Sajama 6500m. and Acotango 6052m. 6 days

LA PAZ (11,810 ft./3600 m). – SAJAMA VILLAGE (13,779 ft./ 4200m.)

Climbing the Acotango Volcano (6052m.).  starts at 9:00 am  from La Paz - Bolivia, departure crossing the Altiplano to get Sajama village.
On the way we will visit the funerary towers of ancient cultures, these are called "CHULLPAS" in the afternoon we will have a visited the geysers, on our way we can observe the typical Andean fauna of the place such as the Andean camelids, Alpacas, llamas and Vicuñas.
Dinner and overnight in the town of Sajama (13,779 ft./ 4200m.) . ( Hostels with private bathrooms).

SAJAMA VILLAGE (13,779 ft./ 4200m.) – ACOTANGO SUMMIT (19,855 ft. / 6052m.) - SAJAMA VILLAGE (13,779 ft./ 4200m.)

Around 2:00 a.m., we will depart from Sajama village in a 4WD vehicle, heading toward  at (5,500 m. / 18,044 ft). From there, we will begin a gradual ascent toward the summit. The climb typically takes 3 to 4 hours and is considered relatively easy. Depending on the season, we may encounter snow or ice along the route. At the end of the dry season, it is sometimes possible to reach the summit without the need of crampons.

From the summit at  (6,052m. /19,855 ft), we’ll enjoy breathtaking panoramic views before beginning our descent back, which takes approximately 2 hours.
There may be an option to descend via a different, route. Once at (5,500 m. / 18,044 ft)., our vehicle will bring us back to Sajama village, We then make our way to the nearby hot springs to unwind and enjoy a well-earned rest.

SAJAMA VILLAGE (13,779 ft./ 4200m.)

On this day, we’ll have a free morning to rest or explore at your own pace. In the afternoon, we’ll visit the geysers, where you can witness impressive steam vents and bubbling geothermal activity in a stunning high-altitude setting.

SAJAMA VILLAGE (13,779 ft./ 4200m.) – HIGH CAMP OF SAJAMA (18,700 ft. / 5700m.)

After having breakfast 7:30 am we will take a car 4WD towards (4800m. / 15,748 ft), from there we will hike up to high camp of Sajama (5700m. / 18,700ft).  About 6 hours hike over sand and scree. At High Camp we will set up our tents, have dinner, then sleep at tents.

HIGH CAMP OF SAJAMA (18,700 ft. / 5700m.) - ASCEND TO SAJAMA SUMMIT (21,325 ft./ 6500m.) –SAJAMA TOWN (13,779 ft. / 4200m.)

Our summit day begins very early, around 2:00 a.m. We'll wake up in the early morning hours to get dressed in our climbing gear and enjoy a light breakfast before starting the ascent.

Once ready, we’ll begin our climb toward the summit. Along the way, we’ll take short breaks to rest, hydrate, and snack on chocolate for energy. The route takes us through sections of loose scree before reaching the glacier, where we may encounter stretches of penitentes — dramatic ice formations common at high altitudes.

At the summit, we’ll be rewarded with breathtaking views of the Altiplano, the Cordillera Occidental, and the nearby twin peaks of Parinacota and Pomerape — all illuminated by the unique colors of an Andean sunrise.

The descent back to High Camp takes approximately 3 hours. Once there, we’ll have soup and hot drinks to recover. After repacking our gear, we continue down to base camp, where a 4WD vehicle will be waiting to take us back to Sajama village. To end the day, we’ll relax in the nearby hot springs and spend the night at a local hostel.

SAJAMA VILLAGE (13,779 ft./ 4200m.) - LA PAZ (11,810 ft./3600 m).

After breakfast, we will carefully organize and pack our personal belongings, ensuring nothing is left behind. Once everything is ready, we’ll say our farewells to the mountain that has been our companion throughout the adventure. Then, we will begin our journey back to the city of La Paz.

We expect to arrive in La Paz around 4:00 p.m.