Cordillera Real Trek in Bolivia - 5 Days
Cordillera Real Trek in Bolivia - 5 Days
The Trans-Cordillera is one of the more popular treks in Bolivia. On this itinerary, we only trek a part of the Cordillera Real. We will cross several passes allowing you spectacular views of the Cordillera. You will see beautiful valleys, glacial lakes, and wildlife. You will also have the opportunity to meet indigenous communities that are mostly untouched by modern society. The altitudes of the camps go from 4500m / 14,763ft to 4700m / 15,420ft. The highest point we reach trekking up is 5300m / 17,388ft. Each day we walk from 4 to 8 hours.
5-Day Trekking Tour
From US $ 690.00 p.p.
SEASON: April to November
DURATION: 5 days. Starts and ends in La Paz in
PARTICIPANTS: Small groups program for 1 to 4 guests
Highlights
Exploring a unique area of the Cordillera Real
Visiting remote villages and meeting local people.
Trekking at the foothill of the Condoriri massif.
Fantastic views of the Condoriri mountains.
Impressive views of the west face of Huayna Potosi
Difficulty: Moderate
You will need moderate fitness and basic trekking skills.
RATES
With Spanish speaking guide:
1 person $ 1760 US
2 people $ 1060 US each
3 people $ 850 US each
4 People $ 760 US each
With English speaking guide:
1 person $ 1960 US
2 person $ 1130 US each
3 person $ 895 US each
4 person $ 760 US each
Included in the price
Private transportation throughout.
Local trekking guide (Spanish) (ratio 1 guide every 4 clients).
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary.
All activities as mentioned in the program
Mules to carry all equipment for all days.
Full camp, includes: tents, kitchen equipment, chairs, tables, dinning tent etc.
Cook.
First aid kit.
Oxygen Bottle.
All camping fees.
Satellite phone for emergency communication (Clients could use it on pay per minutes basis)
24 hours assistance from La Paz.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: LA PAZ (3600m) - LAKE QUTA QUTIA (4450m) - LAGUNA AJWANI (4600m)
In the morning, we drive out to Lake Quta Qutia. Our drive takes us through the city of Al Alto. After leaving the city of El Alto we keep heading north on the highway until we reach a road heading up one of the valleys to the base of the mountains in the Cordillera Real. Once we reach Lago Quta Qutia we have some lunch and start out trek. We have a short climb to a small pass. From the pass, we can see out next camp across the valley. After the pass, we have steep downhill to the bottom where we cross the valley and have a rising traverse to Laguan Ajwani. Our gear is taken by vehicle to our camp we will have time to check out the area and the lakes nearby. 3-hour drive and 3 to 4 hour trek.Lodging: Camp Laguna Ajwani (4600m/15,091ft)
Meals: Box-Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: LAGUNA AJWAÑI - JURI QUTA (4500m)
After a good breakfast, we start our trek. We have to cross two passes today. At the first pass we will get our first views of the Cabeza de Condor (5648m), the Matterhorn of Bolivia. Crossing the second we have a short downhill to our camp next the lake Juri Quta. 5 to 6 hour trek.Lodging: Camp Juri Quta (4500m/14,763ft)
Meals: Breakfast, Box-Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: JURI QUTA - CONDORIRI (4700m)
We have two options today. We can go over Austria Peak (5300m). This route brings us very close to the Cabeza de Condor (5648m), the Matterhorn of Bolivia. Or via one easy pass. The camp is in beautiful surroundings next to a lake with great views of the mountains and if we are lucky, we can have fresh trout for dinner. 5 to 6 hour trek.Lodging: Camp Condoriri (4700m/15,420ft)
Meals: Breakfast, Box-Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: CONDORIRI - MARIA LLOCO (4700M)
We have a climb first thing in the morning. From the pass looking back we have great views of the Condoriri group. In front of us the impressive west face of Huayna Potosi (1000m) later in the day we meet up with an old road that leads to some old mines. We make camp near Cerro Maria Lloco (5222m). 6 to 8 hour trekLodging: Camp Maria Lloco (4700m/15,420ft)
Meals: Breakfast, Box-Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: MARIA LLOCO - REFUGIO HUAYNA POTOSÍ (4700m) – LA PAZ (3600m)
Today we pass the west face of Huayna Potosi. It looks so close that we can almost touch it. We keep skirting around the base of Huayna Potosi on our left. Later we meet up with the road and our transport. In the afternoon, we drive back to La Paz, drop off at hotel. 4 to 5 hour trek and 1 hour driveLodging: Hotel not included
Meals: Breakfast, Box-Lunch