TAKESI TRAIL 2D
We are going to leave towards the guardian mountain of the city, La Paz, Illimani Mountain. As we approach this mountain, its size become more and more impressive, we will pass a beautiful place called: Valley de las Animas or the Soul’s valley and the town of Palca. The trek starts at San Francisco mine and we make our way over a mountain pass at 4.600m From here, we will see a spectacular view of the Mururata Mountain. In the afternoon we will arrive to the village of Takesi.
Hiking time: 5 – 6 hours
Camping altitude: 3700m
Meals included: lunch, dinner
After a deliciuos breakfast, we start descending from Takesi village to Pongo. We will be able to admire the stunning Quimsachata river. Lunch in Kakapi at 2870m. From here we will see the contrast; the Yungas and Mururata snowy Mountain. After crossing Takesi river we will continue through the cloud forest then we will arrive to Yanacachi town at 2.050m. This town is one of the oldest in Bolivia, it was very important during the Spaniard time, they produce fruits, vegetables and coca leaves. Our trekking finishes at this point and our vehicle will drive us back to La Paz.
Hiking time: 5 – 6 hours
Meals included: breakfast, lunch
PRICE
Our prices are per person based in American Dollars. We do not have fixed-departure dates per group however you can take a look at our Searching trekkers for a list of open departures.
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• Private transport, we pick you up from your hotel and bring you back
• English guide
• Cook
• Porter (if necessary)
• Meals according to the program
• Quality tent and mattress
• Entrance fees
• Pre-trekking briefing
• Sleeping bag (We can rent a quality one)
• 1st breakfast, dinner on the last day
• Sticks (We can rent them if you request)
• Tips and other personal supplies
• Additional horses for your personal luggage or to ride
• Travel insurance
• Light-warm-rain clothes
• A warm sleeping bag rated from -15c 5f, if you prefer we can rent one for you
• Swimsuits
• Towel
• Sunglasses
• A high factor sunscreen
• Repellent
• A headlamp or torch
• Hat (better to have a round hat)
• Strong footwear
• Sandals or plastic flip-flops
• Extra socks
• Extra batteries
• Passport photocopy
• Medical kit and/or medicine (if applicable)
• Travelers should consider talking with a doctor before traveling to high-altitude places. You must have at least two days for your body to go through the acclimatization process. For best results, we always recommend to prepare yourself by walking more before visiting us.
• Due this trail is quite hard you must have good condition health and fit.
• All our guides are proffesional and a good knowledment of the trail.
Due sometimes we get request from some solo trekkers, who wish to join a group. We have included a Searching trekkers wanted system to match trekkers who are interested in hiking the same trail.
It will allow to bring costs down and make the experience more enjoyable.
• You have to consider to rent if necessary for the whole trip, not just the number of hiking days.
• Please, be careful to keep the renting items in a good condition, if for any reason they suffer some damage, you are responsible to pay to replace them.
• The time cited in this itinerary are approximately, all depends on the group progress.
• You have to carry your personal supplies, including sleeping bag. We recommend not to carry more than 10 kilograms. We are responsible to carry food, tents, mattresses.
• We will provide you boiled water during the whole trek, it’s important to carry purifying pills just in case.
