Experience a full day ice climbing on the old Huayna Potosi glacier. Learn the basic mountaineering and cramponing techniques, how to walk on ice and snow, and the use of the ice axe and ropes.
Made for everyone with or without experince, this is the ideal tour for the ones with little time in the Andes.
Highlights
8 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide
arness
jacket
Driver/guide
Lunch
ropes
crampons
trousers
Local taxes
Mountaineering Equipment
boots
Entrance fees 25 BOB
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Breakfast, snack and dinner
sun glasses
sunblock
fleece
inner gloves
Meeting Points
Departure
Sagarnaga 342
ADDRESS: SAGARNAGA STREET 342, LA PAZ
PHONE: +591 71969465
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Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Minimum age is 18 years
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Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Experience a full day ice climbing on the old Huayna Potosi glacier. Learn the basic mountaineering and cramponing techniques, how to walk on ice and snow, and the use of the ice axe and ropes.
Made for everyone with or without experince, this is the ideal tour for the ones with little time in the Andes.
Highlights
8 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide
arness
jacket
Driver/guide
Lunch
ropes
crampons
trousers
Local taxes
Mountaineering Equipment
boots
Entrance fees 25 BOB
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Breakfast, snack and dinner
sun glasses
sunblock
fleece
inner gloves
Meeting Points
Departure
Sagarnaga 342
ADDRESS: SAGARNAGA STREET 342, LA PAZ
PHONE: +591 71969465
1 and 1/2 hour drive from La Paz to Paso Zongo (4700m). Once at the base camp lunch will be served. Then, walk to the lower glacier, once at the place, guides will explain and show some basic techniques for ice climbing and mountaineering. Have the chance to practice these techniques with the guides and our climbing equipment. Later in the day, practice ice climbing techniques on small ice walls with safety ropes in place. Finish the day with a nice photo-shoot in the glacier and head back to La Paz by 17:30.
