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Activity La Paz, Bolivia
Private 4x4: Huayna Potosí Glacier & Lagoons trek (West side)
5.0
(6 reviews)
10 hours
Free cancellation
out of 5
6 reviews
About this activity
Optimize your day! Visit 2 iconic sites: Laguna Esmeralda (Charquini) and the secret lagoons of Huayna Potosí. The best thing about La Paz for mountain lovers.
-We will be the first to reach the Emerald Lagoon of the snowy CHARQUINI.
- We will be the only ones in the lagoons of HUAYNA POTOSÍ west side (Maria Lloko).
This tour or hike is perfect for adventurers and mountain lovers looking for a total immersion in the heights of the Bolivian Altiplano and on a private tour.
The tour includes a brunch in the mountains.
Duration: 9 - 10 hours.
OUR ITINERARY:
Departure time: 7:00 am
Travel time: 1.5 hours
Duration of travel: 5 - 6 hours
Return time: 3 : 30 pm
Arrival time (La Paz): 5 : 30 pm approx.
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY:
- CHARQUINI = moderate
- Lakes of Huayna Potosí= easy
DISTANCE : 4 km and 8 km approximately (round trip).
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At a glance
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Up to 3 people
- People per booking
- 1–3
- Guide
- English, Spanish
- Operated by
- Explorando Bolivia
Ages: Adults (16–60 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: 4x4 vehicle (modern and adventurous)
- Included: Private transportation
- Included: Brunch: Snacks to share on the mountain.
- Included: Tickets to the reservation
- Included: Drone images, outfit "poncho" (optional and prior coordination)
- Included: Photographs or videos (optional)
- Included: Canes for hiking
- Included: Medications for altitude sickness
- Included: Insurance policy (Liability).
Not included
- Not included: Lunch
- Not included: Breakfast
Itinerary
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La Paz
Passing by
Departure from the city of La Paz (7:00am) according to coordination, we will cross the city center and northern part to leave La Paz.
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El Alto
Passing by
After leaving the city of La Paz, we will have a panoramic visit of the city of El Alto (route to chacaltaya).
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Monte Chacaltaya
Passing by
Along the way we will have a panoramic view of Chacaltaya Mountain (before 2003 it was the highest ski resort in the world).
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10 min
En route we will have a panoramic view of the snowy Huayna Potosí, the most popular mountain in Bolivia to make a 6000 m.
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Nevado Charquini
3 hours
We will make a photo stop at the Milluni Cemetery and in the background the snowy Huayna Potosí.
Then visit the Emerald Lagoon - Charquini
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Cordillera Real
30 min
Upon reaching the starting point of the hike (4930 m) we will have a panoramic view of the mountain range of the Cordillera Real de La Paz.
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Stop 7
Passing by
During the hike we will have in the background the mountains: Imilla Apachita (viewpoint) and María Lloko (peak at 5522 m)
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3 hours Admission included
After a 4 km one way trek, passing through an aqueduct we will reach the Maria Lloko Lagoon (height 4900 m). which is between Maria Lloko Peak and the west face of the snowy Huayna Potosí
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2 hours Admission included
After the visit to the Maria Lloko Lagoon, according to feasibility walking about 30 minutes we can reach the glacier of Huayna Potosí (west side) at an elevation of 5010).
Afterwards we will return to the starting point by the same route of the aqueduct 4.5 km
Meeting point and pickup
You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.
Meeting point
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Pickup is according to prior coordination from Airbnb and hotel (zones: Miraflores, Sopocachi, San Jorge, San Pedro, downtown, bus station)
End point
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Pickup is according to prior coordination from Airbnb and hotel (zones: Miraflores, Sopocachi, San Jorge, San Pedro, downtown, bus station)
Pickup points
- Stannum Boutique Hotel & Spa
- Hotel RustiCall
- Hotel Castellon
- Rey Palace
- Hotel Boutique "El Consulado"
- Real Plaza Hotel
- Hotel Palma Real
- Hotel Madre Tierra
- Copacabana Hotel
- Hostal Alojamiento Emperado
- Bolivian Home
and 17 more pickup points
Pickup is according to prior coordination from Airbnb and hotel (zones: Miraflores, Sopocachi, San Jorge, San Pedro, downtown, bus station)
Using your ticket
It does not apply to redeem tickets, with the reservation is enough.
Cancellation
Free 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.
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
Traveller ratings
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