Yunga Cruz, Inca Trail 5 Day Trek

Join IFMGA certified mountain guide Jenaro on this extraordinary Yunga Cruz hike on the Inca Trail between Mount Illimani and Mount Mururata in Bolivia.

Private

5 Days

All year

High

Intermediate

Description

The Yunga Cruz portion of the legendary Inca Trail is an extraordinary stretch of land.

The Inca Trail is easily one of the most famous hiking routes in the world. However, while most people associate it with Machu Pichu in Peru, the Bolivian portion is just as amazing. And I believe the most fascinating, and most challenging portion, is the Yunga Cruz trek.

The trek goes between Mount Illimani (6,462m) and Mount Mururata (5,800m). Because the trek follows a descending path, you will venture from the highlands to the sub-tropical zones, called the yungas. And because of the challenging nature of the trek, there will not be a lot of people crowding the route. Instead, you will find yourself truly immersed in the beautiful wilderness, where you will get to see eagles, condors, hawks and vultures, along with many other different animals!

Over the course of five days, you will not only have the chance to feel altering climates and marvel at amazing wildlife, but you will also get to see the villages of Chuñawi and Chulumani. The ladder village being the Yungas provincial capital.

So send me a message if you want to join me for five days walking through the amazing Yunga Cruz trek on the Inca Trail. And experience a journey through history as you walk on stretches of pre-hispanic paving.

And if you want to climb the Huayna Potosi in Bolivia, you can also join me on this 2-day trip. There are also options to climb the Huayna Potosi in 3 days and 4 days.

Price includes

Accommodation included
Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Transport during the trip
Porters

Price details

A kitchen tent will be brought along in order to cook all meals.

Itinerary

Day 1: La Paz - Chuñawi (4,200m)

Day 2: Chuñawi - Cerro Kala (4,378m)

Day 3: Cerro Kala - Solaka Pampa (3,200m)

Day 4: Solaka Pampa - Estancia Aguallani (2,500m)

Day 5: Chulumani - La Paz

FAQs

What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?

We understand that finding the perfect place to stay is an essential part of your adventure experience. To help you with this, we’ve curated a list of three highly recommended hotels that offer comfort, convenience, and a touch of local charm. These accommodations are well-suited for adventurers looking to relax and rejuvenate after an exciting day of exploration

Hotel Rosario La Paz

La Paz

Bolivia

Ritz Apart Hotel

La Paz

Bolivia

Hotel Sagarnaga

La Paz

Bolivia

About the guide

-Jenaro

4.5

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Mountain Guide

I work together with several IFMGA/UIAGM colleagues. So if I'm not available to guide you, one of my colleagues equally certified will guide you.

I began to climb the mountain when I was 15 years old. I was born in Pinaya (3.800 m.a.s.l.), a region located not far away from the top of the base camp of the majestic snow-covered Illimani (6.462 m.a.s.l.). I dedicated most part of my life to climb different ice and Rock Mountains through the Cordillera Real, Cordillera Occidental, and Cordillera de Apolobamba.

Certificates

AGMTB | UIAGM

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