Day 1

We La Paz and drive to Laguna Khotia (4570m) where we will transfer our equipment to the donkeys that will accompany us throughout the trip. We slowly gain altitude until we reach a pass (4820m) from which Lake Titicaca and the Altiplano can be seen stretching to the horizon. We descend to Ajuani (4670m) where we set up camp.

Day 2

After breakfast we start climbing to a mountain pass which affords us our first views of Huayna Potosi and the Condoriri Massif. We descend to Laguna Sistana (4620m) for lunch, and then climb to today’s second pass which reveals more of the Condoriri. Finally, we descend to Laguna Jurikhota (4600m) and set up camp for the night.

Day 3

We hike towards Laguna Glacial (4900m) at the base of the Condoriri Massif, before climbing to Austria Pass (5150m). At this point we can either take a detour via Pico Austria (5300m) or descend directly to our mountaineering basecamp next to Laguna Chiar Khota (4600m).

Day 4

After a hearty breakfast we organise our climbing gear and head to the base of the nearby glacier. We spend the day learning (or reminding ourselves of) essential mountaineering techniques: glacier traverse, knots, and the use of ice axes and crampons.

Day 5

Today’s objective is to improve our acclimatisation and practice the techniques we covered yesterday. We do this by summiting Piramide Blanca (5248m) via the normal route. This mountain provides a perfect opportunity to gain confidence with the new skills we have learnt.

Day 6

We set off very early and start climbing the same glacier as yesterday, but this time we take a different route to reach Pico Tarija (5250m). From here we get a perfect view of today’s summit: Pequeno Alpamayo (5370m). We climb 70m down Tarija and follow the ridge in front of us to reach Pequeno’s summit. This is a long day.

Day 7

This will be an easy day for us, where we rest and regain some energy from all the trekking and climbing we’ve been doing: we can look forward to lots of good food and wine!!

Day 8

Today we summit Cabeza del Condor (5700m), which is more technically challenging than anything we’ve attempted so far. We spend 6-7 hours on mixed moraine/rock before using everything we’ve learnt so far to pass the final narrow rock and ice section to reach the summit.

Day 9

We will spend the next few days trekking and will not need our crampons or ice axes. Today we climb only one mountain pass, Jistana (4900m), before descending into the Racacha valley and passing through old mining villages. We finish the day by setting ups camp between Maria Lloko (4450m) and the Western face of Huayna Potosi (6088m).

Day 10

Today we climb up to the mountain pass Huallatani (4850m) before circling around Milluni (5483m) to reach Huayna Potosi’s base camp (4700m) where we can have a shower and sleep indoors in a mountain refuge.

Day 11

After a good breakfast we head to the nearby glacier and learn some more advanced ice climbing/mountaineering techniques in preparation for the day after tomorrow!

Day 12

Today we hike for 2-3 hours to our high camp: the Mountaineer’s House (5130m). We have an early night and get ready for tomorrow.

Day 13

We will start our summit at 2AM. Today will bring together all of the skills and experience of the last week as we attempt Huayna Potosi’s French Route. We follow the standard route to 5500m where we take a detour to Huayna’s Eastern face. We climb this 330m wall (60°-65°) to the mountain’s Southern summit (5960m) before following an exposed ridge to the true Northern summit (6088m). We return to the basecamp by the normal route before driving back to La Paz.

Day 1: La paz - Tiwanaku - Copacabana.

Departure from the hotel to the archaeological site of Tiwanaku. You will discover archaeological ruins linked to the Tiwanakota culture with a very interesting museum explaining more about this culture.

After lunch, we will travel along the shore of Lake Titicaca towards Copacabana, a town located on the shores of the lake. We will visit the main sites of the town and we will make an ascent to the Calvary where we will enjoy a sunset on the lake. / Night in Hote

Day 2 Copacabana - Hike Sun Island - Yumani

We leave the hotel heading to the port of Copacabana where our ship will be waiting for us. We will sail to the town of Ch´allapampa located in the northern part of Sun Island. From there, we will begin our walk following an ancient Inca trail to the ruins of Chinkana. We will continue to the top that offers a spectacular view of the Cordillera Real. In the afternoon we will arrive at the town of Yumani located in the southern part of the island. / Night in hostel.

Day 3: Yumani - Copacabana - Rinconada - Chiarkhota lagoon.

We leave the hostel heading to the port where our boat will take us back to Copacabana where our transport will be ready to take us to LA RINCONADA, in the condoriri area, where we will have a 1 hour walk until we reach the CHIARKHOTA lagoon (Condoriri base camp 4600m.) / Night in tents

Day 4: Pico Austria - Chiarkhota.

Hike to the Pico Austria (5350m.), 2 to 3 hours of walking to the top of this beautiful viewpoint, we will return by the same route to our base camp./ Night in tents

Day 5: Pico Tarija -  Summit Pequeño Alpamayo- Base camp

We will leave early (2 to 3 am) the initial walk is 1 hour approach to the glacier then we will put on all the mountain equipment, to continue on a hike on the glacier to the Tarija peak at 5300m., Where you have a beautiful view of the Pequeño Alpamayo, After a short break we will continue on a descent in rocky terrain until we reach the base of the mountain and we will continue the climb on a progressive 45 to 55 degree ridge until we reach the 5410m summit. We will return to the base camp by the same route. / Night in tents.

Day 6: Rinconada - Base Camp - High Camp Huayna Potosi

After breakfast we will depart back to LA RINCONADA where our 4WD transport will be ready to take us directly to the base camp of Huayna Potosí (4.720m.) By a short route passing near the impressive west face of this mountain.

At base camp we will have lunch and prepare our equipment and then hike for 2 to 3 hours to the high camp of Huayna Potosí (5130m.) / Night in Refuge.

Day 7: Summit Huayna Potosi _ Return La Paz City

We will leave very early (01:00 a.m.) the crossing through the normal route to the summit takes 4 to 5 hours with progressive slopes of 45 to 50 degrees after reaching the summit (6088m.) And enjoy the beautiful sunrise there. We will return to high camp by the same route, we will rest for an hour there, and then we will continue the descent to the base camp where our transport will be ready to take us back to the city of La Paz.

Day 8: Rest in La Paz.

This day will be free to rest and relax and get to know a little more about the city of La Paz.

Day 9: La Paz - Illimani Base Camp

We will leave from the Hotel on the way to the majestic Illimani, we will cross the entire city of La Paz, crossing beautiful valleys until we reach the town of Pinaya, where we will begin a 2 to 3 hour walk until we reach the base camp of Illimani. / night in tents.

Day 10: Base Camp - High Camp Illimani

After breakfast we will prepare our equipment for the porters to help us, the walk is 4 to 5 hours until we reach the High Camp (Condor's nest) the route is between moraine and a very picturesque rocky ridge. But demanding. / night in tents

Day 11: High Camp - Summit Illimani - Base Camp

We will leave very early (01:00 am) the normal route goes through a quite broken glacier with progressive and constant slopes of 45 to 50 degrees, it takes 5 to 6 hours to reach the summit, the return is by the same route to high camp, after a break the porters will be ready to help us with the equipment and return to base camp where we will spend the night before returning to La Paz. / Night in tents.

Day 12: Base Camp - Return La Paz City

After breakfast we will collect all the equipment and begin the final walk back to Pinaya where our transport will be ready to take us back to La Paz.

Day 13: La Paz - Sajama National Park

Departure from the hotel to cross the Altiplano towards the Sajama National Park, after arriving at the town of Sajama we will hike to the Monte Cielo viewpoint (4800m.) To enjoy the sunrise./ Night in hostel.

Day 14: Summit Parinacota - Sajama Town

We will leave early from the town of Sajama assisted by a 4WD car to the base of the Parinacota volcano, from there we will start a walk in a terrain with sand and volcanic rock, the route in ZIG_ZAG brings us closer to the glacier where we will continue on constant slopes of 40 to 45 degrees Until we reach the crown of the volcano (summit 6350m.) After enjoying the beautiful view, we will return by the same route to the car that will take us back to the town. / Night in hostel.

Day 15: Sajama Town - Base Camp Sajama

After our breakfast we prepare our equipment and then leave assisted by a car to WINKURATA near the base camp where the donkeys will be ready to help us with our equipment, we will walk 2 hours until we reach base camp (4700m.) / Night in tents

Day 16: Base Camp - High Camp Sajama

After a good breakfast we will start a long walk to high camp (5700m.) This time a team of porters will help us with the equipment. After going through the front side of the mountain, we will take the ridge to the northwest and One last step of loose moraine we will arrive to our high camp/ Night in tents

Day 17: Summit Sajama - Return Base Camp

We will start the ascent at 1:00 am. The first part is rocky with a lot of loose moraine. Then we will take a rocky ridge until we reach the glacier. the inclination will be constant 45 degrees, depending on the time of year it is possible to find penitents. After crossing these difficulties, we will reach a flat and immense summit, impressive, we will return by the same route to high camp where our porters will be ready to continue the descent to base camp. / Night in tents.

Day 18: Base Camp - Hot Springs - Return to La paz City

We will descend from the base camp directly to the hot springs to enjoy a well-deserved bath. After lunch we will return to the city of La Paz.