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Hiking Charquini and Lakes of Huayna Potosi (west side)

Location La Paz, Altiplano, Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
$149
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Overview

Optimize your day! Visit 2 iconic sites: Laguna Esmeralda (Charquini) and the secret lagoons of Huayna Potosí. The best thing about La Paz for mountain lovers.

-We will be the first to reach the Emerald Lagoon of the snowy CHARQUINI.
- We will be the only ones in the lagoons of HUAYNA POTOSÍ west side (Maria Lloko).

This tour or hike is perfect for adventurers and mountain lovers looking for a total immersion in the heights of the Bolivian Altiplano and on a private tour.

The tour includes a brunch in the mountains.
Duration: 9 - 10 hours.

OUR ITINERARY:
Departure time: 7:00 am
Travel time: 1.5 hours
Duration of travel: 5 - 6 hours
Return time: 3 : 30 pm
Arrival time (La Paz): 5 : 30 pm approx.

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY:
- CHARQUINI = moderate
- Lakes of Huayna Potosí= easy

DISTANCE : 4 km and 8 km approximately (round trip).

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Full day Charquini + Lakes of Huayna Potosi (Maria lloko)
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 10 hours

  • Insurance policy (Liability).
  • Medications for altitude sickness
  • Canes for hiking
  • Photographs or videos (optional)
  • Drone images, outfit "poncho" (optional and prior coordination)
  • Tickets to the reservation
  • Snacks to share on the mountain.
  • Private transportation
  • 4x4 vehicle (modern and adventurous)
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

Meeting point
Pickup is according to prior coordination from Airbnb and hotel (zones: Miraflores, Sopocachi, San Jorge, San Pedro, downtown, bus station)
Return details
Pickup is according to prior coordination from Airbnb and hotel (zones: Miraflores, Sopocachi, San Jorge, San Pedro, downtown, bus station)

  • Departure from the city of La Paz (7:00am) according to coordination, we will cross the city center and northern part to leave La Paz. (pass by)
  • After leaving the city of La Paz, we will have a panoramic visit of the city of El Alto (route to chacaltaya). (pass by)
  • Along the way we will have a panoramic view of Chacaltaya Mountain (before 2003 it was the highest ski resort in the world). (pass by)
  • Huayna Potosi
    En route we will have a panoramic view of the snowy Huayna Potosí, the most popular mountain in Bolivia to make a 6000 m.
  • Nevado Charquini
    We will make a photo stop at the Milluni Cemetery and in the background the snowy Huayna Potosí. Then visit the Emerald Lagoon - Charquini
  • Cordillera Real
    Upon reaching the starting point of the hike (4930 m) we will have a panoramic view of the mountain range of the Cordillera Real de La Paz.
  • During the hike we will have in the background the mountains: Imilla Apachita (viewpoint) and María Lloko (peak at 5522 m) (pass by)
  • Huayna Potosi
    After a 4 km one way trek, passing through an aqueduct we will reach the Maria Lloko Lagoon (height 4900 m). which is between Maria Lloko Peak and the west face of the snowy Huayna Potosí
  • Huayna Potosi
    After the visit to the Maria Lloko Lagoon, according to feasibility walking about 30 minutes we can reach the glacier of Huayna Potosí (west side) at an elevation of 5010). Afterwards we will return to the starting point by the same route of the aqueduct 4.5 km

  • 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
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Hiking Charquini and Lakes of Huayna Potosi (west side)

    Location La Paz, Altiplano, Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
    $149
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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