Description
Mount Illampu is the most important mountain of the Cordillera Real. It is located 120 km. from the city of La Paz. The first explorations to this snowcapped mountain date from 1919 (Sir Martin Conway) and 1902 (Annie Smith Peck), although they could not reach its summit. On July 27, 1928, after several attempts and mistakes, German and Austrian Erwin Hein, Alfred Horesschowsky, Hugo Hortnagel and Hans Pfann could reach the summit.

The normal route is the only passable one (at first sight): glaciers and rock require the mountain climber a combination of stamina and intelligence.

Go Bolivia offers an itinerary of six days for people with wide experience on mountain climbing. As with Mount Illimani, climbing this mountain without a certified professional guide is not recommended.

Itinerary

Día 1: La Paz Sorata	Departure from La Paz on a private vehicle to Sorata (2700 m.a.s.l.), village located at the foot of snowcapped mountain Illampu. Lunch in Sorata. In the afternoon, we visit the Caves of San Pedro. Accommodation.
Día 2: Sorata Martincito Mine	We start walking from Sorata toward the paths that will lead us to Martincito Mine (4000 m.a.s.l.). Camp.
Día 3: Martincito Mine Base camp Aguas Calientes	We spend most of the time in a journey through the hillsides of Mount Illampu, cross the Huilakota pass (4886 m.a.s.l.) and descend to Aguas calientes, our base camp (4200 m.a.s.l.). Camp.
Día 4: Base camp High camp	Our porters arrive early to help us carrying our stuff to the High camp. We walk on the glacier and go into the valley’s end up to 5200 m.a.s.l. Camp.
Día 5: High camp Summit (6356 m) High camp Base camp	This is a long day and leaving at dawn is required. We climb a wall about 60º and 400 mts. high until we reach a crest 300 mts. high and finally reach the summit (6356 m.a.s.l.). After a brief break, we start descending to base camp.
Día 6: Base camp Sorata	A relaxed day, we start descending to Sorata by midmorning. Accommodation.
Día 7: Sorata La Paz	After having breakfast and loading our equipment on the vehicle, we head for La Paz. Hotel accommodation.

Price
Cost per person is $us 1378* American dollars.
Price calculated considering 2 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 a route with some difficulty of approach, recommended for people experienced in mountain climbing and glaciers. Climbing this mountain without a certified professional guide is not recommended.

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