Bolivia Technical Climbs
Our Mountaineering expedition to Illimani (21,201 feet), Ancohuma (21,095 feet) and Illampu (20,873 feet), will confirm that some of the most dramatic alpine peaks in the Western hemisphere lie in Bolivia. We start our trip in La Paz, Bolivia where we spend a few days to begin our acclimatization process.
Overview
We then head to Illimani, the highest peak of the magnificent Cordillera Real of Bolivia, a range comparable with any of the world’s major ranges. Illimani is a fun non-technical snow climb and a great place to get well acclimatized for our next objective, Ancohuma.
This peak is one of the most spectacular peaks of the Cordillera Real with fun and steep ice and snow climbing up to 50-55 degrees. The climbing includes mixed snow and rock, which give us access to the crest of the spectacular 1,500 foot knife edge north ridge that takes us to the summit.
After our descent to Base camp, and a well deserved rest, we head for our final goal, Illampu. As our final peak, and greatest challenge of the expedition, this climb offers steep snow and ice of up to 55 degrees, with overwhelmingly beautiful views of the whole, and vast Cordillera Real, eastern Peru, the Amazon Basin, and Lake Titicaca.
Dates of Trips
2024-2025
May 25 – Jun 9, 2024
Jun 1 – 16, 2024
Jun 8 – 23, 2024
Jun 15 – 30, 2024
Jun 22 – Jul 7, 2024
June 29 – Jul 13, 2024
Jul 6 – 21, 2024
Jul 20 – Aug 4 2024
Jul 27 – Aug 11, 2024
Rates
$5,200
Cost for reserving: $800
Itinerary
DAY 1
Group meets in La Paz, Bolivia's capital city, the world's highest capital at above 10,000 ft, starting our acclimatization program as soon as you step out of the plane. Gear check and afternoon briefing at the hotel. Because acclimatization is crucial to our success, we highly recommend that our clients arrive 2 to 3 days earlier in La Paz prior to the start of the expedition. Attractive day treks and tours can be arranged from La Paz.
Cost Includes
- Professional Mountain Guides
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in La Paz all land transportation
- 4×4
- burros
- llamas
- porters
- camp guardian
- cook
- meals while in the mountains
- all community gear (Base Camp tent, tents, stoves, cooking gear, ropes, ice screws, pickets, medical kit, satellite phone, radios, etc.)
- National Park fee.
You are responsible for
- Flights to La Paz
- any lodging excluding 2 nights in La Paz
- meals (except while you are climbing)
- personal equipment
- passport
- personal items and services (laundry, drinks, tips, etc.)
- expenses incurred in the event of a rescue.
