Mountaineering
and overlanding trip. Strenous and medium skills.
Located in the Lauca National Park, the Parinacota Volcano (6342m)
got its fame from its beauty, its perfect conical form and its impressive
crater. From the summit you an have an incredible view on Lake Chungara
and Pomerape (6282m) and Sajama (6520m), the highest Bolivian peak.
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| Day 1
ARICA - PUTRE |
| Reception
at Arica airport. Transfer to the altiplanic village of Putre (3400m).
We visit the Lluta Valley geoglyphs, and the archaeological sites
of Copaquilla and Zapahuira. We camp in the surroundings of Putre.
(L,D) |
| Day 2
PUTRE - PARINACOTA - COTACOTANI |
| We reach
the famous Lauca National Park, which has been classified as a world
biosphere reserve by UNESCO. It is definitely one of the most beautiful
regions of Chile. We can appreciate the local fauna, and visit the
village of Parinacota before setting our camp in the Cotacotani Lagoons.
(B,L,D) |
| Day 3
COTACOTANI - PARINACOTA BASE CAMP |
| Acclimation
trek to Lake Chungara, the highest lake in the world, with a deep
blue surface from where we have a fantastic view on Parinacota (6342m)
and Sajama (6520m). We set our camp near the lake (4500m) at the base
of the volcano. (B,L,D) |
| Day 4
PARINACOTA BASE CAMP - CAMP 1 - PARINACOTA BASE CAMP |
| Charge
transportation to camp 1 (5300m). Back to base camp. (B,L,D) |
| Day 5
PARINACOTA BASE CAMP - CAMP 1 |
| Ascent
to camp 1of Parinacota. We set our camp just at the inferior limit
of the eternal glaciers (5300m). We have a magnificent view on the
Lake Chungara from our camp. (B,L,D) |
| Day 6
CAMP 1 - PARINACOTA - CAMP 1 |
| Ascent
of Parinacota (6342m). On the top we enjoy a very impressive view
on the crater and Pomerape (6282m) and Sajama (6520m). Back to camp
1, overnight (5300m). (B,L,D) |
| Day 7
CAMP 1 - CHUNGARA LAKE - ARICA |
Walk back
to Lake Chungara (base camp) (4500m). Long ride back to Arica, transfer
to the hotel. (B,L)
*This day is reserved as a second summit day in case of unsuccessful
attempt on day 6. |
| Day 8
ARICA |
| Free morning
on the beach. In the afternoon, transfer to Arica airport. (B,L) |
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July 17
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August 21
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September 11
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October 09
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June 18, 2007
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2006-2007 COST PER PERSON REGULAR DEPARTURES
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Min. 2 people
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US$ 1.740
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Single supplement
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US$ 100
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Other dates are also available at request all year around with
min. of 2 people in which case we applies private cost, please check
with us the price according final number of participants. Services
in Santiago like hotels, airport transfers can be arranged at your
request. |
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INCLUDED :
- All accommodations based on sharing a double room or tent
- All meals in camp
- Private land transportation during the whole trip
- Full camping gear, except for personal sleeping bag and pad
- Bilingual expert guides and camp staff.
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NOT INCLUDED :
- Personal equipment (sleeping bag and pad)
- Medical expenses
- Any kind of insurance
- Tips and extra expenses as meals or drinks out of program and
other items no mentioned
- Hotel and airport transfers in Santiago as well as the internal
air tickets. We can quote them at your request.
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| DEGREE
OF DIFFICULTY AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONING: |
For this
program it is necessary medium skills and presents strenous physical
requirements . The altitude, the constant wind and possible poor physical
condition of the traveler are the main difficulties of theses expeditions.
We recommend a good physical condition, good personal equipment and
a solid acclimatization (which we provide) for the best chance of
success. Our programs include a minimum acclimatization period that
we deem necessary. To give our travelers a better possibility to reach
the summit, we also recommend doing a previous trip at altitude if
possible.
It can be proposed several alternatives of short training ascents
around Santiago which have always provided us with excellent results:
La Leonera (5050m), Plomo (5430m), between others. |
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EQUIPMENT TO BRING:
We put at the travelers' disposition the group equipment (tents,
full basecamp equipment, gas stoves, ropes, pots, ski poles, mattresses,
etc...).
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NECESSARY:
T Shirts, Fleece Jacket Medium Weigth, Gore-Tex Jacket, Parka, Underwear,
Heavy Weigth Long Johns, Trekking Pant, Gore-Tex Pants, Ligth Socks,
Heavy Socks, Swimming Suit + Towel, Ligth Gloves, Mountaneering Gloves,
Sun Hat, Wool Cap, Mountaineering Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Pad, Backpack,
Duffel Bag, Tennis Shoes, Trekking Shoes, Plastic Mountaneering Boots,
Gaitors, Headlamp + batteries, Sun glasses, Pen Knife & Ligther,
Water Bottles, Sunblock Cream (face and lips), Trekking Poles (telescopic),
Ice Axe, Crampons. |
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VERY
USEFUL:
Ligth Upper Body Shirt, Ligth Weigth Long Johns, Heavy Gloves, Toiletries
& Moisturizing Cream, Camera & Film / Binoculars. |
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RECOMMENDED:
Heavy Upper Body Shirt, Fleece Jacket Expedition Weigth, Fleece
Pant, Shorts, In Town Clothes, Balaclava, Daypack, Shoes for River
Crossing, In Town Shoes, Cup, Service & Dish.
Forgotten equipment can be rent (please ask first) |
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SECURITY:
In order to realize this expeditions with the maximum security, we
take for each group first aid equipment, VHF radio transceivers and
according to the expeditions we also bring emergency oxygen equipment,
HF radio transceivers and, depending on situation hype.
Additionally, we ask travelers to obtain insurance for medical and
evacuation expenses in case of accident. We offer this kind of insurance;
please ask us for current rates. Otherwise we require signing a responsibility
discharge in case of accident. All of our guides have an excellent
knowledge of the terrain and extensive experience as mountaineers
and guides. For any other information, please ask us. |
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