Description
San José is a 5,821m high 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.
VN SAN JOSÉ 5,821m: Mountaineering in the Chilean Central Andes
- SEASON November to March
- DURATION 11 days. Santiago – Santiago
- PARTICIPANTS Min 4 – Max 12
- RATES
US $1,600.00 per person - Based on double room and double tent accommodation. For single accommodation please add US $180.00 (not available in huts).
Highlights
- 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 peaks.
Difficulty
Demanding mountaineering program. The mountain is technically easy, but the altitude, the temperature and the wind could make this ascent quite strenuous.
Included in the price
- Private transportation throughout the entire trip.
- Professional bilingual mountain guide(s).
- Camp staff such as a cook, camp assistants and porters.
- 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.
- Airport transfers as mentioned in the program.
- First aid kit including pulse oximeter.
- VHF radio communication.
- Satellite phone (on pay per minute basis).
- Two nights in a (****) 4-star hotel in Santiago.
Not included in the price
- 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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