Cordillera Real Fast

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3 days

¨Amazing views, easy walk, nice experience¨. Karl P.

This three day journey takes us to the heart of the Cordillera Real, Bolivia's most prominent mountain range and one of the Ande's loftiest and most impressive ranges. The Cordillera Real is over 200 km. long, with more than 600 peaks over 5,000m (16,400ft). Our lama caravan trekking journey, begins in beautiful, Estancia Tuni. Perched in a valley beneath towering mountain peaks, this is the perfect place for us to begin our trek and further acclimatize. Our trekking route circumnavigates the Condoriri massif with amazing mountain views and stunning camps every day. Our high point on this trek is 5,300m (17,384ft).

LENGHT:	3 days
STANDARD:	Easy - Easy treks follow generally well-marked trails, require little nagational skill and only an average standard of physical fitness.
COST:	$us 249

HIGHLIGHTS:

• A beautiful hike visiting the Condoriri National Park.
• Hike to Pico Austria 5,300m (17,384 ft).
• Two passes over 5,000 m (16,400 ft).
• Superb mountain views from several high passes
• Beautiful view over Huayna Potosi´s south face.
• Ideal for acclimatization

PROGRAM

Day 1. We depart LaPaz in the morning bound for trailhead at the Estancia Tuni 4,500m (14,760ft), where we meet our team of ¨arrieros¨ (muleteers) and we will begin the trek to discover the south west side of the Cordillera Real. The drive in takes us across the broad and expansive high altiplano, passing the original sight of the city of LaPaz. Three hours hike to Laguna Chiar Khota 4,650m (15,252ft). In the afternoon we hike to Pico Austria 5,300m (17,384ft).

Day 2. After a hardy breakfast, we slowly work our way up toward our next pass at 5,000m (16,400ft) where you will see the Huayna Potosi and the Condoriri group mountains, and after crossing a number of silt laden streams arrive at Maria LLoco. We make camp right in front of the impressive Huayna Potosi´s west face; great photographic opportunities.

Day 3. We begin our trek moving up and out of Maria Lloco valley on a steep trail for the last pass at 5,100m (16,728ft) next to the Huayna Potosi mountain 6,088m (19,968ft). In the afternoon arrive to Laguna Milluni. Return travel to La Paz, along the way you will see wild llamas and alpacas, last breathtaking view of Huayna Potosi.

LAND COSTS INCLUDE:

• Transportation. Bolivian Journeys has a private driver to provide in country transport, thus ensuring our safety and facilitating an independent schedule that does not depend on public transportation.
• Food. We eat high quality meals using fresh local ingredients.
• Top quality mountaineering tents are provided (North Face, Mountain Hardware).
• Mules
• Guide

LAND COSTS DO NOT INCLUDE:

• Meals except while trekking
• Personal gear
• Entrance fee to Condoriri National Park $us 5
• Gratuities to guides and staff
• Insurance
• Rescue or medical expenses that may occur during the trip.