Climbing Huayna Potosi 3 days - 2 nights

DURATION: 3 days/2nights
At 6088 meters high, is probably the most popular major peak in Bolivia due to ease of access and imposing beauty. It is also the easiest of the climbs and is suitable for beginners, although prospective climbers will still require technical equipment.
Itinerary:
Day 1:
09:00 Leave from La Paz
11:00 Arrival to the Base Camp (4.700 m.a.s.l.)
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Arrival to the glacier and practice for 2,5 hrs. (4.900 m.a.s.l.)
17:00 Back to the Base Camp
19:00 Dinner and overnight stay
Day 2:
08:00 Breakfast
09:00 Start the trek for 3 hrs to the High Camp (5.200 m.a.s.l.)
12:00 Lunch
18:00 Dinner and overnight stay
Day 3:
01:00 Early start to get the top
07:00 Top with views of The Cordillera Real, Titicaca Lake and Sajama mountain
07:15 Descend to the High Camp
10:00 Last meal
11:00 Back to La Paz
13:00 End of service
Tour includes:

  • Professional climbing guide (1 guide per 2 climbers)
  • Food
  • Climbing equipment (Jacket, trousers, skimask, gloves, crampons, ice axe, harness, boots and helmet)
  • Transport round trip
  • 2 nights in Refugio
  • Free T-shirt

Not included:

  • Entrance fee (Bs. 10)
  • Water
  • Personal expenses

What to bring:

  • Backpack of 55 lt
  • Daypack
  • Trekking shoes
  • Fleece/thermals (3 layers)
  • Inner gloves
  • Woolen hat
  • Head lamp
  • Sleeping bag
  • Sun glasses
  • Snacks
  • Toilet Pape