Easy glacier climbing. Mountain Madness photo
Near the summit of Cerro Charkini. Mountain Madness photo
The lush cloud forests on the east slopes of the Andes. Michelle Valerio photo
Place for R/R at the end of trek. Michelle Valerio photo
Lunch break at the start of the trek. Michelle Valerio photo
Trekking in the Condoriri area. Pablo Puruncajas photo
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Trans Andean Trek or Climb

Trip:
South America

Join our porter and pack animal supported Trans-Andean Trek as we set out to explore this ancient empire. We’ll wind our way through a labyrinth of river valleys and mountain passes before crossing over the Cordillera Real. The trip begins with a visit to Tiwanaka and Inca ruins. From there we travel to the beautiful Lake Titicaca and explore the town of Copacabana and the Island of the Sun.

Leaving the altiplano we then trek into the heart of the Cordillera Real. As our team begins to trek southward we enjoy incredible views of the dramatic peak of Condoriri, the condor’s wings, or the impressive flanks of the heavily glaciated peak of Huayna Potosi, considered by many to be the most beautiful peak in Bolivia. Along the way we ascend a glaciated Andean mountain after some basic training!

After our ascent we pass over the Andean divide and begin our descent into the Bolivian lowlands into an area known as the Yungas where we explore mysterious cloud forests and lush sub-tropical jungles before returning to the great eats and comforts of La Paz.