Full Day Ice Climbing Tour: Learn Mountaineering Techniques on Huayna Potosi Glacier
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2 Ratings
La Paz
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.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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.
What's Included
- 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
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees 25 BOB
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Breakfast, snack and dinner
- sun glasses
- sunblock
- fleece
- inner gloves
Additional Information
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
Location
Sagarnaga 342
Sagarnaga
ADDRESS: SAGARNAGA STREET 342, LA PAZ
PHONE: +591 71969465
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Emmasd9300lq
May 31, 2023
PACHA EXPEDITION CLIMBING BOLIVIA - Wells it is a very nice place, you can hike and also climb. With Friends is much better charing, also with good guides along the way.
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Gina_hung2000
Mar 3, 2020
Challenging but FUN! - It was a bit confusing with my booking due to the miscommunication between the operator posting this tour and the operator actually providing the tour (they were different!). But I managed to sort it out by messaging and a phone call.
Despite the drama in the beginning, it was fun! They provide you with everything you need and teach you how to "climb" the ice. For a person spending the most time at sea level and not used to rock climbing, this was very challenging for me. But I had a blast! I will come back to have more!
Ice climbing is at 4900 meters above the sea level, so take it easy to avoid altitude sickness.
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