Experience a full day ice climbing tour on the Huayna Potosi glacier. Learn mountaineering techniques, cramponing, walking on ice and snow, and using ice axes and ropes.
Experience a full day ice climbing tour on the Huayna Potosi glacier. Learn mountaineering techniques, cramponing, walking on ice and snow, and using ice axes and ropes.
- La Paz - 1 and 1/2 hour drive from La Paz to Paso Zongo (4700m). Once at the base camp lunch will be served. Then, walk to the lower glacier, once at the place, guides will explain and show some basic techniques for ice climbing and mountaineering. Have the chance to practice these techniques with the guides and our climbing equipment. Later in…
- La Paz - 1 and 1/2 hour drive from La Paz to Paso Zongo (4700m). Once at the base camp lunch will be served. Then, walk to the lower glacier, once at the place, guides will explain and show some basic techniques for ice climbing and mountaineering. Have the chance to practice these techniques with the guides and our climbing equipment. Later in the day, practice ice climbing techniques on small ice walls with safety ropes in place. Finish the day with a nice photo-shoot in the glacier and head back to La Paz by 17:30.
- Expert local guide
- Quality mountaineering equipment
- Comfortable mountaineering attire including trousers and jacket
- Safety gear provided: harness, ropes, crampons, and boots
- Delicious lunch included
- Knowledgeable driver/guide for transportation
- All local taxes covered
- Expert local guide
- Quality mountaineering equipment
- Comfortable mountaineering attire including trousers and jacket
- Safety gear provided: harness, ropes, crampons, and boots
- Delicious lunch included
- Knowledgeable driver/guide for transportation
- All local taxes covered
- Entrance fees 25 BOB
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Breakfast, snack and dinner
- sun glasses
- sunblock
- fleece
- inner gloves
- Entrance fees 25 BOB
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Breakfast, snack and dinner
- sun glasses
- sunblock
- fleece
- inner gloves
Spend a complete day ice climbing on the ancient Huayna Potosi glacier. Acquaint yourself with foundational mountaineering and cramponing skills, the art of treading on ice and snow, as well as the application of ice axe and ropes.
This tour is tailored for everyone, experienced or not, and is the perfect choice for those on a tight schedule in the…
Spend a complete day ice climbing on the ancient Huayna Potosi glacier. Acquaint yourself with foundational mountaineering and cramponing skills, the art of treading on ice and snow, as well as the application of ice axe and ropes.
This tour is tailored for everyone, experienced or not, and is the perfect choice for those on a tight schedule in the Andes.
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
