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Overview | Huayna Potosi and Illimani | Pequeno Alpamayo and Condoriri
We offer comprehensive climbing programs in Bolivia's Cordillera Real. Bolivia is a varied and beautiful country with a landscape that ranges from dense tropical forests to high alpine peaks. The unique culture of this country, with ties to its Incan past, makes this climbing expedition a rewarding and worthwhile cultural experience in and of itself. The two expeditions outlined here, explore and climb the most beautiful and interesting peaks in the Bolivian Cordillera Real.
Huayna Potosi (19,870 ft.) and Illimani (21,201 ft.): Climb one or both of these majestic mountains. Great climbs for those who are ready for more technical ascents in a culturally interesting and diverse country. For exciting big mountain climbing, these two peaks are world class.
Cerro Charquini and Huyana Potosi: May 19-28
Huayna Potosi and Illimani: May 19-June 3
Land Cost: Charquini and Potosi; $2800 per person. Potosi and Illimani; $3500 per person
Client to Guide Ratio: 3:1
Intermediate Level Climbing
Condoriri (18,750 ft) and Pequeno Alpamayo (17,482 ft.) are spectacular climbs for those looking for a more technical climbing challenge at altitude. These mountains offer a great mix of alpine snow and ice climbing on imposing faces on some of the world's most beautiful mountains. If you are looking for more than a walk up, and a high chance for success, then this is the trip for you.
Pequeno Alpamayo and Condoriri: August 13 - 24
Land Cost: $3400 per person
Client to Guide Ratio: 3:1
Intermediate Level Climbing
Included in cost: An AMGA Certified or Trained Alpine Guide , who also speaks fluent Spanish. All ground transportation, hotels, tents, food while on the mountain, and all group climbing and camping equipment.
Not included in cost: Food and drinks in towns, personal climbing and camping equipment, international airfare, costs of a personal nature, or costs due to illness, injury or changes in itinerary.
Prerequisites: Prospective members need to be in excellent physical condition and have previous mountaineering skills. Though not required, it is recommended that participants have previous high altitude experience. If you you lack basic mountaineering skills we recommend that you take one of our training courses in the San Juan mountains of Colorado.
Equipment: Download the Bolivia Expedition Equipment Checklist
Registration and Cancellation: You will need to fill out an International Expedition Application, cancellation policy agreement, and liability waiver, and send it to us with a 50% deposit 60 days before the trip date. Balance is due 30 days prior to trip departure date. Please click on our Registration/Travel link to access the required forms.
Climbing and Travelling in Bolivia: While these mountains are as high as any peaks in North America, their accessibility from the nearby city of La Paz makes ascents possible in a short period of time. The climbs are technically challenging and interesting for the moderately experienced mountaineer looking for a high altitude challenge. Our expeditions have the most favorable client-to-guide ratio in the industry, because we feel this increases our chances for success on each peak, and makes for a better overall experience. Our guides are highly experienced at organizing and running our trips in South America, and we utilize unparalleled local logistics to ensure that our trips run flawlessly.
Bolivia is a small and undeveloped South American country. To visit you will need a current passport and we get a tourist visa on entry. While there are no required vaccinations we strongly recommend getting a tetanus booster if you haven't had one in the last ten years, and Hepatitis A vaccine or Imuno Globulin injection. It is a good idea to contact your county health department, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) or your family doctor to get the most current information. While it is not required, it is a good idea to get a physical and dental check up before going to Bolivia to climb at high altitude.
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