THE BEST EXPERIENCE ON A SHORT ITINERARY CLIMBING IN THE CONDORIRI AREA AND ENDING ON THE SUMMIT OF ILLIMANI 2 MOUNTAINS OVER 5000m AND 2 MOUNTAINS OVER 6000m.
This expedition is a short version for climbing 3 of the most popular mountains in the Cordillera Real.
Our transport will be waiting for you at the airport to take you to the hotel so you can rest. Mid-morning (10:00) we meet with all participants to finalize all expedition details and have lunch together before starting our city tour. Our cultural guide will take us to the city's most popular and picturesque spots, as well as viewpoints, offering a great opportunity to experience the local culture. We conclude the day in the city center. / NIGHT AT HOTEL
We depart from the hotel at 08:00 in our private vehicle. After a 45-minute drive, the hike to the Valley of the Spirits (Valle de las Ánimas) begins in the Uni area (~12,795 ft / 3,900 m a.s.l.). We proceed at a steady pace along the dry bed of a canyon flanked by towering clay spires exceeding 300 feet (100 m) in height. After ascending a path through Andean vegetation, we reach the high ridge (~13,450 ft / 4,100 m a.s.l.)—a spectacular viewpoint offering open vistas of the glaciers on the majestic Illimani (21,122 ft / 6,438 m). Finally, the circuit descends via a side trail toward Ovejuyo, completing a technical yet scenic hike that is perfect for acclimatization.
This full-day acclimatization excursion to Chacaltaya begins with a private transfer from La Paz, ascending through the upper districts toward the Altiplano and entering the Cordillera Real via a scenic route that climbs rapidly to the base of the old ski lodge at 17,290 feet (5,270 m) above sea level. After a brief pause to check pulse rates, adjust thermal layers, and apply sunscreen, the hike to the main peak begins at a short, rhythmic, and measured Andean pace—designed to regulate breathing and acclimate the body to low oxygen levels above 16,400 feet (5,000 m). Upon reaching the summit (17,785 ft / 5,421 m), there is a rest period of about half an hour to enjoy energy snacks and hydration while taking in a stunning 360-degree panoramic view of the mountain range—featuring iconic peaks like Huayna Potosí and Illimani—and even Lake Titicaca on clear days. Finally, a smooth, technical descent leads back to the vehicle for the return trip to La Paz, with a stop en route at the colorful Milluni Lagoon, concluding the afternoon with a hot coca or muña tea and active rest to solidify acclimatization. / NIGHT AT HOTEL
We leave at 09:00 from your hotel and drive for three hours (we must cross the city of El Alto) and we will arrive at Rinconada, where a team of mule drivers will be ready with the animals to take us to the base camp 4,630m. Usually an hour's walk, we can choose to spend the night in one of the shelters (basic shelter) or use our tents./ NIGHT IN TENTS
After a hearty breakfast we will begin an acclimatization hike to Austria Peak. It usually takes 3 to 4 hours to reach the summit. We will return to the base camp along the same route to the base camp where we will spend the night/ NIGHT IN TENTS
Today we will walk for an hour to the nearby glacier to begin a series of basic mountaineering practices (glacier crossing, use of crampon, use of ice axe, self-arrest in falls) in the afternoon we return to our base camp to rest/ NIGHT IN TENTS
This will be a long day, we will leave at 2 a.m. From the camp it will take us an hour to reach the glacier from here we will cross a broken glacier until we reach Tarija peak 5,340m. where we will have an impressive view of the Little Alpamayo, after a rest, we will descend 70m. along a rock ridge to the base of the Little Alpamayo and we will continue along the ridge to the summit. It usually takes 5 to 6 hours in total to reach this summit. After having rested and taken photos of this beautiful summit, we will return to the base camp by the same route, there we will rest for an hour and then we will pack our luggage to descend to Rinconada where our transportation will be ready to take us to Huayna Potosi base camp/ NIGHT IN REFUGE
We will have breakfast a little late at 9 a.m., we will be able to rest a little more and we will leave for the high camp after lunch, it usually takes only two hours of walking to reach the high camp/ N IGHT IN REFUGE
Once again we started the day early after having a good coffee and preparing our equipment we left at 01:00 a.m. At first we will walk for half an hour until we reach the glacier, then we will continue on the glacier, the walk usually lasts 4 to 5 hours until we reach the summit of this mountain, the views of the city of El Alto, the Altiplano, Lake Titicaca and The Royal mountain range is impressive, we will return to the high camp along the same route, we will rest in the high camp for an hour and then we will continue descending to the base camp where our transportation will be ready to return to the city of La Paz/ NIGHT AT HOTEL
This is a necessary break; Day of rest, recommended / NIGHT AT HOTEL
We will leave La Paz after half a day, we will drive for 3 hours to the town of Pinaya, we will take a short break there (we need to register and obtain the pass) then we will continue driving for another half hour until we reach the base camp where we will set up our tents to spend the night/ NIGHT AT TENTS
After breakfast we will prepare our equipment so that our team of local porters can take it to the high camp (NIDO DE CÓNDORES) 5,550m., we will begin the walk that lasts between 3 to 4 hours to the high camp once again we will have to set up our tents./ NIGHT AT HOTEL
We will have a coffee and some cookies before leaving, at 5,550 m. There is not much appetite, we will leave at 01:00 a.m. Unlike Huayna Potosi, this mountain is a constant climb of 35 to 45 degrees, there are few places where you can rest comfortably, we will go through cracks and exposed parts that we will have to go with caution, it usually takes 5 to 6 hours to reach the summit of this impressive peak, we usually reach the summit to see the sunrise, we will return carefully along the same route to the high camp, we will rest and pack up, impressive peak, we usually reach the summit to see the sunrise, we will return carefully along the same route to the high camp, we will rest and pack up our equipment to descend to the base camp, where our transportation will be ready to return to the city of La Paz/ NIGHT AT HOTEL/ END OF SERVICE
Bilingual Bolivian Mountain Guide(Spanish - English)
Private Transport
Mountain Equipment/ Helmet,Ice axe,Harness,Gaiters,Ropes,Mountaineering boots, crampons.Please take with you:
Rucksack (35Lts)
