Bolivia's Cordillera Real Traverse
Bolivia's Ultimate Mountain Trek

Overview

Details

Trip length: 19 days: 3 nights hotels, 14 nights camping
Dates: May 23 to June 10, 2008 & July 11 to 29, 2008. This trip is also available as a private/custom departure. Please contact us for details.
Cost: $3995 per person Land Only
Difficulty: Strenuous - Must be able to trek 6-8 hours per day with some longer days.
Trip Rating:
Includes: An experienced Aspen Expeditions and English-speaking local trekking leader. Airport transfers, any land transport involved in the itinerary, hotel accommodation in La Paz, a guided half-day sightseeing tour of La Paz and all breakfast meals while at the group hotel in La Paz. Once on trek, your trip includes a full service staff, all food and all group equipment.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Depart Home - Depart USA for Bolivia. This is usually a night flight which arrives into La Paz early the next morning.

Day 2 - Arrive La Paz - We arrive at El Alto airport and transfer to our group hotel.

Day 3: A sightseeing and free day in La Paz. - We will have a Tour of this remarkable city.

Day 4: Travel to Sorata. 8,500 feet. - Today we travel 3 to 4 hours by 4X4 vehicles to Sorata.

Day 5: Trek to Ancoma Village. 12,790 feet. Approx. 5-6 hrs. - Five to six hours brings us to our first campsite just outside the village of Ancoma.

Day 6: Trek to Cocoyo. 12,790 feet. Approx. 7 hrs. - Cross the Korhuasini Pass, (14630ft.)

Day 7: Trek to Chajolpaya. 12,960 feet. Approx 6 hrs. - We trek up to the Sarani Pass (14760ft.).

Day 8: Trek to Negruni. 12,790 feet. Approx: 6 hrs. - An early start today for the over 3000 foot ascent to the Negruni Pass (16070ft.).

Day 9: Trek to Putu Putu / Palca Village. 13,185 feet. Approx: 5 hrs. - To the blue lakes and through cultivated farmland to the village of Palca.

Day 10: Rest day in Palca Village. - A day off to rest, explore the area and do any needed washing.

Day 11: Trek to Huari Huarini. 14,600 feet. Approx. 5 hrs. - A 3 hour climb from camp to the Hankolcaya Pass at 15,420 feet.

Day 12: Trek to Hankhokota. 14,500 feet. Approx. 6 hrs. - A 3 hour ascent to the top of the Wita Llojeta Pass (16,235 feet).

Day 13: Trek to Ajwani. 15,415 feet. Approx: 5 hrs. - A winding path near the Chacapa Massif and past abandoned gold mines.

Day 14: Trek to Jurikhota Lake. 15,420 feet. Approx. 6 hrs. - A big day! Over two 16,000 foot mountain passes.

Day 15: Trek to Chiarkhota Lake. 15,250 feet. 6 to 7 hrs. - Today we cross the Apacheta Pass.

Day 16: Rest day at Chiarkhota Lake. - A fantastic spot to spend an exploration day!

Day 17: Trek to Ancoma. 12,790 feet. Approx. 6 hrs. - Today we cross the two final passes of our trip - both around the 5000 meter mark.

Day 18: Trek to Chacapampa Village and drive to La Paz. - Our vehicles will be waiting to transfer us back to La Paz and a hot shower.

Day 19: Transfer to the airport and depart. - Depart La Paz for home per our scheduled flight times.

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