Bolivia expedition: three 6,000-metre peaks and the Cordillera Real

Bolivia expedition: three 6,000-metre peaks and the Cordillera Real

Spend three weeks exploring Bolivia’s Cordillera Real and high-plateau volcanoes. Huayna Potosí, Acotango and Parinacota are the three objectives above 6,000 m on a journey beginning with La Paz, Lake Titicaca and the Island of the Sun.

Mirando al Sur combines trekking and climbs in Condoriri before the main high-altitude objectives. The sequence brings together Andean landscapes and culture, with scope to adapt activity to participants’ progress.

Your mountain trip with Mirando al Sur

The journey moves between different environments: high-plateau cities, Titicaca’s islands, Condoriri camps, a Huayna Potosí hut and the Sajama area. The variety of culture and accommodation is part of the experience.

The published technical rating is low-to-moderate, but effort and altitude still require preparation. Glacier climbs and volcano ascents are planned objectives rather than guaranteed summits. Discuss your experience, equipment and expectations with the team.

Trip itinerary

1. Day 1: La Paz. Airport reception, transfer to the hotel and rest.
2. Day 2: La Paz. An adaptation day with city exploration, including markets, the historic centre, cable car and Moon Valley according to the programme.
3. Day 3: Copacabana. Transfer to Lake Titicaca, equipment preparation and the possibility of walking to Calvario.
4. Day 4: Island of the Sun. Walk around the Yampupata area and travel by boat. Stay on the island.
5. Day 5: Return to La Paz. Walk from Yumani, return to Copacabana and transfer to La Paz.
6. Days 6–9: Condoriri. Approach Laguna Jurikhota, walk by Laguna Congelada and plan the Pico Austria ascent. The block includes the Tarija–Pequeño Alpamayo sector, with camps or basic huts, before travelling to Huayna Potosí. Confirm the precise sequence for your departure.
7. Day 10: Huayna Potosí. Rest at the hut, with possible ice practice on Glaciar Viejo depending on conditions and experience.
8. Day 11: High camp. Move to the Huayna Potosí high hut at around 5,300 m.
9. Day 12: Huayna Potosí ascent. Summit attempt, descent and return to La Paz.
10. Day 13: La Paz. Free time and recovery.
11. Day 14: Sajama. Transfer to the high plateau and basic accommodation.
12. Day 15: Acotango. Vehicle approach and planned climb to 6,052 m. Return to Sajama.
13. Day 16: Rest. Recovery day in Sajama.
14. Day 17: Parinacota approach. Travel to the basic hut or accommodation in the area with the required personal equipment.
15. Day 18: Parinacota ascent. Summit attempt, descent and return transfer to La Paz.
16. Day 19: Reserve. Time to adapt the activities.
17. End of the journey. Airport transfer and return travel. The published total is 21 days; final flight arrangements and arrival days are confirmed before booking.

Duration, season and experience

• Duration: 21 days, with the final distribution agreed against the confirmed itinerary and flights.
• Season: ask for suitable dates and mountain conditions.
• Published level: low-to-moderate technical difficulty and moderate physical demand, with several days above 5,000 m and objectives over 6,000 m.
• Published price basis: a minimum group of six participants.
• Dates: ask for dates and availability.
• Places: contact us for current availability.

Included in the programme

• Mountain expedition leader and local guides; the programme identifies Mariano Frutos Garaeta as responsible for the expedition.
• The specified private transport and accommodation in double or triple hotel rooms and basic huts.
• The meals stated in the programme, a Spanish-speaking trekking guide and a cook.
• Shared mountaineering and trekking equipment, including tents, dining tent, cooking equipment and ropes as appropriate to the activity.
• Transport of personal and shared equipment on the specified sections using animals or porters.

Not included

• Assistance and repatriation insurance.
• Personal equipment, single-room supplement and international flights.
• National park entry or mountain fees not included in the programme.
• Tips for local teams, drinks, personal expenses and applicable departure charges.
• Any service not included in the confirmed trip booking.

Frequently asked questions

Which three 6,000-metre peaks are planned?

Huayna Potosí, Acotango and Parinacota. The programme also includes trekking and lower objectives in Condoriri, with Pico Austria and the Tarija–Pequeño Alpamayo sector as described in the itinerary.

How does the itinerary build into altitude?

It starts with La Paz and Titicaca, continues in Condoriri and then approaches the 6,000-metre peaks. Recovery and adjustments are possible, but individual altitude response is not guaranteed.

Is walking experience alone sufficient?

The programme includes high-mountain and glacier activity. Share your previous trips and technical skills so the team can assess whether the complete journey is appropriate.

Where do we sleep in the mountains?

The itinerary combines camps, basic huts and simple accommodation, as well as city hotels. Comfort and facilities vary between sectors.

Is there support for carrying equipment?

Personal and shared equipment transport is planned on the stated sections. Confirm which loads you carry and which go with logistical support before departure.

Is assistance and repatriation insurance included?

No. It is excluded, as are personal equipment and international flights. Review cover appropriate to the activities and altitude.

Is preparatory mountaineering training available?

The trip documentation mentions prior training. Confirm whether it is offered for your chosen departure and on what terms before treating it as part of the booking.

Ask Mirando al Sur about dates and booking.