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| Price | £1595 or US$ 3195 or € 2195 | |
| Flights from UK | from £900-£1100 | |
| Dates | 2-18 December 2008 | |
| Duration | 17 days | |
| Grade | 2A | |
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Easy Mountaineering ascents in southern Chile
This short expedition is based in the exceptionally beautiful Lake District of Chile. Here we aim to make ascents of at least six volcanoes over a period of two weeks. The summits we plan to climb include Villarrica, Tolhuaca, Lonquimay, Llaima, Choshuenco, Puyehue and Casablanca. The highest of these peaks is the impressively active Volcan Llaima at 3125m.
Villarrica and Llaima are both active volcanoes and sometimes put on a spectacular show with red hot lava often being seen in the crater of Villarrica volcano and Llaima erupting on 1st January 2008. Other highlights of the trip include the vast forests of monkey puzzle trees, the beautiful glacial lochs with volcanic black sands and the long summer evenings in the southern hemisphere. Added to this are the charming towns and villages with excellent tea-rooms and restaurants. This should be a memorable trip and a great way to make some easy mountain ascents.
Our itinerary is designed to be flexible as there are occasional days of bad weather, and we may substitute a different summit if we feel it is appropriate due to road or weather conditions.
Though all the ascents are relatively easy, expedition members should be fit and experienced walkers, ideally with some previous winter or alpine walking experience. An ice-axe and crampons are needed for several of the ascents. We can hire these to clients who do not have them, and also instruct you in their use during the expedition.
Lava in the crater of Volcan Villarrica
Included in our Price |
Not Included in our Price |
| All land transport in Chile as per
itinerary. All accommodation in Chile as per itinerary. Food while in the mountains or wilderness. Organisation and planning of the expedition. Tents, stoves, ropes and other communal equipment. Climbing permits & national park fees. Services of a western (usually UK) expedition leader. |
Flights to Temuco via Santiago. Airport taxes. Optional activities and sightseeing tours. Insurance. Personal equipment (e.g. clothing, sleeping bag, helmet, ice-axe). Meals and snacks in towns and cities. Laundry, souvenirs, tips and drinks. |
Barbecue at Volcan Choshuenco, December 2007.
General Information about our holidays
Please read our warning on altitude before booking this expedition to high altitudes.
Please read the comments about our style of trip before booking one of our treks or expeditions.
Who runs 'Andes' and where we are based
What is and isn't included in the price of your holiday
General information about equipment, accommodation, flights, meals etc.
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