Mountain Climbing in Atacama

Discover the wild landscapes and massive mountains in this remote corner of the world!

Come to the Atacama desert in between Chile and Bolivia for a truly unique mountain climbing experience. Ascend snow-covered peaks towering more than 6.000 meters high as well as smaller volcanoes jutting out of the desert! Compare and book a certified guide for your trip on Explore-Share.com: 1500+ guides, 70+ countries and more than 8000 different programs to choose from. Take a pick from our selection of Mountain Climbing trips in Atacama. The mountains are calling!

Top mountain climbing trips | Atacama:

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Ascent to Lascar Volcano, Chile

Explore the beautiful Lascar volcano near San Pedro de Atacama, in Chile, in this 1-day ascent with a Vulcano Expediciones' guide.

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

FromUSD 135

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Expedition to Ojos del Salado Volcano

The ascent to Ojos del Salado volcano, in Atacama, Chile, is an unforgettable experience! Join Gastón, certified mountain guide, in this 9-day adventure.

9 days

Advanced

Fit

FromEUR 2200

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16-day High altitude mountaineering expedition in the Chilean Andes, from Santiago

Join José and the Huella Andina ANGM Mountain Guides team to explore the daunting summits of Ojos del Salado (6,893m), Copiapo (6.052m), San Jose (5,856m) and Cerro Siete Hermanas (4,780m) in an exceptional mountaineering expedition in the Andes!

16 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 4500

Ojos del Salado, 12-day Expedition to the summit in Atacama, Chile

Come with UIAGM certified aspirant guide Nicolas to this 12-day expedition and reach the summit of Nevado Ojos del Salado, the highest volcano in the world!

12 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 2950

1-day ascent to Lascar Volcano in northern Chile

Follow a Vulcano Expediciones' guide on this 1-day trip and reach the summit of the incredible Lascar Volcano in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile.

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

5.00

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Ojos del Salado, 9-day Ascent in the Atacama Desert, Chile

Follow Carlos, an IFMGA certified guide, on this expedition to the summit of Ojos del Salar. Explore the Atacama desert and enjoy its hypnotizing sceneries.

9 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 2700

Sairecabur Volcano guided ascent

Join a Vulcano Expediciones' guide on this incredible one-day hiking adventure to the Sairecabur Volcano, located in the Chilean Andes.

1 day

Intermediate

Occasional

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Ascent to Licancabur – San Pedro de Atacama

The Licancabur is a perfect volcanic cone between Chile and Bolivia. Join a guide from the Vulcano Expediciones team on this 2-day ascent.

2 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromUSD 450

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14-Day Ojos del Salado (6898m) ascent with acclimatization

Eduardo, an IFMGA certified guide, will take you on an adventure to summit Ojos del Salado. You'll also climb Siete Hermanos, Mulas Muertas and Nevado San Francisco for acclimatization.

14 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromUSD 3540

Climbing Ojos del Salado, Chilean Altiplano

An unforgettable 15-day trip with the objective of climbing Ojos del Salado at the Chilean Altiplano, with Rodrigo, certified guide, and a great human group

15 days

Any

FromUSD 4500

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Climb to the summit of Ojos del Salado (6893m), 12 days with acclimatization

Join Ezequiel, EPGAMT- certified guide, for an awesome 12-day mountaineering tour in the Andes. Conquer the summit of Ojos del Salado, the highest volcano in the world!

12 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromUSD 2200

Ascent to two Andean 6000 m summits in 12 days

Discover all the beauty of the Andes! Eduardo, a certified mountain guide, takes you to two 6000 m peaks: San Francisco Volcano and Cerro Vicuñas. Join this 12-day adventure, which also includes climbing Mulas Muertas and Siete Hermanos.

12 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromUSD 2550

Guided 9-day climb to San Francisco volcano in Atacama

Eduardo, an IFMGA certified guide, takes you on a 9-day expedition to the summit of San Francisco volcano, the world's easiest 6000m peak to climb. You will also climb Siete Hermanos and Mulas Muertas as part of the acclimatization.

9 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromUSD 2650

Mountaineering Expedition in Atacama with summit on Ojos del Salado

Chilean IFMGA certified guide Carlos Vasquez takes you on an incredible journey through the natural and archaeological wonders of the Atacama Desert.

19 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 2900

2-day mountaineering trip in Licancabur Volcano

Contemplate the world from the top of Licancabur Volcano on this 2-day mountaineering trip led by Carlos, an IFMGA certified mountain guide.

2 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 300

Ojos del Salado guided ascent in 12 days

Chilean IFMGA aspirant guide Nicolas will lead this 12 day mountain ascent to the summit of the Ojos del Salado Volcano. Join him!

12 days

Beginner

Fit

FromUSD 4478

18-day Expedition to the Altiplano with Lincancabur (5,920m) summit

Join EPGAMT certified guide Luciano for an 18-day expedition to the Altiplano on the border between Chile and Bolivia and climb the beautiful Lincancabur peak.

18 days

Intermediate

Fit

Climbing Cerro El Muerto (6,460m) in the Andes, 17 days

Join Luciano, an EPGAMT certified guide, for a 17 day expedition in the South American Andes that will take you to the summit of the Cerro El Muerto.

17 days

Intermediate

Fit

Climbing Tres Cruces Sur (6,748m) in the Andes, 19-day Expedition in northern Argentina

Join EPGAMT-certified Mountain Guide Luciano on this Nevado Tres Cruces Sur ascent expedition in the Andes mountain range, in northern Argentina.

17 days

Intermediate

Fit

Climb 6 x 6,000m peaks in northern Chile in 20 days (Puna de Atacama)

Come and spend 20 days climbing to the summits of 6, 6,000 meter plus peaks in the Puna de Atacama of northern Chile with EPGAMT certified guide, Luciano.

20 days

Intermediate

Fit

17-day Expedition on the Copiapo volcano in Chile’s Atacama Region

Join EPGAMT certified guide, Luciano for a 17-day expedition on the amazing Copiapo Volcano in the Atacama Region of Chile.

17 days

Intermediate

Fit

Expedition to Ojos del Salado, 6893m

This is a 14 days expedition to Ojos del Salado, it is a demanding high altitude mountaineering trek that requires time to acclimate and a positive attitude from the participants. It is a great adventure through the Atacama Desert, riding 4x4 trucks through spectacular landscape and 6000 mts (19,000ft) picks. It is a real

14 days

Any

FromUSD 3750

16-day Triple Summit Expedition on Tres Cruces in Atacama, Chile

World traveler and AEGM certified mountain guide Pako De Miguel leads you to the top of the Tres Cruces' North, Central and South peaks in stunning Atacama, Chile.

16 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 2200

21-day 6-summits expedition in Puna de Atacama

Challenge yourself and reach six 6,000-meter peaks on this 21-day program in Puna de Atacama. An AEGM certified mountain leader, Pablo, will be glad to take you on this fantastic adventure in Chile.

21 days

Advanced

Fit

FromUSD 3500

Ojos Del Salado, Tres Cruces Sur, Llullaillaco, Ascent

Experience an unforgettable 26 day adventure to the summits of 3 giant peaks of Chle, the Ojos del Salado, Tres Cruces Sur and Llullaillaco with Pake, a UIMLA certified guide.

26 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromUSD 4900

Pissis, Argentina, 17 Day Guided Ascent

Accompany UIMLA certified guide Pako on a 17 day climbing journey to the summit of the spectacular Pissis mountain in the Puna de Atacama area of Argentina.

17 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromUSD 2850

33-day Aconcagua, Ojos del Salado and Pissis expedition

Challenge yourself on this 33-day expedition to the highest peaks in South America: Aconcagua, Ojos del Salado and Mount Pissis. Pako, an AEGM certified mountain leader will guide you on this unique program.

33 days

Advanced

Extremely Fit

FromEUR 4950

Ojos del Salado, Chile, 14 Day Guided Ascent

Join Pako, a UIMLA certified guide, on a breathtaking 14 day expedition to the summit of the sensational Ojos del Salado, the highest peak in Chile.

14 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromUSD 2200

4 x 6,000m peaks in the Andes of northern Chile, from base camp at Laguna Verde

Join ACGM certified mountain guide Adolfo for a 10 day mountaineering adventure in northern Chile that will take you to the summits of 4, 6000 meter plus peaks: San Francisco, Vicunas, Penas Blancas and Ermitano.

10 days

Intermediate

Fit

6 x 6,000m peaks in the Andes of northern Chile, from base camp at Laguna Verde

Enjoy a thrilling 13 day climbing expedition with ACGM certified mountain guide Adolfo that will take you to the tops of no less than six incredible summits in Chile, including San Francisco, Fraile, Barrancas Blancas, Vicunas, Ermitano and Penas Blancas.

13 days

Intermediate

Fit

Ojos del Salado (6,893m), Climb the world’s highest volcano in Chile, 13 days

Come and enjoy an unforgettable 13 day climb of the Ojos del Salado, which is the world's highest volcano, with ACGM certified mountain guide Adolfo.

13 days

Intermediate

Fit

There are many reasons for choosing Mountain Climbing in Chile

The Atacama is an astoundingly beautiful place. The unique colours and shapes of the desert are eye catching and entrancing,. While the snow capped mountains and volcanoes of the andes are beckoning to be climbed. Every which way you go, the views are varied and sublime.

Good to know:

Language:

Spanish

Best time to climb:

May to October

Country Code:

+56 (Chile) & +591 (Bolivia)

Currency:

Chilean peso (CLP) & Boliviano (BOB)

How to get there:

Any trip to Atacama begins with a flight into the international airport in Santiago de Chile (SCL). From here, you will fly into El Loa Airport (CJC) and transfer by bus to San Pedro de Atacama

What’s the weather like?

During the winter, the average daily temperatures in the Atacama region are around 15 ºC to 20 ºC in the day and drop to around freezing at night. Temperatures decrease as you gain elevation. Rain almost never falls here

More info about Mountain Climbing in Atacama:

Sprawling across northern Chile as well as going into Bolivia and Peru, the Atacama desert is a great mountain climbing destination. Witner (June to September) is the best time to come as the temperatures are not oppressively hot, but most guides offer trips year-round. In addition to the aforementioned peaks, there are many others that are just beckoning to intrepid climbers. Among the most popular around the small city of San Pedro de Atacama are Sairecabur (5.971 meters) and Volcan Lascar (5.592 meters). Over on the Bolivian side of the border, even farther north is Sajama National Park. In addition to being home to Nevado Sajama, the park is full of other incredible peaks to climb as well. Taking a week or more to see them all is highly recommended

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