Huayna Potosí (3 jours)

I didn't actually climb Huayna Potosi with South Trek but wanted to leave a good review for the front office in La Paz. The day before I was scheduled to climb with South Trek I discovered that both the guide and other climber that I would be making the trek with were both only able to speak Spanish but that another company had several English speaking climbers and guides. They surprisingly gave my money back, allowing me to go with the other company and likely have a much less lonely experience. They didn't have to do this. Much respect to them for doing so! My trek with a rival company was very memorable, one of the most amazing experiences of my life but it would never have happened if my money hadn't been refunded. Good on you South Treks!

All in all - a well organized tour

Did the 3 day Huyana Potosi your and it was Amazing. The guides, Esteban, Alan and Rami were all great. The gear my group and I received all seemed in good and working condition. We didn't have everything we needed day 1 but we were able to get the rest day 2 before setting off. The guides are great and all really motivating and nice, but they don't actually speak English. This is fine, I speak decent Spanish so I actually enjoyed speaking with them in Spanish but if you don't I wouldn't freak out. Rami who joined on the last night to explain the summit plan spoke some English and was very good at explaining things visually and as long as you have someone in your group who speaks a little Spanish you'll be fine. We had 7 people and 4 guides for summit day and they were all very pofessional The actual climb itself is really fun. There are a couple of scrambling sections and 1 super steel and narrow section where you have to properly use your ice axe. Then the final ridge to the summit feels amazing One downside to the 3 day tour is you spend an awful lot of time at base camp on the first and second day. You don't actually leave to high camp until 12 the next day, so bring a book or something if you decide to do 3 days. You could probably also skip the 3 day and do the 2 day. The ice climbing is fun but you don't actually need it and it's probably not worth hanging around for so long just to do 2 minute of ice climbing and you can learn how to use the crampons on the summit day, they're easy. Of course if you're worried about aclimitisation the extra day at base camp will help

We had a really nice 3 day trip to the Huayna Potosi with Max as our guide! He was very helpful and took really good care of us. We would highly recommend him. The communication in the office however, wasn't the best. Up the mountain, it was much better. However, in the end it seems it doesn't really matter which company you choose, since we were all in the same hut and grouped together with others from another company. We also payed much more than other tourists, who seemed to have the same equipment and same accommodation. We naivly hope the price difference implies the guides are better paid. Let's hope. Anyway, we enjoyed this experience a lot. Beware you need a very good physical condition to take the trip!

We made Huayna Potosí in three days. The first day we were followed by Valerio guide, while the second and third Umberto guide. With both of us we felt very good, they were professional and punctual. Umberto in the climb did not stop asking us how we were doing and continually motivated us to reach the top. It was a very positive experience. Meals were many and plentiful and the staff always smiling and helpful. I would improve the quality of the boots that caused pain in my shins during the climb. Everything else was good and, following the guide's recommendations, we did not suffer the cold.

The trip was very well organized. Everything went according to plan. The guide was competent and friendly, the owner and the agency staff - very friendly and helpful. I can safely recommend them. Next time I will definitely use their services.

I really want to recommend South Trecks if you want to climb Huyana Potosí. We did the 3-day tour. It was a tough challenge but the guides supported us in an incredibly good way and we managed to get to the top. In retrospect, one of the coolest things we have ever done and we are happy that we dared to take on this challenge. Special thanks to our guide Felix who had a 24-year experience climbing the mountain. He was incredibly helpful and nice to us. We can also recommend South Trecks if you want to ride down Death Road in La Paz. We are very pleased with the setup for that activity as well. Thank you South Trecks! /Hanna & Ida

I had a really good experience with South Treks. Everything was well organized. My guide for hiking the summit was Ramiro Ramirez. He was really professional and helped me a lot to climb Huayna Potosi. I can recommend South Treks for that tour.

Had an AMAZING time climbing Huayna Potosí with south treks! Great group and it all went smoothly! Our guides were the wonderful Valerio, Felix and Leo! Amazing group, highly recommend <3

Mountaineering Huayna Potosí – Challenging and Rewarding Experience Climbing Huayna Potosí was one of the most intense and unforgettable experiences of my travels in Bolivia. It’s a serious challenge, both physically and mentally, so I highly recommend taking at least three days for acclimatization. The first day, which includes ice practice and getting familiar with all the gear, was not only helpful but also really fun. Our guide, Limber, was excellent—kind, patient, and really listened to us throughout the hike. He did push us a bit during the final stretch to the summit, which was extremely tough, but honestly, if it wasn’t for that push, we might not have made it. That said, I hope he stays mindful in the future of each person’s limit—it’s a fine line between motivating and overdoing it. Before we set off, the agency in La Paz gave a very detailed explanation of the route, which helped ease a lot of nerves. The staff spoke good English and answered all our questions clearly. The only downside was the condition of some of the equipment—it was functional but a bit worn, and it took some effort to find gear that fit well. Overall, it’s a demanding but incredible adventure. I’d recommend it to anyone who is well-acclimated, in decent shape, and looking for a real mountaineering experience in South America.