9-day Nevado Jankohuma Guided Ascent

Come join Jenaro, certified IFMGA guide, in this 9-day Nevado Jankohuma ascent. Summit the third highest peak in Bolivia, and enjoy the magic scenery!

Andes

9 Days

May - Jul, Sep

Description

Nevado Jankohuma is the third highest mountain in Bolivia. And it is waiting for you to come and climb it!

During this 9-day Nevado Jankohuma guided ascent I'll take you to a considerable hard technical climb. But gentler than other peaks in the area. Because, even being higher than Nevado Illampu -its neighbour to the north- it is a simpler climb.

Nevado Jankohuma -or Ancohuma- gets its name from the Aymara dialect. Meaning "crystal clear water". It lies at the northern Cordillera Real, east of Lake Titicaca. And, being 6427 m over sea level, it's only exceeded by Sajama (6542 m) and Illimani (6462 m).

It's probably needless to try to explain the beautiful scenery which surrounds it. The views of the high plateau, and of the impressive Illampu to the north, are shocking from the way up. Since it's a mountain not so frequent among mountaineers, the solitude from the path lets you enjoy the wonders of the nature.

We'll start our journey in the town of Sorata (2700 m). After an exclusive 4X4 transfer from La Paz, we'll visit the San Pedro Caves. And the next day, after a good night of sleep in a hotel, we'll approach the summit from the west.

It will take us 5 days of gradual ascent to reach the Summit. Always acclimatizing and resting when needed. So you'll enjoy the adventure as much as possible! Then 2 more days to descend and another one to get you back to La Paz.

So don't hesitate to contact me to go for this amazing and original adventure! And if you're looking to climb even higher peaks in the area, check my other trips: Sajama Ascent and Climbing Illimani.

Price includes

Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Transport during the trip
Porters
Luggage transfer

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

Transfer from La Paz to Sorata (2700 m). Visit to San Pedro Caves. Night at Hotel

Day 2: Hike to First Camp

Long walk to First Camp (4600 m).

Day 3: Ascent to Base Camp

Hike to Base Camp (5100 m) with help from porters.

Day 4: Acclimatization Day

Rest day at the Base Camp (5100)

Day 5: Ascent to High Camp

Hike to High Camp (5600 m).

Day 6: Summit Day

Hike to the Summit (6427 m). Descent to Base Camp (5100 m).

Day 7: Descent to Middle Camp

Hike down to First Camp (4600 m).

Day 8: Descent to Sorata

Hike down to Sorata. Night at Hotel.

Day 9: Departure

Transfer back to La Paz.

Details

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An experienced cook will join us in the expedition. He'll cook three meals a day with a Vegetarian or non vegetarian option.

Meeting point

La Paz.

About the guide

-Jenaro

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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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What people are saying about -Jenaro

Stephen

The overall experience was quite excellent. The guide as well as mountain were fantastic and I had an absolutely incredible time climbing this mountain. Jenaro is an fantastic example of hard working South American who wants best for his people as well as his clients. For example, when we initially met he found out how I was charged almost twice as much for a taxi as I should have been, chased the taxi driver down, and made them give me back my money. He is a very caring and very responsible guide. However, I was somewhat concerned about the overall organization of the trip. First and foremost, Jenaro is not actually the guide who goes up the mountain with you - he runs the organization that provides a guide as well as any gear you may need. In addition, at times the entire outfit seemed quite disorganized. For example, when I arrived to La Paz and let Jenaro know I had arrived he thought I was coming the next day and seemed to need convincing to let me hike the day I wanted to despite multiple back and forth discussions over WhatsApp. There were other small, yet very prominent, cases of of not having clear organization. As said before, Jenaro is a very caring and knowledgeable resource in La Paz however could certainly improve in organization and structuring his business.

Ishaaq

Jenaro and Pedro where highly Unmotivated to assist me in ascending Sajama. I had to stop them from changing the program to seeing the Salt Flats and seeing Copacabhana. They wanted me to see that first and then hike by myself there to "acclimatize " when El Alto is higher than those places. They talked about everything in Bolivia except Mount Sajama. They just wanted me to fail. Please do not advertise their services to other climbers on your platform, thanks. -Ishaaq

Arnaud

Jenaro was not my guide for this trip even if I was not aware of it