Ice Climbing Full Day
Experience a full day ice climbing on the old Huayna Potosi glacier. Learn the basic mountaineering and cramponing techniques, how to walk on ice and snow, and the use of the ice axe and ropes.
Made for everyone with or without experince, this is the ideal tour for the ones with little time in the Andes.
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Ice Climbing Full Day
What's included in Ice Climbing Full Day
(Subject to Option Inclusions)1 and 1/2 hour drive from La Paz to Paso Zongo (4700m). Once at the base camp lunch will be served. Then, walk to the lower glacier, once at the place, guides will explain and show some basic techniques for ice climbing and mountaineering. Have the chance to practice these techniques with the guides and our climbing equipment. Later in the day, practice ice climbing techniques on small ice walls with safety ropes in place. Finish the day with a nice photo-shoot in the glacier and head back to La Paz by 17:30.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- arness
- jacket
- Driver/guide
- Lunch
- ropes
- crampons
- trousers
- Local taxes
- Mountaineering Equipment
- boots
- Entrance fees 25 BOB
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Breakfast, snack and dinner
- sun glasses
- sunblock
- fleece
- inner gloves
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- ADDRESS: SAGARNAGA STREET 342, LA PAZ PHONE: +591 71969465
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel • U.S and Canadian Citizens: Must bring a government issued photo ID and proof of citizenship (U.S birth certificate or naturalization certificate) or a passport for re-entry to the United States. Children, ages 18 and under only require a birth certificate. Non-U.S. Citizens: Either a Passport, I-94, Multiple Entry Visa or Resident Alien Card is required for re-entry to the United States. • You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler • Minimum age is 18 years • Not recommended for participants with back problems • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions • Not recommended for pregnant women
