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Huayna Potosí Climb (2 days)

4.3 / 53 reviews
Operative tour

If you cancel your reservation up to 48 hours before the start of the activity, we will refund you 100% of the reservation payment. No refunds will be issued on cancellation requests received after the indicated anticipation.

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You can reschedule your booking without any additional cost until 48 hours before the beginning of the activiity.

Free rescheduling

Make this Huayna Potosí climb of 2 days, of high difficulty, which will take you by tracks and landscapes with great views of the Andes.


Price

  • US$ 153 per person.

Included

  • Pickup at your accommodation (downtown area).
  • Bilingual guide (English and Spanish).
  • Shared transport.
  • Mountain equipment (crampons, gaiters, boots, harness, piolet, parka, mittens and helmet).
  • Meals:
  • Lunch and dinner the first day.
  • Breakfast and lunch the second day.
  • Cooking tent.
  • 1 night in shelter.

Not included

  • Health insurance.
  • Sleeping bag.
  • Lantern.
  • Goggles.

What to bring

  • Comfortable and warm clothes.
  • 40 to 70 l backpack for all the route.
  • 25 l backpack for the climbing.
  • Balaclava.
  • Spare clothes.
  • Trekking shoes.
  • Hat.
  • Gloves.
  • Lantern.
  • Goggles.
  • Extra batteries (there is no place where to charge electronic devices on the road).
  • Camera.
  • Water.
  • Chocolate.
  • Cereal bars.
  • Nuts.
  • Sleeping bag.

How to book

  1. Select the departure date from the calendar.
  2. Select the number of people.
  3. Click on "Add to cart".
  4. Pay the full price of the tour online.

Itinerary

Let's have access to wonderful views of La Paz surroundings with this Huayna Potosí climb of 2 days, of high diffculty, which will make us do some trek and climb at the same time we reach marvelous views of the landscapes around, once we get to the summit, at 6088 m high.

Day 1:

  • We will leave La Paz by bus towards the Zongo platform.
  • After a 2 hours trip, we will begin our upward hike.
  • We will climb moraines until reaching the camp in the glacier.
  • Dinner and rest.

Day 2:

  • Very early in the morning, after a hot beverage, we will continue to the Alto Camp, at 5,200 m high, or towards the Argentino Camp, at 5,500 m high.
  • Reaching the summit requires around 6 hours, plus 4 more hours of descent to the base camp in the Zongo platform.
  • Once in the platform, we will get on a bus that will take us back to La Paz, arriving at 2:00 pm.


*If you accommodation is outside the downtown area, we will set the meeting point in Maria Auxiliadora Church (ex Hotel Plaza in 16 de julio Ave. with Tiwanaku St.)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the best time to make the climbing?

    It is true that you can climb the Huayna Potosí during the whole year, but we recommend doing it between May and September. The rest of the year, the weather is too unstable, which makes difficult reaching the summit.
  • How far in advance should I book Huayna Potosí Climb (2 days)?

    We accept bookings up to 2 days in advance, subject to availability. Therefore, we recommend booking as early as possible to secure your spot.
  • How to book Huayna Potosí Climb (2 days)?

    To book Huayna Potosí Climb (2 days), you must choose the date and follow the steps on the website. You can add more tours to your cart before confirming your booking.

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