Charquini Mountain Trek - La Paz
ID: GYG824109-1309572
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Country: Bolivia
Country: Bolivia
Duration: 06:00 hours
Description
Experience Charquini Mountain's beauty on a thrilling trek to the Emerald Lagoon. Enjoy stunning views, scenic stops, and a one-day adventure in Bolivia’s breathtaking highlands.
Charquini stands at 5,390 meters (17,650 feet) above sea level, located in the La Paz department of Bolivia.
It is one of the most accessible mountains to enjoy snow during the rainy season and to take in the beauty of the surrounding peaks.
This tour offers a two-hour hike uphill, followed by a one-and-a-half-hour descent. It is recommended for acclimatizing and getting some light exercise.
On this one-day tour, we will reach 5,000 meters (16,400 feet) at the Emerald Lagoon on the southern face of the mountain.
Itinerary
8:00 a.m. – Hotel pick-up in downtown La Paz
8:30 a.m. – Departure towards Charquini
Along the way, we will stop for photos at:
Apacheta Pass
Colorful Lagoon
Milluni Cemetery
10:30 a.m. – Arrival at the base of Charquini
Trek to the glacier and Emerald Lagoon
We will enjoy a spectacular view of the Emerald Lagoon and the snow-capped Charquini.
Afterwards, we will descend back to the vehicle.
3:30 p.m. – Arrival back in La Paz, Bolivia.
Charquini stands at 5,390 meters (17,650 feet) above sea level, located in the La Paz department of Bolivia.
It is one of the most accessible mountains to enjoy snow during the rainy season and to take in the beauty of the surrounding peaks.
This tour offers a two-hour hike uphill, followed by a one-and-a-half-hour descent. It is recommended for acclimatizing and getting some light exercise.
On this one-day tour, we will reach 5,000 meters (16,400 feet) at the Emerald Lagoon on the southern face of the mountain.
Itinerary
8:00 a.m. – Hotel pick-up in downtown La Paz
8:30 a.m. – Departure towards Charquini
Along the way, we will stop for photos at:
Apacheta Pass
Colorful Lagoon
Milluni Cemetery
10:30 a.m. – Arrival at the base of Charquini
Trek to the glacier and Emerald Lagoon
We will enjoy a spectacular view of the Emerald Lagoon and the snow-capped Charquini.
Afterwards, we will descend back to the vehicle.
3:30 p.m. – Arrival back in La Paz, Bolivia.
Highlights
- English Speaking Tour Guide
- Hike one of the most accessible mountains
- Amazing Landscapes
Guiding languages
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When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.