3-Day Climbing Huayna Potosi from La Paz

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About the Activity
Pricing and Availability
Inclusions & Exclusions
More Activities in La Paz
Itinerary
Meeting and Pickup
Additional Information
Language And Guide
Ticket Details
Cancellation & Refunds
Reviews from Travelers

About the Activity

Join the team and get ready to climb one of the biggest South America mountains, Huayna Potosi, which has an elevation of 6,008m! This trip gives you the unique chance to reach 6,000m. Try mountaineering and get great views of the Cordillera Real!

3 days

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Mobile ticket

Availability and Prices

Travel Date

Travelers

Adult : 2

Inclusions & Exclusions

All mountain equipment: Ice axe, double boots, helmet, warm clothing etc

Professional mountain guide (Spanish speaking with basic English)

Private transport to and from base camp

2 nights in mountain hostels (base camp and high camp)

Food and drink : Lunch. x 3

Food and drink : Dinner. x 2

Meals, snacks, and water for the entire trip

Food and drink : Breakfast. x 2

Fees : All fees and/or taxes. All Fees and Taxes

Thermal underwear (top and bottom)

Thin liner gloves

2 pairs of socks (one thin and one thick)

One backpack (approx. 50 L)

Sunblock

Sunglasses

Sleeping bag (you can rent from us for 25Bs per day)

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Travel Itinerary

Locations in the itinerary

Huayna Potosi

Milluni, BoliviaWe drive from La Paz to Paso Zongo (4,700m). Along the way we have views of Lake Titicaca in the distance and the mountain in front of us. We make a quick stop at an old mine cemetery with Hauyna Potosi in the background. Once at Paso Zongo, we drop our gear off in the hut and have some lunch (all meals on the trip are included). After lunch we will walk to the lower glacier. Once here, the guides will explain and show some basic techniques for ice climbing and mountaineering. We will practice these techniques with the guides and our climbing equipment. Later we will practices ice climbing techniques on small ice walls with safety ropes. We also get to explore the ice on the lower glacier and its formations. After our practice session, we walk back to the base camp where we sleep in a refugio. Cooks will prepare dinner and drinks with snacks. 3 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Accommodation

Hostel with shared rooms, basic accomadation.

Meals

Lunch (Cooked lunch. Can include rice, chicken, salad. Drinks, tea and coffee. Vegetarian and vegan options available.)
Dinner (Cooked dinner. Soup, pasta, meat with vegetables. Drinks, tea and coffee etc. Vegetarian and vegan options available.)

Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

Look for the flag with the Climbing South America logo on it. Go up stairs first floor.View Location

End point

Look for the flag with the Climbing South America logo on it. Go up stairs first floor.View Location

Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
A maximum of 2 people per booking
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

English
Spanish

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket• Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund. • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund • If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly. • Not recommended for participants with back problems • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions • Not recommended for pregnant women • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Cancellation & Refunds

Special cancellation policy.

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Cancel at least 3 day before activity starts in America/La_Paz time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by Climbing South AmericaCreated on 01 Jan 2004Created on 02 Jul 2024

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