Hike through Bolivian Altiplano and Nevado Charquini from La Paz


9 to 10 hours
Free cancellation
1 - 12
Mobile ticket

Overview

Tour to the Bolivian altiplano where the Charquini mountain is, which is 1 hour and a half from the city of La Paz. On the way you visit the Milluni Lagoon (a lagoon full of different colors due to the presence of minerals inside), a mining cemetery (on the shores of the route), sacred apachetas and within the walk there is another lagoon of heavenly color. We will arrive at the foot of the snowy peak.

Inclusions

  • Shared Transportation
  • Bilingual Guide Spanish - English
  • Entry/Admission - Laguna Charquini
  • Entry/Admission - Apacheta Jilarata

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Apacheta Jilarata, JR3F+2PP, El Alto, Bolivia

High point where offerings to the Pachamama (mother earth) are made, it is also a site that can be seen in the highlands, part of the city of La Paz and El Alto.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Laguna Milluni, Bolivia

Beautiful lagoon of colors, through minerals and temperature, the lagoon is obtaining different colors which becomes an attraction.

Pass By: Cementerio de Milluni, MRCX+53H, El Alto, Bolivia

Abandoned mining cemetery, its way of burying miners who died after working in the mine makes a particular place and in such a cold place it still remains.

Stop At: Laguna Charquini, Ntra. Sra. de, MVWQ+VWW, La Paz, Bolivia

A beautiful blue lagoon that accompanies the Charquini snow-capped mountain between mountain and lagoon, they make a beautiful combination.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Nevado Charquini, Ailaico, Milluni Bolivia

Mountain to visit the lagoon, the ice cave and its surroundings.

Duration: 4 hours

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 10 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
gtuk50
February 2023

Moderate hike but spoilt by the horrible weather - cold, sleet and drizzle. We were given walking poles as aids which were useful. Because of the altitude and weather I didn’t go right to the top - I got slight breathless but was fine. The trip was well organised but it is a very bumpy one hour r...

Bronwyn_M
November 2022

Our tour guide Patty was very knowledgeable and friendly. It was a great hike, you definitely should be in good shape to do this because the altitude doesn’t make going uphill easy.

Fernando_A
September 2023

Excelente viaje. Un gran reto sino estas en forma pero realizable. Caminas en subida como horaymedia

alexbN6077UG
May 2023

Expérience magique! Le staff est disponible et attentionné, les paysages et le service sont incroyables. Second to none!

Jonatan S
March 2023

Una experiencia preciosa, nuestro guía Kevin muy puntual y atento, conoce la zona como nadie, fue todo rodado, desde la recogida, pasando por la subida y la vuelta al hotel, todo perfecto.

U8341MSalessandraf
March 2023

Melhor experiência de agência. O Guia preparado e local, nos ofereceu um passeio conforme roteiro, também ofereceu o passeio nos dois idiomas, inglês e espanhol.

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