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Royal Range Adventure: Bolivia's Scenic Lagoons
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23 Ratings
La Paz
Explore the hidden Ventanani Glacier in Cordillera Real, La Paz. Discover breathtaking landscapes and untouched beauty away from the crowds.
Explore the hidden Ventanani Glacier in Cordillera Real, La Paz. Discover breathtaking landscapes and untouched beauty away from the crowds.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- La Paz - Departure from La Paz city is scheduled between 6:00 and 6:30, based on coordination.
- El Alto - The journey will pass through El Alto early in the morning to avoid traffic and congestion.
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Altiplano - Travelers will enjoy the scenic Bolivian Altiplano (northern part), surrounded by mountain ranges and Lake Titicaca.
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- La Paz - Departure from La Paz city is scheduled between 6:00 and 6:30, based on coordination.
- El Alto - The journey will pass through El Alto early in the morning to avoid traffic and congestion.
- Altiplano - Travelers will enjoy the scenic Bolivian Altiplano (northern part), surrounded by mountain ranges and Lake Titicaca.
- Palcoco - From Palcoco (highlands), a dirt road will lead to the Royal Range.
- Cordillera Real - The trip includes a panoramic view of Bolivia’s royal mountain range, spanning 120 kilometers, with opportunities to stop for photos.
- Huayna Potosi - Near the destination, the west face of the snowy Huayna Potosí (6088 m), a popular peak for first-time 6000-meter climbers, will be visible.
- Glaciar Ventanani - Arrival at Juri Khota lagoon (4730 meters) will be by 4x4 vehicle.
️Enjoy a scenic walk crossing three lagoons: starting at JURI KHOTA lagoon (4730 meters), passing through SLOVENIA lagoon (4900 m), and reaching GLACIER VENTANNI lagoon (5030 m).
ITINERARY:
Departure time: 6:00 am
Travel time: 2.5 hours
Return time: Approximately 3 pm.
Arrival time (La Paz): Approximately 6 or 7 pm.
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM/HIGH, with hiking elevations from 4700 to 5030 meters. The route is about 40% rocky, requiring comfortable footwear.
DISTANCE: Approximately 8-9 km (round trip).
LEVEL: + 300 meters.
️VIEWS:
- Panoramic view of the royal mountain range.
- Altiplano, mountains, snowy peaks, etc.
- View of the snowy Huayna Potosí (6088m).
- Snowy Condor Head (5800m), Austria Peak (5330 m).
- Lagoons and wildlife.
What's Included
- 4x4 vehicle (modern and adventurous)
- Tickets to the reservation
- Private transportation
- Medications for altitude sickness
- Photographs (optional)
- Drone images, outfit “poncho” (optional and prior coordination)
- Brunch
- Insurance policy (Liability)
- Canes for hiking
- Hotel pick-up/Airbnb (prior coordination)
- 4x4 vehicle (modern and adventurous)
- Tickets to the reservation
- Private transportation
- Medications for altitude sickness
- Photographs (optional)
- Drone images, outfit “poncho” (optional and prior coordination)
- Brunch
- Insurance policy (Liability)
- Canes for hiking
- Hotel pick-up/Airbnb (prior coordination)
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
Exclusive & Private: Ventanani Glacier Trekking - Cordillera Real
Escape the crowds and embark on a private high-altitude adventure (maximum 3 participants). Departing from La Paz, travel in comfort in a 4x4 vehicle to the heart of the Bolivian Andes.
This breathtaking trek guides you through three untouched alpine lakes: Juri Khota (4,700m),…
Exclusive & Private: Ventanani Glacier Trekking - Cordillera Real
Escape the crowds and embark on a private high-altitude adventure (maximum 3 participants). Departing from La Paz, travel in comfort in a 4x4 vehicle to the heart of the Bolivian Andes.
This breathtaking trek guides you through three untouched alpine lakes: Juri Khota (4,700m), Slovenia (4,900m), and the magnificent Ventanani Glacier Lagoon (5,010m).
ITINERARY:
- Pick-up: 06:00 AM (2.5-hour drive)
- Hiking time: 5 - 6 hours (Moderate difficulty)
- Return: 03:00 PM (Arriving in La Paz at 05:30 PM)
TECHNICAL DATA:
- Distance: 9 km (round trip)
- Elevation gain: +300 m
- Highlights: Complete solitude, personalized pace, and professional photography.
Ideal for hikers seeking a distinctive, off-the-beaten-path experience in the Cordillera Real. Reserve your private mountain adventure today!
Looking for something unique? A custom destination can be designed to match your physical condition.
Contact us: +591 72506524
Instagram: @abdon_deviaje
- Not recommended for people with asthma problems
Location
Ritz Apart Hotel
Avenida Arce
Prior coordination at the entrance to the Ritz Hotel - Sopocachi
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(23 Ratings)
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Andreasst5957le
Mar 12, 2026
WINDOWNI GLACIER - We did the tour of the three lagoons to the Ventanani Glacier with Abdon and it was an amazing experience. He was very attentive from the beginning, helped us with the preparation, gave us advice and the day of the tour guided us with mastery. After the Ventanani Glacier, we also climbed Peak Austria, which was also a great experience. I highly recommend your services.
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Q2208mdkarolb
Feb 27, 2026
The best experience in Bolivia! - Abdon is a very attentive and patient guide. We were a group of 5 people to Ventanani Glacier and the logistics were very well planned, Abdon shared some delicious snacks and took very good photos. It was an excellent experience!
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Carmelo97600
Feb 17, 2026
unforgettable journey - I had an incredible private expedition to Pico Austria with Abdon and honestly couldn’t have asked for a better guide or experience. From the very beginning, everything was organized with professionalism and attention to detail — clear communication, safe logistics, and a perfectly adapted pace for high altitude.
What really stood out was how personalized the journey felt. Abdon is not only extremely knowledgeable about the Cordillera Real, but also genuinely attentive and supportive throughout the hike. At 5,300m, having a guide who is calm, prepared, and encouraging makes a huge difference, and he created an atmosphere that felt both adventurous and safe.
The landscapes were absolutely breathtaking — lagoons, glaciers, and panoramic views that feel like another planet — and Abdon knew exactly where to stop for the best viewpoints and photos. His passion for Bolivia and the mountains is contagious, and you can feel that he truly cares about giving guests an authentic and memorable experience rather than just completing a tour.
If you’re looking for a high-quality, well-organized, and meaningful adventure in the Andes, I highly recommend booking with him. This was more than a hike — it was a unique and unforgettable journey.
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W3334cfadamc
Feb 1, 2026
Best guide and best way to experience the Cordillera Real in a day - This was our second time going with Abdón up into the Cordillera Real, and it was a wonderful experience once again. This time he took us to the other side to see other lakes and other glaciers. All sorts of different topography. It snowed on our way back. Absolutely majestic. And had the place all to ourselves (only saw one other group that went on a different trail).
And Abdón is a great guide who we now consider a friend. He clearly loves being out there and trying to keep it pristine. And the people in those areas clearly trust and think highly of him, all of which is unfortunately quite rare in Bolivia—traditional tour guides from the city tend to descend on these kinds of places and they and their tourists just take a bunch of selfies and leave behind a bunch of trash.
If you're in Bolivia and want to experience the high peaks of the Andes, look no further!
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Xania_a
Jan 29, 2026
Excellent tour, went with... - Excellent tour, I went with my husband and the tour is private with the guide Abdon, he picked us up in his 4x4 car we were super comfortable, the landscape is spectacular another level we could see two lagoons and one is already in the glacial, Abdon also took many pictures and took us some very delicious snacks typical of Bolivia just to recover energy, I had nerves for the climb, but we climbed calmly and patiently abdon very friendly. As for the climb up the height was challenging 400 meters of positive slope, they are like 9 kilometers round trip but less 5 and a half hours of travel, I also liked that Abdon was very vigilant in case you feel ill at altitude they offer medication. When you arrive, they also give you snacks to recover energy. Highly recommended, besides that it is a busy place then you can enjoy the landscapes to the fullest.
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Z7854hxannamariad
Jan 26, 2026
Unique Cordillera Real Experience! - This hike was unique – surrounded by 5,000 to 6,000 metre peaks (or even higher) – sunshine, great snacks, his extensive mountain experience. The view of the lagoons – even those that almost no one except him knows about – is truly indescribable. We will never forget this day. Thank you so much for this experience!
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Onair30342346617
Dec 29, 2025
Day hike in the Royal Cordillera, around 3 lagoons - We had an incredible experience with breathtaking scenery!
We are very happy with our guide Abdon who paved the way for us in the snowy paths. We felt safe because of him! He also made us beautiful souvenir photos which is a real plus. Thank you 👌🏼
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F5226eqdanielg
Dec 22, 2025
Breathtaking! - I had a great time! The views are breathtaking and beautiful and it was fun to experience them in a small private group. Highly recommend to anyone who wishes to go on a short yet fulfilling day hike exploring the mountains!
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Gilbertoa395
Dec 8, 2025
Amazing hiking, amazing guide - I took the hiking to the Peak of Austria, and I found the place fascinating, the hiking; Abdon is a great guide with great experience and great patience, I highly recommend it!
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774leighaf
Nov 22, 2025
Incredible guided and personalized hike - Absolutely loved this hike!! Abdón is an incredible guide; he knows the mountains surrounding La Paz like the back of his hand. These mountains are very special and are a great way to escape the city life when in La Paz. Although hiking in the Cordillera Real can be a challenge, you are in good hands with Abdón, as he has many different options for each hike according to your abilities and desires. Everything is taken care of; private transport, food, park passes, etc. Abdón is very knowledgeable about the land surrounding La Paz and has some great recommendations for restaurants in the city. Definitely book this over a group tour for the best personalized experience.
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