack the load and equipment on the vehicles, we will start our return to San Antonio de los Cobres.
    • Night: San Antonio de los Cobres
    • Hotel: De Las Nubes Hotel
    • Meals: FB
    • Distance: 40 km gravel
    • Altitude in SAC: 3.775 masl
    • Hike: Yes
    • Unevenness: 1.086 meters
    • Difficulty: Medium
    Head to Tolar Grande in the morning, passing through Abra "Chorrillo", the mining town of Olacapato and the Salar de Pocitos, to enter the Colorados, a simulated Marth scape. Arrival at Tolar Grande in the afternoon. Free afternoon to hike the surroundings. Night of acclimatization in Tolar Grande.
    • Night: Tolar Grande
    • Hotel: Casa Andina
    • Meals: FB
    • Distance: 200 km gravel
    • Altitude in Tolar Grande: 3.650 masl
    • Hike: Yes
    • Difficulty: Easy
    Breakfast. We will continue with our acclimatization plan climbing the Cerro Macon. Free afternoon to rest.
    • Night at hostería Casa Andina.
    • Night: Tolar Grande
    • Hotel: Casa Andina
    • Meals: FB
    • Distance: -
    • Altitude in Tolar Grande: 3.650 masl
    • Hike: Yes
    • Unevenness: 1.500 meters
    • Difficulty: Medium - High
    Departure to Llullaillaco Base Camp passing through Arizaro Salar, the 3rd largest in the world. Lunch at the Llullaillaco Salar. We will arrive at the Base Camp in the afternoon (4.950 masl). Night in Base Camp.
    • Night: Base Camp
    • Hotel: Base Camp Llullaillaco
    • Meals: FB
    • Distance: -
    • Altitude in Base Camp: 4.950 masl
    • Hike: No
    • Difficulty: -
    Acclimatization day. Porterage of supplies and equipment to Camp 1. If we are in good conditions we will have the chance to visit an Inca ruin (El Tambo). Night in Base Camp.
    • Night: Base Camp
    • Hotel: Base Camp Llullaillaco
    • Meals: FB
    • Distance: -
    • Altitude in Base Camp: 4.950 masl
    • Hike: Yes
    • Difficulty: Medium
    Acclimatization day at the base of Llullaillaco Volcano. Night at the Base Camp.
    • Night: Base Camp
    • Hotel: Base Camp Llullaillaco
    • Meals: FB
    • Distance: -
    • Altitude in Base Camp: 4.950 masl
    • Hike: -
    • Difficulty: Medium
    You'll set up the Altitude Camp 1 at 5.490 masl.  Night of acclimatization.
    • Night: Llullaillaco Volcano
    • Hotel: High Altitude Camp 1
    • Meals: FB
    • Distance: -
    • Altitude in Camp 1: 5.490 masl
    • Hike: Yes
    • Difficulty: High
    We will set up the Altitude Camp 2 at 5.950 meters above sea level. Night of acclimatization.
    • Night: Llullaillaco Volcano
    • Hotel: High Altitude Camp 2
    • Meals: FB
    • Distance: -
    • Altitude in Camp 2: 5.950 masl
    • Hike: Yes
    • Difficulty: High
    We will reach the Summit of the Llullaillaco Volcano at noon. Return to Camp 2 or to Base Camp.
    • Night: Camp
    • Hotel: Base Camp or High Altitude Camp 2
    • Meals: FB
    • Distance: -
    • Summit Altitude: 6.739 masl
    • Hike: Yes
    • Difficulty: High
    Departure in the morning through an unique route crossing the Puna region, we will visit the Cono de Arita, an impressive natural pyramid of volcanic origin. The trip continues through Campo Amarillo to arrive the tiny and beautiful town of Antofalla, where a local family is waiting to receive us. Night at Antofalla.
    • Night: Antofalla
    • Hotel: Family House
    • Meals: FB
    • Distance: 400 km gravel
    • Altitude in Antofalla: 3.850 masl
    • Hike: No
    • Difficulty: -
    After breakfast we head to Antofagasta de la Sierra. In the afternoon we will visit the Campo de Piedra Pomez. It is a strange and dazzling landscape carved into the rock that gives rise to its name: "Pómez" and that is produced from an imposing volcanic explosion, with a large number of holes produced by the escape of gases during the cooling stage. Night in Antofagasta de las Sierras
    • Night: Antofagasta de la Sierra
    • Hotel: Pueblo del Sol
    • Meals: FB
    • Distance: 82 km gravel
    • Altitude in Antofagasta de la Sierra: 3.320 masl
    • Hike: No
    • Difficulty: -
    We leave Antofagasta de la Sierra towards the town of Fiambalá by the National 40 route. Night at Fiambalá.
    • Night: Fiambalá
    • Hotel: Casona los Pinos
    • Meals: FB
    • Distance: 200 km asphalt
    • Altitude in Fiambalá: 1.500 masl
    • Hike: No
    • Difficulty: -
    Transfer by vehicle to the Atacama Base Camp of Ojos del Salado. We will head towards our Base Camp in Chile crossing the Argentinean border, we will pass through customs. Night at base camp.
    • Night: Atacama
    • Hotel: Base Camp
    • Meals: FB
    • Distance: 50 km gravel
    • Altitude in Base Camp: 5.200 masl
    • Hike: No
    • Difficulty: -
    Ascent to Tejos at 5.800 masl and set up of high altitude camp. Night at high altitude camp.
    • Night: Tejos
    • Hotel: High Altitude Camp
    • Meals: FB
    • Distance: -
    • Altitude in Tejos Camp: 5.800 masl
    • Hike: Yes
    • Unevenness: 600 meters
    • Difficulty: Medium - High
    Summit attempt (6.893 meters above sea level), return to Tejos or Atacama base camp. Night at Base Camp.
    • Night: Ojos del Salado Volcano
    • Hotel: High Altitude Camp
    • Meals: FB
    • Distance: -
    • Altitude in Ojos del Salado Summit: 6.893 masl
    • Hike: Yes
    • Unevenness: 1.093 meters
    • Difficulty: High
    Free day to rest. Night at Base Camp.
    • Night: Atacama
    • Hotel: Base Camp
    • Meals: FB
    • Distance: -
    • Altitude in Base Camp: 5.200 masl
    • Hike: No
    • Difficulty: -
    After breakfast, we dismantle the camp. Descent and return by vehicle to Fiambalá. We will pass through customs. Night at Fiambalá thermal springs, ideal after this Expedition.
    • Night: Fiambalá
    • Hotel: Casona los Pinos
    • Meals: FB
    • Distance: 219 km asphalt
    • Altitude in Fiambalá: 1.500 masl
    • Hike: No
    • Difficulty: -
    Departure from Fiambalá passing through the town of Tinogasta across the Ruta del Adobe. We start descending in altitude as we take National Route N° 40. We will begin to enter the Calchaquí Valleys. Arrival to Cafayate. Night at Cafayate.
    • Night: Cafayate
    • Hotel: Los Sauces
    • Meals: FB
    • Distance: 290 km asphalt / 90 km gravel
    • Altitude in Cafayate: 1.680 masl
    • Hike: No
    • Difficulty: -
    We leave for Salta through the spectacular "Quebrada de las Conchas", with its characteristic colored rock formations and hills that have been eroded through the years by wind and rain. The most outstanding ûgures are "La Garganta del Diablo" and "El Anûteatro". Arrival to the city of Salta. In the night we will share a farewell dinner.
    • Night: Salta
    • Hotel: Inkai or similar
    • Meals: FB
    • Distance: 190 km asphalt
    • Altitude in Salta: 1.190 masl
    • Hike: No
    • Difficulty: -
    After breakfast, transfer to the Martin Miguel de Güemes Airport. END OF OUR SERVICES.
    • Night: -
    • Hotel: -
    • Meals: B
    • Distance: 15 km asphalt
    • Altitude in Salta: 1.190 masl
    • Hike: No
    • Difficulty: -
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