Description
This expedition is completely carried out inside the Sajama National Park, where you can find tombs of the Chipaya culture and fauna unique to the place: birds, such as flamingoes, duck, gulls, coots and Andean avocet, and Andean lamoids, such as llamas, alpacas, guanacos and vicuñas. Inside the Park are also the three mountains mentioned above, which we will climb progressively.

Mount Acotango is a volcano located at the border of Chile, part of the Quimsa chatas along with Mount Maria Capunata and Mount Guallatire. This trio belongs to the Sajama National Park on the Bolivian side and to the Lauca National Park on the Chilean side. Immediately after we head for Mount Parinacota, an almost perfect cone-shaped mountain with a crater on its summit, part of the Payachatas (“two sisters” in quechua native language).

The route is undemanding, however, care should be taken because of its great altitude.

We will have a day to rest and to take a walk through the zone of Sajama. The next day we will climb Bolivia’s highest mountain: Mount Sajama.

Located to the east of Bolivia in the department of Oruro and very close to the border with Chile, Mount Sajama is among the 10 highest peaks of the Andes Mountains. Located 6542 m.a.s.l. (21463 feet), Mount Sajama is only 417 meters below Mount Aconcagua (6959 m.a.s.l.).

Itinerary

Day 1: La Paz	Arrival at the city of La Paz. Airport – Hotel transfer. Hotel accommodation.
Day 2: La Paz Tiwanaku Copacabana	Departure from La Paz to the ruins of Tiwanaku, where we discover its history. Then we leave to the town of Copacabana, where we spend an enjoyable night at the shore of Lake Titicaca. Hotel accommodation.
Day 3: Copacabana Isla del sol Copacabana	We leave early in the morning for Isla del sol, where we take a three-hour walk more or less, discovering the history of the place. At night, a tasty dinner and free time to buy some souvenirs. Hotel accommodation.
Day 4: Copacabana La Paz	Early in the morning, we visit the church and go up to the Stations of the Cross for then return to La Paz. Hotel accommodation.
Day 5: La Paz	Relaxed day in the city to get acclimatized better. Hotel accommodation.
Day 6: La Paz Village of Sajama	Departure from La Paz to the village of Sajama in the morning. During the trip we enter the Sajama National Park where we can discover the chullpas (tombs) of the Chipaya culture, ancestors of Bolivian people in this region. We can also watch the transformation of the landscape, something indescribable. Then, we arrive at the village of Sajama.
Day 7: Village of Sajama High camp	A relaxed day. Our transport drives us up to our camp at 5200 m.a.s.l. During the tour, we can see an extensive high plateau, with a spectacular change of colors while the sun dips below the horizon.
Day 8: High camp Acotango Summit La Paz	We leave at dawn attempting to reach the summit. Once we reach it, we discover the surrounding landscapes with the twin volcanoes of this mountain. The vehicle will be awaiting our return to go back to the village of Sajama.
Day 9: Village of Sajama High camp	We start the day early to take a walk by the geysers, where we can find several hot springs. After having lunch in the zone, we head for high camp of Mount Parinacota.
Day 10: High camp Parinacota summit Village of Sajama	We leave at dawn attempting to reach Mount Parinacota summit. Once we reach it, we discover a spectacular view of its crater and the surrounding mountains, both in the Bolivian and Chilean side. After enjoying this summit, we start descending toward High camp, where a vehicle will be awaiting to drive us to the village of Sajama.
Day 11: Village of Sajama	A relaxed day. First, we head for the hot springs. Then, we take a walk through the zone. Return to the village of Sajama.
Day 12: Base camp	In the morning, we pick up our mules and leave the village. Then, we walk to our base camp.
Day 13: Base camp High camp	This day our porters arrive early because a long ascent to high camp awaits us. Passing through some hillsides and going up steep and loose moraines, we arrive at High camp (5600 m.a.s.l.) at the end of the day.
Day 14: High camp Sajama summit Base camp	We leave at dawn attempting to reach the summit. There, you can discover a spectacular view of the surrounding mountains with beautiful contrasting landscapes. Then we start descending toward High camp, where our porters will be awaiting us for the descent to Base camp.
Day 15: Base camp La Paz	A relaxed day. First, we load our mules and head for Aguas Calientes, where we have a delightful time in a natural hot spring. Then, we head for the highway to La Paz.
Day 16: La Paz	A relaxed day to buy souvenirs. Farewell dinner. Hotel accommodation.
Day 17: La Paz	Hotel – Airport transfer. End of our services.

Price
Cost per person is $us 1823* American dollars.
Price calculated considering 4 people and double room accommodation at a five-star hotel in La Paz.

* Price subject to variation according to the number of people and selected hotel class.

	Services included
GoBolivia will render the following services, same that are included in the price: Hotel in La Paz with breakfast included according to itinerary. UIAGM Specialized Guide. Cook. Complete feeding during the expedition. Support personnel (porters, muleteer and mules/llamas). Personal and service (kitchen and dining room) tents. Transport during the expedition. Airport – hotel – airport transfer. Accommodation in villages during the expedition. Farewell dinner, you choose the place. Drinks during the expedition, except for alcoholic drinks. Common gear such as tents, heaters, kitchen utensils, first ad kit, radios, altimeter, etc. All personnel will properly assume their obligations and responsibilities. Services and supplies not included in the agreed price GoBolivia will not render the following services, same that are not included in the price: Personal equipment (mats, sleeping bags, thermos, etc.). Round trip airplane tickets. Food non mentioned in the itinerary. Drinks apart from the expedition and alcoholic drinks. Tips (Guide, porters, muleteers, etc.). Transport on days off. Passport and Bolivian visa (current passport, visa: please contact the Bolivian Consulate if necessary). Personal services (laundry, etc.). Expenses incurred in the event of rescue operations. Non planned additional expenses during the expedition, such as additional mules, etc. Life, accident and theft insurances and international medical insurance (essential).

Recommendations
To participate in this tour a good physical condition is required, especially talking about high mountain climbing. This is an ideal route for those initiating in mountain climbing because it does not present further complications.

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