Description
Just sixty metres lower than Aconcagua, Ojos del Salado can be found on the edge of the Atacama Desert (the driest spot on earth) and is the world’s highest volcano. Our journey to the mountain takes us by jeep to the remote region of the Chilean Altiplano where few people go, passing through salt flats and pristine mountain lakes in this region of amazing beauty. We acclimatise on the beautiful peak of Volcan Copiapó 6052m, before making our ascent of the majestic massif of Ojos del Salado where the 360º summit views are beyond description. No crowds on this peak!
Ojos Del Salado is also the highest of the Seven Continental Volcanic Summits challenge and the highest volcano in the world. An easier and better peak to climb after Kilimanjaro.
You can extend your stay to climb Aconcagua.
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Phil –
I had a fantastic time on Ojos, far exceeding any expectations I had. The hard work Carrie, Jeff and Enrique combined with the fact I was on the mountain with great group of people made it a truly memorable trip (the stunning views may have helped too).
Rob S –
Carry was very friendly and laid-back. She coped well with the varied personalities. Faultless, spot on!
Geoff and his team were well organised and had a very high standard. Food was excellent!
Iain –
Very satisfying trip and exceptionally well looked after. More comfort than one might have expected – but that all for the better as far as I am concerned. As for the food…well, I’ve never seen anything like it on a trip.
I really liked the fact that all of the peaks were completely devoid of company until Ojos itself – and it was hardly packed. We did really well with the weather – though I can’t imagine that it is always clear skies and presume that the winds can get very much worse than we had. It was generally a pretty comfortable temperature throughout, rarely too hot (unless you thought to relax in the tent during the day) or too cold. The buildup was very well chosen – hadn’t thought that it was possible to hit 5000 m quite so early on in a trip, but it worked out well.
It seemed physically tougher than I might have expected for a 2B – but that isn’t a complaint, just a measure of me being at my limit.
Thanks to Jeff and Carrie for taking such good care of us.
Barry –
This was an excellent trip and I would highly recommend it, in particular the local guides were fantastic and provided everything we needed, including great food and advice.
I chose adventure peaks because of its professional attitude but relaxed at the same time and British company with good prices.
Andrew Bryce (verified owner) –
I did this climb in January 2018. The tour was led by a guide who was highly experienced and knowledgeable. Given the isolation of the area the food was surprisingly good, had steak several times and the best coffee I had in Chile.
The tour gradually proceeded up in altitude and difficulty of climbs. A couple of the climbs appeared to be rarely climbed by others, including Volcan Copiapo and it was a treat going off the beaten path.
I think we lucked out with the weather on both Copiapo and Ojos, both days were calm during the climb and no snow though I think windy weather should be expected.
This climb is definitely a step up from, say Kili, prepare for cold conditions (though it can get quite warm during the day) and expect some rough camping in an isolated place but is a god experience.
Now my next challenge….trying to find a badge, sticker or t-shirt with Ojos el Salado on it