Ice Climbing Full Day
Overview
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience a full day ice climbing on the old Huayna Potosi glacier. Learn the basic mountaineering and cramponing techniques, how to walk on ice and snow, and the use of the ice axe and ropes.
Made for everyone with or without experince, this is the ideal tour for the ones with little time in the Andes.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 18 years
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
1 and 1/2 hour drive from La Paz to Paso Zongo (4700m). Once at the base camp lunch will be served. Then, walk to the lower glacier, once at the place, guides will explain and show some basic techniques for ice climbing and mountaineering. Have the chance to practice these techniques with the guides and our climbing equipment. Later in the day, practice ice climbing techniques on small ice walls with safety ropes in place. Finish the day with a nice photo-shoot in the glacier and head back to La Paz by 17:30.
What‘s Included
Local guide
arness
jacket
Driver/guide
Lunch
ropes
crampons
trousers
Local taxes
Mountaineering Equipment
boots
Entrance fees 25 BOB
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Breakfast, snack and dinner
sun glasses
sunblock
fleece
inner gloves
Options
Ice Climbing Full Day
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
PACHA EXPEDITION CLIMBING BOLIVIA
emmasD9300LQ,May 31, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wells it is a very nice place, you can hike and also climb. With Friends is much better charing, also with good guides along the way.
Challenging but FUN!
gina hung2000,Mar 3, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a bit confusing with my booking due to the miscommunication between the operator posting this tour and the operator actually providing the tour (they were different!). But I managed to sort it out by messaging and a phone call. Despite the drama in the beginning, it was fun! They provide you with everything you need and teach you how to "climb" the ice. For a person spending the most time at sea level and not used to rock climbing, this was very challenging for me. But I had a blast! I will come back to have more! Ice climbing is at 4900 meters above the sea level, so take it easy to avoid altitude sickness.
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