Private Tour
3 Days Pequeño Alpamayo
Overview
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3 days
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This picturesque peak forms part of the Condoriri Massif and is one of the most popular ascents in the area. Its beauty and moderate difficulty make it a great choice for new or relatively inexperienced mountaineers.
DID YOU KNOW?
--Pequeño Alpamayo is the second most popular climb in the Cordillera Real.
--This mountain has an alternative, "direct", route which involves scaling the western wall rather than following the ridge described above.
--This is a great choice for well-acclimatised experienced mountaineers.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
La Paz - base Camp Condoriri
Accommodations
Night in tents
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
We leave La Paz and drive for 2.5hrs to La Rinconada (4530m) where we load our equipment onto donkeys. We then hike for an hour to Laguna Chiar Khota (4620m), our basecamp. We have the choice of sleeping in tents or in the Fisherman’s house, a small mountain refuge at the edge of the lake. Depending on how you feel you can either rest or explore the surrounding area to help with your acclimatisation.
Training Day
Accommodations
Night in tents
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
After a hearty breakfast we organise our climbing gear and head to the base of the nearby glacier. We spend the day learning (or reminding ourselves of) essential mountaineering techniques: glacier traverse, knots, and the use of ice axes and crampons. If you are confident in your abilities this day can be cut from the itinerary.
Summit Pequeño Alpamayo -Return to La paz city
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
We wake up at 1AM and have large breakfast before setting off for the base of the glacier. We now have a long steady climb to Pico Tarija (5300m) which lies at the top of the main glacier. From here we have great views Pequeño Alpamayo and can have a short rest before the final push. There is a short 70m descent over rock and then a steady ascent along a ridge to the summit of “El Pequeño” (5.410m). From here we retrace our steps to base camp where we have lunch, a short rest, and then head back to the car which will take us back to La Paz.
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Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Breathtaking beauty. Amazing guide. Awesome experience.
briansM4066NO,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bolivia Mountaineering is an extremely professional and very thoughtful and considerate company to work with. Can’t imagine the experience being any better. Pedro (and his Porter assistant Pepe) provided everything I could hope for to lay the foundation for a successful and positive experience. Pedro (a third generation guide) laid out two perfect days of training/acclimatizing and the three day expedition was the most memorable mountain experience I’ve ever had… And I’ve climbed many mountains. The food was good and his skills as a guide instilled great confidence. Most importantly, Pedro is a damn good human being, whose heart and efforts lie in the mountains. He CARES a great deal. Thank for all that you do for the mountain community, amigo.
Excellent Logistics & Guiding!
pattyboomboomalcivar,Aug 19, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bolivian Mountaineering provided excellent top notch logistical and guiding for Pico Austria & Pequeño Alpamayo including airport pick up, hotel arrangements, refuge stay and all transportation and food for a great price. All in all Bolivian Mountaineering provided expert guidance. I look forward to using them again for future climbs on Huayna Potosi & Illimani
A perfect experience crossing Bolivian Andes
Wanderer12836552716,Aug 16, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a perfect expediction. Pedro Quispe is a experienced mountain guide, extremely carefully with all details. He speaks english very well, better than me, and guided me to the summit of Tarija peak. Te services were great: transfer from La Paz to the base camp, transport of backpacks with “burros”, new equipaments for the climp and delicious food during the stay there. I strongly recommend it!
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