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Season: March to November
Dificulty: low to moderate |
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Itinerary
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B = Breakfast |
L = Lunch |
D = Dinner |
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| Day 1: La Paz - San Francisco Mine- Takesi |
(-/L/D) |
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We pick you up in your hotel in La Paz and drive approx. 2 hours to the San Francisco mine (4200 m). Here we start our trek towards the Animas valley. As we ascend the Apacheta Pass (4650 m) we can see the snow capped mountains of Illimani and Murrurata. After reaching the pass we will descend a precolumbian trail to experience an exciting change in flora and fauna. After approx. 5 hours we reach Takesi, where we will camp. |
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| Day 2: Takesi - Pongo Pampa |
(B/L/D) |
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In the morning we restart our trek in direction of the Pongo Pampa River. During the day we can appreciate the natural bueaty of the vegetation of the Yunga region. After three hours we reach the river Kimsa Chata and in the afternoon we head towards Pongo Pampa River, where we camp.
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| Day 3: Pongo Pampa - Yanacachi - La Paz |
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Today we hike from Pongo Pampa to Yanacachi. On the way we pass the Chojlla mine. In Yanacachi we board our bus to drive back to La Paz.
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Prices & Departures 2010 |
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Departures: Daily from March to November |
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Private Services |
1 person |
2 persons |
3 persons |
from 4 persons
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Price per person |
USD 525,- |
USD 280,- |
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USD 175,- |
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Our Services |
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Included: |
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- Accommodation in Double-occupancy tents
- Private Services with local English speaking guide
- All transfers from/to hotels
- Full board (2x breakfast, 3x lunch, 2x dinner)
- Camping equipment
- Porters or horses for the camping equipment
- Cook
- Sleeping pads
- Entrance fees |
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Not Included: |
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- Journey to La Paz
- Sleeping bag
- Not mentioned meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips |
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We recommend you to bring: |
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- Sleeping Bag
- Water bottle
- Passport
- Water Purification Tablets
- Hat, sun block, sunglasses
- Insect repellent
- Hiking shoes or boots
- Warm/Thermal clothes
- T-Shirts and short pants
- Raincoat
- Flashlight and batteries
- Personal medical kit
- Towel and toilet paper
- Camera and Film
- Binoculars
- Plastic bags
- Money
- Chocolates, candies or other snacks |
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