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Bolivian Peaks
From £3,375 Altitude 6,462m Grade: 3B
Bolivian Peaks
This classic expedition to the Cordillera Real offers a magnificent setting for the mountaineer to ascend some magnificent and shapely peaks.
This classic expedition to the Cordillera Real offers a magnificent setting for the mountaineer to ascend some magnificent and shapely peaks.
From La Paz we depart to Copacabana and acclimatize beside Lake Titicaca, with visits to Inca ruins and the Island of the Sun. Once acclimatized, we trek into the Condoriri area, described as “truly fairylike”; pyramidal mountains with pure snow faces, elegant ridges and fields of penitents. We warm up on Pico Austria (5100m) and Pyramid Blanca (5230m) alongside glacier training before tackling the elegant and beautiful Pequeno Alpamayo (5337m) .
We return to La Paz for a days rest before tackling Huayna Potosi (6088m), a two day ascent. For those on the 22 day trip we move to Illimani (6462m), the mountain that dominates the skyline of La Paz, a fitting climax to a fantastic expedition. Bolivia has certainly lived up to its reputation for having the most stable and reliable weather. We have always had the most wonderful weather allowing us to complete our full programme of peaks. This expedition is ideal for those who have completed a winter mountaineering course, an alpine course or an expedition such as Mera Peak or the Ecuador Volcanoes.
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Dates & Prices
Availability
* A deposit of £400 will be required at checkout.
Extras
Extras can be added per-person when you book onto a date
| Item | Price | Days | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uyuni Salt Lakes | £550 | +3 days | |
| Machu Picchu | £680 | +5 days | |
| Amazon Basin | £890 | +5 days |
* A deposit of £200 (or the full extra price, whichever is lower) will be required at checkout for each extra added per-person on this trip
What's Included
- International flights from London (Flight inclusive package).
- A British expedition team leader. Small groups may use a local leader.
- Permits, charges, importation taxes and levies payable to the Local Authorities in connection with the expedition.
- Food, fuel and cooking equipment whilst on the mountain.
- Transportation of baggage by mules and porters
- Transfers to and from the in country airport if flights booked with Adventure Peaks
- Hotel and other accommodation on a Bed & Breakfast basis.
- All tents and other communal equipment necessary for the climb.
- Medical safety equipment and supplies.
- Communication equipment (each member on a Grade 3B or above are normally provided with a radio whilst on the mountain and the team is often supported with a Satellite Telephone and e-mail facilities on extended expeditions at Base Camp).
- All team members will receive a free logoed trip T-Shirt with the name of your Expedition on it.
- 15% off the RRP on clothing and equipment purchases from Adventure Peaks shop
What's Excluded
- Personal climbing clothes and equipment.
- Personal insurance, visas, departure tax and inoculations.
- Travel to and from UK airport (unless otherwise specified).
- Transfers to and from the in country airport if flights NOT booked with Adventure Peaks
- Drinks and hotel or guest house meals, unless specified.
- Personal medical supplies and personal use of communication equipment.
- Excess baggage.
- Tips for porters and local guides.
- Costs associated with an expedition finishing early.
- Costs associated with you leaving an expedition early.
- Costs associated with extending a trip due to bad weather or other circumstances.
Itinerary
Days 1 - 2 | International flight to La Paz |
Day 3 | Acclimatisation, final preparations and drive to Copacabana |
Days 4 - 5 | Visit Isla del Sol. Next day, Tuni and acclimatisation walk |
Day 6 | Trek to Condoriri Base Camp |
Day 7 | Ascent of Point Austria |
Day 8 | Acent of Pyramid Blanca |
Day 9 | Rest Day |
Day 10 | Ascent of Pequeno Alpamayo |
Day 11 | Ascent of Illusion |
Day 12 | Descend to Tuni, return to La Paz |
Day 13 | Drive to Zongo Dam and trek to Campamento Argentino |
Day 14 | Ascent of Huayana Potosi |
Day 15 | Rest day in La Paz.Those on 16 day trip, international flights depart, arriving next day |
Day 16 | Drive to Pinya, trek to Base Camp at Puente Roto |
Day 17 | Move to ABC at Nido de Condores |
Day 18 | Ascent of Illimani |
Day 19 | Reserve summit day |
Day 20 | Return to Pinaya and onto La Paz |
Days 21 - 22 | Return international flights |
Insurance
It is essential for a trip of this type that you are adequately insured. When researching insurance options, please ensure the policy covers you for the following:
- Cancellation or curtailment
- Helicopter rescue (most insurance companies will no longer cover for ‘search and rescue’ but providing you stay with the group, they will assist with ‘rescue’)
- Repatriation
- The altitude that you are expected to attain
- The location especially when travelling to Antarctica
- Grade of trek/climb/expedition
- Medical cover
Adventure Peaks partners with Global Rescue to offer the world’s leading travel protection services. Medical and security emergencies happen. When they do, we rely on Global Rescue to provide our clients with medical, security, travel risk and crisis response services. Without a membership, an emergency evacuation could cost over $100,000. More than one million members trust Global Rescue to get them home safely when the unexpected happens. We highly recommend our clients enroll with Global Rescue, in particular for peaks over 7000m:
https://partner.globalrescue.com/adventurepeaks/
We are aware the following provide insurance:
For UK based clients:
Expeditions and Treks under 7000m - Campbell Irvine Direct : http://www.campbellirvine.com/AdventurePeaks
HCC Medical Insurance Services: LLC sales@hccmis.com Tel: 1-800-605-2282
Travelex Ins. Services: www.travelexinsurance.com Tel: 1-800 228 9792
True Traveller Ins: www.truetraveller.com Tel: 0333 999 3140 for treks including over 4500m
Austrian Alpine Club (UK) www.aacuk.org.uk Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
Rothwell & Towler: www.world-first.co.uk Tel: 0345 908 0161 (under 6400m)
J S Insurance: www.jsinsurance.co.uk Tel: 0844 848 1500
Snowcard: www.snowcard.co.uk Tel: 01295 660836
The B.M.C.: www.thebmc.co.uk Tel: 0161 445 6111 (call and speak to Jim. Please note the BMC cannot cover Mt Damavand)
Dogtag: www.dogtag.co.uk Tel: 0800 036 4824 (Check excess etc)
For non-UK based clients:
HCC Medical Insurance Services: LLC sales@hccmis.com Tel: 1-800-605-2282
Travelex Ins. Services: www.travelexinsurance.com Tel: 1-800 228 9792
True Traveller Ins: www.truetraveller.com Tel: 0333 999 3140 for treks including over 4500m
Austrian Alpine Club (UK): www.aacuk.org.uk Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
AXA Worldwide Travel Ins: www.axainsurance.com Tel: +44 (0)844 874 0360
Ingle International: www.ingleinternational.com Tel: (USA) 1.800.360.3234
Insure for Less: www.insure4less.com.au (Australian clients)
You do not have to use any of the above, but if you make your own insurance arrangements documentary evidence of your own policy is required.
Please forward the details of your Insurance as soon as you have it: we need the insurance company’s name, their 24 hour emergency telephone number and your insurance policy number – admin@adventurepeaks.com
Reviews
Amazing service [ Andrew October 21. 2015 review] re: transfer by helicopter from Bolivia to Kathmandu?......fantastic service!!.
In country tuition and support was excellent!
It was all amazing! (And it was my first trip, so don't know better, but it was amazing)
Bolivia is an amazing country. I loved everything about it-the people in La Paz and the mountains. The itinerary is varied as you have some sightseeing acclimatisation to start then time spent in amazing mountains. I like the idea of multiple summits, so it is not all about Monday (although built what Ilimani summit as highest point).
Returning to La Paz then heading to the mountains again is nice. Also writing of mountains (not all about one peak) I think there is great value in local leaders as it supports the country, the Alpine development and the northern mountain roots and culture.
The entire trip was an amazing experience even though I didn't make it to the summit. The local agent was very helpful in organising the helicopter and looking after me and my husband when we returned to Kathmandu. Your guide was brilliant, very knowledgeable.
Both of our guides were very friendly, helpful and responsive to have varying needs. You had an inspiring brochure but as I don't get to go climbing in places all often it would have been useful to have a bit of time to refresh skills, and also to practice under supervision of course turning into the rope.
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