GUALLATIRE
INFORMATIONS OF THE TRIP:
The Salt of Coipasa. Another of the deposits of salt and
water received from the river Lauca which to born in the
Massif Sajama and its rough surface is about 70 km long
and 50 km wide and an area of 2218 km2 of which is in 2193
Bolivian territory. ¼ a part of Salar de Uyuni at
70 km to the north. The salt has a maximum thickness of
100 meters in overlay of 1 to 2 m thick, is the second largest
in the country salar after salar de Uyuni. In this salar
even exploited the salt with an old style with pick and
shovel, as formerly the caravans of llamas to transport
salt began the expedition started with loading of salt to
the valley or Tupiza or Cohabamba. At the center of the
Salar there is an island hill Pukarani 4900m.
National Park Isluga. The park has a surface area of 174,744
hectare its height is 4200m.Conserva a wet vegetation and
fauna of the Altiplano Aymara communities where they live.
The Church of Isluga, construction of the seventeenth century
is about typical of the plateau of construction material
from its site of adobe and stone carvings richly ornamented
baroque, its original bell from villages close to the marginalized
has strong influence on the architecture domestic total.
The most interesting churches are found in the Altiplano
in his splendid.
Isluga volcano. whose elevation to 5400m. is part of P.
N. Isluga, at the top is still the volcano fumarole.
Hot springs. Enquelga of the spa is a place of relaxation
after an effort now offers tours
Room at the inn at the site of the baths.
National Park Suriri. Its area is 17,500 hectares, altitude
4245 meters. declared a national monument in 1983 with a
view to preserving valuable birdlife composed of camelids,
rhea (Andean ostrich), the puna partridge, duck and juarjual
the most important of three species of flamingos. Suriri
is surrounded by high snow-covered LLiscaya, Arientica,
Pocontica, Chiguana, Cerro Colorado. The best times to observe
are the sunrise and sunset.
Sajama National Park and Lauca National Park: Sajama its
surface area is 100,230 hectares (1,002 km2) up to 4200
meters. protected area established in 1939 to require native
flora and fauna, in addition to strict control and protection
In Keñua and yareta this attraction is the forest
tree highest in the world is at 4300m to 4700m. An impressive
panoramic view just in the Cordillera Occidental de los
Andes and the majestic snowcapped Sajama 6548m the highest
mountain in Bolivia near to the Volcanoes Parinakhota 6343
m, Pomarapi 6222m, Acotango 6065 meters, Guallatiri 6061m,
Kapurata 6010m, and many other volcanoes. "This Andean
Paradise" takes a singular vision of where majestic
animals llamas, Alpacas, Vicuñas, Ostrich, Quirkincho,
Puma coexist together with the variety of birds such as
geese, ducks, Chokes, flamingos, condor, eagle, and many
varieties of 22 of birds that congregate in this land of
the animals. The hot springs are hot baths and natural health
is also at your disposal. The adventure and his spirit is
delivered to the cosmos of nature is the perfect physical
and mental relaxation.
Sextina of the Altiplano. The Church of Curahuara Carangas
is built in the seventeenth century, and its deeply impressive
murals that tell the story of the Creation of the Apocalipse.
The entire wall is painted with natural colors.
Lauca National Park. Created in 1970, area 137,883 hectares,
is located between its relief 3200m and 6343 m. Laguna and
Laguna Chungará Patapatani to 4600m altitude is found
in the slopes of the volcanoes Parinakhota and Pomarapi.
Town of Parinakhota more typical of the area with its 25
inhabitants to 4392 m altitude is a beautiful place and
with their church and their inhabitants more typical of
pre-Hispanic origin expect the sale of handicrafts in his
neighborhood.
“Tour Bolivia – Chile”, Cord. Occidental
+ Guallatiri;
INTINERARY:
Day 01. Flight to LA PAZ
Day 02. Arrival La Paz. Transfer to Hotel.
After some rest city-tour La Paz in the
afternoon. Hotel.
Day 03. Drive Lake Titicaca; boat to Isla
Suriki acclimatisation walk; return to La Paz.Hotel, B.
Day 04. Start „Tour de Bolivia -
Chile”: drive La Paz - Oruro - camp Rio Barras (3800
m) on way to Salar de Coipasa. Camp, B L D.
Day 05. Drive to Salar de Coipasa, camp
on Isla Coipasa (3800 m). camp, BLD.
Day 06. Trekking/climb to summit of Cerro
Pucarani (4915 m) for acclimatisation. descent to camp.
Camp.BLD.
Day 07. Drive to border Chile and continue
to Isluga National Park. Camp near hot springs
(4300 m). camp.BLD.
Day 08. Climb summit of Volcán Isluga
(5510 m); back to camp. CAMP.BLD:
Day 09. Drive via Monumento Natural Salar
de Suire and continue to Polloquere campsite (4320 m). CAMP.
BLD.
Day 10. Climb/trekking to summit Volcano
Arientica (5600 m); last acclimatisation before V. Guallatiri.
Back to camp. CAMP.BLD.
Day 11. Drive to Vicuña National
Park and to valley of Rio Lauca; continue to camp Churigualla
(4460 m). CAMP.BLD.
Day 12. Summit Guallatiri (6061 m); descent
to camp, and transfer to populated Putre night. HOSTAL.BLD.
Day 13. Visit Lauca National Park; continue
via village Parinacota to Sajama village night lodge or
camp. BLD.
Day 14. Morning some free time in the National
Park Sajama, trip to La Paz. Afternoon/evening free in La
Paz. HOTEL.BLD.
Day 15. Early morning transfer to El Alto
airport and flight to Europe. B.
Day 16. Arrival in Europe.
Extension climb to Sajama.
Day 14. Drive to starting point for Sajama;
trekking with mulas to base camp Sajama (4700 m). CAMP.BLD.
Day 15. Ascent from base camp to high camp
5600m, CAMP.BLD.
Day 16.Climb to summit Sajama (6542 m):
– high camp – base camp. CAMP BLD.
Day 17. Return to campo base – Sajama
pueblo (incl. or 1 day of reserve) = 4 days CAMP:BLD.
Day 18. Return base camp- Sajama village
night lodge. CAMP/LODGE BLD.
Day 19. Drive back to La Paz. Afternoon/evening
free in La Paz. HOTEL B.
Day 20. Early morning transfer to El Alto
and flight to Europe. B.
Day 21. Arrival in Europe.
INCLUDED:
Requested services (as usual) for standard group
*Airport transfers, local guide (English or German speaking),
cook, drivers and helpers, entry fees, ½ day sightseeing
in La Paz (day 02).
Food as shown in the itinerary: in La Paz breakfast only;
on transferdays and during trekking/mountaineering = fullboard
pension.
Hotels on double basis: La Paz (3 nights), Putre (1 night).
Service for extension. Transfers Lauca - Sajama and - La
Paz airport transfer, mountain guide / cook and food complete
it bases camp high camp on Sajama, mules, porter, tents,
food etc.
PRICE NOT INCLUDED:
Persosnal equipment, dinner hotel in La Paz,
personal rescue insurance
Extra expenses out mentioned
Price: $us 330.- each person.
Groups minimum 4 pax.
