SAJAMA NATIONAL PARK TOUR – 3 DAYS

Explore the incredible Bolivian plain, admire the highest mountain in Bolivia, and appreciate the natural hot springs, geysers, and Andean wildlife. A true off-the-beaten-path adventure that we invite you to be a part of.

Explore the incredible Bolivian plain, admire the highest mountain in Bolivia, and appreciate the natural hot springs, and Andean wildlife. A true extraordinary adventure in an area rarely visited by tourists. Spend two nights in an authentic Bolivian town near the base of the Sajama Mountain. Transportation in a private vehicle with many walks in the area included. Available from March to December only.

OVERVIEW

DAY 1:

Today, we will visit the Sistine chapel of the altiplano, we will have lunch in the town of Omapari, and later we will take a walk to the base camp located at 5000 m.a.s.l. (16404 ft.). We spend the night in the town of Sajama in our local accommodation.

DAY 2:

On the second day, we will go to the Huayña Khota lagoon, arriving at the foot of the Sajama glacier mountain.

DAY 3:

We will explore the magnificent beauty of the snow-capped mountain, visit the geyser field, then continue with a visit to the Macaya tombs. We then have to return to La Paz, arriving at approximately 8:00pm, depending on the traffic in El Alto.

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Itinerary

DAY 1:

We leave La Paz, passing through El Alto until we reach the highway that goes towards Oruro (modern highway). We drive for a few hours and then turn onto the road that goes to the border with Chile. On the way, we will stop at Curahuara de Carangas (for approximately 3 hours) where we will visit a chapel known as the “Sistine Chapel of the Altiplano”. After our visit, we will continue a little longer before stopping for our lunch and taking a break from the trip. We will take a walk from the town to explore the local area, and you will have free time to walk around the town and see the local colonial era church. We spend the night in the town of Sajama in our local accommodation.

DAY 2:

This morning we will travel toward a lake called Laguna Huayña Khota, located at the base of the Cordillera Occidental. In this place, we can often see Andean wildlife in the back part of the wonderful Andean landscape. This morning we will also hike to one of the Sajama mountain base camps. Climbing up to (5,000 m.a.s.l. 16404 ft.) meters, this hike will be a bit strenuous for some, but there will be time and you won’t be pushed too hard.

In the afternoon, after our active morning, we will welcome the opportunity to rest in the natural hot springs that offer a magnificent view of Sajama Mountain. After this recovery soak, we will return to the village for dinner and spend the night there again.

DAY 3:

After breakfast we will explore more of the natural beauty of the Sajama National Park, first visiting the geyser field just a few minutes drive from the city. This is a wonder of nature and, since we are off the beaten path, we are likely to have the place to ourselves. We continue to the Macaya tombs, colorfully painted funerary towers where we will learn about its history. Unfortunately, we have to start our journey back to La Paz and leave this wonderful area and from here we begin the 5-hour journey back to the city arriving between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm (depending on how early we leave and the traffic in El Alto).

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INCLUDED

English and Spanish speaking guide
2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Private transport
2 nights lodging in a basic accommodation

NOT INCLUDED

Entrance fee to the Sajama National Park – 40bs (we are not responsible for changes in prices)
Travel insurance
Sunglasses and sunscreen
Tips
Additional water, drinks (alcohol / soft drinks ), or snacks
Any items not mentioned above