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19 Day Volcano Expedition No doubt - the Altiplano highlands in Northern Chile rank among the most adventurous trekking destinations for hiking fans on the South American continent. Impressive volcanoes - most of them 6,000m high, glistening Salares and the driest desert on this planet define the Altiplano highlands and make them unique. Join us on this unforgettable mountain expedition and experience the most interesting contrasts between the barren and dry Atacama desert and the fruitful and green Azapa- and Lluta-Valleys. During our acclimation tours through the Altiplano you can marvel at the local fauna: Flamingos, alpacas, and vicuñas call the Altiplano their home. Immerse into the world of the Aymara-Indians and follow the historical Ruta de La Plata – a route that once connected Potosi in Bolivia with the Chilean seaport Arica. From a technical point of view, climbing the 6,000m summits chosen does not really create difficulties.
Tour character This tour is an expedition for all experienced trekkers who are willing to spend time in remote regions without infrastructure and contact to the outer civilization. Every participant has to be in very good physical shape and of excellent health. We assume that you are able to act independently in the mountains, using crampons on ice and snow. However, extreme weather conditions, natural disasters or even arbitrariness of local authorities can make it impossible to complete or follow a tour as described in the tour program. Therefore, the given description of the tour is regarded as a flexible guideline and you can be assured that it is our utmost intention to realize the program as planned. Team spirit, tolerance and compromising towards the guide and other participants are very significant elements of a successful expedition. Participants take part in these tours under their own risk and responsibility.
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| Chile & Bolivia Volcano Expedition of 6,000m-summits - 19 days |
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Level of Difficulty Excellent physical fitness and a good tolerance for changes in altitude are as necessary for this tour as team spirit and abdication of comfort. Furthermore, you should be able to hike long distances (up to 12-14 hours on one day), carrying a backpack (40l to 45l) and managing differences in elevation of 200m to 1,160m a day on an already high elevation of 3,500 to 6,542m / 21.460ft. We are spending our nights in 2-person tents. The equipment for your belongings throughout the day has to be carried by yourself on all hikes and mountain expeditions. You should have a basic knowledge in using crampons and ice axes. Experiences in crossing firn slopes until 40 degrees. For even steeper passages we are using fixed ropes or we are climbing in rope teams. However, in addition to ice axes and crampons you will need a complete set of complete climbing harness equipment to reach the summit. The use of trekking poles and isolated plastic boots is mandatory. |
| Level of Difficulty - Level IV |
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