Summits of Bolivia
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Highlights
- Summit the twin peaks of Huayna Potosi (6088m/19,973ft) and Illimani (6438m/21,122ft)
- Trek the high Andean altiplano in the spectacular Condoriri region of the Bolivian Cordillera Real
- Enhance your mountaineering skills and prepare for the ascents with two days of alpine climbing instruction
- Enjoy expert leadership and support from our qualified and experienced guides
- Acclimatise for altitude with hikes on the Isla del Sol on Lake Titicaca
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- 18 breakfasts, 14 lunches and 10 dinners
- Certified bi-lingual UIAGM or IFMGA lead mountain guide and assistant guides (ratio 1 Guide per 2 or 3 climbers)
- Safety equipment - including satellite phone, first aid kit, emergency oxygen and high altitude chamber
- Climbing permits and fees
- Local sightseeing guides (non-climbing days) as per the itinerary
- Good quality accommodation in La Paz on a twin share basis
- Airport transfers on Day 1 and Day 19
- All internal transportation as stated in the itinerary
- Use of kitbag and sleeping mat
- Group camping equipment - including tents, dining and cooking equipment
- Group climbing equipment - including ropes, stakes, ice screws etc
- Mules or porters to carry group equipment and expedition luggage
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Itinerary
You will be met and transferred from La Paz Airport to the group hotel. El Alto airport is the highest international airport in the world at an altitude of 4058m, and it is with relief that we descend into the great bowl of La Paz to the group hotel. We will need to t...
This morning we will undertake a city tour of La Paz. Beginning our tour at 8:00am we head to Plaza Murillo, a gathering place most connected to the political life of Bolivia. Continuing on to Jaen Street showcasing the colonial architecture of the 16th century in L...
Our journey will take approx 4hrs by road to Copacabana via Tiquina Straits. Along the way we will visit the museum of Paulino Esteban, the Bolivian Indian that built for Heyerdal the boat RA II, which successfully crossed the Atlantic ocean. We will enjoy this fasci...
This morning, from the hotel, we have an hour walk before we arrive at the Inca Garden with a spring considered by the locals as the fountain of youth. Our boat will be waiting here to take us across to Moon Island where we visit Aclla Huasi, the temple of the Inca vi...
Early morning visit to the Indian market and the church that houses the Virgen de Candelaria - the religious Madonna of Copacabana. Then we will commence our trip to the mountains with a 4 hour drive crossing the rolling plains of the Altiplano, with tremendous views ...
Today we will go to the nearby glaciers to undertake a review of basic alpine fundamentals, familiarise ourselves with the equipment, and learn suitable further alpine skills in ice climbing. After a full morning's practice in cramponing, ice-axing, top-rope climb and rappel; we will return to base camp for lunch. Rest of the afternoon at leisure.
meals : B,L,D
Return to the glacier for further alpine instruction, such as moving roped up and belay systems. Return to base camp at lunch time. Rest of the afternoon at leisure.
meals : B,L,D
Today we will climb Pequeno Alpamayo (5379m) via the west-southwest ridge normal route. Difficulty grade: FR: AD/USA: AI 2/SCOT: III-. Average slope angle: 50º. This is a sequence of climbs in alpine style. “Pequeño” means small and it is certainly a small Alpamayo be...
We climb the normal route, which is a 3 hour climb from the base camp. Return to Rinconada del Cuchi for lunch. After lunch, we pack all our belongings and take the one hour walk down back to the road head where our transport will be waiting to return us to our La Paz Hotel.
meals : B,L
A late morning departure from La Paz to reach Zongo Pass at 4780m (2hour drive). We overnight here in an alpine style refuge.
meals : B,L,D
After a lazy breakfast we pack up to climb 2 hours, across a boulder field up to the toe of the glacier (5270 m high). Basic accommodation in an alpine refuge. Rest of the afternoon to relax.
meals : B,L,D
Today we will climb Huayna Potosi (6088m) via the normal route. Difficulty grade: FR: AD-/USA: AI 2/SCOT: II. Average slope angle: 40º. This peak is located in the middle of the Cordillera Real range, and is Bolivia’s most straightforward 6000 metre peak. Pre-dawn st...
A day of leisure to rest, organise laundry, do some sightseeing and shopping, as well as prepare for our final journey into the mountains. Everything is near to us at our hotel so there is no real need to rush around, it is quite relaxing just wandering the streets an...
Drive from La Paz (3 and a half hours) to the Pinaya village. This green temperate valley at 3750m/2303ft around Illimani makes an interesting contrast with the huge imposing glaciers of the Illimani Mountain faraway. Pinaya is an idyllic countryside spot with farms a...
This morning we will hike approx 5 hours along a rocky ridge up to the high camp (5450m) called “Nido de Cóndores” (nests of condors), located at the toe of the glacier. It is an impressive high camp spot surrounded by rocky drops, seracs and crevasses. At night you can see the faraway lights of La Paz.
meals : B,L,D
Today we will climb Illimani (6438m) via the Normal Route. Difficulty grade: FR: AD+/USA: AI 3/SCOT: III. Average slope angle: 45º. Illimani is the highest summit in Cordillera Real. Approx 7 hours climb, including a technical passage called “la bola”. Once we reach t...
After some solid days of climbing, we trek back to Pinaya with our crew and porters, and meet our transport which will take us back to La Paz. After a good hot shower and clean clothes, it's time to celebrate and enjoy the bars and restaurants of La Paz.
meals : B,L
This day is also available as a contingency day on the Illimani mountain in the event of bad weather or snow conditions. If that is the case, we would be arriving in La Paz today from the mountain.
meals : B
Transfer to La Paz Airport, where our services conclude.
meals : B
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- International flights and departure taxes
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- Trekking and climbing equipment of a personal nature, including ice axe, crampons, sleeping bag, clothing, etc. (Gear hire is available for some items – please contact our head office for details if required).
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