Patagonia guided Ascents & mountain expeditions

- 4 days

Join us attempting Lanin Volcano guided ascent in Patagonia with qualified mountain guides. The Lanin volcano (3776 m / 12400 f) is located at the border between Argentina-Chile, offering stunning views of the Andes and other nearest volcanoes of Chile, such us Villarica, LLaima & Quetrupillan.

Price: USD / Person (min. 2 persons)
          USD / Person (4 or + persons)

Trip length: 4 days / 3 nights (Full Services)
                    2 days / 1 night (Express Guided Ascent)

Highlights:

• Spectacular guided ascent & adventure in Patagonia
• Attempt climbing the Northwest face of Lanin Volcano
• Overnight in a Mountain hut with spectacular vistas of the Andes
• Discover Lanin National Park

Departure: Bariloche or San Martin de los Andes

Accommodations: 2 nights at Inn, 1 night at mountain Hut

Available: December to April
         June to October (ski touring / Volcanoes skiing tours)

Activity level: Challenging

Group size: Min. 2 – Max. 8 Participants

Dates 2009-2010:
                        On request




Day by day itinerary:

Day 1:
On arrival, you will be met at the Airport in San Martín de los Andes and transferred to your hotel / Inn. After being introduced to the mountain guides, there is a briefing on the expedition and the gear is checked. Welcome Dinner.
D – Deluxe Inn


Day 2:
After breakfast, you are picked up at the Inn and transferred to the base of the Lanin Volcano at 1100 m.a.s.l (Paso Tromen) located at 100 Km from San Martin de los Andes. Very early in the morning, we start our trek upwards through a Lenga forest, across volcanic terrain and then along a rocky ridge called "Espina de Pescado" (Fish Bone) that further forks to a rocky area and leads to the mountain huts ( 2300 m.a.s.l / 7550 feet). We have lunch and relax. In the afternoon, we go on a short hike near the hut to practice and/or refresh mountaineering skills , glacier trekking, climbing safety techniques, get ourselves acquainted with the mountain and ice gear for the following day, etc.
B, L, S & D – Mountain hut


Day 3:
We have a good breakfast in the early morning (at 3- 4 a.m.) before we set off on our summit attempt. This day is the toughest of all since we trek on different kinds of snow, rocky and stony terrain. We will only carry our backpacks with food, beverages and warm clothing. After lunch at the summit of the Lanin Volcano ( 3776 m.a.s.l), enjoying spectacular views of the Andes and the Chilean Volcanoes: Villarica, Llaima, Quetrupillan, we start descending to the mountain shelter and then to the base. Transfer to San Martín de los Andes. Celebration Dinner at a restaurant in San Martín de los Andes.
B, L, S & D – Deluxe Inn


Day 4:
Breakfast at hotel. Time on your own to go shopping, relax or visit the city of San Martín de los Andes until transfer to the airport for departure. End of the trip.
B

Contact us for guided ski touring & volcanoes skiing tours during winter/spring season

Short extensions to your stay can be added if you wish to explore and enjoy the region further through our tailor-made outdoor programs / expeditions or adventure tours. To learn more about our tours, visit www.slimiti.com or contact us by e-mail at info@slimiti.com

Prices are expressed in USD dollars, per person. Contact us for individual rates & group pricing

Included:           

• Certified Mountain guide (AAGM or UIAGM) (English, Spanish)
• Private shuttle services
• Accommodations: 2 nights Superior Inn + 1 night mountain hut
• Welcome & Celebration Dinners
• All meals (B/L/S/D) – Wholesome & tasty food
• Glass of Argentinean Wine / Beer during dinner
• Extra energy afternoon snacks & soft drinks
• Mountaineering equipment (crampons, helmet, Ice axe)
• Park entrance fee & permits
• First aid kit & VHF Radios

Not Included:     

• Personal equipment (suggested list)
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Everything not mentioned as INCLUDED

On request: Vegetarian Menu / Porters / other languages guiding

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