The Cordillera Real is a mountain range in the Bolivian altiplano. This folding mountain range, mostly granite, is located southeast of Lake Titicaca, and east of the city of La Paz, measuring 125 km in length and 20 km in width.
Attractions
- A trip to the Roof of South America – it will be authentic and breathless!
- You will see the sunrise on the top of the six-thousander Huayna Potosi 6088m – the culmination of a fantastic trekking! \
- Trekking in the virgin Cordillera Real mountains – the Royal Cordillera, the name itself sounds like a promise. You will not be disappointed!
- The fascinating culture of the Incas – the historical one from the museum and eternally alive, every day!
- Isla del Sol – The Mysterious Island of the Sun – here, according to Inca beliefs, the sun was created!
- Holy lake of the Indians – Titicaca – the highest navigable lake in the world!
- Magical La Paz – a real cultural hodgepodge, and the highest located capital in the world!
TREKKING IN BOLIVIA – CLIMBING ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAINS IN THE WORLD – HUAYNA POTOSI 6088 m
Fabulous Bolivia – sometimes called the roof of South America, more deserves the title of throne due to the majestic mountains of the Cordillera Royal / Cordilera Real. The peaks rise at the foot of the highest navigable lake in the world – Titicaca.
It is here that the sun was born and the Inca culture was established. Bolivia is an amazing country with many adjectives beginning with ‘naj’: The highest capital, the largest salt pan, the most beautiful mountains.
All this, apart from the rarefied air, can lead to dizziness – but don’t worry. We will get to know Bolivia from its best side – pristine mountains and incredibly rich culture. After an acclimatization visit to the legendary Lake Titicaca, we will go on an unforgettable trekking leading through the Condoriri Massif, reminiscent of a flying condor, to the breathtaking Huayna Potosi.
The ascent of this six-thousander will be crowned by our trekking and the success will be sealed in La Paz – a city full of Indian culture, full of colorful market streets, but above all beautifully situated at the foot of the mighty Illimani massif.
We guarantee a number of fantastic landscapes that will not leave your memory for a long time. Today we invite you to magical Bolivia, with us you will get to know this country from the kitchen – safely, but adventurous!
The most beautiful peaks of the Andes within your sight – and lens! Experience a great adventure in one of the oldest mountains in the world!
- 16 Days/ 15 Nights
- May to November
- Moderate / Strenuous biking
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Travel Program
Day 1. Departure from Poland
Day 2. La Paz
Arrival in La Paz, the city is located at an altitude of 3600 m and is the highest capital of the world, so we start the trip with Andean breathlessness. After checking in at the hotel located in the heart of the city, we will go for a short walk to feel the atmosphere of this amazing place, overlooked by the massive 6,438 m Illimani massif.
Day 3. La Paz
Day 4. Copacabana - Isla del Sol - Lake Titicaca
Early in the morning, we will set off by rented transport to Copacabana – a town located on the shores of Lake Titicaca – the highest navigable lake in the world. On the way we cross the Altiplano plateau (4000 m) passing the Cordillera Real on our right. This area is extremely dry, but we will certainly see farmers grazing their llamas more than once. After reaching Copacabana, we have time for lunch and we can also visit the old Cathedral from the 16th century. Then we will go by boat to the largest of the islands – Isla del Sol, this is where the sun was born and with it the Inca empire. We will stop to see the ruins of Pilko Kaina and Yumani, where we will see another Inca – Escalera Del Inca.
Day 5. Isla del Sol - Lake Titicaca - La Paz
Day 6. Royal Cordillera - Condoriri base camp (4600 m)
We set off by rented transport to the small village of Tuni located in the heart of the Royal Cordillera. This is where we will start trekking Condoriri base camp (2-3h) located on the Chiarcota lagoon. Thanks to the mules carrying the luggage, we will be able to freely admire the views. The amazing massif resembles a Condor soaring into the air. If we are lucky after dark, we will witness an unbelievable performance performed by the starry sky.
Day 7. Royal Cordillera - Pequeno Alpamayo 5370 m
Bearing in mind that Huayna Potosi is a 6088 m high mountain, we will work on our acclimatization and reach the peak of Pequeno Alpamayo 5370 m. Early in the morning we start the ascent and after about 1 hour we will reach the glacier. We put crampons on and continue our glacier hike. The road to Pequeno Alpamayo goes through another peak Tarija 5200m. After reaching the top, beautiful views of Huayna Potosii 6088 will appear. After a short break, we will go down to the lagoon base to rest.
Day 8. Royal Cordillera - Cerro Maria Lloco 4700 m
Early in the morning, after breaking the camp, we set off for trekking through the pass to the neighboring valley. From the pass, looking back, there will be a beautiful view of the Condoriri group of peaks, and in front of us will be the impressive west face of Huayna Potosi – 1000m. Continuing the hike, we will reach the base camp of Maria Lloco Mountain adjacent to the breathtaking west face of Huayna Potosi.
Day 9. Royal Cordillera - Zongo
Day 10. Royal Cordillera
Day 11. Royal Cordillera - Cahrquini 5392 m
With the first rays of the sun, we will go towards the Cahrquini peak measuring 5392m, from its top there is a fantastic view of the area, especially our goal – Huayna Potosi. After returning to the shelter, we gather strength for the next 2 most intense days.
Day 12. Royal Cordillera - base at Huayna Potosi
Today we start the ascent of Huayna Potosi. After 3-4 hours, together with a local guide, we reach the upper shelter (tent) at an altitude of 5300m and then we prepare for the night attack on the summit.
Day 13. Royal Cordillera - Huayna Potosi 6088 m
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Day 14. La Paz
Day 15. La Paz - departure to Poland
After a final Bolivian breakfast, we say goodbye to our escort team and are driven to the airport. Start of the return flight to Europe. Meals: B
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Day 16. Arrival to Poland
Accommodation
Accommodation in atmospheric and unique high-standard hotels. While trekking in shelters and high-quality mountain tents. You haven’t seen such starry nights yet!
Attention! We always avoid accommodation in low-standard places.
Remarks
Huayna Potosi’s difficulties are similar to those of the culminating climb of Mont Blanc and all center on the day of the summit push. Besides, on the only day during the entire trip, there are no technical difficulties. This is NOT trekking for adventurers! You don’t have to climb, you just need to learn the basics of moving on the glacier during the expedition. During the summit push on Huayna Potosi we will use the services of local guides.
Bolivia is one of the highest countries in the world – the airport in El Alto (part of La Paz) is at an altitude of 3700m. We’re not likely to get out of breath. Meals in cities are breakfast and dinner – 2 meals. During the trekking, full board: breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared by the expedition’s cooks.
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Flight
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Included meals: B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner
What's Included
Included
- Return flight (the flight route is determined in such a way as to minimize costs and at the same time not to tire participants)
- Local travel according to the program of
equipment and mules for the duration of trekking in Cordillera Real and during climbing Huayna Potosi
during trekking and climbing care of local guides
organization of the expedition ( including full equipment of the base: dining room, tents, etc. for the duration of trekking) - Admission to the Island of the Sun on Lake Titicaca
admission tickets, guides to monuments and other places provided for in the program
during trekking accommodation in tents/shelters
accommodation outside the Cordillera Real mountains in hotels - Meals during trekking – 3 meals a day
- Apart from trekking half
- Board – breakfast and dinner
- Participation of the Polish leader of the expedition – with many years of experience mountain KL and accident insurance with the extension of high-risk sports
Not included
Attractions not included in the program, as well as optional trips (entrance tickets, guides to monuments and others)
Drinks with meals outside of trekking
Personal expenses
Excess baggage (usually we do not pay
Tips
Departure tax – $ 25
What to Bring
What to Bring or take fo Day Hiking and Technical Equipment for Climbing Expedition
This equipment list is compiled to provide you with adequate help when choosing your equipment for a climb. Most items are required. Please consider each of them and make sure you understand the function and exclusive use for mountaineering, before substituting or removing items from this list. Please note that this list has been carefully annotated by the organizer. Remember that mountaineering, climbing or mountain expeditions tours is an extreme, risky sport, therefore everything related to it is of great attention.
Equipment Trekking
Hiking backpack for hiking 50 to 60 liters
Light gloves for hiking or (Optional Mittens waterproof)
Medium weight socks
Sleeping bag (-15º to 20ºC)
Small daypack for one day hiking 30 liters
Weather-appropriate clothing (think moisture-wicking and layers)
Hiking boots or shoes
Medium weight parka with fibber fill or down
Rain poncho (or rain gear)
Long-sleeved shirts
Fleece or Wool sweater and/or trousers
Lightweight pants
Cotton short-sleeved shirts or t-shirts
Water bottle for hiking or trekking
Strong waterproof duffel bag
Flashlight with spare batteries and bulb
Towel for personal hygiene each participantFirst-aid kit
Regular and long underwear
Knife or multi-tool
Light cap and wool hat
Sunglasses with UV certification, Sun block, lips
The rest of the list Essentials as appropriate for your hike
Grooming and personal hygiene kit
One Hiking Buff per person
Equipment Mountain
3 Locking carabiners, we recommended per person
We recommend 2 ice screws for each client
1 Daisy Chain (Life Line) per each person
2 Ice axes (per person) technical, we recommended GRIVEL company
1 ATC descender (Rappel), this is very necessary for technical mountains
2 Cords for prusik, very important (Size Cord 6 mm x 10 m. long)
Gloves(Good gloves) for expeditions over 6000meters
Harness for climbing
Sleeping pad / Mattress, we recommend with air or inflatable mattress
Crampons, we recommended GRIVEL company
Walking sticks – Trekking Poles (optional), a pair per person, we recommended GRIVEL company
Down Jacket for expedition
Very important to have personal clothing such as pants and jacket with GOROTEX certification
First aid kit, for high mountains, because we as guides cannot medicate clients
Backpack Capacity 60 liters, it is better to have a bigger backpack to go comfortably to the high camps, because here you have to carry all your personal things
Gaiters or Leggings, now modern boots already have built-in (Incorporated), but better to have an extra pair
Dressing appropriately for the mountains can make the difference between a pleasant trip and a really uncomfortable one. Clothing must provide the right degree of temperature, perspiration and be well ventilated. Preferably cotton clothing should be avoided, as in humid conditions they absorb body heat.
In general, the weather conditions in in the Andes of South America can vary from day to day and even throughout the day. Therefore, clothing must be versatile.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have regarding the necessary equipment.
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- Single Supplement (I want my own room and tent) – $000 on request.
Please note: Insurance for emergency evacuation is required for this trip. Call for more details.
» Additional dates available upon request
» Rates may vary from July 26th to 31th for the national holidays
Prices (per person):
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Deposit for reservations
— USD (– EUR) ✓ Full payment 40 days before. No refund if you cancel less than 30 days!
Places: *Available
Trip-code: Number ►BOL-000
Duration: 16 days
Participants: Minimal: 2 Maximal: 15
Members: We don’t have an open group to join – We can open a new group – Contact us!
Country / Location: Northern Peru
Mountain Guide: Eric Raul Albino Lliuya
Other dates / additional info: Contact us!
3% early bird discount when booking 6 months prior to departure 2024
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Eric Raul Albino Lliuya
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Hans Honold | Certified Mountain and Ski Guide
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It is very important to have accident coverage for trekking and climbing mountains, more if you go a technical mountains over 6 thousand meters, we oblige and recommend buying travel insurance with our partner Global Rescue, you get the peace of mind that the finest medical, security evacuation, field rescue, intelligence and telehealth.
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Accommodations
Scroll through our exclusive accommodations for this trip below. Although very unlikely, we will be able to make substitutions when necessary. The comfortable accommodations that guests stay in every night offer comfort, the level that these options are are 3 stars and some hostels in some towns of first class quality to make your stay very pleasant.
*These exact accommodations are not guaranteed. In some cases, alternative accommodation of similar quality and location can be used.
Albergue Ecológico Tomarapi
Hoteles Taykas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What our travelers or clients always ask questions before joining our trips, tours & expeditions, read all the information provided here.
Suggested FAQs
What experience and how fit do I need to be to climb this mountain? Is this program suitable for children or older people?
For our mountain climbing trips: If they are easily accessible mountains: For easy-climb mountains, well, you don’t need much experience, but if you already want to climb mountains above 6,000 meters and the conditions become more difficult, we recommend if you already want to go through mountains above 6,000 meters, have a basic or intermediate course for a good preparation. It is very important to be physically, technically and psychologically prepared.
Regarding the preparation of children: Everything will depend on which mountain you want to climb with your children, once you are clear on which of our tours or mountains you want to go with your children, we can give you some advice or see how to prepare them before going with they.
Regarding older people: It all depends on the condition of experience and how well the person is in health, on many occasions older people are the best to walk in the mountains because they have more experience, so it is always good to ask and find out about their experience of older participant. If you have any other questions, please contact us. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
Will I need to bring any technical equipment of my own? Is it possible to rent equipment, and if so, what would be the approximate cost of that?
In all our trekking or mountaineering trips we do not include personal equipment in our prices, so you have to have your own equipment: Personal equipment (such as boots, ice ax, crampons, harness, sleeping bag, mat, Goretex, etc. ) and also within each page of the trips that we sell is a small list so you can see it on our website.
Our company can also rent the materials that you would need for your trip, see the list here on our website: https://peru-expeditions.org/equipment-rental/ . For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
Are there any other special requirements such as permits/insurance/vaccines that I need to consider before the tour?
Safe and effective vaccines are available that provide strong protection against serious illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19. Billions of people have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Getting vaccinated is one of the most important things you can do to protect yourself against COVID-19, help end the pandemic and stop new variants emerging.
We also recommend having accident insurance, we always recommend. We are Partners –Global Rescue. If you have any other questions about the trip we can schedule a date for a calling via WhatsApp. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
What experience do I need to have? How fit do I need to be? Is this program suitable for children or older people?
To do long-distance hiking you need to at least train or do some tours such as visiting lagoons to get the experience and feel comfortable with what you do, it is always good before doing a long-distance hiking tour to test yourself so as not to be with the problems of altitude sickness during the trekking, and if you travel with children it is good to first train them before taking them, if they are accompanied by an adult of legal age, they must do a good acclimatization before going on the long-distance tour or with high altitude camps If you want to know or learn more advice, we can schedule a call via WhatsApp to clarify your doubts. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
How far in advance should I start training and what kind of training do you suggest?
The preparation is according to what type and what technical level you want to go and climb a trek or mountain, the preparation will always gain experience little by little.
For this type of demanding or technical climbing sports, it is recommended to do some summits above 5 thousand meters beforehand and have good knowledge of high mountain technical equipment such as the use of technical ice axes, ice screws, correct use of crampons, and of course all the technical material. For more information, we can schedule an appointment to be able to explain in more detail everything about the mountain equipment and the preparations prior to joining our outings. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
What is the average distance and altitude gain that we will hike each day?
Every day we have active walks around approximately 4, to 5 sometimes 6 hours of walking, everything is according to your pace and physical condition of each person, in each of our travel programs you will find more detailed information, and if If you need more information about each day of the travel program, we can schedule a call via WhatsApp to clarify your doubts or questions, for this please contact us. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
Will there be porters to help to carry group and personal equipment?
In our trips, either hiking or mountaineering: Depending on the type or destination of the trip that you are going to book, in some parts of the treks you go with mules or donkeys or sometimes with horses, and within the mountain trips, the approach camps are also They go with mules or donkeys, but there are some stretches where pack animals can no longer reach. In this part, our logistics is fully supported by the porters.
Who are the porters? They are people from the area who were born and live in the heights of the towns, they are very strong and are very acclimatized, the reason is that after the tourist season ends they dedicate themselves to agriculture and livestock for that reason they are people They are used to the altitude and have lived in nature all their lives and they are happy to be in the mountains together with our expeditions. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
How will accommodation and meals be handled during the trek?
About accommodation or meals during the tour: Well, depending on the type of tour, when the tour is a classic cultural tour or a city tour, we eat during the route in tourist restaurants and sleep in category hotels that the client has requested.
If the tour is with camps and trekking: During the activity, logistics we include the service of Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with traditional and typical meals of the region where you are going to travel with us, during the night we stay in tents, and we have a special tent for the kitchen and another for the dining room.
If the trip is at altitude or in the mountains: We bring special high mountain food, It are quicker meals to cook and we provide complete logistics such as Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, and we sleep in special 4-season high mountain tents, with the best tents. If you have any questions or concerns, we can schedule an appointment via Whatsapp to clarify all your doubts and give you better information so that your trip is an unforgettable tour.
What is the guide-to-client ratio to climb this mountain?
In mountains above 5000 meters: A local guide takes a maximum of 3 clients = Ratio 3pax = 1 local guide
In technical mountains: In large-big mountains we manage the travel policy, a guide and a maximum of 2 clients = Ratio 3pax = 1 local guide. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
What is the best time of the year to climb this mountain?
For all the trips that we offer within our main tourist destinations such as South America and Central America, also including the ascent of the 7 continents and the 7 highest peaks of each continent, on each page of our website for each trip we indicate that month or what season to travel, then please read the information you find in our travel offers for each tour. If you have any other questions you can contact us by WhatsApp with one of our travel experts. Thank you so much. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
Do I have what it takes to succeed on this expedition?
In the interest of the team’s enjoyment and success, we work with every single guest to ensure they are properly prepared and ready for this expedition. We pride ourselves on vetting every member to make sure that the team can bond and succeed together. It really sucks to be grouped with members that are much faster, or much slower, than you are. No one wants to the weakest link on a trip like this. By setting expectations and a solid training plan, we work to insure maximum cohesive success. Use this trip as an exercise motivator, and we will succeed together with style.
How can I get to the trailhead/meeting point?
For the pick-ups of each trip, depending on the place or the trip that you are going to make with us, the meeting point is always at our office, in one of our trips we pick you up where you are staying or staying, or in some cases a A representative of our company will pick you up and then ship you to your transport to continue with your destination of the tour or trip you have booked with us. If you wish to request more information, do not hesitate to contact us. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
What is the best time of the year for this hike?
For all the trips that we offer within our main tourist destinations such as South America and Central America, also including the ascent of the 7 continents and the 7 highest peaks of each continent, on each page of our website for each trip we indicate that month or what season to travel, then please read the information you find in our travel offers for each tour. If you have any other questions you can contact us by WhatsApp with one of our travel experts. Thank you so much. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
What happens in the event of bad weather?
About the meteorological conditions of the climate, we try to organize the trips of each tour in the best season to have the best views and enjoy the selected trip but sometimes even is good season we can have bad weather, in this case on hiking or treks trips The complications are minimal, but when this happens during high-altitude climbing expeditions, the complications can become very difficult, that is why the bosses or leaders of the local guides must always make the most correct decision for the safety of our passengers, so we always recommend listening to the best advice from the local guide assigned for each tour. If you have any other questions please contact us. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066
Can I join a group?
We as a local company and connoisseurs of tours have departures on different dates. The best thing to do is to join a travel group to take care of your budget, and of course you can join our groups, but on trips like mountaineering we recommend going in small groups. To join a group, ask us for the dates and we will send you the necessary information to be able to join any of our trips.
Why go in a private trip: For trips whether trekking or high mountains, going privately is the most recommended option, but the costs are more expensive. So, if one joins a group, the prices will be more reasonable. In the mountains, the only disadvantage is if you are in a wall with another partner and if one of the participants gets tired or gets sick. In this case, you have to abort or cancel the summit and return together. For more information, contact us. We can schedule a call via WhatsApp to clarify all your questions.
In a mountain, for example, if 3 people go and one of the participants falls ill on the route, for security reasons they have to cancel or abort the summit or return all together. The same in a technical mountain if the climbing partner gets sick they all have to return, for these reasons sometimes it is better to go private only because for a single person the costs are more expensive for the same reason that the trip would already be private .
For more information please contact us. For calls or inquiries to this number: +51 943 081 066