Located in Lauca national park, Parinacota volcano (6342m) is known for its beauty, its perfect conical shape and its impressive crater. From the summit you have an incredible view on Lake Chungara, Pomerape (6282m) and Sajama (6520m), the highest Bolivian peak.
Don’t miss the chance to climb this impressive volcano and to experience the unique nature of the Altiplano.
Trip features
- Type of trip: mountaineering
- Duration: 8 days
- Suggested period: May to December
- Fitness level: very demanding
- Technical level: advanced
Highlights of the trip
Itinerary
DAY 1: ARICA – CODPA VALLEY LODGE
Reception at Arica airport. Transfer to Valle de Azapa, visiting local museum . Transfer to Codpa Valley Lodge (2000mts). Lunch and dinner included.
Night at CODPA VALLEY LODGE or similar according to availability
DAY 2: CODPA VALLEY LODGE – PUTRE
We drive to Tignamar. Stop over for a 3 hrs trek at Quebrada escondida. We continue on our transfer to Putre. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Night at TERRACE LODGE or similar according to availability
DAY 3: PUTRE – CHURIGUAYA – LAKE CHUNGARA – BASE CAMP
We cross the famous Lauca national park. Trek from Churiguaya to lake Chungará (5hrs) from where we can see mount Sajama (6520m). Camp (4500m). Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Night in camp
DAY 4: BASE CAMP – CAMP 1 – BASE CAMP
Charge transportation to camp 1 (5300m). Back to base camp. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Night in camp
DAY 5: BASE CAMP – CAMP 1
Climb to camp 1. We set our camp just at the inferior limit of the eternal glaciers (5300m). Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Night in camp
DAY 6: CAMP 1 – PARINACOTA – CAMP 1
Ascent of Parinacota (6342m). Back to camp 1, overnight (5300m). Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Night in camp
DAY 7: CAMP 1 – CAMP 2
Climb to camp 2 (5700m). Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Night in camp
DAY 8: CAMP 1 – BASE CAMP- ARICA
Walk back to the base camp (4500m) and long drive
back to Arica. (Possible second summit attempt). Breakfast and lunch included.
Night in hotel EL PASO or similar according to availability
DAY 9: CAMP 2 – ARICA
Transfer to Arica airport. Breakfast included.