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CHILE ADVENTURE TOURS
Trekking
Climbing
Located in the southern tip of South America, Torres del Paine National Park is perhaps one of the most spectacular wilderness areas in the world. Blue lakes, great glaciers and beautiful green landscapes surround these impressive and beautiful rocky peaks. Magnificent fauna and flora can be observed in Patagonia's untamed wilderness.
Day 1: Arrival in Santiago. Transfer to the hotel.
Day 2: Morning flight to Punta Arenas, from where we travel towards Puerto Natales. On the way, herds of Guanacos and rheas can be seen. (B).
Day 3: After breakfast we start our trek walking through typical Patagonian brush. Today our goal is to reach our camp at Rio Ascencio. (B, BL, D).
Day 4: Trek towards the base of the beautiful Torres del Paine. Enjoy the nice views of the magnificent Rocky Mountains. Return to our camp. (B, BL, D).
Day 5: Trekking towards our camp at a place called Italian Camp.
This day we will have the opportunity to see some wildlife: condors, foxes, and guanacos. (B, BL, D).
Day 6: Day to explore the French valley. From here we have a great view of the Western side of El Cuerno del Paine. Return to our camp. (B, BL, D).
Day 7: Trek to Pehoe refuge. Later on we will hike towards the Grey Glacier. Nice Views of the impressive glacier can be appreciated. (B, BL, D).
Day 8: By car travel back to Puerto Natales and hotel accommodation. (B). Day 9: Travel to Punta Arenas from where we take our flight back to Santiago de Chile and we will stay at a hotel. In the afternoon we will do a short city tour and in the evening a farewell dinner. (B). Day 10: Transfer out. End of our services.
Included: All transportation, Professional Mountain guide, complete camping equipment, noted meals.
Not included: food services in hotels and in cities, international and domestic flights, airport taxes, park entrance fee, tips, and extras.
Category: easy – moderate
Recommended dates: November, December, January and February
Climb Cerro Plomo (5430 m) 5D/4N
Climb your first 5000 m summit! This expedition is ideal for a first high altitude experience and acclimatization. Mount Cerro Plomo is an easy mountain that needs no special mountain techniques, but just demands a yearning to reach the top and good physical condition. Anyhow it is a perfect way to get you ready for other major expeditions and offers a chance to see the main summits of the central Chilean mountain range, and future goals (Tupungato, Aconcagua) apart from a spectacular view of Santiago by night.
Day 1: Santiago - La Parva - Franciscano Lake. We leave Santiago and drive to La Parva Ski Resort. Short walk to camp close to the Franciscano Lake (3600 m). (B, L, D)
Day 2: Franciscano Lake - Piedra Numerada. Approach walk to the camp called Piedra Numerada (3400 m). It is possible to get higher according to the condition of the group. (B, L, D)
Day 3: Piedra Numerada - Olla del Plomo. We follow a valley up to the Olla del Plomo Site (6 to 8 hours walk) at a height of 4300 m at the foot of the Plomo Glaciers and camp. (B, L, D)
Day 4: Olla del Plomo - Summit - Olla del Plomo. Ascent of the Plomo (5430 m) (7 to 8 hours) we pass the Pirca del Indio, an ancient Inca sanctuary before we cross the glacier that leads us to the summit plateau. From the top and if weather permits, the view of the Andean mountain range is exceptional. We can see Tupungato (6570 m) and Aconcagua (6959 m). Return to the camp. (B, L, D)
Day 5: Olla del Plomo. La Parva - Santiago. We will have a long return to La Parva where our car brings us back to Santiago. Transfer to your Hotel. (B, BL)
Included: Transfers In / Out, transportation in private vehicles, mules for cargo, guide, all meals noticed in program, full camping equipment, hotels accommodation in double room with private facilities, guide.
Not Included: Airport taxes, personal equipment, extras.
Category: easy to hard
Recommended dates: November, December, January and February
Ojos del Salado Volcano 18D/17N
Ojos del Salado is considered the highest active volcano in the world (6893 m.) and is the highest mountain in Chile. Located in one of the driest areas on the planet, the Atacama Desert, its ascent requires very good physical condition, an acclimatization program and good climbing equipment since this mountain is cold and windy.
Day 1: Arrival in Santiago de Chile. Transfer to your hotel.
Day 2: Day to rest in Chile and get acquainted with the “new world”. It is time to visit Santiago de Chile.
Day 3: Morning flight to Copiapo. Upon arrival transfer to Santa Rosa Lake, a beautiful place with flamingos and guanacos and camp at 3700 m. (B, L, D).
Day 4: Full day hiking tour to the summit of “Siete Hermanos" mountain (5.000 m) and Camp at Laguna Santa Rosa. (B, L, D).
Day 5: Transport towards Laguna Verde and camp at 4250 m, close by the thermal baths. (B, BL, D).
Day 6: We will do a 6 to 8 hours hike up to the summit of Mount "San Francisco" (6010 m) and overnight in "Laguna Verde" camp. (B, BL, D).
Day 7: Resting day or hike around the lake (5 hours). Laguna Verde Camp. (B, L, D).
Day 8: After lunch transport towards the "Atacama" Refuge (5100 m). In our approach to the hut we will hike the last few kilometres for acclimatization and camp at "Atacama" shelter. (B, BL, D).
Day 9: Day to transport water, food and equipment to "Tejos" Refuge (5750 m). Return to "Atacama" Refuge for overnight. (B, BL, D).
Day 10: Resting day at Atacama Refuge. (B, L, D).
Day 11: After lunch trekking (3-4 hours) towards "Tejos" Refuge. (B, BL, D).
Day 12: Summit day. Early in the morning we start our 7-8 hour climb towards the summit of Ojos del Salado. Return to Atacama refuge. (B, BL, D).
Day 13: Extra summit day. (B, L, D).
Day 14: Descend from Atacama refuge, meet our vehicles and back to Laguna Verde and camp (B, BL, D).
Day 15: Transport from Laguna Verde to Caldera town on the shores of the Pacific Ocean and hotel accommodation in Bahia Inglesa. (B, BL, D).
Day 16: Free day to enjoy the ocean and hotel accommodation (B).
Day 17: Afternoon transport to Copiapo and flight back to Santiago de Chile and stay at a hotel. (B).
Day 18: Transfer out. (B).
Included: Transfers, hotel accommodation in Santiago and in Copiapo (double room with private facilities), complete camping equipment, private transport, English-speaking guide (or for groups in requested language), noted meals.
Not included: international and domestic flights, airport taxes, park entrance fee, extras, personal expenses, personal climbing gear, tips, extras.
Category: easy to hard
Recommended dates: November, December, January and February
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