Climbing the Sajama volcano in Bolivia with Thaki Travel

Sajama is the highest point in Bolivia with its 6542m of altitude. It is located in the Cordillera Occidental, in Sajama Park and is part of the stratovolcano family. This makes it a mountain in great demand, but no less formidable. The Sajama is no exception to the rule of volcanoes. Its ascent is physically demanding and in addition some more technical passages, in particular a slope at 55º above the altitude camp and a rock passage with gas before joining the dome.

Overview

Duration 4 days
Transport Private vehicle
Site fees Included
Guide IFMGA english speaking guide (subject to availibity)
Altitude from 3.600 to 6.542 m asl
Best time From May to October

Indicative price, excluding international flights. All nights, meals, guides and transfers included.

Plan my trip

Main stops

A demanding ascent to be earned.
Surprising summit plateau with breathtaking view on Sajama Park and Payachatas.
Bath in hot springs at the foot of the volcano, a sweet welcomed reward after the ascent.

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4

Day 1

LA PAZ - SAJAMA - SAJAMA BASE CAMP (4820 M.A.S.L./15813 FEET)

Start 08:00 am
Accommodation tent
Meals lunch, dinner
Transport 4h
Walk / Bike 2/3h

Departure in the morning to cross the Altiplano.From the village of Sajama : transfer in a 4WD vehicle to the place called Quenuales ( 4420 m.a.s.l./14501 feet). Easy approach march along a stream until the foot of the Sajama volcano (4820m.a.s.l./15813 feet). Night at the base camp.

Day 2

SAJAMA BASE CAMP - SAJAMA HIGH CAMP (5670 M.A.S.L./18602 FEET)

Start 09:00 am
Accommodation tent
Meals breakfast, lunch, dinner
Walk / Bike 4/5h

Ascent to the high camp through volcanic screes on the north-face. Steep climb on a ridge until the camp, located on a small promontory ( 5670 m.a.s.l./18602). Night at the high camp.

Day 3

SAJAMA VOLCANO ASCENT ( 6542 M.A.S.L./21436 FEET) – SAJAMA ( 4250 M.A.S.L./13943)

Start 01:00 am
Accommodation hostal
Meals breakfast, lunch, dinner
Walk / Bike 12/13h

Ascent slightly technical and physically demanding (AD+/III). Departure in the night (Around 1 am). Progression on a ridge which becomes steep (55º) until a passage on rocks well exposed (6050 m asl. / 19 850 feet). Crossing of a small crevasse before reaching the summit plateau. 6 to 7 hours ascent from high camp.Descent to the bottom and well deserved bath in the hot springs close to the Sajama village (3 to 4 hours to high camp and then 2 to 3 hours to Quenuales)