Trekking in the Andes


Uyuni Salt Flat & Acotango (6.052m/19,855ft) Climb

Acotango summit ridge looking north towards Sajama and Parinacota.

From the Acotango summit ridge looking north.

An adventure tour in 4x4 vehicles. It takes us from La Paz to the Uyuni Salt Flat and then to the Sajama National Park to climb a mountain of 6000 meters. Acotango volcano 6,052m/19,856ft It is not necessary to have previous experiences in mountains of 6000 meters. This trip is recommended for those who want to discover hidden Bolivia, experiencing all the emotions of climbing a 6000 meters peak in the Andes and with the maximum possible comfort. There are no nights in tents or strenuous climbing days.

Duration: 10-Day. Starting and ending in La Paz, Bolivia.

Season: March to December

Participants: Small groups, 2 to 4 guests.

Difficulty: Adventure overland trip, with hikes and climbs. The Acotango Volcano is technically easy, it takes three hours to get to the summit and other two to get back to the vehicles. A good physical shape is a must, but no need of precedent experience in similar mountains

Tunupa Volcano from the Uyuni Salt Flat

Tunupa Volcano from the Uyuni Salt Flat

Highlights

  • Visit of La Paz city, with its vibrant people, markets and mix of cultures.

  • Discover of the Uyuni Salt Flat, with its unbelievable perfect and infinite white and its lava islands. 

  • The ascent of very colourful Tunupa volcano.  

  • The discover of Sajama National Park.

  • The spectacular landscapes of the Andean highlands.

  • The climb of a very accessible 6000 meters peak: Acotango volcano.