Llullaillaco Volcano Climb
Llullaillaco Volcano Climb
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Tour Overview
Are you ready to have the most incredible and unforgettable life experience? With 6.739 meters above sea level, the Llullaillaco volcano is one of the 5 highest volcanoes in the world, where it was discovered the highest Inca sanctuary. Also, it is part of the +6500m mountains in the American Andes. Located in the Atacama Desert in the Andes Mountains, it is the most spectacular expedition in South America, where our trained guides will take care of every detail, providing the safety and backup needed in every part of the way. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Transfer In
Location: Salta
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Inkai or similar
Meals Included: Dinner
Transfer In from the Airport of Salta. Welcome dinner in Salta, group presentation and briefing.
Night: Salta
Hotel: Inkai or similar
Meals: D
Distance: 15 km asphalt
Altitude in Salta: 1.190 masl
Hike: No
Difficulty: -
Day 2 : Salta - San Antonio de los Cobres
Location: San Antonio de los Cobres
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: De Las Nubes Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Departure from Salta to San Antonio de los Cobres (3.650 masl) to spend the night as a first day of acclimatization. On our way to Ingeniero Maury we will do the first trekking to start adapting to the altitude.
Night: San Antonio de los Cobres
Hotel: De Las Nubes Hotel
Meals: FB
Distance: 160 km asphalt
Altitude in SAC: 3.775 masl
Hike: Yes
Unevenness: 800 meters
Difficulty: Easy
Day 3 : Ascent to Tuzgle Volcano (5.486 masl)
Location: San Antonio de los Cobres
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: De Las Nubes Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We will start the ascent in the early hours of the morning, reaching the summit at noon (5.486 masl). We will enjoy its amazing view, have lunch and then we return to the base, after we pack the load and equipment on the vehicles, we will start our return to San Antonio de los Cobres.
Night: San Antonio de los Cobres
Hotel: De Las Nubes Hotel
Meals: FB
Distance: 40 km gravel
Altitude in SAC: 3.775 masl
Hike: Yes Unevenness: 1.086 meters
Difficulty: Medium
Day 4 : San Antonio de los Cobres - Tolar Grande
Location: Tolar Grande
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Casa Andina
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Head to Tolar Grande in the morning, passing through Abra “Chorrillo”, the mining town of Olacapato and the Salar de Pocitos, to enter the Colorados, a simulated Marth scape. Arrival at Tolar Grande in the afternoon. Free afternoon to hike the surroundings. Night of acclimatization in Tolar Grande.
Night: Tolar Grande
Hotel: Casa Andina
Meals: FB
Distance: 200 km gravel
Altitude in Tolar Grande: 3.650 masl
Hike: Yes
Difficulty: Easy
Day 5 : Tolar Grande, ascent to the Sagrado Cerro Macón (5.500 masl)
Location: Tolar Grande
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Casa Andina
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast. We will continue with our acclimatation plan climbing the Cerro Macon. Free afternoon to rest. Night at hostería Casa Andina.
Night: Tolar Grande
Hotel: Casa Andina
Meals: FB
Distance: -
Altitude in Tolar Grande: 3.650 masl
Hike: Yes Unevenness: 1.500 meters
Difficulty: Medium - High
Day 6 : Tolar Grande - Llullaillaco Base Camp
Location: Llullaillaco
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Base Camp Llullaillaco
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Departure to Llullaillaco Base Camp passing through Arizaro Salar, the 3rd largest in the world. Lunch at the Llullaillaco Salar. We will arrive at the Base Camp in the afternoon (4.950 masl).
Day 7 : Base Camp - Acclimatization
Location: Llullaillaco
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Base Camp Llullaillaco
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Acclimatization day. Porterage of supplies and equipment to Camp 1. If we are in good conditions we will have the chance to visit an Inca ruin (El Tambo).
Day 8 : Base Camp - Acclimatization
Location: Llullaillaco
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Base Camp Llullaillaco
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Acclimatization day at the base of Llullaillaco Volcano.
Day 9 : Llullaillaco Base Camp - Camp 1
Location: Llullaillaco
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: High Altitude Camp 1
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We will set up the Altitude Camp 1 at 5.490 masl. Night of acclimatization.
Day 10 : Ascent to Camp 2
Location: Llullaillaco
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: High Altitude Camp 2
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We will set up the Altitude Camp 2 at 5.950 meters above sea level. Night of acclimatization.
Day 11 : Summit Attempt
Location: Llullaillaco
Accommodation Name: Base Camp or High-Altitude Camp 2
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We will reach the Summit of the Llullaillaco Volcano at noon. Return to Camp 2 or to Base Camp.
Day 12 : Llullaillaco Base Camp
Location: Llullaillaco
Accommodation Name: Base Camp Llullaillaco
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Extra day in the base camp.
Day 13 : Llullaillaco Base Camp - Tolar Grande
Location: Tolar Grande
Accommodation Name: Casa Andina
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Descent and return to Tolar Grande. We will have the chance to visit Mina Julia and Campamento La Casualidad. Arrive to Tolar Grande in the afternoon. Night at hostería Casa Andina.
Day 14 : Tolar Grande - Santa Rosa de los Pastos Grandes - Salta
Location: Salta
Accommodation Name: Inkai or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Return to Salta by a different route, passing through Santa Rosa de los Pastos Grandes, Qhewar Volcano Base. Arrival at Salta on the afternoon. We will share a farewell dinner.
Day 15 : Transfer Out
Location: Salta
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer Out from the Hotel to the Airport of Salta. END OF OUR SERVICES.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation is provided at various hotels and camps including Inkai or similar in Salta, De Las Nubes Hotel in San Antonio de los Cobres, Casa Andina in Tolar Grande, Base Camp Llullaillaco, and High Altitude Camps 1 and 2 on Llullaillaco Volcano.
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Meals
Full Board (FB) meals are included throughout the tour.
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Transfers
Transfers are included from the Airport of Salta to the hotel and back.
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Guided Trekking
Guided trekking and climbing activities are included, such as the ascent to Tuzgle Volcano, Sagrado Cerro Macón, and Llullaillaco Volcano.
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Welcome and Farewell Dinners
A welcome dinner in Salta and a farewell dinner are included.
What's Not Included
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Additional Services
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Insurance
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International Travel
Mode of Transport
Transfers are included from the Airport of Salta to the hotel and back. The tour includes travel from Salta to San Antonio de los Cobres, Tolar Grande, and Llullaillaco Base Camp, with various stops for acclimatization and trekking.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes transfers from and to the Airport of Salta, as well as transportation between different locations such as Salta, San Antonio de los Cobres, Tolar Grande, and Llullaillaco Base Camp.
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Is there any historical or cultural site included in the tour?
Yes, there is an opportunity to visit an Inca ruin (El Tambo) if conditions allow during the acclimatization day at the Llullaillaco Base Camp.
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Are there any rest days included in the itinerary?
Yes, there are rest days included in the itinerary. For example, there is a free afternoon to rest after climbing Cerro Macón and acclimatization days at the Llullaillaco Base Camp.
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What is the highest altitude reached during the tour?
The highest altitude reached during the tour is the summit of Llullaillaco Volcano at 6,730 meters above sea level.
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What kind of meals are provided during the tour?
The tour provides Full Board (FB) meals, which include breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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What kind of acclimatization activities are included in the tour?
The tour includes several acclimatization activities such as trekking on the first day to start adapting to the altitude, spending nights at higher altitudes like San Antonio de los Cobres and Tolar Grande, and climbing smaller peaks like Tuzgle Volcano and Sagrado Cerro Macón before attempting the Llullaillaco Volcano summit.
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What kind of accommodation is provided at the base camp and high-altitude camps?
At the base camp, accommodation is provided at Base Camp Llullaillaco. At high-altitude camps, accommodation is provided at High Altitude Camp 1 and High Altitude Camp 2.
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What is the difficulty level of the tour?
The tour is classified as having a high difficulty level, especially considering the high altitudes and the physical demands of the climbs.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For 3 years
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Always
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
This depends on the type of tour you've booked. If there is paperwork to be sent (i.e. domestic flights etc.) we will forward these to you ahead of time.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
It can be possible in instances, a lot depends on the type of tour being run and it's accessibility
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
We don't fund charities directly but we work with local communities where we can to support them and provide resources whenever possible. We utilise local resources with all of our trips so in that respect you are contributing to the local economy and the welfare of it's people.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Unu Raymi Expeditions; we’ll always keep our commitment to deliver the best customised experience created from your own personal & group requirements. We’ll provide as many available options for planning your ideal trip; operating & incorporating many off-the-beaten path experiences for your trip or expedition. Before your trip begins we’ll work with you to ensure you are fully prepared and ha
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes, if you wold like to share facilities with someone this can be organised
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We are working with the latest protocols issued by the Ministerio de Salud (Ministry of Health) to ensure our operations are safe and compliant for the future. All hygiene standards that are being developed will be adhered to in compliance with state legislation and protocols.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
We have the flexibility to alter trips as necessary if there are travel restrictions in place. For all other changes please refer to our terms and conditions.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
This will depend if you have booked a private or group tour
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Unu Raymi Tour Operator & Lodges requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 44 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
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Up to 50 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
Llullaillaco Volcano Climb
15 Days Starting and ending in Salta, Argentina
Visiting: Salta, San Antonio de los Cobres, Tolar Grande, Llullaillaco
Tour operator:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
6 - 8
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat
