Expedition to Nevado Ojos del Salado

Mountain guiding service in a non-private program with bilingual guides (English / Spanish). All guides are Chilean residents, members of the National Association of Mountain Guides (ANGM Chile) and registered with the National Tourist Service.

Drinkable water throughout the expedition (for cooking and drinking). Breakfast and lunch/dinner are included while we are at the campsites or refuges.

Technical equipment: helmet, harness with accessories; and common camping equipment: double tents and cookware.

Transportation to and from Copiapó by 4x4 pickup during the expedition is included.

Complementary Adventure Travel Insurance is included. Please note that this insurance is very limited and is secondary to any other insurance you may have.

Tips; Additional and private services (private guide, individual tents, private rooms in refuges, etc.); Equipment responsibility of the client; Life insurance or travel assistance; Porter service; Extra expenses during transportation; Transfers in vehicles not included in the itinerary (such as additional trips to Copiapó during the course of the expedition); Meals not included in the itinerary, meals or drinks in addition to the menu, meals in cities; Extra nights of lodging or not included due to changes in the itinerary; Alcoholic beverages; Anything not mentioned in the program.

Thick, long socks (2) and a pair of thin socks (liner); Waterproof and windproof jacket; Base layer top and bottom: long underwear and long-sleeved, quick-drying shirt (not cotton!); Thin fleece or softshell gloves; Expedition mittens; Spare clothes and toiletries; Spare and bathing clothes; Short-sleeved T-shirts; Synthetic trousers and pants. ); Thin fleece or softshell gloves; Expedition mittens; Spare clothes and toiletries; Bathing clothes; Short-sleeved T-shirts; Insulating synthetic (or down) pants; Synthetic or down thermal jacket with hood; Thick fleece or windproof gloves; Waterproof gloves; Light thermal jacket or thick fleece; Sun protection cream (skin, lips); Water bottle (minimum 2 liters); Thermos (0. 5-1 L); Sunglasses and a pair of goggles; Headlamp with batteries; Snacks; Electrolyte tablets; Mountain boots: rigid sole, compatible with crampons; waterproof and above the ankle. You should consider a double boot. Travel shoes; Sandals; Trekking boots or approach shoes; Bandana; Sun hat; Balaclava; Lightweight mountain harness; Crampons that work with your shoes; Helmet; Folding or telescopic poles; Travel or expedition bag (130-150 liters); Backpack +30L; Backpack +80L; Expedition sleeping bag (recommended -29°C); Mattress (recommended a foam sleeping pad and an inflatable one).

The participant puts activity or participants safety at risk; the participant does not follow actions for the good development of the activity; cloudiness between elevation comprising glacial areas; wind, rain or snow between elevation comprising glacial areas or that may affect the physical and/or psychological conditions of the participants; physical and/or psychological assessment of participants by the guide responsible for the activity; volcanic activity and/or other natural phenomena that endanger the safety of the trip; weather/nature conditions change; accidents or incidents.

It will be required of those who participate in the program to respect and protect the historical, natural, and cultural heritage in which the activities take place. Besides being cordial and respectful with those who share the program and with local communities visited. All program participants will be governed by a code of "Leave No Trace", which may be introduced by the guides during the development of the activity.

Not suitable for people with heart problems or disabilities that may prevent them from participating in long-term strenuous physical activity, children under the age of 18 without the written authorization of parents or legal guardian. The minimum age to participate is 15 years, the maximum age to participate is 70 years. It is recommended that all participants undergo a complete physical before booking the climb. Due to the location where the activity occurs, we do not recommend it for pregnant women.

Apt for people without previous climbing experience but with an adequate shape to participate in up to +12 hours per day of physical activity in wilderness terrain. Physical condition is subject to guide evaluation.

Payment in Cash (only Dollars, Euros, or CLP), Credit Card, Online bank transfer (Chilean - CLP or Austrian - EUR Bank). If payment is made in foreign currency, the prices of the programs are based on the exchange rate set by HAE Ltda. at the time of payment. The total cost must be paid in full before the program start date. More information http://hae.cl/payment-methods.

The prices of each program are presented in Chilean pesos (CLP, CH$) and correspond to the price per 1 person taxes included. All our programs have a maximum number of clients per guide (ratio) defined by our risk management guidelines, which directly affects the cost of the program. The cost of the program is calculated based on the guide rate per client/itinerary, and the costs associated with it, seeking that always the guide received the better rate for his work.

It is done through the website or by email (info@v2.huellandina.com). We will confirm availability within 24 hours of receiving the information from the participants. A non-refundable deposit of $50,000 CLP per person is required to confirm your reservation (date and program). Reservations must be done at least 2 days before the program start date.

Throughout the program whenever adventure tourism activities take place: hiking, trekking, climbing volcanoes participants will be covered by complimentary additional insurance against accidents or death. The insurance is given through HAE Ltda. and its coverage is limited to the duration of said activity. Contact us for further information. To find out more about the coverage, you can read our policy with Metlife.

It is the responsibility of each participant to ensure that they have their own life and/or travel insurance for the remainder of their trip.