BOLIVIA'S HIGHEST SUMMITS ILLIMANI & SAJAMA 6542M

DURATION 13 DAYS
MAX ALTITUDE 6,542 MSNM
DIFFICULTY HIGH ALTITUDE / EXTREME
COST USD 1,795.00
ULTIMATE EXPEDITION
EXPEDITION ID: BOL-GIA-13

Summits of Silver and Fire

This expedition unites the two most emblematic colossi of Bolivia. **Illimani**, the silver guardian that dominates the La Paz horizon, and **Sajama**, the highest volcano in the country, located on the remote western altiplano.

It is a challenge designed for experienced mountaineers seeking to conquer heights above 6400 meters, combining high mountain logistics with the living culture of the Sajama and Pinaya villages.

START POINT La Paz, Bolivia
ACTIVITY 6400+ Expedition
DURATION 13 Mission Days
DIFFICULTY Intense Physical
Nevado Sajama
18° 06' 14" S | 68° 52' 55" W
EXPEDITION ITINERARY

The Master Itinerary

DAY 01

ARRIVAL IN LA PAZ (3640 M)

Reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Gear review for the Bolivian giants.

MASL 3640m
DAY 02

SUN ISLAND TOUR (3850 M)

Trip to Titicaca. Navigation and hiking on Sun Island for a mystical acclimatization.

MASL 3850m
DURATION 8h Day
DAY 03

RETURN TO LA PAZ

Return to the city and afternoon of rest.

TYPE Transfer
DAY 04

REST DAY IN LA PAZ

Recovery of energy before the great ascents.

TYPE Rest
DAY 05

LA PAZ – PINAYA VILLAGE (3800 M)

Transfer to the foot of Illimani. Overnight in an Andean family home.

MASL 3800m
DURATION 5h Drive
DAY 06

PINAYA – NIDO DE CONDORES (5200 M)

Ascent to the high camp of Illimani. Stunning views of the city of La Paz.

MASL 5200m
DURATION 5h Ascent
DAY 07

NEVADO ILLIMANI SUMMIT (6438 M)

Summit push for the silver guardian of La Paz. Descent to Pinaya village.

MASL 6438m
DURATION 11h Day
DAY 08

PINAYA – LA PAZ

Return to La Paz for resupply and rest.

TYPE Transfer
DAY 09

LA PAZ – SAJAMA VILLAGE (4280 M)

Trip to the Western Cordillera. Visit to the "Sistine Chapel of the Altiplano".

MASL 4280m
DURATION 5h Drive
DAY 10

SAJAMA – HIGH CAMP (5700 M)

Ascent to the high camp of Bolivia's highest volcano with porter support.

MASL 5700m
DURATION 6h Ascent
DAY 11

NEVADO SAJAMA SUMMIT (6542 M)

Summit push on the roof of Bolivia. Descent to hot springs to relax the body.

MASL 6542m
DURATION 12h Day
DAY 12

SAJAMA – LA PAZ

Final return to La Paz and farewell dinner.

DURATION 5h Drive
DAY 13

LA PAZ – AIRPORT

Transfer to El Alto airport. End of the expedition.

TYPE Departure