Huayna Potosi

July 18–23, 2027 (Huayna Potosi)

“Huayna Potosi”, with its 6,100 m a.s.l. summit, is without a doubt one of the most beautiful mountains in Bolivia’s Cordillera Real.

Visible from the city of La Paz and only 25 km away, it stands guard over the region together with its big brother, Illimani.

It is one of the most frequently climbed of Bolivia’s twelve 6,000-meter peaks. Most of the trek crosses glaciers, crevasses, lakes and icefalls.

Unique landscapes and cultural surroundings are at the heart of this expedition.

“Nevado de Sajama” is one of the 13 mountains above 6,500 m in the Americas. It belongs to Bolivia’s Cordillera Central and, at 6,550 m a.s.l., is the highest mountain in the country. We will spend our days in Sajama among hot springs, geysers, llamas and historical legends.

You can join both expeditions or the one that best fits your goal

We look forward to seeing you!

We invite you to an experience that will leave a mark on your story.

“Huayna Potosí” Itinerary

(see the “Nevado de Sajama” itinerary at the end of this page)

Day 1

Meeting in La Paz (4,000 m a.s.l.) at Hotel Millenio (Yanacocha y C. Catacora, La Paz, Bolivia)

1:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m. City walking tour (Witches’ Market area, Historic Center)

Dinner and overnight at Hotel Millenio (La Paz – 4,000 m a.s.l.)

Day 2

7:30 a.m. Breakfast

9:00 a.m. Cable car ride over the city, visit to the Coca Leaf Market or the El Alto Fair

1:00 p.m. Packed lunch

Transfer to “Piedras Blancas” Refuge

Dinner and overnight at “Piedras Blancas” Refuge (Huayna base – 4,800 m a.s.l.)

Day 3

8:00 a.m. Breakfast

9:00 a.m. Trek to the glacier and ice-climbing practice

12:00 p.m. Lunch and free afternoon

Dinner and overnight at the refuge (Huayna base – 4,800 m a.s.l.)

Day 4

7:00 a.m. Breakfast

7:30 a.m. Trek to Laguna Azul (8 km round trip – 4,800 m a.s.l.)

1:00 p.m. Packed lunch, free afternoon

Dinner and overnight at “Piedras Blancas” Refuge (Huayna base – 4,800 m a.s.l.)

Day 5

7:00 a.m. Breakfast

7:30 a.m. Trek to Camp 2 (High-altitude refuge – 5,300 m a.s.l.)

1:00 p.m. Lunch, free afternoon

Dinner and overnight at Camp 2 (High-altitude refuge – 5,300 m a.s.l.)

Day 6

12:00 a.m. Breakfast

1:00 a.m. Trek and summit attempt on Huayna Potosí (6,088 m a.s.l.)

1:00 p.m. Return to the refuge and lunch

1:00 p.m. Descent to “Piedras Blancas” Refuge

2:00 p.m. Transfer to La Paz

Dinner and overnight at Hotel Millenio (La Paz)

Includes

Logistics:

  • Clothing and gear briefing
  • Training routine
  • Itinerary planning

Refuge:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Afternoon snack
  • Dinner (not included on the last night)

Professional guide throughout the expedition (ratio: 1 guide / 2 clients); first-aid kit, radio, GPS, satellite phone

Personal accident and civil liability insurance

Local transportation

Pre-trip advice.

PERSONAL GEAR NOT INCLUDED

This activity requires physical fitness and determination. Previous mountain experience is required.

“Huayna Potosí” USD 820

Your booking locks in the price

All credit cards accepted.

Leonardo Marotta / Alias: Vialibretrek / CBU: 0110181830018111649583 / Banco Nación

Personal Gear

  • Trekking backpack, approx. 70 L
  • 2 fleece jackets
  • 4 T-shirts (2 thermal)
  • 3 pairs of pants (2 trekking, 1 thermal)
  • Underwear (5 changes)
  • 5 pairs of socks (2 thermal)
  • 1 expedition down jacket (800 fill power)
  • 1 waterproof shell (Gore-Tex type)
  • 1 pair of Crocs or similar (for rest)
  • 1 pair of trekking shoes or boots
  • 1 pair of rigid or double boots
  • 1 pair of sneakers (running type)
  • 1 wool beanie
  • 2 buffs or neck gaiters
  • 2 pairs of warm gloves (liner gloves and mittens)
  • 1 cap with visor
  • 2 water bottles, 1 L each
  • 1 pair of sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
  • 1 headlamp (with spare batteries)
  • 2 trekking poles
  • 1 sleeping bag
  • 5 garbage bags
  • 1 ice axe
  • 1 pair of crampons
  • 1 pair of gaiters
  • 1 helmet (climbing or bike)
  • 1 harness with locking carabiner
  • 1 personal hygiene kit (towel, soap, toothbrush and toothpaste, hand cream, wet wipes, toilet paper, lip balm, sunscreen, face mask, hand sanitizer)
  • 1 mess kit (knife [pocket knife], 0.5 L thermos)
  • 1 basic personal first-aid kit (adhesive bandages, gauze, hypoallergenic tape, povidone-iodine, latex gloves, 1 elastic ankle bandage, 1 elastic wrist bandage, 1 blister pack of ibuprofen, 1 Reliverán sublingual anti-nausea tablet)

“Nevado de Sajama” Itinerary

(we recommend prior acclimatization for the Nevado de Sajama ascent)

Day 1

7:00 p.m. Meeting in La Paz (4,000 m a.s.l.) at Hotel Millenio(Yanacocha y C. Catacora, La Paz, Bolivia)

7:00 p.m. Gear check and briefing

Dinner and overnight at Hotel Millenio (La Paz – 4,000 m a.s.l.)

Day 2

7:30 a.m. Breakfast

8:00 a.m. Transfer to “Nevado de Sajama National Park” base camp, 4,700 m a.s.l.

1:00 p.m. Arrival at “Buena Vista” hotel and lunch

3:00 p.m. Visit to the hot springs and geysers

9:00 p.m. Dinner and overnight at the hotel

Day 3

7:00 a.m. Breakfast

4×4 transfer to Nevado de Sajama base camp, 4,700 m a.s.l.

11:00 a.m. Trek to “Nevado de Sajama” Camp 1, 5,700 m a.s.l.

12:00 p.m. Packed lunch

Dinner and overnight at “Nevado de Sajama” Camp 1, 5,700 m a.s.l.

Day 4

2:00 a.m. Breakfast

3:00 a.m. Summit trek to “Nevado de Sajama”, 6,550 m a.s.l.

8:00 a.m. Summit of “Nevado de Sajama”, 6,550 m a.s.l.

3:00 p.m. Arrival at “Buena Vista” hotel

9:00 p.m. Dinner and overnight at the hotel

Day 5

7:00 a.m. Breakfast

8:00 a.m. Van transfer to the city of La Paz. End of the expedition.

Includes

Logistics:

  • Clothing and gear briefing
  • Training routine
  • Itinerary planning

Refuge:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Afternoon snack
  • Dinner (not included on the last night)

Professional guide throughout the expedition (ratio: 1 guide / 2 clients); first-aid kit, radio, GPS, satellite phone

Personal accident and civil liability insurance

Local transportation

Pre-trip advice.

PERSONAL GEAR NOT INCLUDED

This activity requires physical fitness and determination. Previous mountain experience is required.

“Nevado de Sajama” USD 700

Combined offer for both expeditions: Huayna Potosi and Nevado de Sajama USD 1,420

Price locked in US dollars

All credit cards accepted.

Leonardo Marotta / Alias: Vialibretrek / CBU: 0110181830018111649583 / Banco Nación