Volcano San Jose Tour

Package Overview

San José is a 5,821m High, Massive Stratovolcano Which is Located in the Central Andes On the Border Between Chile and Argentina. Formed Over Millions of Years During the Pleistocene-holocena Era, Its Summit Now Encompasses An Area of 2 X 0.5 Kilometers and Contains Overlapping and Nested Craters and Blocky Lava Flows. San José Has Only Seen Mild Eruptions During the 19th and 20th Centuries and Its Majestic Appearance as Well as the Breathtaking Views Over the Central Andes Range Make this Ascent a Memorable Experience.

The Best Time for Ascending San José is During the Spring and Summer Months (november to March). We Propose a 9-day Expedition that Will Give You Enough Time to Acclimatize and Enjoy the Beauty of the Central Andes.

Join Us for a Unique Expedition to this Rarely Visited Area Close to Santiago and Enjoy One of the Most Stunning Views in the Entire Andes.

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participate in a Challenging Ascent in the Heart of the Central Andes.
– Hike Through Unique Andean Scenery.
– Enjoy the Breathtaking Panoramic Views of the Surrounding 5,000m and 6,000m PeaksInternational And/or Domestic Flights.

Personal Equipment (mattress, Sleeping Bag, Backpack and Others).

Compulsory Travel Insurances (accidents, Repatriation) and other Insurances of Any Kind (e.g. Medical, Trip Cancellation – Strongly Recommended).

Dinner in Santiago.

Tips.

extra Costs for Early Departure.

any Service/cost Not Mentioned in the Program.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Santiago – Lo Valdes – Plantá (3,200m)

  In the Morning, a Two-hour Drive Into the Andes Brings Us to Lo Valdes, a Traditional Secondary Residence Area for Mountain-lovers, Which is also the Last Inhabited Area in the Cajón Del Maipo Valley. We Arrive to Cabrerio, from Where We Start Hiking. It’s About 5 Hours Walking to the Small Plantá Hut Which Will Serve as Our San José Base Camp. Today, We Use Horses to Transport the Heavy Load. We Set Up Camp, Hydrate, Rest and have Dinner.
• Day 2 : Plantá

  We are At the Foot of Two Majestic Volcanoes: San José and Its Twin Marmolejo, a 6,110m High Peak, Well Known for Being the Southernmost Six Thousand Meter Peak in the World. At the Same Time, We are Facing Several 5,000 Meter Peak Ranges with Theirs Walls and Glaciers. We Use this Day as An Acclimatization Day, Which Means that We Go On a Four-hour Trek in the Surrounding Areas. Back At the Camp, We Enjoy a Cup of Tea, Get Some Rest and have Dinner.
• Day 3 : Plantá – Camp I (4,600m) – Plantá

  We Carry Food, Tents and Fuel to Next Camp, Then Go Back to the Base Camp.
• Day 4 : Plantá – Camp I (4,600m)

  It is a 6-hour Walk to Our Next Camp. Each Participant Carries His Personal Equipment in His Backpack, While the Common Gear Was Carried the Precedent Day.
• Day 5 : CAMP I – CAMP II (5,100m)

  We keep moving up to Camp II, our last camp at 5,100m. This takes about 5 to 6 hours again, first on steeper terrain and then on a long, gentle ascent. Again, upon arrival we set up camp and melt snow to make water. Rest and prepare for the summit day.
• Day 6 : Camp Ii – Summit (5,821m) – Camp Ii

  The Summit Day is a Round Trip of About 6 to 7 Hours. We Leave Our Camp At About 7-8am, Depending On the Conditions and the Wind. the Last 100 Meters Consist of Lava Debris, a Bit Hard to Climb Up But Very Easy to Slide Down. We Enjoy the Summit, Surrounded By the Giants of the Area such as Marmolejo, Cº Castillo, Punta Zuni, Cº Arenas, Cº Loma Larga, Etc. After a While We Go Back Down to Camp Ii.
• Day 7 : CAMP II – PLANTÁ

  Back to Plantá where we find all the comfort of our base camp, including a delicious meal prepared by our cook.
• Day 9 : PLANTÁ – LO VALDES – SANTIAGO

  We Walk Back to the Cars and Then Drive Down Passing Lo Valdés. We have Lunch On the Way and Keep Driving Down to Santiago. Transfer to the Hotel.

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• Private Transportation Throughout the Entire Trip.
• professional Bilingual Mountain Guide(s). (1 Guide / 4 Clients)
• Camp Manager and Cook.
• meals and Accommodation as Mentioned in the Itinerary.
• High Quality Communal Camping and Mountaineering Gear Including Tents in Double Accommodation as Well as Full Base Camp Structures and Services.
• Mules for the Luggage Until the Base Camp.
• first Aid Kit Including Pulse Oximeter.
• vhf Radio Communication.
• Satellite Phone (on Pay per Minute Basis).

Exclusions

• International And/or Domestic Flights.
• Personal Equipment (mattress, Sleeping Bag, Backpack and Others).
• Compulsory Travel Insurances (accidents, Repatriation) and other Insurances of Any Kind (e.g. Medical, Trip Cancellation – Strongly Recommended).
• Dinner in Santiago.
• Tips.
• extra Costs for Early Departure.
• any Service/cost Not Mentioned in the Program.

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