Illimani

DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 01 – APPROACH TO ILLIMANI BASE CAMP

Private transfer by vehicle (approx. 3.5 hours) to the village of Pinaya (3,850 m / 12,631 ft).
From there, we continue for another 30 minutes to reach Puente Roto Base Camp (4,500 m / 14,763 ft), where we set up our tents.

DAY 02 – ASCENT TO ILLIMANI HIGH CAMP

Porters will assist with participants’ luggage. It is essential to carry only what is strictly necessary for one night at high altitude.
We undertake a 5-hour ascent to reach the Nido de Cóndores (Condor’s Nest) camping area (5,450 m / 17,880 ft).
Tents are set up with a spectacular view of the city of La Paz.

DAY 03 – SUMMIT ASCENT / RETURN TO LA PAZ

Summit altitude: 6,462 m / 21,200 ft
Route: Normal Route

We depart at 01:30 AM for a 7-hour ascent. The route follows the ridge. At around 6,000 m, we encounter a glacial ice bulge that requires climbing a 50-meter section at a 45° incline, using ice screws and snow stakes.

After reaching the summit, we descend back to Nido de Cóndores for a 30-minute rest and packing, followed by a 2-hour descent to Puente Roto.
Approximate arrival at Puente Roto is 02:00 PM.

After resting and packing the equipment, we return by private vehicle to La Paz, with hotel drop-off.

SERVICES INCLUDED:

• Private transportation.
• Entrance fees.
• Full board (all meals) at camps.
• Kitchen and dining equipment at camps.
• Kitchen and dining tents.
• High-mountain tents (2 people per tent).
• Personal sleeping mats/pads (if participants do not have their own).
• Camping table and benches at base camp.
• 1 Cook for the duration of the expedition.
• 1 UIAGM mountain guide.
• 1 Assistant mountain guide (for groups of 3+ pax).
• Porters to carry loads to High Camp and back down.

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED:

• Personal miscellaneous expenses.
• Personal mountain equipment (technical gear).