Mountaineering in Bolivia, an adventure in unreal lands

At 10am, your guided tour begins with a local French-speaking guide, for a unique urban immersion.

Aboard the famous aerial cable cars, you'll soar over the city's diverse neighborhoods, enjoying spectacular views of the Andean peaks. Between bustling alleyways, traditional markets, Aymara culture, and local street art, you'll discover an authentic, vibrant, and vertical La Paz.

This first half-day at altitude allows for a gentle acclimatization, while connecting you to the beating heart of Bolivia.

Early departure towards Copacabana, a charming town nestled on the shores of the mythical Lake Titicaca. After lunch, you will then board a boat to reach Challapampa, a village located north of the legendary Isla del Sol, cradle of the Inca civilization.

You'll explore the northern part of the island: Inca ruins, breathtaking panoramas, and millennia of history. The route leads you to the ruins of Chincana and the mythical Roca Sagrada, Inca sites steeped in legend. You'll have lunch in the peaceful village of Challapampa, then return by boat to Copacabana. A transfer will take you back to La Paz in the late afternoon.

In the evening, enjoy a grilled trout, a local specialty, and open your eyes wide: the Milky Way appears in the Andean sky for a magical first night.

Departure at dawn to reach on foot the highest point of Isla del Sol, where you will witness an exceptional sunrise over the waters of Lake Titicaca.

You then follow the Sacred Path of Eternity, an ancient Inca pilgrimage route linking the island's ceremonial sites. This panoramic ridge offers 360° views of the lake, the snow-capped Andes, and the sacred lands.

The stage ends in the village of Yumani, in the south of the island, where a breakfast on the terrace awaits you, with a breathtaking view of the lake.

Late morning, you take a boat back to Copacabana, followed by a private transfer to La Paz. You arrive in the late afternoon for a well-deserved night's rest.

Departure at dawn for the heights of the Cordillera Real, at over 4,600 meters altitude. Equipped with a full-suspension mountain bike, you begin a 55-kilometer descent on the legendary Death Road, alternating between asphalt and vertiginous trails.

Accompanied by professional guides, you'll descend a legendary road through cliffs, clouds, and waterfalls. The transition between the altiplano and the jungle offers a unique spectacle.

Upon arrival: invigorating buffet lunch and return to La Paz. At the end of the day, boarding a comfortable overnight bus (Full Cama) towards Tupiza, at the gateway to the southern desert.

Arrive early in the morning in Tupiza, with its Andean western feel. After a break at the hotel, you set off in the afternoon for a 3-hour horseback ride through the spectacular landscapes of the region: Puerta del Diablo, Canyon del Inca and red rock formations sculpted by time.

Return to town at the end of the day, briefing on the upcoming road trip, dinner on your own.

This is the start of the expedition road trip across the deserts and lagoons of the Altiplano!

You embark in comfortable 4x4 vehicles (4 people/vehicle) with your local guide and a dedicated cook.

This first stage takes you through lunar rock formations, ghost villages, and the first colorful lagoons where llamas and vicuñas live.

At the end of the day, you reach your first isolated hostel, in the heart of the desert.

Today you enter the mineral heart of the Altiplano, a region that seems to come straight from another world.

As you travel the kilometers, you'll discover the Lagunas Verde and Blanca, natural hot springs, and cross the Dali Desert, known for its otherworldly colors and surreal, scattered rocks. In the background: volcanoes, silence, and immensity. You'll be blown away.

At the end of the day, you reach the base camp of the Licancabur volcano, a few kilometers from the Chilean border. Tomorrow, a first physical challenge awaits you: the ascent of Licancabur, the most iconic volcano in the region.

Waking up at 2am for the ascent of Licancabur, an emblematic volcano marking the border between Bolivia and Chile.

The starting point is at 4,800 m for a 5 to 6 hour climb to the summit at 5,925 m. Up there, a spectacular view of the Laguna Verde and the Altiplano rewards your efforts.

After the descent and a well-deserved lunch, you resume your journey towards Laguna Colorada, famous for its red waters populated by pink flamingos.

You continue your road trip north through ever more amazing landscapes.

Stops throughout the day to discover spectacular volcanic formations, spectacular lagoons, and the mysterious region where quinoa grows.

You then overlook the breathtaking Anaconda Canyon, before reaching your accommodation for the evening: a hotel built entirely of salt, at the gates of the Salar de Uyuni.

Wake up before dawn to witness the sunrise over the Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt desert.

Breakfast is served directly on the salt flats. You then explore Incahuasi Island, covered in ancient cacti, and capture the moment with the famous perspective photos.

In the afternoon, visit the salt museum and the Uyuni train cemetery, a vestige of the industrial era.

Free late afternoon in Uyuni. Get some rest, tomorrow you're heading back to higher altitudes!

Today you take a domestic flight to La Paz, before departing directly with the full team of high-mountain guides for the Huayna Potosi base camp at 4,800 m.

After trying on the equipment provided (shoes, crampons, harness…), you set off for an introduction to mountaineering on the Potosi glacier: walking with crampons, ice climbing, safety techniques.

A day of high-altitude learning led by UIAGM certified guides, to prepare for the final ascent in the best conditions.

After a night at base camp (4,800 m), you begin the gentle ascent to High Camp, located at an altitude of 5,250 m.

The ascent takes approximately 2.5 hours for 500 meters of elevation gain. Once there, you settle into the mountain refuge, then have an early dinner before resting up for the big challenge the next day: your first 6000-meter peak!

A quiet day, focused on hydration and recovery.

Wake up at 1 a.m. for the final ascent. Accompanied by UIAGM guides (1 for 2 people), you set off with crampons on your feet for a 750 m elevation gain on a glacier, to the summit of Huayna Potosi at 6,088 m.

Reaching the summit ridge is a memorable experience, combining effort, adrenaline and an exceptional panorama between a sea of ​​clouds and the peaks of the Cordillera Real.

After the descent and lunch at base camp, return to La Paz in the early afternoon for one last evening together.

Depending on your flight schedule, transfer to La Paz airport. The room must be vacated by noon.

The end of this unique sporting and human adventure in Bolivia.