Parinacota 2 days

Parinacota – Bolvia
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Parinacota – Bolvia
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The Volcano Parinacota (20,774 ft./ 6332m.) is part of the Western Cordillera. It is located in Sajama Park on the Bolivian and Chilean border. It offers spectacular views of its twin, the Pomerape. Its ascent is without any technical difficulty but is physically hard (AD / II). Volcanoes have caused the suffering of more than one mountain dweller, endless slopes, false summits and strong winds are their daily lives.

Itinerary

Included

Packing List

Faqs

Cancellation Policy

Itinerary

Day 01 :
LA PAZ (11,810 ft. / 3600 m). – PUEBLO DE SAJAMA (13,779 ft. / 4200m.)

08:30am. Departure, after 4 hours driving in the afternoon we will arrive to Sajama Town located at (14,435 ft. / 4.400m asl.) Later option to visit Sajama town and hot Springs or just relax at the hostel. We will get dinner and sleep in a hostel.

Day 02 :
Día 2: SAJAMA TOWN (13,779 ft. / 4200m.) – CUMBRE PARINACOTA (20,774 ft./ 6332m.) – LA PAZ (11,810 ft. / 3600 m).

2:00 am we will start; first we will take a 4WD behicle to Base Camp of Parinacota

5200m asl / 17,060 ft..   from there we start hiking to the summit.

Ascent without technical difficulty but physically demanding (AD/II).

Progressive climb on the Presence of penitent which makes the progression more difficult. However, at the end of the winter season. Ascent of the glacial dome (45º/50º max.). Long climb to the crater rim. 6 to 8 hours ascending from base camp. Descent to base camp (2 to 3 hours). Possibility to descent on the rocky part through another route. Descent to base camp where the vehicle awaits us to go Back to Sajama with the vehicle. Later Back to La Paz city. Arrival by the end of the day.

INCLUDED:

  • A professional guide for every 2 customers
  • Crampons, harness, Doble boots, windproof pants and jacket, ice axe, gloves, gaiters, helmet, balaclava
  • Private transportation from La Paz – Sajama  – La Paz
  • 4WD vehicle from Sajama town – High Camp Parinacota – Sajama town
  • All meals on tour
  • Hostel with private barthrom

PACKING LIST:

  • Headlamp
  • Day Backpack
  • Mountaineerring clothing
  • Snacks for summit attempt
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunblock
  • 2 liters of water
  • Personal medication
  • Toilet paper
  • Personal items
  • Hiking shoes
  • Guide tips
  • 100 Bs entrance fee

FREQUENT QUESTION:

Where do the trips to go up to Acotango start from?

Generally the trips to Acotango start from the city of La Paz – Bolivia.

Because you can easily reach the city of La Paz – Bolivia by plane, also take advantage of the mountains of the Cordillera Real to practice and acclimatize.

CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

The mountaineering and hiking tours that we offer are highly risky, the customers decides to take the tour with their own experience and travel under our conditions.

1.-  Confirmation and payment:    

  • After confirming the tour with payment, The confirmation is  valid for the date and time indicated on it.
  • The customer is responsible for the tour and must prevent factors that can make themselves sick or injure that can cause to loss the trip

2.-  Tour cancellations :

  • 12 days  before trip day  30% penalty from total price.
  • 7 days  before trip day  45% penalty from total price,
  • a day  before trip day    60% penalty from total price,
  • on  departure  day    100% penalty from total price,

3.-  Postponements:

  • 7 days or more  before the tour day  30% penalty from total price,
  • A day  before tour day  40% penalty from total price,
  • on  departure  day    100% penalty from total price

5.- Insurance:

  • The customer will make the tour on his/her own and full responsibility.
  • The price does not include travel insurance against accident, life and medical expenses of any kind.

8.- Climatological Factors:

  • The customer is responsible for choosing his/her travel date.  If, because of bad weather, the tour can not be completed. there is not refund.

9.- Equipment losses or damages during the tour:

  • The customer is responsible for taking care of all the equipment that we provide.  In case of damages or losses of any of the gear, the customer must pay for it at the end of the tour.

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Parinacota 2 days

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