Ventanani Glacier Hike, Cordillera Real, Private Tour from La Paz
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- 11 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Exclusive & Private : Ventanani Glacier Trekking - Cordillera Real. Escape the crowds and join us for a private high-altitude adventure (Max 3 people). We depart from La Paz in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle towards the heart of the Bolivian Andes. This stunning hike takes you through three pristine alpine lakes : Juri Khota (4,700m), Slovenia (4,900m), and finally the majestic Ventanani Glacier Lagoon (5,010m). ITINERARY : Pick-up : 06:00 AM (2.5h drive) Hiking time : 5 - 6 hours (Moderate difficulty) Return : 03 : 00 PM (Arriving in La Paz at 05 : 30 PM) TECHNICAL DATA: Distance : 9 km (round trip) Elevation gain : + 300 m Highlights : Absolute solitude, personalized pace, and professional photos. Perfect for hikers seeking a unique, non-touristy experience in the Cordillera Real. Book your private mountain escape today! Looking for something different?we will design a custom destination according to your physical condition. Contact us : + 591 72506524 Instagram :@abdon_deviaje
Inclusions
What's included
- Mountain Picnic : Energy Snack including a traditional Bolivian snack and a handmade almond cake
- Quality photographs taken during the hike so you can focus on the landscape
- Entrance fee included to the Ventanani Reserve and communal access fees.
- Pick up and return to your hotel in La Paz in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle, specifically chosen for mountain terrain.
- Professional trekking poles (adjustable) for stability during walking.
- Specialized local guide with deep knowledge of the Cordillera Real and safety protocols.
- Images with your outfit "poncho" (optional and prior coordination)
- Liability insurance and altitude sickness pills available if required.
What's not
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner are not included. Carry nuts or some extra snack
Itinerary
Departure from the city of La Paz (6:00 - 6:30) according to coordination.
We will pass through the city of El Alto very early to avoid the traffic and chaos of this city.
Along the way we will appreciate the Bolivian Altiplano (northern part) surrounded by mountain range and Lake Titicaca.
From the town of Palcoco (highlands) we will take a dirt route to the Royal Range.
During the journey we will see a panoramic visit of the royal mountain range of Bolivia, it is 120 kilometers to explore mountains, we can stop to take panoramic photos
During the journey and very close to our destination we will see the west face of the snowy Huayna Potosí (6088 m), the most popular mountain to do your first 6000 meters "andinismo".
We will arrive in a 4x4 vehicle, to the Juri khota lagoon (4730 meters). ️Enjoy the walk and the scenery crossing three lagoons: we will start at the lagoon JURI KHOTA(4730 meters), passing through the lagoon SLOVENIA (4900 m) until we reach the lagoon GLACIER VENTANNI (5030 m). ITINERARY: Departure time: 6:00 am Travel time: 2.5 hours Return time: 3 pm. approx. Arrival time (La Paz): 6 or 7 pm. approx. LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM/HIGH, hike in height from 4700 to 5030 meters. The route is rocky in 40% of rocks (approx) for this requires comfortable shoes . DISTANCE: 8-9 km approximately (round trip). LEVEL: + 300 meters. ️VIEWS: - Panoramic view of the royal mountain range. - Altiplano , mountains, snowy etc - view of the snowy Huayna Potosí (6088m), - snowy condor head(5800), Austria peak (5330 m) Lagoons, fauna
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Prior coordination at the entrance to the Ritz Hotel - Sopocachi
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 6 travellers
- Operated by
- Explorando Bolivia
- 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
- Not recommended for people with asthma problems
How it compares in La Paz
- Its from-price is 74% above the median of the 68 day trips we list in La Paz.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 14 of 68.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About La Paz
La Paz is Bolivia's seat of government, a high-altitude city in a canyon below Illimani, linked by cable car and known for its markets.
La Paz fills a steep canyon on the Altiplano, between roughly 3,200 and 4,000 metres above sea level, with the snowy peak of Illimani standing over its southern edge. Sucre is the constitutional capital, but the government sits here. Plaza Murillo holds the cathedral and the presidential palace, and nearby Calle Jaén keeps colonial houses and small museums.
Top-ranked sights in La Paz: San Francisco Church, Plaza Murillo, Witches' Market (Mercado de las Brujas).
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