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Activity La Paz, Bolivia
15Day-Skitour Alpamayo, Huaynapotosi, Acontago and Parinacota
About this activity
Ski mountaineering expedition up to six high peaks
Max ascent ↑ 1600m,
Max descent ↓ 1600m
With Peru Expeditions you can enjoy the snow in a specific season of the year. Our ski tours will bring you the best sensations available in the Andes, away from the hustle and bustle of the usual crowded ski resorts. Together with our South American high mountain guides certified by the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations Certified professional guide by: IVBV – UIAGM – IFMGA
Ski mountaineering expedition in Bolivia: We are going to do ski mountaineering in Bolivia, a short amount of time allows us to carry out this activity, with very good snow, in a varied and wild terrain at 6000 meters, it is still an excellent option for an adventure vacation trip, together with family and mountaineering friends in the Bolivian Andes.
We propose a series of ski ascents and descents, we will live different emotions on the boards, in the volcanoes and in the Cordillera Real.
At a glance
- Duration
- 15 days
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Up to 30 people
- People per booking
- 1–30
- Guide
- English, Spanish
- Operated by
- Peru Expeditions Tours
Ages: Adults (18–80 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Hostel (in Copacabana, Peñas and Sajama) & Refuge (in Huayna Potosí)
- Included: Hotel (in the city of La Paz) & Sleeping tents (Tents)
- Included: First aid kit Supplemental oxygen (Oxishot)
- Included: Porters
- Included: Lunch
- Included: Feeding Cook (with experience)
- Included: Dinner
- Included: Dining tent Kitchen Tent login to the site
- Included: Breakfast
- Included: UIAGM mountain guide (ratio: 1 guide / 2 or 3 clients)
- Included: Private transport
- Included: Transfer Airport In/Out
Not included
- Not included: Personal Insurance
- Not included: Tips for our local team
- Not included: Personal technical team
- Not included: Outfit Insulation (Mat) Sleeping bag
- Not included: Lunch and dinner in La Paz
- Not included: Nothing that is not specified in the program
Itinerary
Day 1 · Arrival to the City of La Paz (3600 M.S.N.M.)
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La Paz
3 min
Arrival of the flight at El Alto international airport (4000 m.s.n.m.) later transfer to the hotel in the city of La Paz, accompanied by a member of the Andes Brothers Team.
Free afternoon.
Breakfast included. Free lunch and dinner
Overnight Hotel
Day 2 · La Paz – Copacabana (3820 M.S.N.M.) – Isla Del Sun (3820 M.S.N.M.)
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Isla del Sol
12 hours
Departure at 8:00 a.m. from the hotel in a private vehicle heading to Copacabana on Lake Titicaca.
From Copacabana we will take a public boat to the Isla del Sol. We will go up to the town of Yumani located in the southern part of the Island.
Breakfast included. Free lunch and dinner.
Overnight Hotel/Lodge
Day 3 · Island Of The Sun – Copacabana – La Paz
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La Paz
12 hours
We start at 8:00 a.m. from the hotel to do the trek from the southern part to the northern part of the Island, to the town of Challapampa. This hike on the ridges offers a spectacular panorama of the Cordillera Real and the Ancohuma massif, they will take the boat to return to the town of Copacabana where the vehicle will wait to return to La Paz.
Breakfast included. Free lunch and dinner.
Overnight Hotel
Day 4 · La Paz – Base Camp Lagoon Jankho Kota (4700 M.S.N.M.)
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La Paz
10 hours
Departure from La Paz at 08:00 to go to the base camp of Jankho Kota – Cordillera Real.
Free afternoon.
Overnight Camping on tents
Day 5 · Base Camp – Wila Llojeta (5244 M.S.N.M.) – Base Camp
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Cordillera Real
16 hours Admission included
We wake up at 04:00 a.m. and we will leave at 05:00 a.m. in private transport to the Mullu pass (5000 m).
From here we will carry the skis on our backs and take a ridge for 1h-1h30 until we reach the summit of Wila Llojeta (5244m). From this point we will go down on tables. (possibility of repeating the ascent). Return to camp in the afternoon.
Overnight Camping on tents
Day 6 · Base Camp – Jank´Ho Fuyo (5512 M.S.N.M.) – Peñas (3850 M.S.N.M.)
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Cordillera Real
12 hours Admission included
Wake up at 04:00 am and we will leave at 05:00 am in private transport (40 minutes of travel) to Mullu pass (5000m). From this point we will walk with the skis in the backpack until we reach the foot of the glacier.
Once on the glacier we will continue the ascent on boards and seal skins (Randonnée ski) to the summit of Jankho Huyo. descent on skis, from this point.
Return to the camp in the afternoon and return to Peñas by vehicle.
Overnight Camping on tents
Day 7 · Peñas – Chiarkhota Lagoon (4680M M.S.N.M.)
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Cordillera Real
16 hours Admission included
We leave Peñas at 09:00 a.m. in a private vehicle to Rinconada (4505 m alt.) at the foot of the Condoriri massif. We will climb for an hour and a half to reach the Chiarkhota Lagoon, the Condoriri base camp, located at an altitude of 4680m.
Free afternoon.
Overnight Camping on tents
Day 8 · Chiarkhota Lagoon – Tarija Summit (5340 M.S.N.M.) – Pequeno Alpamayo Summit (5430 M.S.N.M.) – La Paz
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La Paz
18 hours
In the summit attempt we will begin the ascent at 3:00 in the morning, taking advantage of the consistency of the terrain on this route.
Hike to the bottom of the valley to reach the foot of the glacier located at 4805 m.
As the first objective we will reach the Tarija peak (located at 5320 m.) where we will enjoy a wonderful sunrise. A descent into a rock section awaits us.
We will cross the glacier to the beginning of the Pequeño Alpamayo wall. After the rimaya, we will climb the slope from 50 to 60º and pitch after pitch we will reach the top. Descent by the normal route and then return to our base camp Skiing from the top of the Tarija peak.
In the afternoon we will go down to Rinconada where the vehicle will wait for us to return to La Paz.
Overnight Hotel
Day 9 · La Paz – Huayna Potosi Base Camp (4800 M.S.N.M.) – Huayna Potosi High Camp (5270 M.S.N.M.)
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10 hours Admission included
From La Paz, we leave at 09:00 am to the Zongo platform (base camp) after lunch we will walk to the high camp through the moraine in its first part plumb and later that presents a greater slope. We will enjoy the beautiful view of the Zongo Valley. After 2h30 of walking we will arrive at the refuge of the high field where we will spend the night.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Overnight Camping basic hut/ refugio las rocas morrena high camp
Day 10 · Campo Alto – Summit Huayna Potosi (6094 M.S.N.M.) – La Paz (3600 M.S.N.M.)
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La Paz
18 hours
In the summit attempt we will begin the ascent at 3 in the morning, taking advantage of the consistency of the terrain on this route. We will enjoy a unique sunrise. The road has a section of 40 meters with a slope of 50 degrees. Later, we will continue through flat parts and slightly sloped sectors until we reach the last part of 45 degrees called pala grande which takes us to the summit. Descent along the same path to the base camp by ski and return to La Paz in a private vehicle.
Breakfast and Lunch Included.
Night in hotel in La Paz.
Overnight Hotel
Day 11 · La Paz – Sajama Town (4200 M.S.N.M.)
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Sajama National Park
9 hours Admission included
Departure from the hotel at 09:00 in the morning in a private vehicle to cross the Altiplano. On the way we will pass through the town of Curahuara de Carangas where we will be able to visit the colonial church known as the Sixteenth Altiplano chapel.
Arrival to the town of Sajama at noon.
Free afternoon.
Lunch and Dinner included.
Night in hostel.
Overnight Hostel basic lodge
Day 12 · Sajama Pueblo – Acotango (6052 M.S.N.M.) – Sajama Pueblo (4200 M.S.N.M.)
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Sajama National Park
16 hours
Departure at 04h00 in the morning to reach 5400m by vehicle. From there, we will reach the main summit following the ridges. This splendid journey offers beautiful views of the Parinacota and Pomerape volcanoes. We will ski down from the summit.
Return to the town of Sajama in the afternoon.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.
Night in hostel.
Overnight Lodge or basic hostel
Day 13 · Sajama Pueblo – Parinacota Summit (6332 M.S.N.M.) – Sajama P. (4200 M.S.N.M.)
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Parinacota
16 hours
Wake up at 02:00 a.m. and departure at 03:00 a.m. in the direction of Parinacota base camp. (5200 m.)
The first part a path allows us to connect with the snowy. Upon reaching the snow, we will put on the technical equipment and seal skins to continue for another 4 to 5 hours until we reach the summit of Parinacota. We ski down, gather our team at the base and return to the town of Sajama at 2:00 p.m.
Afternoon free or possibility to enjoy a well-deserved bath in the hot springs.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.
Overnight Basic Lodge or hostel
Day 14 · Sajama Town – La Paz (3600 M.S.N.M.)
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La Paz
8 hours
After breakfast we will return by private transport to the city of La Paz.
Free afternoon.
Breakfast and lunch included.
Night in hotel.
Overnight Hotel
Day 15 · Departure International Flight
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La Paz
3 hours
Departure from the hotel in private transport to the airport and take your international flight.
Breakfast included.
Meeting point and pickup
Everyone meets at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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Our office is located at Zona La Portada, Av. Kollasuyo 200, La Paz, Bolivia. We also offer the option of providing information directly at your hotel in La Paz, Bolivia. To organize your travel logistics in a professional manner, please contact us via WhatsApp at +51 942 646 424.
End point
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Our office is located at Zona La Portada, Av. Kollasuyo 200, La Paz, Bolivia. We also offer the option of providing information directly at your hotel in La Paz, Bolivia. To organize your travel logistics in a professional manner, please contact us via WhatsApp at +51 942 646 424.
Using your ticket
To book this trip, please try to confirm at least one week in advance, or preferably a month before, to secure a spot in the group tour.
Our office is located at Zona La Portada, Av. Kollasuyo 200, La Paz, Bolivia.
We also offer the option of providing information directly at your hotel in La Paz, Bolivia.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
|---|---|
| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
- The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
- The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.
Good to know
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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15Day-Skitour Alpamayo, Huaynapotosi, Acontago and Parinacota
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