Bolivia is one of the least-visited and most rewarding ski mountaineering destinations on earth.
This 14-day expedition moves from the glaciated peaks of the Condoriri massif to the volcanic plateau of Sajama National Park. From its summit, the ski descent looks out over the Atacama Desert, the Pacific coast, and a sea of Andean peaks stretching in every direction.
From the trip description by Alpenglow Expeditions
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: With your guide
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: Included
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability. Instruction is not included.
- Coached: Not confirmed
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- Backcountry guidingLed by IFMGA/AMGA certified guides
- 1 guide : 3 guests
Terrain, ability and who it is for
BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedExpert
Terrain
Technical
- This trip is suitable for advanced backcountry skiers and riders only. You must be very comfortable on steep terrain (up to 45 degrees), and able to ski/ride smoothly in a variety of terrain and snow conditions. Additionally, you must have experience in the backcountry, with a minimum of 10 days touring.
- Previous ski mountaineering experience is highly recommended.
Altitude
- No prior altitude experience is necessary.
Who you ride with
- Sport
- Ski + Snowboard
From the trip description by Alpenglow Expeditions
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Meals · partly
- Transfers
- All lodging according to itinerary, including double occupancy lodging while in town and group lodging in mountain huts.
- Breakfasts in town, all meals while on the mountain
- Group camping and climbing equipment
- All park/climbing permits*
- Scheduled in-country transportation
- Airport transfers
- Certified guides
Not included
- Flights to/from the city where the expedition begins.
- Additional nights in hotel outside of the itinerary
- Airport taxes
- Visas
- In-town dinners
- Immunizations
- Tips for guides or local staff
- Travel, rescue, or any other type of insurance
- Hospitalization or evacuation costs
- Single supplement charges
- Excess baggage charges
- Alcohol
- Other personal expenses
- Aconcagua Climbing Permit*
- The costs of delays or changes to itinerary that are beyond the control of Alpenglow Expeditions or its agents are not included.
Not confirmed by the operator: Lift pass, Lesson.
Day by day
- Day 1: Arrive in La PazTouch down at El Alto International Airport, the highest international airport in the world at 13,200 feet. After settling in to the Hotel Ritz, your guides lead a walking tour of La Paz, taking in the city’s dramatic canyon setting, vibrant markets, and the sharp skyline of mountains that surround it on every side.
- Day 2: Explore the Tiwanaku RuinsWe begin the morning with a visit to Tiwanaku, Bolivia’s most significant precolonial archaeological site and a window into the ancient Aymara civilization that once inhabited the altiplano. Exploring the ruins at 12,500 feet is also excellent acclimatization. In the afternoon we continue driving to the lakeside town of Copacabana on the shores of Lake Titicaca.
- Day 3: Boat to Isla del SolA boat takes us to Isla del Sol, the Island of the Sun, the spiritual heart of the Inca world and one of the most beautiful places in South America. We spend the day walking its ancient stone paths, visiting Inca ruins, and taking in views across the highest navigable lake on earth. A second evening in Copacabana allows for rest and final gear preparation before the mountains begin.
- Day 4: Drive to TuniWe leave the lake behind and drive into the heart of the Cordillera Real. We establish camp at Tuni, a collection of alpaca herder’s huts on the edge of the altiplano. The air is thinner, the sky wider, and the mountains are suddenly very close. We take a short acclimatization trek this afternoon.
- Day 5: Hike to Condoriri Base CampWith llamas carrying the heavy loads, we trek up the valley to Condoriri Base Camp, perched on the shore of a glacial lake beneath six peaks over 17,000 feet. It is a stunning place. We set camp, eat well, and rest. Tomorrow the skiing begins.
- Day 6: Climb and Ski TarijaOur first ski objective: Tarija at 15,000 feet. We skin up from base camp in the early morning, climbing onto the glaciated slopes above the lake. The summit offers spectacular views of the entire Condoriri massif, and the ski descent back to camp is a long, open run on Andean snow that will set the tone for everything that follows. Back at base camp by early afternoon.
- Day 7: Climb and Ski Pirámide Blanca, Return to La PazA pre-dawn start takes us up the flanks of Pirámide Blanca, the striking pyramid that looms over the southern end of the Condoriri massif. The ski descent from its summit starts above the glacier and then opens up into long sweeping turns back toward camp. After our descent we strike camp and drive back to La Paz for a hot shower and a well-earned night in a comfortable bed.
- Day 8: Rest Day in La Paz at the Hotel RitzA full rest day in La Paz. Sleep, eat, explore the city’s extraordinary markets and restaurants, and let your body absorb the work of the past four days. This is also a strategic recovery window before heading west to Sajama, where the biggest objectives of the expedition await.
- Day 9: Drive to Sajama VillageWe drive west across the altiplano toward the Chilean border, leaving the Cordillera Real behind and entering an entirely different landscape, the vast, wind-swept volcanic plateau of Sajama National Park. As we approach, the enormous cones of Sajama, Parinacota, and Pomerape emerge from the horizon, improbably large and perfectly formed. We settle into the Oasis guesthouse in Sajama village and begin preparing for the big objectives ahead.
- Day 10: Climb and Ski AcotangoAt 19,860 feet / 6,052m, Acotango is our high-altitude opener in the Sajama zone and a serious ski mountaineering objective by any measure. We leave early, gaining altitude on firm volcanic snow as the sun rises over the altiplano. The summit views stretch from the Pacific coast to the distant peaks of the Cordillera Real. The ski descent is extraordinary: long, wide, sustained, and almost entirely untracked. We return to the Oasis in the evening for dinner and recovery.
- Day 11: Rest DayA full rest day before our biggest objective. Sajama National Park is home to a cluster of natural hot springs, a rare luxury at altitude. We spend the morning soaking, eating, and letting muscles recover. In the afternoon your guides brief the team on the Parinacota route, conditions, and what to expect on summit day.
- Day 12: Climb and Ski Parinacota VolcanoAt 20,850 feet / 6,348m, this is one of the highest skiable peaks in the world and the centerpiece of the expedition. We depart well before dawn, skinning by headlamp onto the volcano’s lower flanks as the stars fade above. The route ascends steadily on the volcano’s broad southwestern face, the altiplano shrinking below as we gain the exposed upper cone. The summit — one of the most breathtaking vantage points in the Americas — looks out over the Pacific ocean, the Atacama Desert, and a sea of Andean peaks stretching in every direction. The ski descent from 20,850 feet is something very few people in the world have experienced. We will take our time with it.
- Day 13: Drive Back to La PazWe make the long drive back east across the altiplano toward La Paz, passing through the extraordinary high-altitude landscape one final time. The evening is yours. Dinner in one of La Paz’s excellent restaurants is well-deserved.
- Day 14: Depart for HomeTransfer to El Alto International Airport for your international departure.
From the trip description by Alpenglow Expeditions
Where you stay
- High-end lodging in La Paz and Sajama village.
- All lodging according to itinerary, including double occupancy lodging while in town and group lodging in mountain huts.
Getting There
Touch down at El Alto International Airport, the highest international airport in the world at 13,200 feet.
From the trip description by Alpenglow Expeditions
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Dates and prices
- Apr 3 – Apr 17, 20272026/27 · 14 days8,950 USD$8,950 per person; currency not labelled on the page; US-based operator (North Lake Tahoe), read as USD; 20% Deposit Required to Lock In Your SpotAvailableChoose these datesBook on company website
Published as "April 3rd – April 17th, 2027".
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Good To Know
- AMGA certified lead guides with deep Bolivia experience. Small team size — max 3:1 guest-to-guide ratio
- Non-8,000m Peaks: A trip is confirmed 70 days before the start of an expedition.
- When an expedition is more than 90 days out, we require a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation. Within 90 days we require full payment.
- We require Rescue Insurance on all of our international expeditions.
From the trip description by Alpenglow Expeditions
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