TUNI - LAGUNA CHIARKOTA - LAGUNA ESPERANZA + CLIMBING HUAYNA POTOSI 5D/4N
La Paz being the synthesis of Bolivia is an appropiate site to undertake endless hikes in the Cordillera Real (mountains), the Yungas Valleys, and the semitropical and tropical zones of this Department.
There are hikes starting in the Cordillera from about 4800 m and descending to 1500 m. They have a great contrast of landscapes and ecological zones that can be observed on the journey. Within these areas there are hikes that are highlighted by the Pre-Columbian roads (Choro, Takesi, Yungas Cruz), where the cobblestone paths that were built and used by pre-Incan cultures in order to trade edible products with the communities in the different geographical zones of the Department are still preserved.
1st Day:
The tour starts at 08:30 when you are picked up from your hotel where we then head in a private vehicle to the village of Tuni (4400 m) which takes 2 hours. Around 11:00 we have lunch in Tuni and after an hour we begin the trek towards Chiarkota Lagoon (4650 m) on a simple path where we see some lagoons surrounded by mountains of the Bolivian High Plateau. After 45 minutes walking we arrive at a plateau where we admire the Andean fauna and around 13:15 following a path we get to a river, a suitable place for a 15 minute rest. Afterwards we continue the tour on the same path until we get to Kallan Kkota Lagoon and finally around 15:00 we arrive at Chiarkota Lagoon (4650 m) which is located in the foothills of Condoriri Mountain. At 16:00 we have a snack and free time to enjoy the views while the guide sets up the tent to spend the night and makes dinner.
2nd Day:
We begin at 07:30 with breakfast. An hour later we head
to the mountain called Aguja Negra (Black Needle). Around
10:30 we pass the summit of Jisthaña at 5000
meters. Continuing with the hike we arrive at a plateau
where we have lunch at midday. After an hour we head
towards Esperanza Lagoon and arrive there around 16:30.
The guide sets up the tents and prepares dinner while
we take advantage of our time to admire the view. At
18:00 we have dinner and then rest.
3rd Day:
This day begins at 07:30 in the morning with breakfast. At 09:00 we commence the hike walking up for 2 hours towards Milluni Peak. We pass a summit of 5040 meters and then descend for 1 hour until we come to a lagoon where we have lunch for an hour. Afterwards we continue the hike for 3 hours more to the Base Camp of Huayna Potosi (4700 m) where the guide takes charge of setting up the tents and preparing the dinner. At 18:00 we have dinner and then rest.
4th Day:
This day starts at 08:00 with breakfast. After 1 hour we prepare our things to climb to the High Camp at 5200 meters. We arrive there after 3 hours and have lunch at 12:30. We then have enough free time to get used to the elevation while the guide sets up the tent and prepares dinner. We have dinner at 17:00 and around 18:00 we rest until midnight.
5th Day:
The third day starts very early at midnight with breakfast. We start the ascent to the summit of Huayna Potosi at 01:00. Starting at the High Camp we climb the glacier. The ascent takes 4 to 7 hours on average. The tourist is attached to the guide with a rope. The first part is relatively easy since the path has a slope of 45 degrees until you get to a plateau where there is a hill of 180 meters at a slope of 55 degrees. From this point the ascent is more difficult due to the elevation and we use the ice axe. Around 06:30 we arrive at the summit (6088 m) where we can admire all the beauty of the Cordillera Real of the Andes. After 15 minutes we return to the High Camp in 2 hours, pick up the equipment and after 1,5 hours we descend to the base camp from where we return to La Paz arriving at the hotel at 14:00 hours.
The tour includes: Private transportation, complete board on the tour, mountain gear, insulation mat, tent, Spanish speaking guide.
The tour does not include: Sleeping bag, headlamp, 2 liters of water (first day), personal porter.
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