Sajama High Altitude Expedition
A remote high-altitude expedition on Nevado Sajama designed to test your independence in isolated terrain, build resilience at sustained altitude, and deepen your experience in true expedition conditions.
The Details
Expedition Overview
Time: 4 Days/3 Nights
Availability: May – September
Difficulty: Challenging
Group Size:
Small expedition teams (up to 6 travelers/Two per guide)
Expedition Stats
Total Distance: 32 km / 19.9 miles
Total Vertical Gain:
2,300 m / 7,546 ft
Maximum Altitude: 6,542 m / 21,463 ft
Shared Group Expedition
From $900 USD per person
Private Expedition Options
1 Trekker (Private): $1,800 USD per person
Full private guide, fully personalized pace, exclusive experience
2 Trekkers (Private): $1,100 USD per person
Private expedition experience for small teams
What This Expedition Represents
This is your remote expedition stage in the Andes.
You are operating in isolated high-altitude terrain where self-reliance, resilience, and endurance define success.
This is where you move beyond standard climbs into true expedition environments.
The Logistics
Day 1: Sajama Village – Base Camp Approach | Into Remote Bolivia
We leave Sajama village and begin the approach into one of the most remote mountain regions in the Andes. The terrain opens into wide volcanic plains and quiet, untouched landscapes.
We establish base camp beneath the mountain as the expedition begins to take shape.
Focus: Remote approach & altitude entry
Elevation gain: ~700 m / 2,296 ft
Elevation loss:
~100 m / 328 ft
Distance: ~8 km / 5 miles
Hiking time: ~3–4 hours
Campsite elevation: ~4,700 m / 15,420 ft
Highest point: ~4,700 m / 15,420 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Accommodation: Expedition tents
Day 2: High Camp Ascent | Entering Expedition Terrain
We move higher into the mountain, gaining elevation steadily through volcanic slopes and alpine terrain.
The environment becomes more isolated and physically demanding as we establish high camp in preparation for summit.
Focus: High altitude ascent & endurance building
Elevation gain:
~800 m / 2,625 ft
Elevation loss: ~200 m / 656 ft
Distance: ~10 km / 6.2 miles
Hiking time:
~5–6 hours
Campsite elevation:
~5,000 m / 16,404 ft
Highest point: ~5,000 m / 16,404 ft
Difficulty: Challenging
Accommodation: Expedition tents
Day 3: Acclimatization Rotation | Preparing for Summit Push
We spend the day adapting to altitude with controlled movement above high camp.
Short ascents and technical preparation help condition the body for summit day.
We return to camp for rest and final preparation.
Focus: Acclimatization & summit preparation
Elevation gain: ~300 m / 984 ft
Elevation loss:
~150 m / 492 ft
Distance: ~5 km / 3.1 miles
Hiking time: ~3–4 hours
Campsite elevation:
~5,000 m / 16,404 ft
Highest point: ~5,200 m / 17,060 ft
Difficulty: Challenging
Accommodation:
Expedition tents
Day 4: Summit Sajama | Bolivia’s Highest Peak
We begin early and ascend toward Rainbow Mountain at over 5,000 m. This is the breakthrough point of the expedition—full adaptation to extreme altitude. After time at the summit viewpoint, we continue through the Red Valley and return toward camp. Afternoon is for recovery. We begin early and ascend through glacier terrain toward the summit of Sajama.
The climb is steady and remote, with a true expedition feel from start to finish.
At the summit, the vastness of the Andes unfolds in every direction.
Focus: Summit Sajama ascent
Elevation gain: ~1,542 m / 5,059 ft
Elevation loss:
~2,242 m / 7,356 ft
Distance:
~6–8 km / 4–5 miles
Hiking time: ~10–12 hours
Campsite elevation:
~5,000 m / 16,404 ft
Highest point: 6,542 m / 21,463 ft
Difficulty:
Very challenging
Accommodation: Not included
