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Huayna Potosi Trek 3D/2N

Embark on an exhilarating adventure to the summit of Huayna Potosi in the Bolivian Andes! This guided trek offers breathtaking views, high-altitude challenges, and a deep dive into the region's natural beauty. Experience thrilling ice climbing, scenic glacier hikes, and stunning Andean vistas. Perfe... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Demanding
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

La Paz

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Hiking

Adventure

Nature & Wildlife

Start/End

Night

Highlights

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Trek 6,000-metre Huayna Potosi, the "Young Roarer"

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Climb easy moraines and follow gradual glaciers

3

Prepare yourself for trekking higher and more technical peaks

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Day 1: La Paz-Huayna Potosi Base Camp, Bolivia

La Paz to Huayna Potosi Base Camp transfer (L/D)

After being picked-up in La Paz, you will be transferred to Base Camp. After lunch, you will begin your training on the old glacier, where you will learn basic mountaineering and cramponing techniques, how to walk on ice and snow, and the use of the ice axe and ropes. Overnight at Base Camp.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2

place Day 2: Huayna Potosi Base Camp-High Camp, Bolivia

Huayna Potosi Base Camp to High Camp trek (B/L/D)


After a nice breakfast and lunch you will hike for 2 or 3 hours along a rocky trail until reaching the 2nd camp, located on a large plateau at 5,200 metres. Here, after setting up the equipment, enjoy a delicious dinner and go to sleep early so you can get a good night’s rest to be prepared for the summit attempt. Overnight at High Camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

place Day 3: High Camp-La Paz, Bolivia

Climb to the summit & transfer to La Paz(B/L)


Wake up at 01:00 am in the very early morning. This super-alpine start is necessary in order to have enough time to climb to the summit and back down to base camp the same day. After re-checking all the equipment you will depart and head up to the steep section of the glacier that will take you to the ramp heading to the summit pyramid. After approximately 5 hours of trekking, you should be at the summit of Huayna Potosi at an impressive 6,088 meters. Enjoy one of the most breathtaking views in the Andes! From north to south across the Cordillera Real, admire the impressive collection of peaks (more than twenty 5,000-metre peaks are in this range and six are 6,000 meters or higher). Towards the east you will be looking into the Upper Amazon Basin, and towards the west is the sapphire-colored and mythical Lake Titicaca. After taking pictures on the summit, it is time to head back down, reaching the high camp after a three or four-hour hike, before continuing down to base camp. You will be arriving approximately at midday. After having lunch and time to take a nice shower, you will be transferred back to La Paz.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

What’s Included

Meals expand_less

  • Lunch (3)
  • Dinner (2)
  • Breakfast (2)

Transport expand_less

  • Round trip private transfers

Activities expand_less

  • 3-day trek Huayna Potosi trek

Extras expand_less

  • Camping and cooking gear
  • Souvenir poster
  • Technical climbing equipment (climbing shoes, crampons, ice axe, ropes, carabiners, gaiters, harness, rain jacket & rain pants)

Not Included expand_less

  • Head torch
  • Sleeping bag
  • Water
  • Gloves
  • Other meals & drinks
  • Tips for guides
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Accommodation pick-up/drop-off
  • Carrier mules for baggage & porters (available at an extra cost)

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