The Volcano Nevado Ojos del Salado (6893m = 21,615 ft) is situated on the Argentina-Chile border. It is the highest volcano in the world.
This ascent gives you the great opportunity of high altitude climbing the second mountain of the Andes. The summit is quite interesting due to its location. The Volcano skirts the edge of the Atacama Desert and wherein you will find the world’s highest crater lake on the peak’s eastern side (6390m = 20965 ft).
The expedition guide will be waiting for you at Catamarca Airport and will take you to hotel.
This day your mountain equipment will be checked, we will rent extra equipment if needed.
You will stay and enjoy one of the best hotels in Catamarca (meals not included).
It is imperative that everyone joining a mountaineering expedition be in a high standard of physical fitness when the expedition begins. You are recommended to do some conditioning. Be sure that a good physical preparation and training will increase chances to get the top.
We will stay at hotels for 2 nights and spend 11 nights in fully equipped camps with geodesic domes and excellent kitchen service.
During your expedition to mountains, you will encounter a very wide range of temperatures and weather conditions. At one end of this range is the pleasantly warm and beautiful City of Catamarca, while at the other end of the spectrum is found the cold and often windy weather on the summit.
The equipment you bring must function well in a wide variety of conditions. Your clothing should be warm, lightweight, dry quickly, and allow good freedom of movement. Adhere to the layering principle: several thin layers of insulation (rather than one thick one).
We will send you detailed list of expedition climbing gear after booking.
