This programme gives you the opportunity to acclimatise better and also has the chance to practise on the ice before tacking the mountain itself. This option will give you a greater enjoyment of the climb and a better chance of making the summit than the 2-day option, offered by many agencies.

Itinerary:

Day 01: Depart La Paz for Laguna Zongo (4,750m) where we will set up camp. We then take a short trek to the base of the glaciar, where we will spend the afternoon practising many different techniques on the ice (walking, climbing, abseiling, rescue techniques etc.). Return to the camp and sleep.

Day 02 After breakfast we will start the ascent (mostly on rock) to the Rock Camp (5,150m), where we will set camp on the glaciar. Trekking time 3-4 hours.

Day 03: An early start (4am) towards the summit of the mountain (6,088m). From the peak we will be able to enjoy views of the altiplano, La Paz, the valleys entering into the jungle, Lake Titicaca and the entire Cordillera Real. We will then start our descent back to base camp and onward to Laguna Zongo, where our vehicle will be waiting for us to return to La Paz


Note. Private departures are available on the dates of your choice. For more information and price writes to our: info@huayhuashtrekking.com / huayhuashtrekking1@gmail.com