This trek features remarkable views of glacier-clad peaks and high altitude lakes.

For those heading into the backcountry with a female anatomy, […]By Mike Hawkins It has been a long day – one of the most demanding climbing days you have ever experienced. Traverse of Bolivia's Cordillera Real ; The departure reference for this tour is BOL /03/21/ This tour begins on Mon 02 Aug and departs on Sat 21 Aug; This departure is available to book.

This valley leads towards Calzada pass, the only mountain pass in the Cordillera Real in the region.A shorter day today, after the three previous exhausting days.
As tourism infrastructure in Bolivia is delayed behind that of other neighboring Andean countries, travel here is well-suited to the adventurous traveler. Your drive takes you along the shores of Lake Titicaca through small fishing and farming communities before joining the paved road to the town of Achacachi, which is well-known for its political militancy. Single accommodations (hotels only) are available for an extra fee.During the trek we will only be carrying gear and supplies for the day. This expertise is based upon years of accumulated experience-not just from individual mountain guides, but through experience on particular mountains where details are fine-tuned over time. Strategically located in a residential zone, the Ritz Apart Hotel is found near downtown La Paz.This hotel in La Paz prides itself on its elegant style and exquisite service.
Is there a single room option for this expedition?Is there any communication while we are on the mountain?Can I contact the others on the trek? In the evening the snow peaks glow with the sun's setting rays.The original name for the Island of the Sun was 'Titi Karka' or 'Titi Kachi' meaning 'The rock of the Puma'; the Spanish adopted this and used it to refer to the whole lake.

To reserve a space the deposit is $700.00 and balances are due 120 days prior to departure. On the way you will spot for the first time the Condoriri group and Huayna Potosi Mountain.The route for the next four days is part of the classic 'Transcordillera' trek and the trails will mostly be wide and, after so many days walking off-trail, unusually well-trodden. Continuing onwards, pass by Pico Austria and descend to Lake Chiarkhota, arriving at the Tuni Condoriri basecamp at 15,088 feet.Hike along the base of the Cerro Mirador, while Huayna Potosi looms in the southwest.

From the second pass you can get a really good view of Condoriri, arguably Bolivia's most beautiful mountain before descending to the camp by the shore of Laguna Jurikhota, a beautiful spot at 4,695m/15,400ft. pack, start decreasing rest breaks and increasing speed on each conditioning workout. Founded in 1549, the church is located in a great area to find traditional handicrafts and artwork. Long distance flights out of the country have to route via Santa Cruz in the Bolivian lowlands, an hour away, to refuel since it is not possible for some aircraft to get airborne with a full complement of fuel and passengers.A great destination for winter trekking. Bolivia’s Cordillera Real (Royal Range) contains 7 peaks over 6000 meters and over 600 peaks over 5000 meters all packed within a range that stretches a mere 78 miles in length. We can also assist with flight and hotel upgrades. Fly To La Paz. Do not be unnerved by the amount of time it takes your plane to get airborne. By. Depending on the owner's preference, holy water, or alcohol and firecrackers are used for blessings (in Bolivia, Catholicism and ancient Andean beliefs are often intertwined).Copacabana has a beach, so in addition to it being a pilgrimage centre, it could potentially class itself as a 'resort'.