Private Huayna Potosí Summit – 3 Days 2 Nights

Hotel Pickup – La Paz
Your expedition begins with a private pickup from your hotel. As you leave La Paz behind, the road climbs toward the majestic Cordillera Real.

Colored Lagoons Scenic Stop
Visit several high-altitude lagoons known for their striking colors—an impressive landscape deeply shaped by environmental changes and mining activity.

Milluni Cemetery
A hauntingly beautiful cemetery hidden in the altiplano. This site transports you into another era with its unique stone structures and isolated location.

Old Glacier – Technical Training Session
Arrive at Glaciar Viejo for a hands-on glacier practice led by a Cholita Escaladora and certified mountain guide. You’ll learn:

– Crampon techniques
– Basic ice climbing
– Rope and safety procedures
-Short vertical wall practice

This session prepares you for the summit attempt ahead.
Base Camp Overnight
After training, continue to Huayna Potosí Base Camp, where you’ll have dinner and spend the night in mountain refuges.

After breakfast, begin your ascent toward High Camp. The trail is moderate but demanding due to altitude. Your guide sets a steady pace to ensure proper acclimatization.
Arrive at High Camp around midday for lunch. The afternoon is spent resting, hydrating, and preparing gear for the summit push. Early dinner and early sleep—your climb starts shortly after midnight.
Overnight at High Camp.

Your summit attempt begins between 2:00 and 3:00 AM, climbing under a star-filled sky. This section is steeper and more demanding, with technical ice passages where your guide will assist you through rope systems and ice-wall ascents.

As dawn breaks, you reach the peak of Huayna Potosí, one of the most breathtaking sunrises in the Andes. Views stretch across the Cordillera Real, Lake Titicaca, and the vast altiplano.

After celebrating and taking photos, descend carefully to High Camp for a short rest, gear packing, and the final descent to Base Camp.

Private transport returns you to La Paz in the afternoon.