Shared Full Day Tour Charquini Lagoon and Hiking

5.0 (19 reviews) La Paz, Bolivia
Duration8h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The Charquini Emerald Lagoon is a true visual paradise, with turquoise and emerald waters where you will have the opportunity to capture amazing images of the lagoon and its surroundings, create lasting visual memories and share the beauty of Charquini with others.

This exhilarating and rewarding hike through breathtaking scenery offers you the opportunity to overcome obstacles, build your stamina, and enjoy the personal satisfaction of accomplishing a goal.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • English-spanish guide
  • A sandwich, fruit, small bottled juice and a chocolate.
  • Ticket entrance
  • Ecological walking stick
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. La Paz
    Pass by
    From the second pick-up point to the store it is a 30-minute trip. Here you can see how we begin to leave the city crossing part of the highway.
  2. La Paz Department
    10m
    This is your chance to get last minute essentials, whether it be water, cookies, etc. for walking.
  3. 20m
    From the store to our first stop we have approximately 30 minutes, a stop to give some explanations and photographs at the "Jilarata" viewpoint. This place offers us a panoramic view of two main mountains in the region: Huayna Potosí and Chacaltaya. For that we stay here for 20 minutes maximum.
  4. 20m
    After approximately 30 minutes of travel, we continue with the second point: The Milluni Cemetery.
    we get brief historical information about the reason and origin of the cemetery. Then, we will have time for more photos from this very close point of the Huayna Potosí mountain.
  5. Nevado Charquini
    3h 30m · Admission ticket included
    After 30 minutes of travel we arrived at the Charquini Base Camp, where we began an exciting walk through a paradise for nature lovers, and after walking for an hour or an hour and a half we arrived at the Charquini lagoon.
    You've earned this break! Relax for about an hour by the lagoon, take Instagram-worthy photos, or just breathe in the fresh air.
    Then we will walk back to base camp for approximately 40 minutes descending, and each step will reflect the satisfactory culmination of an adventure well lived
  6. La Paz
    Pass by
    All ready again at base camp, we embarked for the return to La Paz. After an hour and a half of travel we arrive at the central part of La Paz and we will ensure that you return safely to your central hotels, while we say goodbye to you, until your next adventure arrives.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Then we meet at
Plaza Mayor de San Francisco church door, Av. Sta. Mariscal. Cruz, La Paz, Bolivia Located exactly in the center of the city of La Paz as a pick-up point. Pick-up time is approximately 08:00 am.

Meeting point

They are picked up at hotels in the central area, starting at Plaza Isabel La Catolica at the door of the Ritz Hotel and then we pass through Sopocachi. The pickup time must be coordinated in advance at the time of making the reservation. Pick-up time is approximately 7:30 am.

End point

Then we meet at
Plaza Mayor de San Francisco church door, Av. Sta. Mariscal. Cruz, La Paz, Bolivia Located exactly in the center of the city of La Paz as a pick-up point. Pick-up time is approximately 08:00 am.

End point

They are picked up at hotels in the central area, starting at Plaza Isabel La Catolica at the door of the Ritz Hotel and then we pass through Sopocachi. The pickup time must be coordinated in advance at the time of making the reservation. Pick-up time is approximately 7:30 am.

Pickup details

We pick up from central hotels that are in the downtown area and around Sopocachi neighborhood.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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