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| Price | £1795 or US$3295 or €2295 | |
| Flights from UK | from £800-£1000 | |
| Dates | 21 July - 9 August 2008 | |
| Duration | 20 days | |
| Grade | 3B | |
| Optional extension to Ancohuma 6427m - 26 days to 15 August | ||
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Mountaineering in Bolivia
Climbing in some of the more remote valleys of the Cordillera Real, with an optional extension to climb Ancohuma
Bolivia is one of the most interesting and enjoyable destinations for a climbing trip to the Andes. Our 2009 Bolivia expedition will climb the highest peak in the Cordillera Real, and also climb in some of the most scenic and unfrequented areas. Highlight of the expedition will be the ascent of Illimani, which lies near La Paz which will take 5 days with a spectacular high camp above the glaciers. The mountain is usually a relatively easy snow climb though in some years there can be problems crossing the big crevasses. The expedition will go to Illimani after a program of ascents in the Cordillera Real when acclimatisation peaks of around 5000-5500m will be attempted.
Before travelling to Illimani we will spend seven days in the Khara Khota valley and around the very scenic Lechecota near the foot of Chachacomani in the central Cordillera Real. During this time we will make ascents of a number of peaks in the area such as Wila Llojeta 5244m, Janco Laya 5545m and Tres Marias, 5400m.
The expedition will be based in La Paz and we'll spend the first few days in and around this fascinating city until we get used to the thin air. The La Paz airport is higher than the summit of the Eiger! During this time in La Paz we will arrange some optional sightseeing trips, including the pre-Inca ruins of Tiahuanaco and Lake Titicaca.
For those looking for a further high altitude challenge we have an option to stay on in Bolivia for six more days to attempt Ancohuma at the northern end of the Cordillera Real. We will require a minimum number of clients interested to run this extension at a good price.
Chachacomani from the remote campsite at Lechecota.
Included in our Price |
Not Included in our Price |
| All land transport in Bolivia as per
itinerary. All accommodation in Bolivia as per itinerary. Food while in the mountains. Organisation and planning of the expedition. Porter/pack animal service to base camps. Tents, stoves, ropes and other communal equipment. Climbing permits. Services of a western (usually UK) expedition leader. |
Flights to La Paz. Airport tax. Sightseeing tours. Insurance. Personal equipment (e.g. clothing, sleeping bag, helmet, ice-axes). Meals and snacks in towns and cities. Laundry, souvenirs, tips and drinks. |
General Information about our holidays
Please read our warning on altitude before booking this expedition to high altitudes.
Please read the comments about our style of trip before booking one of our treks or expeditions.
Who runs 'Andes' and where we are based
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