Mountain Climbing in Copiapo: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You

Name: Mountain Climbing - Copiapo. Mountaineering trips and summits
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Copiapo is a quiet miner town in the north of Chile, lying on the southern edge of the Atacama Desert. There are many interesting natural attractions in the surroundings, from the turquoise waters of Bahia Inglesa to the Nevado Tres Cruces National Park. Copiapo is also the starting point for mountain ascents to Ojos del Salado (6,891 m), the highest volcano in the world and the second highest summit in South America, after Aconcagua. Expeditions to Ojos del Salado usually take around two weeks. The ascent is not technically demanding, though you need to have a strong physical conditions to face altitude an weather conditions. The best time for climbing this amazing volcano is between December and March. Explore-Share only promotes trips led by certified mountain guides.

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Ojos del Salado, 12-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.

FromEUR 3158 per person for 3 travellers

12 days

Intermediate

High

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Jan - Mar, Nov, Dec

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

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.

FromUSD 2895 per person for 4 travellers

12 days

Intermediate

High

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Jan - May, Sep - Dec

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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!

FromEUR 4737 per person for 7 travellers

16 days

Intermediate

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Jan - Mar, Nov, Dec

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!

FromEUR 4474 per person for 3 travellers

12 days

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Jan - Mar, Nov, Dec

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Andes Flex: Pay Only for the 6000m Peaks You Climb

Discover all the beauty of the Andes! Join this 14-day adventure, starting with Nevado San Francisco, and if you are ready for the challenge we can tackle other 6000m peaks, including Ojos del Salado!

FromUSD 2369 per person

14 days

Intermediate

Very high

Next group dates:

18 Dec, 17 Jan 2026, 13 Feb 2026, 1 Mar 2026

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.

FromEUR 4211 per person for 3 travellers

19 days

Intermediate

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Jan - Mar, Nov, Dec

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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.

FromUSD 2685 per person

9 days

Intermediate

High

Next group dates:

18 Dec, 13 Feb 2026, 1 Mar 2026

13-day climbing expedition to Ojos del Salado volcano

Conquer the highest volcano on Earth with Andy, EPGAMT certified mountain guide, on this 13-day climbing expedition to Ojos del Salado volcano in Chile!

FromUSD 4104 per person for 8 travellers

13 days

Intermediate

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Jan - Apr, Oct - Dec

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

FromUSD 3948 per person for 3 travellers

14 days

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Nov, Dec

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!

FromUSD 4714 per person

12 days

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Jan - Mar, Dec

Ojos del Salado 13-day climbing expedition

If you are looking for a really serious challenge which combines stunning landscapes and high summits then join Eduardo, a local IFMGA guide, for this unforgettable 13-day mountaineering expedition and climb the Ojos del Salado volcano.

FromUSD 2948 per person for 4 travellers

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Jan - Mar, Nov, Dec

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

FromUSD 5474 per person for 5 travellers

15 days

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Jan - Mar, Oct - Dec

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

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Jan - Apr, Nov, Dec

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

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Jan - Apr, Nov, Dec

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10-day Atacama trek and climb to Licancabur

Get ready for a true Andean adventure with a certified mountain guide. Discover the amazing Atacama highlands and the unique Licancabur volcano!

10 days

Intermediate

High

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All year

What people are saying about Mountain Climbing | Copiapo

Christopher

Hey, So I had a great time on this journey in the Atacama desert and up the the Ojos del Salado. Looking forward for other adventures of this kind :)

Michael

Highly recommended, very professional and trained guide. Attentive at all times to the needs of each one. The expedition was a complete success. Thanks Eze!!

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