Bolivia: Titicaca, Royal Mountain Range

Traverse the entire Royal Mountain Range by foot!

On this seventeen-day trip, you will be traversing the Royal Mountain Range by foot from one end to another! You will also walk along Inca trails on the Island of the Sun, Lake Titicaca.

This is, without a doubt, one of the most impressive treks in Bolivia, the integral crossing of the Royal Mountain range. We will begin with acclimatization walks on the Island of the Sun, site of the Inca Creation legend on the sacred Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. Later on, we will follow the splendid course of the Royal Mountain range. This is a magnificent circuit for lovers of high mountains.

This journey can be offered at times to suit your schedule, please contact us.

Itinerary

Day 1: Pick up at airport and transfer to hotel. Hotel.

Day 2: Transfer to Copacabana, Lake Titicaca. Hike up the Calvario. Hotel.

Day 3: Transfer to Island of the Sun by public ferry. Short walk, visit ruins. Hotel

Day 4: Trekking across the Island of the Sun, visit local ruins. Hotel.

Day 5: Ferry back to Copacabana. Transfer to Sorata. Hotel.

Days 6 to 14: Trekking across the Royal Mountain Range. Camping.

Day 15: Trekking to Huayna Potosi Mountain Hut (4700 m). Mountain Hut (showers!)

Day 16: Walk around the Hut or up to the glacier. Return to La Paz. Hotel.

Day 17: Departure. Transfer to airport.

Level of Difficulty

Accessible to excellent trekkers, this 10-day trek in the Royal Mountain Range includes the crossing of several mountain passes at 5000 meters or more. You will be traversing at least one pass per day. You will be walking between 5 to 7 hours per day. Very good physical condition and health are required due to high altitude. Lodging: Hotel 2–3*, mountain hut, and camping. Gear will be transported by jeep, mules, and porters.

Those who travel with us are active people who practice physical activity at different levels. Motivation, mind set, attitude, and good physical condition will make a difference.

Equipment Required

Upon registration, you will receive a detailed itinerary, practical information for health, altitude, and a list of clothing and equipment. Group equipment such as tents and cooking material will be supplied by Clermont Expeditions.

For your own security, individual insurance is obligatory.

Prices

There are many variables involved in pricing our trips. Please feel free to contact us and we can discuss your needs and the prices.

Land costs will include:

  • Trilingual North American guide
  • Trek guide
  • Cook
  • Transportation and accommodation in double occupancy with breakfast
  • All meals except while in La Paz
  • Collective equipment for camping (tents, cooking gear, etc.)
  • Porters (high altitude porters/mules/llamas)

Land costs will not include:

  • International round-trip airfare to La Paz, Bolivia
  • Personal Gear
  • Medical/Evacuation trip insurance
  • Meals in La Paz (from US$3–$8 per person/meal)
  • Airport taxes (US$25 per person on international flights)
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Unscheduled airport shuttle
  • Alcohol and bottled drinks

Payment and Cancellation Policy

A non-refundable deposit of US$500 per person is required at the time of booking. Full payment is required not later than 60 days prior to the first day of the trip. Should you need to cancel your trip, a full reimbursement, less the US$500 deposit, would be possible up to 60 days before the first day of the trip. A 50% reimbursement, less the US$500 deposit, would be possible if cancellation occurs up to 30 days before the first day of the trip. Notice of cancellation must be submitted by electronic mail to: