Huayna Potosi Trek 3D/2N
Start: La Paz, Bolivia Finish: La Paz
Duration: 2 Nights
Physical rating: Easy
Special diets catered: Vegetarians, Please contact Bamba Travel with any specific dietary requirements
Tour Operator: Bamba Travel
Group size: 1 - 16
Tour operated in: English
Prices From: $350
Tour Overview
This 3-day trek of the Huayna Potosi is one of the easiest 6,000-metre peaks in the world. Only two hours from La Paz with an easy approach and straightforward route, this trek is the perfect warm-up for higher and more technical peaks in Bolivia.
Highlights
Trek 6,000-metre Huayna Potosi, the "Young Roarer"- Prepare yourself for trekking higher and more technical peaks
- Climb easy moraines and follow gradual glaciers
Places You'll See
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Itinerary
Day 1: La Paz-Huayna Potosi Base Camp, Bolivia
Location: Huayna Potosi Base Camp
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.
Day 2: Huayna Potosi Base Camp-High Camp, Bolivia
Location: High Camp
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.
Day 3: High Camp-La Paz, Bolivia
Location: La Paz
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.
What's Included
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Extras
Souvenir poster
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Meals
2 Breakfast(s), 3 Lunch(es), 2 Dinner(s),
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Activities
3-day trek Huayna Potosi trek
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Experiences
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Transport
Round trip private transfers
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Accommodation
2 nights in trek refuges
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Guides
Local Spanish-speaking mountain climbing guide
What's Not Included
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Carrier mules for baggage & porters (available at an extra cost)
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Personal expenses
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Gloves
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Other meals & drinks
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Travel insurance
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Tips for guides
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Sleeping bag
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Accommodation pick-up/drop-off
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Water
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Head torch
Book with Confidence
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Low Deposit
Bamba Travel requires a deposit of 20% to secure a place on this tour, and the final balance is not due till 30 days before departure..
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Free Date Changes
Bamba Travel allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Bamba Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform Bamba Travel, 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your tour, here is a summary of Bamba Travel charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: 100% of deposit At 30 days before tour sarts: 50% of tour cost At 15 days before tour sarts: 100% of tour cost -
Secure payments
All payments to TourHub are deposited into an externally regulated Trust account.
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