Full day Tour Charquini and Laguna Esmeralda

4.7
(72 reviews)
La Paz, Bolivia

8 to 9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

The tour lasts approximately 8 - 9 hours from departure to return.
After picking up you and the other participants, we will go by transport for about 2 hours until the first attraction, from there you can feel the fresh air, visit a historic cemetery and observe beautiful landscapes until before arriving at Charquini base camp which is located at 4800 meters above sea level, where we will start the trek of about 1 hour until we reach the Emerald Lagoon with altitude of 5024 meters above sea level, in this place we will stay about an hour enjoying the landscape while we eat the snacks, after that we will start the return of the hike and for the return to La Paz.

It is a hike of not much demand where you can see some mountains of the Andes Mountains and reach one of the best known Lagoons of La Paz. The altitude of the attraction must be taken into account is why it is also perfect for those who wish to acclimate prior to their ascent to Huayna Potosi.

What's Included

Round trip transportation
Snacks and hot drinks
Eco trekking poles
Bilingual tour guide.
Lunch
Entry to Charquini
Bottled water

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

They are collected from hotels, hostels or guesthouses in the central area, Miraflores and Sopocachi. The pick-up time must be coordinated in advance at the time of booking.
Pickups are NOT made from hotels in the south, nor from the city of El Alto

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Meeting point

Located exactly in the center of the city of La Paz. SAGARNAGA STREET NO. 391 CORNER ILLAMPU

End point

THE TOUR ENDS AT OUR SAGARNAGA STREET OFFICE NO 391 CORNER ILLAMPU

Itinerary

Duration: 8 to 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    From the meeting point to our first stop we have approximately 2 hours of travel. From this point it is possible to see the Nevado Charquini, to which we are heading, the Chacaltaya mountain and the Huayna Potosì.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    After approximately 30 minutes of travel, we arrived at our second destination. Historical cemetery of Milluni in which a very important historical milestone for the development of Bolivia is remembered

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    After approximately 30 minutes of travel, we arrived at our third destination. Laguna Colorada or Reserva de Milluni, a beautiful landscape, a lagoon of red waters and in the background the Huayna Potosí.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Nevado Charquini

    After approximately 30 minutes of travel, we arrive at our fourth destination. One of the snowy mountains near Huayna Potosí

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    After approximately 30 minutes of travel, we arrived at our fifth destination. One of the most beautiful lagoons in La Paz with a characteristic Emerald color, in the background the Huayna Potosí Glacier. In winter time (June-July) it is possible to find a part of it frozen.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • La Paz (Pass by)

    The Nevado de Charquini is located in the city of La Paz. Our Tour ends here, we will return to the meeting point with an approximate trip of 2 hours

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for children under 10 years
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