Bolivia

The Condoriri massif consists of 13 different peaks, and is a popular climbing area in Bolivia The highest peak in the area is the Cabeza de Cóndor (5648m), it is also one of the most demanding peaks in the massif. Cabeza de Condor is also known as Condoriri and is referred to as “the Matterhorn of Bolivia”. Condoriri is also part of the Trans Cordillera trek which is a popular trek in the Cordillera Real. This one day trek give us a small taste of the Cordillera Real and we help for acclimatizing for higher mountains.

Chachacomani is one the rarely visited mountain in the Cordillera Real. Mainly due to the people from the area who did not want tourist either trekking or climbing in the area. Since 2010 the people have come around and released that tourism can bring additional income for there families. Since the area has only opened recently, the popularity of this mountains is still low. With easy access from La Paz, it’s just a matter time which will see more people attempting to climb this mountain.

We first visit mythical Lago Titicaca and Isla del Sol, where early inhabitants believed the sun was born and the Incas saw it as the birth place of their civilization. This first part will help with acclimatizing for Sajama mountain. After a few days around the lake we head over to Sajama to climb Bolivia’s highest mountain. Sajama lies west of La Paz near the chilean border in the Nacional park Sajama. Other mountains in the park are volcanoes Parinacota (6330m) and Pomerata (6222m). The slopes of this volcano also support the highest forest in the world.

The first part of our trip takes us to Sajama National Park, where we visit ancient forests and classic volcano mountains. After Sajama we head south along the border of Chile and Bolivia. Along the way we pass lakes, Inca tombs and a chance to see wild life. The following days are spend around the salt flats of Uyuni, where we head all the way down to the south of Bolivia and visit Laguna Colarada, Laguna Verde and the many of the other lakes with different colors. We also climb Volacano Tunupa and Uturuncu. From these mountains we have spectral views of the area.

This tour will take us through the legends of Andean culture. First we visit the ancient ruins of Tiwanaku. Believed to be the birth place of Andean culture. After we make a transfer to Copacabana. Here we can visit the old cathedral and the mythical Lago Titicaca where early inhabitants believed the sun was born and the Incas saw it as the birth place of their civilization. We have time in the quaint little village of Copacabana nestled between 2 hills on the edge of the lake.

The first part of this trek is relative new as the area has been closed to tourism. As the area has been closed off for many years there is little development on this side. This Trans Cordillera is one of the lest popular treks in the Cordillera Real and you will almost walk from one end to the other, crossing several passes allowing you spectacular views of the Cordillera. You will see beautiful valleys, glacial lakes and wildlife and you will also have the opportunity to meet indigenous communities that are largely untouched by modern society.

West of La Paz near the border with Chile, there is a desert plain out of which rises the snow-capped cone volcano Sajama, found in Parque Nacional Sajama where there are other volcanoes such as The Twins – Parinacota (6330m) and Pomerata (6200m). Sajama is in the northern part of the Cordillera Occidental and is the highest peak in Bolivia. The slopes of this volcano also support the highest forest in the world. Although it is not technically demanding to climb Sajama its high altitude and ice conditions make the peak more challenging than it initially appears.

The Trans Cordillera is one of the most popular treks in the Cordillera Real giving you the chance to walk almost from one end to the other of this mountain range, crossing over several passes and allowing spectacular views of the dramatic peaks in this range. We pass by beautiful valleys and serene glacial lakes while occasionally spotting rare local wildlife such as the condor and wild puma. We will also get to meet remote indigenous communities in isolated villages largely untouched by modern society