Begin your trekking adventure in Bolivia's capital, La Paz. Spend a day acquanting yourself with this city of contrasts, which features both ancient and modern structures. Spend the rest of your tour trekking through Cordillera Real, part of the Andes Mountains. Trek past high alpine lakes, visit ancient ruins, camp in the Andes Mountains, and descend into deep valleys. End your trip with a two-hour horseback ride back to La Paz. This ultimate hiking tour reaps many rewards as you make your way through the Bolivian Andes Mountains.
Highlights
Explore La Paz, the highest capital in the world
Magnificent views of the arid brow Altiplano and the blue Titicaca Lake
Trekking in the heart of the Cordillera Real Range of Bolivia
Spectacular views and a close up to the snow capped mountains
Requires the highest level of physical challenge and performance. Includes tours involving strenuous multi-day trekking or summit hikes. The majority of the hours in most days are physically active. Travelers will need intensive training in advance to meet the physical demands on these trips.
La Paz is framed by awe-inspiring snowcapped mountains which give this city the honor of the highest capital in the world. La Paz is a city of contrasts, containing both ancient and modern structures, all protected by the "Guardian of La Paz", Mount Illimani. Visit Plaza Murillo, where the cathedral and the Government Palace are located. Then, continue to the famous colonial street Calle Jaén where the city's museums are clustered together, followed by a visit to the typical Mercado de las Brujas, or the Witches’ Market, located along narrow streets near the San Francisco Church. Founded in 1549, the church is located in a great area to find traditional handicrafts and artwork. The tour continues to Obrajes, Calacoto, and La Florida residential areas in the south and the well known Moon Valley, where erosion has created exotic and curious surface forms.
Return to your hotel after your tour to relax and explore on your own for the rest of the afternoon and evening.
Located one hour from La Paz is Tihuanaco (also spelled Tiwanaku), ruins of an ancient city near the south shore of Lake Titicaca. Tihuanaco is believed to be the ceremonial center for a pre-Inca civilization settled in 600 BC and represents one of the greatest architectural achievements of pre-Inca South America. Little is known about this culture as it mysteriously disappeared around 1200 AD. Visit the archaeological site and museum with your guide. Return to your hotel in La Paz for the evening.
Day 4: Trek Lake Khota to Ajuani Lake
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Depart from La Paz early this morning, After driving for approximately 2.5 hours, arrive at a beautiful area surrounded by pristine lakes, which are located at an elevation of 4,605m (15,108 ft). From there, ascend diagonally to the east of Lake Chiara Khota and conquer two passes of 4,800m (15,750 ft) and 4,600m (15,091 ft). In the afternoon, after approximately 6 hours of trekking, arrive at Ajwani Lake, which is located at an elevation of 4.496m (14,750ft).
Distance: 10.33 kilometers Trek Time: Approximately 6 hours
Day 5: Lake Ajuani to Jurikhota
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Continuing the ascent through a mountainous path, cross the pass of 4900m allowing us to observe the impressive “Huayna Potosí”, and to descend to a place for an ideal camping site, in an exquisite campsite at Laguna Jurikhota 4.708m. Today's estimated trek time is 8 hours.
Distance: 7 kilometers Trek Time: Approximately 8.5 hours
Day 6: Trek from Lake Jurikhota to Chiarkhota
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
After breakfast this morning, it's time to say goodbye to the lovely Laguna Janchallani. Hike along the north shore of the lake to a glacial moraine where the snowy head of Condoriri peak can be seen. Continuing onwards, pass by Pico Austria 5.000m and descend to Lake Chiarkhota, arriving at the Tuni Condoriri basecamp at 15,292ft near the shores of Chiarkhota Lake.
Distance: 6 kilometers Trek Time: Approximately 7.5 hours
Day 7: Lake Chiarkhota to Maria Lloco
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Depart from the Condoriri Mountain and head towards the foothills of Aguja Negra. From there, trek to the Jallayko pass and then descend to the Jistaña valley. Next, climb the Tillipata passage, which is located at an elevation of 4.900m (16,400 ft.). During this part of the journey, discover a couple of lagoons and enjoy a beautiful view of the Huayna Potosi. After that, descend to the Wichu Khota lagoon where we will set up our camp at Maria Lloco, which is located at an elevation of 4.700m (15,420ft).
Distance: 15 kilometers Trek Time: Approximately 9 hours
Day 8: Wichu Khota lagoon | Campo Canal | Huayna Potosi Base Camp | Return to La Paz
Start your trek by walking between the lagoons until we reach the old Santa Fe mine camp. From there, climb along a path to reach the Canal camp, which is surrounded by the Maria Lloco and Huayna Potosi mountain range. Next, trek to the Miluni passage, which is located at an elevation of 16,400 ft. At the top of the passage, enjoy the spectacular view of the western side of Huayna Potosí. Continue our trek by going around the east slope of Huayna Potosí until you reach the Casa Blanca refugee, which serves as the base camp of Huayna Potosí. The long adventure will end there, and your transportation will be waiting to drive you to the city of La Paz. Finally, be transferred to our hotel.
Distance: 9 kilometers Trek Time: Approximately 8 hours
Day 9: Fly Home
1 Breakfast
Say goodbye to the beauty of Bolivia and fly home today.
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Initial deposit is $400, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days (10 weeks) prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
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Included
8 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 4 Dinners
8 Nights Accommodations
1 Day Locally Hosted Guide Service
Accommodations as listed
Ground transportation as listed
Activities as listed
Meals as listed
Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
Entrance Fee(s) in Bolivia
First aid kit
Medium size duffel soft-sided bag
Bilingual (English – Spanish) trekking guide
One night of accommodation in a hotel ** in the town of Sorata. (Double base accommodation).
Foam Mattresses
Private transport La Paz – Sorata- Millipaya – La Paz
Mules and muleteers to carry most mountain equipment:
Camping material, (clients should only carry their daily backpacks). It is recommended to limit the weight per client to 8 kilos to be transported by pack animals.
Kitchen & tableware
Inflate Mattress
Three-season camping tents with space for three people (to be used by 2 clients)
Sleeping bags -5C
Excluded
Gratuities
Travel Insurance
Flight costs (please request a quote)
Additional excursions during free time
Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
Personal Expenses
Travel, medical and evacuation insurance coverage
Tips and gratuities
Alcoholic and non specified beverages
Meals in La Paz and Sorata (suggestion of a budget of USD 8 +/- per meal)
Accommodation and transportation outside the usual itinerary
Personal equipment (sleeping bags, warm clothing, sunglasses, toiletries)
Single room supplement for Hotel / Tents
Refunds in case the clients decide that the trekking must be finished before the scheduled time
All expenses for early departure of the team (such as non-scheduled transfers, meals and hotel
rooms).
Sleeping bags -10C: Add $12 per bag per night
Walking sticks: Add $8 per pair per day
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When to Go
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Good to ideal period to travel, and many people choose to visit at this time.
Chance for unpredictable weather but with fewer visitors.
Typically not offered during this period because of weather conditions.
This was our first trip to South America and we were a little nervous. But Adventure Life made things so easy! All our questions were answered before we left, and our guide, Vidal, was amazing! He gave us enough space to explore without rushing us along. He also knew where the best picture taking opportunities were, which was great.
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