Along the way...

This small trek, for visitors already acclimated, takes us to the heart of the Royal Cordillera, in the Condoriri area.

Its 13 summits, give birth to an infinite number of lagunas through wich we will walk, accompagnied by lamas, the Condoriri ( el. 5650 m.a.sl.) and the Huayna Potosi ( el. 6088 m.a.sl.), giant of the Cordillera.

PROGRAM

DAY 1 : LA PAZ – LAGUNA TUNI – LAGUNA JURIKHOTA (el. 4700 m.a.s.l.)

Difficulty: 4 to 6-hour hike a day. Good physical condition required.
Departure from La Paz at 8 a.m. in our private vehicle for the village of Tuni, starting point of our trek (a 3-hour trip).
After skirting the lake of the same name, we go over a pass at an elevation of 4900 meters above sea level, before descending to Laguna Juri Khota (a 4-hour walk). From there we have a very beautiful view of the “Cabeza de Condor”, or the Condor’s Head also known as El Condoriri, dominating the scenery (el.5648 m.a.s.l.). It forms, with the two adjacent summits, the Condoriri range, in the shape of a condor with tucked wings.
Cold lunch. All included. Bivouac.
Ascent time: 4h; Elevation gain: +400m / -200m

DAY 2 :LAGUNA JURIKHOTA – LAGUNA CONGELADA – PASO AUSTRIA - LAGUNA CHIARKHOTA (el. 4670 m.a.s.l.)

From the laguna, we ascend the steep hills to reach Laguna, a gem nestled at an elevation of 4900 meters, at the foot of Condoriri (el. 5650 m.a.s.l.). Congelada. Two glaciers literally drop into its frozen water.
We then clear Paso Austria (el 5160 m.a.s.l.) before descending to Laguna Chiarkhota (el. 4670 m.a.s.l.), the base camp for the ascent of Condoriri and of Pequeño Alpamayo. Before clearing Paso Austria, we have the option to climb Pico Austria (el. 5300 m.a.s.l.), offering an excellent view of the Condoriri and of the Cordillera Real. Cold lunch. All included. Bivouac.
Hiking time: 6h; Elevation gain: +460m / -490m

DAY 3 :LAGUNA CHIARKHOTA – LAGUNA WICHU KHOTA (el.4680 m.a.s.l.)

We leave the Condoriri behind us, pass at the base of the Black Needle and eventually reach the Jallayko Pass (el. 5025 m.a.s.l.). Before climbing up Tillipata Pass we pass through the beautiful valley of Jistana (where we can admire a myriad of lagunas). Later on, another downhill takes us to Laguna Wichu Khota, where we set up our camp, at the foot of María Lloco (el. 5522 m.a.s.l.).
Cold lunch. All included. Bivouac.
Hiking time: 7h; Elevation gain: +645m / -635m

DAY 4 :LAGUNA CHILATA – SORATA – LA PAZ

We start the day by heading to the laguna Esperanza, which we caught a glimpse of the day before, then to the Cerro Santa Fe, dominating the ancient camp of the mine of the same name. We get the opportunity to admire one more time the totality of the lagunas. We then slowly descend to Laguna Tuni, where our private vehicle awaits us to take us back to La Paz (3-trip).
Cold lunch. Dinner open.
Hiking time: 4h; Elevation gain: +300m / -550m

Included

- Private transport / Spanish - speaking driver
- Meals mentioned
- Trekking guide
- Mountain guide (one for 3 people max)
- Cook for groups of more than 4 people (for groups smaller than 4, the guide will be the cook)
- Collective equipment for trekking (tents, cooking gear, etc…)
- Portage of luggage (mules)

Not included

- Equipement individuel (sauf les tapis de sol, qui vous seront fournis)
- Individual equipment (for camping we provide the sleeping pads)
- Mandatory travel insurance
- Drinks
- Tips
- Open meals mentioned, (from 3 to 8 € per person / meal)

General sales conditions

Your trip will be confirmed once we receive a deposit of 30% of the total amount on our Bolivian account or on our web site (Visa card icon on the top right; enter your name as the reference). The balance must be paid upon arrival in Bolivia in American dollars or Euros.

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Emergencies

In case of major problem during your stay (delay, strike, traffic accident…), an emergency contact will be at your disposal to reach a member of our team:
(010) 712 57 378

Important

- As a security measure, each traveler needs to provide photocopies of passport and individual insurance documentation.
- If you are planning to travel to Brazil, please note that the Brazilian authorities request the yellow fever vaccine certificate to all travelers coming from Bolivia. If you do not leave the transit zone at the airport, it is not required.

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