La Paz: Mountain Chacaltaya and Moon Valley Guided Day Tour

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Enjoy a guided hike to Chacaltaya, reaching an altitude of 5400m. The vehicle arrives at approximately 5300m. Enjoy spectacular views of the Andes and Valle de Luna at 3200 m. with aeolian formations.

Highlights

  • Hike the Andes mountain range 5400m
  • Change of ecosystems in the Luna Valley
  • Going through almost the whole city
  • Discover the different types of social classes
  • Chacaltaya and Moon Valley

Description

This activity begins at approximately 8:30 a.m. This depends on your accommodations. We will pick you up from your hotel (downtown only) between 8:00 a.m. and 9:15 a.m., then continue your visit to these attractions. Chacaltaya Snow-Capped Mountain is located 27 km from the center of La Paz, at an altitude of 5,400 meters above sea level, and was once one of the highest ski runs in the world. Today, it is a magnificent viewpoint of the Andes Mountains, with the Lagunas de los Colores (Colored Lagoons), a viewpoint of the city of La Paz, Lake Titicaca, and the Bolivian highlands. During this activity, you may occasionally observe llamas, alpacas, birds, and viscachas. This hike begins at 5,300 meters (where the transport arrives if the road is clear). You will then climb to the first peak at 5,400 meters, where you can enjoy a hike through the high altitudes. The ascent is relatively easy when there is little snow, although due to the altitude and oxygen, it becomes difficult. If you feel ill, you can return to the vehicle at any time. The journey from Chacalataya to the Valley of the Moon takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, depending largely on the day's traffic. The Valley of the Moon is located approximately 39 km from the Chacalataya snow-capped mountain, and we descend to 3,200 meters above sea level. Here, we find an eroded area with clay obelisks and, occasionally, vizcachas, typical highland animals. We just have to imagine and feel like the moon next to the aeolian formations. Once the visit is over, we will return to the city center of La Paz, where we will make a stop near the San Francisco Church, ends 15:30 approximately.

Includes

Hotel pickup Guide Transportation Drop-off near San Francisco church

Important Information

  • - All passengers will go up with the minivan until they reach 5300 m. if access is possible. - If you suffer from vertigo at heights, let the guide know so they can help. - The ascent to the mountain peaks is ideal to reach the top but you can also stay if you are tired. - Long drive from the mountain to the valley of the moon.

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