THE FORGOTTEN FRONTIER CORDILLERA APOLOBAMBA

DURATION 8 DAYS
MAX ALTITUDE 6,000 MSNM
DIFFICULTY EXTREME / REMOTE
COST USD 1,395.00
MYSTICAL DOSSIER
EXPEDITION ID: BOL-APO-08

Land of the Kallawayas

The **Cordillera Apolobamba** is a mystical corner in northern Bolivia, near the border with Peru. It is the home of the Kallawayas, the ancient doctors of the Incas, and hosts some of the wildest and least-climbed peaks in the Andes.

This expedition is not just a physical challenge but a spiritual journey through sacred valleys, remote glaciers, and a solitude only found on the forgotten frontiers of the Andean world.

DESTINATION Charazani / Curva
ACTIVITY Exploratory Expedition
Apolobamba Range
14° 39' 01" S | 69° 13' 40" W
EXPEDITION ITINERARY

Mystical Itinerary

DAY 01

LA PAZ – CHARAZANI – CURVA (3800 M)

Long journey towards the northern frontier. Charazani is the land of the Kallawayas (Andean healers). Overnight in Curva.

MASL 3800m
DAY 02

CURVA – INCACHANI CAMP (4000 M)

Start of the trek through remote valleys. Camp in the Incachani area.

MASL 4000m
DURATION 5h Trek
DAY 03

INCACHANI – VISCACHANI PASS – SURAQA (4200 M)

Crossing the Viscachani pass (4800m). High mountain landscapes and vicuña spotting.

MASL 4200m
DURATION 6h Trek
DAY 04

SURAQA – KATANTICA PASS – BASE CAMP (4400 M)

Ascent to Katantica pass (4900m) with views of Chaupi Orko. Base camp establishment.

MASL 4400m
DURATION 6h Trek
DAY 05

SUMMIT DAY (6000 M)

Summit push for one of Apolobamba's giants. Pristine landscapes and absolute solitude.

MASL 6000m
DURATION 10h Day
DAY 06

BASE CAMP – CURVA

Return via an alternative route to the village of Curva.

DAY 07

CURVA – CHARAZANI – LA PAZ

Journey back to the city of La Paz. Farewell dinner.

DAY 08

LA PAZ – AIRPORT

Transfer to El Alto airport. End of the expedition.