Share this tour
Offered languages
- English
- Spanish
Climbing Huayna Potosí (6,088 m)
Huayna Potosí, Bolivia’s most popular major peak in the Cordillera Real, stands just 25 km from La Paz. Renowned for its accessibility, stunning beauty, and its proud status as a 6,088-meter summit, it’s a must-visit for adventurers. While it’s climbable for beginners, it’s essential to be fit and determined—the final stretch is steep and challenging, but the reward at the top makes every step worth it.
Our 3-day itinerary includes an afternoon of basic mountaineering training and an acclimatization night at the 4,700-meter base camp. These elements significantly boost your chances of successfully summiting Huayna Potosí.
This climb is ideal for those wanting to conquer a 6,000-meter peak without needing advanced mountaineering skills.
Physical Requirements:
Good physical fitness
Readiness for steep, strenuous sections
Mental determination
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
To book this trip, please confirm at least one week before your planned date so we can secure your spot in our groups. You can reach us via email or WhatsApp. Thank you very much! Location office: Zona La Portada, Av. Kollasuyo 200 • La Paz • Bolivia
Itinerary
-
1Huayna Potosi
8:30 am Meeting at Our Office in La Paz – Bolivia. 9:00 am Departure to Nevado Huayna Potosí 2 hours by transport. 11:30 am arrival at Base Camp (4700 masl). 12:00 pm Lunch, 1:30 pm we will walk between 40 minutes and 1 hour to get up to the old glacier, where we have an afternoon of basic mountaineering technique practice on the glacier at the base of the mountain. we will practice for around 2 hours before returning to the base camp for hot drinks 19:00 pm dinner and night in shelter at Base Camp.
8 hours • Admission ticket included -
2
8:00 am Breakfast, later preparation of the backpacks. 12:00 pm Lunch, then ascent to High Camp (5200 m.a.s.l.) 2 hours of walking. 15:00 pm arrival at High Camp Refuge, 15:15 pm hot drinks to hydrate during the afternoon 17:00 pm Dinner, and night in shelter at High Camp.
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
3La Paz
Our day will begin very early. Wake up time will be around midnight and we will get dressed with the climbing clothing and equipment and have breakfast. Around 1:00 AM we will begin the ascent. We will have short breaks to rest and eat chocolates and drink water during the ascent. We plan to arrive at the summit around sunrise in order to appreciate the wonderful view of the highlands, the surrounding Cordillera Real, Lake Titicaca, and the ever unique sunrise itself. Our descent to high camp will take 2 – 3 hours and upon arrival we will have vegetable soup and hot drinks. At the high camp we will re-pack our backpacks and make the 1 hour descent to base camp. We usually arrive at our office in La Paz between 1:00 PM. and 2:00pm
12 hours • Admission ticket free
La Paz – Private Transport to Refugio – Afternoon Glacier Mountaineering Practice
From the Refuge – Trekking ascent to Moraine Camp "Las Rocas" – High Camp Refuge at 5,000m.
Moraine Camp – Las Rocas Refuge (500 meters) – Summit Day at Nevado Huayna Potosí (6,088 m) – Return to La Paz.
Additional info
- 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
Tags
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Show more
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Your guide to the flawless travel experience
Top Searches
Company
Get our app
