PRIVATE Plomo mountain expedition 3 days/2 nights

Farellones, Lo Barnechea, Chile

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Duration: 7 days
Group size: 1 - 999
PRIVATE Plomo mountain expedition 3 days/2 nights
Farellones, Lo Barnechea, Chile

Hike Chile
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Duration: 7 days
Group size: 1 - 999

About this trip

PRIVATE EXPEDITION of 3 days/2 nights

One of the highest peaks visible from Santiago, alongside Cerro Leonera. Like the Tórtolas mountain, El Plomo is considered an “Apu Wamani” in Inca culture, which means “guardian of the valley”.

In February of 1954 one of the most important discoveries in the field of archaeology was made here: the Plomo Mummy, a nine-year-old boy who was sacrificed to transform the mountain into a sacred space and thereby transcend time.


PICK UP TIME FIRST DAY: 8:00 am.
RETURN TIME THIRD DAY: 19:00 pm aprox.
TRANSFER TIME FROM SANTIAGO: 90 minutes.
DURATION OF THE TREKKING ROUND TRIP: 20 hours aprox.
INITIAL ALTITUD: 3.600 meters - 11.811 feet.
FINAL ALTITUD: 5.424 meters - 17.795 feet.DIFFICULTY: Demanding
THE EXPEDITION INCLUDES:

  • Bilingual guide with WFR certification. 
  • Transfer from Santiago. 
  • Equipment portage support with mules. 
  • All meals (breakfast,box lunch, lunch, dinner). 
  • Kitchen equipment: plates, pots, cooker, utensils, cups, etc. (the guide and the assistant are responsible for providing food to our customers). 
  • Trekking sticks. 
  • High mountain tents. 
  • VHS radios. 
  • Complete first aid kit. 

NOT INCLUDES:

  • Personal clothing  

MUST BRING (we also have to rent):

  • Sleeping bag 
  • Backpack (40 lts) 
  • Personal and technical clothing 

RECOMMENDATIONS: Comfortable mountain shoes, technical mountain clothing, sun hat (preferably hat with wings), backpack, sunglasses and sunscreen, lip balm, bottle for water.
SEASON: October - May





Plomo mountain sacred

One of the highest peaks visible from Santiago, alongside Cerro Leonera. Like the Tórtolas mountain, El Plomo is considered an “Apu Wamani” in Inca culture, which means “guardian of the valley”.

In February of 1954 one of the most important discoveries in the field of archaeology was made here: the Plomo Mummy, a nine-year-old boy who was sacrificed to transform the mountain into a sacred space and thereby transcend time.

What’s included

  • Private transfer
    4x4 truck
  • All meals
    Vegetarian option
  • Private bilingual guide
    Mountain guide
  • Trekking sticks
  • Camping equipme
    Tent, outdoor Kitchen, mat and sleeping bag
  • Support of mules or port

What’s not included

  • Personal clothing
    Rental option

Available Packages

1 person

Price is per person, please choose above number of participants accordingly

$820
Deposit: $400
2 person

Price is per person, please choose above number of participants accordingly

$505
Deposit: $250
3 person

Price is per person, please choose above number of participants accordingly

$465
Deposit: $200
4 person

Price is per person, please choose above number of participants accordingly

$420
Deposit: $200
From 5 to 12 person

Price is per person, please choose above number of participants accordingly

$420
Deposit: $200

Available options



Itinerary

Day 1
Pickup - Santiago - Federación

Santiago of Chile – Valle Nevado (Andarivel Tres Puntas) – Federación Base Camp.
 


8:00 am   : Pick-up in Santiago.

10:00 am : Arrive to Valle Nevado.

14:00 pm : Lunch.

4:00 pm   : Arrive to Federación Base Camp.

7:00 pm   : Dinner.

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HC
Hike Chile
HIKE CHILE is a tour operator tour agency located in Santiago de Chile. Since 2013 we have specialized in offering outdoor activities and experiences throughout Chile, giving a special focus to the Andes Mountains, National Parks and nature activities, from small walks to ascents, expeditions, rock climbing, horseback riding and custom programs.