Huayna Potosi can be climbed by beginners with a competent guide and technical equipment. Beginners yes, but fit beginners; it’s quite steep toward the end and it’s a tough climb, but well worth the effort!

Our two day itinerary does not include an afternoon of basic mountaineering instruction and a night of acclimatization at the 4700 meter base camp level, both of which increase your chance of summit success.

We suggest 3 day climbing Huayna Potosi, if the customer does not have good acclimatization and be good physicaly.

Huayna Potosi 6088m climb is for all the people who would like to climb over 6000 meter without high knowledge mountaineering techniques.

Day 1: La Paz City to High camp of Mountain Huayna Potosi
Day 2: Summit attempt and return to La Paz City.

Day 1 - 8:30 am

Meeting at Our Office in La Paz – Bolivia.

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Day 1 - 9:00 am

Departure to Mountain Huayna Potosí 2 hours by transport

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Day 1 - 11:30 am

Arrival at Base Camp (4700 masl), preparation of backpacks.

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Day 1 - 12:00 pm

Lunch, Ascent to high Camp (5200 m.a.s.l.), 2 hours of walking.

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Day 1 - 15:00 pm

Arrival at High Camp

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Day 1 - 15:15 pm

tea, hot Drinks to hydrate during the afternoon.

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Day 1 - 17:00 pm

Dinner and night in shelter at High Camp .

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Day 2 - 00:00 am

Wake up time will be around midnight and we will get dressed with the climbing clothing and equipment and have breakfast.

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Day 2 - 01:00 am

Begin the ascent.

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Day 2 - 05:00 am

arrive at the summit around sunrise.

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Day 2 - 01:30 pm

arrival to La Paz

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-A Professional guide for every 2 customers
-Private transportation for the group
-All meals on the mountain
-Lodging at the Huayna Potosi base and high camp huts
-Climbing Equipment:
Crampons, harness, plastic boots, windproof pants and jacket, ice axe, gloves, gaiters, helmet, balaclava

-Travel Insurance
It is important that your travel insurance also covers mountaineering at a high altitude.

Bring:
-Sleeping bag (rated to – 5 º c) Optional 30 BS to rent.
-Headlamp Optional 30 BS to rent.
-Backpack (50 – 60 liter capacity) Optional 30 BS to rent.
-Trekking pants or leggings
-Fleece jacket
-Down jacket (optional)
-3 pairs of socks (one thick)
-Snacks for summit attempt
-50 bs mountain entrance fee
-Sunglasses
-Sunblock
-2 liters of water to start the trip
-Personal medication
-Thin liner gloves
-Beanie
-Toilet paper
-hiking shoes
-Personal items.

Cancellation or changes to this tour:

CHANGES: Any changes to the tour date need to be done before 6:00 pm (La Paz time) 1 day before the tour begins. After this time, there is a 10% change fee.

NO SHOWS & CANCELLATIONS: If you cancel one day prior to the tour before 6:00 pm (La Paz time) or earlier, a 35% administration fee (+ the card fee) will apply. After this time, there is a 100% no-show or cancellation fee.

You must email bookings@findlocaltrips.com (include the name of the tour and the reservation number) to cancel this tour or to make any changes.

1. 1. Will I have problems with altitude sickness on this tour?

   Altitude sickness can catch many travellers a little bit off guard. Not everyone gets sick in high altitudes, and it is difficult to predict who is likely to be badly affected by it. For most people, it is nothing more than a headache and a dizzy sensation that diminishes over a short period of time, 1 to 2 days for most people. If you want to limit your chances of getting sick, there are a few things you can do. Firstly, do not fly directly into high altitude - proceed slowly, allowing your body time to acclimatise as you ascend gradually. However, for many that is not possible, so it’s important to drink lots of water, and to slow down! This sounds simple, but both of these things are very important. Your body is struggling because you don’t have enough oxygen, so avoiding any strenuous activity is a good idea. Chew some coca leaves - the native people of South America have been chewing coca for centuries, thanks to its ability to alleviate mild altitude sickness symptoms. Coca leaves can be bought in any supermarket, and even souvenir shops or street stalls. Take altitude sickness pills (Soroche): these are sold over the counter all over Peru and Bolivia, and are just a few dollars. If you are flying straight into altitude over 2500meters without spending any time at an intermediate elevation, and you’re worried about getting sick, you can ask your doctor for more specific and stronger altitude sickness medication in advance. In the rare case that your symptoms are more severe than a headache and mild dizziness, you should descend in altitude and seek medical assistance.

2. 2. How physically fit do I need to be?

   Climbing Huayna Potosi is physically demanding, as the high altitude. For that reason is recommended for who will climb it. Has a good fitness and acclimatization, becasuse it will make the climb easier and more enjoyable.

3. 3. What are the weather conditions like on the mountain?

   As its high altitude, it is constantly cold all year round, with temperatures dropping below 0 degrees celsius. Most of the time is around – 10 degrees during the climb. For that reason is recomended to climb with suitable equipment.

4. 4. What is the best season to climb Huayna Potosí?

   The best season to climb Huayna Potosí is between May and November, as this is the dry season in Bolivia, and will ensure optimal climbing conditions. As it is a mountain with a higher demand, it is climbed all year round. including the rainy season (choosing the best days to climb). Obviously, the success rate is less in the rainy season. Because the climb is more hader with layers of fresh snow and sometimes with bad weather condition can not be Summited.

5. 5. What are the climbing routes?

   Most of the people climb the Normal Route (the north Summit 6088m.) for its ease of Access and ascend and descend is on same route. From high camp to Summit, the ascend usually lasts between 5 – 6 hours and descend from Summit to high camp between 2 – 3 hours. Huayna Potosi offers tecnical routes too. As french route, west face, integral for who is looking for an extremly challenging route.

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