This country will amaze even those who have traveled a lot. Trekking to the salt flats, lagoons, volcanoes and Lake Titicaca.
With ascent of the 6088 m high Huayna Potosí.
Bolivia is one of the most varied and adventurous countries in South America. A trip across the barren Altiplano to the Uyuni salt lake and into the wild southwest of Bolivia is one of the special and unusual travel experiences in South America. Few of the roads are paved. Across the salt lake, one often only orientates oneself according to the horizon. Thousands of flamingos cavort in the lagoons.
Another highlight is trekking to the 6008 meter high Uturuncu volcano. Climbing a six-thousander usually requires technical skills with rope and ice ax and is therefore reserved for mountaineers. Not so with this trek. Every healthy participant with a good physical condition can hike to the summit at a leisurely pace and fulfill their dream of a six-thousander. After a ten-day round trip in the high altitudes of Bolivia, everyone is well acclimatized and equipped for the ascent.
The areas around Lake Titicaca are characterized by culture and tradition and are also among the most impressive areas of Bolivia.
Behind Lake Titicaca lies a fantastic trekking area with the Cordillera Real. We trek daily between the volcanoes, on the sunny island in Lake Titicaca or in the Cordillera Real in an impressive Andean mountain landscape. For mountaineers with the appropriate experience, the ascent of the 6088 m high Huayna Potosí is optionally possible at the end of the trip.
- 19 Days/ 18 Nights
- January to December
- Moderate
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Travel Program
Day 1: Zurich - Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Flight from Zurich to Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
Overnight
Flight
Driving
Hiking/Tour
Meals
Day 2: Arrival in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, 460 m
We arrive in the subtropical city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra in the afternoon. The city is also the largest city in Bolivia. Colonial architectural style and modernity alternate. Transfer to the hotel and relax. During a stroll through the city we can take in first impressions of this city.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Santa Cruz de la Sierra, 460 m - Sucre, 2800 m
In the morning we fly from Santa Cruz to Sucre in about an hour. Sucre is considered the colonial jewel of Bolivia. We visit the “White City”, which has been declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Sucre - Potosí
Today we come to Potosí; the air is already getting thin at 4000 m. Visiting the silver mines and the colonial town are impressive experiences. Both have been declared World Heritage Sites by Unesco. This day helps again to get used to the altitude.
Accommodation in the hotel.
Day 5: Potosí - Uyuni
The bus now takes us through a wild, sparsely populated landscape. We will see hundreds of llamas on the impressive drive to Uyuni. On the way to Uyuni we visit the village of Pulacayo with its mine. The Pulacayo mine was the second largest silver mine in Bolivia in the 18th century, it was dug to a depth of up to 1000 meters. We visit the village, which is reminiscent of a Wild West film, and then enjoy the onward journey across the barren Altiplano.
Overnight stay in a hotel.
Day 6: Uyuni - Isla Pescado - Jirira/Tahua
With our 4 x 4 we start to the big salt desert. On the way we visit a small salt industry before going on the long drive (100 km) across the salt lake. We try to orient ourselves on the horizon so that we can reach the volcanic island in the middle of the lake. We take a short hike on the impressive island covered with cacti. After a picnic on the island, we drive, again oriented towards the horizon, across the snow-white salt lake to the Tunupa volcano.
Overnight at the salt hotel at the foot of Tunupa.
Day 7: Trekking at the foot of Tunupa Volcano
In the early morning we take a hike at the foot of the Tunupa volcano. The unique view of the largest salt lake in the world (approx. 12,000 km²) is overwhelming. In this deserted region we feel like we are at the end of the world! Approx. 3 – 5 hours hike. Depending on the condition of the group and the altitude adjustment, it is possible to climb up to 4900 m here.
Overnight at the salt hotel at the foot of Tunupa.
Day 8: Tahua, 3700m - Laguna Hedionda - Ojo de Perdiz, 4600m
We drive 80 km across the Salt Lake, after that we cross the Chiguana Desert and arrive at the Route of the Volcanoes, where we can even see the smoke of Volcán Ollagüe. Our easy hike takes us through lagoons where countless flamingos cavort in their pink dress. Arrived on the high plateau of the Siloli desert, a spectacular view of the Andean volcanoes presents itself. Fantastic if we can watch the sky and sun change color in the evening from the hotel. This is followed by a breathtaking starry sky in the middle of the desert.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 9: Ojo de Perdiz, 4600m - Laguna Colorada - Quetena Chico, 4200m
Another highlight is ahead of us! It’s worth getting an early start, as the morning light transforms Avaroa National Park into a fairytale landscape. Dazzling shades of color at the Laguna Colorada, thousands of flamingos and a unique volcanic landscape combine to form a picture of superlatives. The geysers at 4800 m form a contrast, from where we undertake a short hike to Laguna Chalviri. Hot water pools spontaneously invite you to take a dip. Along the picturesque Quetena Canyon we reach Quetena Chico.
Overnight in a simple Andean hotel.
Day 10: Uturuncu Volcano, 6008 m
Today we climb a 6000er! With the all-terrain vehicles we first go to the Lipes Mountain Range with the volcanoes and lagoons, then we continue up to 5400 m. The technically simple 6008 m high Uturuncu is actually possible for all trekkers, because we are well acclimatized. Additional local guides accompany us for the ascent, so that no one is alone if they have to turn back early. We climb the 600 meters in altitude to the summit at a leisurely pace in 4 hours. The view is indescribable, we are on top of Uturuncu. For the descent we need another 2 hours. In the afternoon we are back in Quetena Chico and celebrate our summit success.
Overnight in a simple Andean hotel.
Day 11: Quetena Chica, 4200m - Uyuni - La Paz 3800m
Early in the morning we drive back across the impressive plateau via San Cristóbal to Uyuni. On the way we can see the shy vicunas or the Andean ostrich. Just before Uyuni we visit the spooky train cemetery, a sign of another glorious era. Now we fly to La Paz and land at 4000 m.
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 12: Trekking in the Condoriri Range
The Cordillera Real stretches along the eastern shore of Lake Titicaca. That’s where we want to go. After a short drive we start at 4300 m for today’s trekking; it will be a varied day. In about 3 hours we slowly climb up to 4600 m, past the deep blue lagoons. The glaciers of the 5648 m high Tuni Condoriri shine in the background. Again and again we encounter llamas and alpacas as well as viscachas, the rabbit-like rodents. For the descent we need about 2 hours. We continue by car along Lake Titicaca. We will have lunch in a local restaurant before marveling at the vastness of Lake Titicaca from a beautiful vantage point.
Overnight stay in a hotel beautifully situated on Lake Tititcaca.
Day 13: Copacabana, 3800m - Sun Island, 3800m
Today we experience a boat trip along the Cordillera Real and Lake Titicaca. We drive up to the Lourdes Caves and will embark on a 3 hour trek through the beautiful countryside of Sampaya. From there it’s another short trip by boat and on foot to Yumani.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 14: Sun Island, 3800 m - Copacabana - La Paz, 3700 m
We walk to the port and continue by boat back to Copacabana. We drive to La Paz and take the time to visit the colorful indigenous markets or the various buildings and churches from the colonial era. La Paz is a city of contrasts. The center of the highest metropolis in the world is 3650 m above sea level. M.
Guests who have booked the 6088 m high Huayna Potosí climb up to the refuge at 5200 m in about 3 hours in the afternoon.
Day 15: Climbing the Huayna Potosí, 6088 m above sea level. M
We leave at 1:30 a.m. After a good 3 hours we reach the shoulder of Huayna Potosí. After another 3 hours we reach the highest point. We are at 6088 m above sea level. M. summit of the Huayna Potosí. The impressive panorama extends over Lake Titicaca to La Paz and the 6439 m high Nevado Illimani. We descend to high camp and drive back to La Paz.
Overnight in hotel.
Overnight
Driving
Tours/Hiking
Climbing
Meals
Day 16: Alternative program La Paz
Only about 10 km from the city center is the Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley), which offers pretty photo opportunities with its bizarre erosion formations. Afterwards we hike in about 2 to 3 hours through the Palca Canyon. Photographers will get their money’s worth again today, such a natural wonder simply has to be captured in pictures. In front of us the 6439 m high Illimani rises majestically with its white glaciers – what a contrast!
Overnight at hotel.
Day 17: La Paz - Santa Cruz
Today everyone can organize the day according to their own wishes. La Paz has a lot to offer. Colonial La Paz with palaces and churches or the local markets. Soar over the city in a gondola: three different gondola lines offer a fantastic bird’s-eye view. In the afternoon we take a short flight back to our starting point of the trek in Santa Cruz. Now a wonderful journey comes to an end and we enjoy our final dinner in a traditional restaurant in Santa Cruz. In tropical warmth we let the contrasting trip to Bolivia come to an end.
Overnight at hotel.
Overnight
Driving
Hiking/Tour
Flight
Meals
Day 18: Santa Cruz - Zurich
After breakfast transfer to the airport and flight back to Europe.
Overnight
Driving
Hiking/Tour
Flight
Meals
Day 19 :Arrival in Zurich
Arrival in Zurich in the morning.
Overnight
Driving
Hiking/Tour
Flight
Meals
Included meals: B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner
What's Included
Included
- Flight La Paz – Santa Cruz
- Flight Santa Cruz – Sucre
- Flight Uyuni – La Paz
- Full board throughout the trip,
except for La Paz only breakfast - All transfers
- National park entry and permits
- Local guides and porters
- Accommodation in hotels or lodges according to the program
- Boat trip
Not included
- International flights to Santa Cryz / Bolivia round trip
- Transfer from the airport for bookings of individual flights with different times of arrival / departure
- Exit tax at the airport in Lima
- Travel accident and health insurance
- Luggage insurance and trip cancellation
- Meals in restaurants in cities the whole trip
- Personal expenses
- Personal equipment (such as boots, ice ax, crampons, harness, sleeping bag, mat, Goretex, etc.)
- Tips
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
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Places: *Available
Trip-code: Number ►BOL-000
Duration: 19 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: Bolivia
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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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.

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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