Laguna Charquini: Private experience at your own pace

Highlights

• Avoid crowded and rushed tours by choosing your own departure time
• Take in panoramic views of the Cordillera Real from the Jilarata Vantage Point
• Hike at your own pace to Emerald Lagoon at an altitude of 5,000 meters
• Enjoy the comfort of exclusive transportation and a private guide

Description

If you're looking to explore the mountains without the rush of conventional tours, this experience is for you. We've designed this experience with your freedom in mind: you decide what time we start (between 6:00 and 10:00 AM) so that the day fits your pace. We'll start the adventure by picking you up from your hotel and heading out of the city to the Jilarata Vantage Point. Here, amid the fresh air and stunning views of the Cordillera Real, our guide will share with you the mysticism of apachetas (rock cairns) and their importance in Andean culture. We'll take the time needed to appreciate the magnitude of the mountains and capture unique photos. Following local tradition, we'll pause for a moment to ask permission from the Achachilas (the protective spirits of the mountains), a necessary spiritual connection before entering their realm. Before reaching the snow-capped mountain, we will stop at the Milluni lagoons and their historic cemetery, places with a unique atmosphere where the colors of the landscape let you capture incredible photos. When we reach the base of the glacier, at about 15,750 feet, we'll give you eco-friendly trekking poles to start the hike. On this sightseeing tour, you set the pace. We take the time needed for you to enjoy the geology of the place without any rush. After about an hour and a half of hiking, we'll come upon Emerald Lake, located at the foot of the imposing snow-capped mountain at a maximum altitude of 5,000 meters above sea level. This lake is known for its deep green color, created by minerals and melting snow, making it the perfect place to admire the grandeur of the Andes, feel the energy of the eternal ice, and enjoy the peace of the mountains. Back at the base of the glacier, we'll be waiting for you with a delicious energy-boosting snack to recharge your batteries before heading back. Finally, we'll drop you off again at the door of your hotel in La Paz so you can rest after an unforgettable day in the mountain range.

Includes

Private transportation Bilingual guide Snacks and hot drinks Eco-friendly poles Entry ticket Oxygen in case of emergency

Excludes

Deli-style lunch

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund