Snow-capped Andes peaks at sunrise
LAT −50.94 · LON −73.40 · Patagonia, Chile

EXPERTOUTDOORGUIDES.

Guide-led expeditions across Patagonia, the Atacama and the High Andes — designed for university outdoor clubs, families and groups of friends.

(01) La Agencia

Two decades on the spine of the Andes.

Andes Explorers delivers expertly guided expeditions throughout the Andes, including Antarctica, Patagonia, the Atacama Desert, and the high-altitude summits of South America. We specialise in custom adventures for international university outdoor clubs and private groups, combining certified local guides, seamless logistics, and world-class safety standards to create unforgettable outdoor experiences.

450+
Trips led
12
Countries served
30+
University clubs
100%
Certified guides

(02) Signature Routes

ADVENTURES ACROSS SOUTH AMERICA.

Season 2025 · 2026

Antarctica Traverse
AntarcticaKing George Island
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Antarctica Traverse

8–10 daysElite · ExpeditionAlt 0,000 m+

Glaciers, mountains, and untouched polar landscapes make Antarctica one of the planet’s last true wilderness frontiers. Our trips combine trekking, glacier travel, navigation, route finding, backpacking, rope-team travel, snow shelter construction, and team-based outdoor experiences. Multiple itineraries are available to match different objectives, abilities, and experience levels.

PATAGONIA · VÍA FERRATA
ChilePatagonia · Vodudahue
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PATAGONIA · VÍA FERRATA

4–6 daysVía Ferrata · ExposedAlt 1,180 m

Suspended above the spectacular Comau Fjord, Douglas Point is home to one of South America’s premier via ferratas. Our trips combine scenic ridge traverses, vertical climbing, panoramic fjord views, and expert-guided progression on secure fixed-cable routes. Multiple itineraries are available, from introductory experiences to full-day ascents designed for different objectives, abilities, and experience levels.

PATAGONIA
ChilePatagonia

PATAGONIA

7–10 daysModerate · ExpeditionAlt 1,200 m

One of the world’s premier adventure destinations, Patagonia offers endless opportunities for exploration across mountains, glaciers, rivers, and ancient forests. Our trips combine backpacking, glacier travel, trekking, navigation, route finding, river crossings, wilderness camping, and team-based outdoor experiences. Multiple locations and itineraries are available to match different objectives, abilities, and experience levels.

Andes Climb
ChileCentral Andes
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Andes Climb

7 daysALTITUDEAlt 5,420 m

A classic high-altitude objective in Chile’s Central Andes, Cerro El Plomo combines alpine challenge, extraordinary landscapes, and a deep connection to Inca history. Our trips include mountaineering, glacier and snow travel, navigation, backpacking, wilderness camping, and route finding while developing essential high-altitude skills. Different itineraries are available, including the opportunity to discover the remarkable legacy of the Inca Child, known as the “Niño del Plomo.”

ATACAMA DESERT
ChileAtacama

ATACAMA DESERT

7 daysMODERATE · EXPEDITION Alt 4,200 m

Home to the world’s driest desert, Atacama is a land of colorful canyons, vast salt flats, high volcanic peaks, and endless open landscapes. Our trips combine trekking, mountaineering, navigation, backpacking, canyoneering, mountain biking, rock climbing, rappelling, and wilderness camping. Multiple destinations and itineraries are available year-round to match different objectives, abilities, and experience levels.

OJOS DEL SALADO
ChileAtacama · Ojos del Salado
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OJOS DEL SALADO

12 daysADVANCED · EXTREME ALTITUDEAlt 6,890 m

The highest active volcano on Earth rises above the Atacama altiplano, surrounded by salt lagoons, flamingos and the highest crater lake in the world. Our 12-day expedition combines progressive acclimatization at Laguna Santa Rosa and Laguna Verde, 4x4 mountain logistics, high refuges at 5,200 m and 5,800 m, snow and penitente travel and a summit push on mixed terrain to 6,890 m, with two extra days reserved for the weather window.

ACONCAGUA
ArgentinaMendoza · Normal Route
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ACONCAGUA

10–12 daysADVANCED · EXTREME ALTITUDEAlt 6,962 m

The highest mountain in the Americas and the highest point outside Asia. Our 10 to 12-day expedition follows the classic Normal Route from Argentina: the trek in through the Horcones valley to Plaza de Mulas, progressive carry-and-move days through Plaza Canadá, Nido de Cóndores and high camp at Cólera, and a summit day up the Gran Acarreo and the Canaleta to 6,962 m. Non-technical terrain, extreme altitude, and three summit windows built in for weather.

VOLCÁN PARINACOTA
ChileArica y Parinacota · Lauca
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VOLCÁN PARINACOTA

8 daysADVANCED · HIGH ALTITUDEAlt 6,342 m

A near-perfect volcanic cone on the Chile–Bolivia border, Parinacota rises above the bofedales of Lauca National Park beside its twin Pomerape. Our 8-day expedition follows the classic normal route on the north face from Chile: acclimatization in Putre, Lago Chungará and the Aymara village of Parinacota, a base camp at the Caquena wetland, high camp at the snow line, and a summit day on snow slopes of 30° to 50° up to the crater rim at 6,342 m.

ECUADOR · COTOPAXI
EcuadorCotopaxi National Park
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ECUADOR · COTOPAXI

5 daysADVANCED · HIGH ALTITUDE Alt 5,897 m

Rising above Ecuador’s Avenue of the Volcanoes, Cotopaxi offers an extraordinary introduction to high-altitude mountaineering in the tropical Andes. Our trips combine acclimatization hikes, glacier and snow travel, rope-team techniques, navigation, route finding, and summit climbing while developing essential alpine skills. Different itineraries can be tailored to participants’ objectives, abilities, and previous mountain experience.

ECUADOR VOLCANOES
EcuadorAvenue of the Volcanoes
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ECUADOR VOLCANOES

15 daysADVANCED · HIGH ALTITUDE Alt 6,310 m

Three summits in the tropical Andes — Cayambe (5,790 m), Cotopaxi (5,897 m) and Chimborazo (6,310 m), Ecuador's highest peak and the point on Earth farthest from its centre. A 15-day progression built for climbers new to altitude: acclimatization on the trekking peaks around Quito, a full glacier school on the Hermoso Glacier, and non-technical summit climbs on névé and hard glacial ice, with nights in restored haciendas, mountain huts and high camps.

(03) For Universities

Built for
outdoor clubs.

We run dedicated programs for university outdoor clubs worldwide. Institutional pricing, gear packages, risk-management protocols and pre-trip briefings translated for your team.

  • Group rates from 6 travelers
  • Full gear rental & shuttles
  • Wilderness first responders on every trip
  • Multilingual guides
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University outdoor club in the Andes
Two travelers watching the Milky Way in the Andes

(04) For Groups

Private trips for friends & family.

Let´s design your next adventure: Whether you’re planning a family getaway, a trip with friends, or a special celebration in the Andes or Patagonia, we’ll work with you to create a journey that fits your goals, pace, and experience.

  • Custom itineraries · 4 to 20 pax
  • Family-graded routes available
  • Lodges, refugios or full expedition camps
LET´S TALK

(05) The Approach

From brief to basecamp.

01

Brief

Tell us your team, dates and objective. Club, family or friends — we scale to fit.

02

Route

Local lead guides design your itinerary with permits, logistics and contingency.

03

Gear

We audit your equipment and provide technical rentals across our basecamps.

04

Field

Certified guides, satellite comms.

(06) Contact

Ready for
the ridge?

Tell us about your team, dates and dream terrain. We'll come back within 48 hours with a proposed route and estimate.

Emailbasecamp@andesexplorers.com
WhatsApp+56 9 8360 0295
BasecampPuerto Natales, Región de Magallanes, Chile
OficinasSantiago · Puerto Natales · San Pedro de Atacama

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