Summit climb Huayna Potosi

The day starts at 8:30am with a meeting at our office in La Paz. After half an hour we'll take a scenic 2-hour drive to Huayna Potosí, arriving at Base Camp (4,700m) at 11:30am. Here we'll take some time to prepare our backpacks and get ready for the adventure ahead.

At 12:00pm we'll have a hearty lunch before starting a 2 hour hike to High Camp (5,200m). We'll reach it around 3:00pm, where we'll relax with hot tea and drinks to keep us hydrated as we take in the stunning surroundings. As evening falls, around 5:00pm, we'll enjoy a delicious dinner and settle down for the night in the high camp shelter, resting up for the challenges of the next day.

Our day starts in the middle of the night. We get up around midnight, put on our climbing gear and fuel up with a quick breakfast. We'll start climbing at 1:00am, taking short breaks along the way to rest, eat chocolate and drink water. We aim to reach the summit just as the sun rises, allowing us to take in the stunning views of the highlands, the surrounding Cordillera Real and the magnificent Lake Titicaca, all bathed in the soft light of the early morning.

After taking in the beauty, we'll begin our descent, which will take about 2-3 hours. Once we reach High Camp, we'll enjoy a warm vegetable soup and hot drinks to recharge our batteries. From there we'll repack our gear and make the 1 hour descent back to base camp. We usually return to our office in La Paz between 1:00pm and 2:00pm, completing a truly unforgettable adventure.