Full Day Charquini and Laguna Esmeralda Tour: Explore Andean Mountains and Beautiful Lagoons

Embark on a full-day adventure to Charquini and Laguna Esmeralda, exploring the Andean mountains and stunning lagoons. Enjoy breathtaking landscapes, a historic cemetery, and a leisurely hike to the beautiful Laguna Esmeralda. Ideal for acclimatizing before climbing Huayna Potosi.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mirador Llojeta La Paz Bolivia - The journey from the meeting point to our first stop takes about 2 hours. From here, you can view the Nevado Charquini, our destination, along with the Chacaltaya mountain and Huayna Potosì.
  • Cementerio de Milluni - After traveling for approximately 30 minutes, we reach our second stop. This historical cemetery…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Eco trekking poles
  • Tea and coffee
  • Bilingual tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Admission fees
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

The tour lasts approximately 8 - 9 hours from the time of departure to the time of return.
After the pick up of you and the other participants, we will go by transport for approximately 2 hours to the first attraction, from that moment you will be able to feel the fresh air, visit a historic cemetery and observe beautiful landscapes until the moment we…

Location
Feel Bolivia Travel Agency
Sagarnaga
Located exactly in the center of the city of La Paz. SAGARNAGA STREET NO. 391 CORNER ILLAMPU
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Markotheo
Sep 15, 2025
Amazing experience. - I have a great time and the guide speak very good English and help me understand the whole day planning. Walking up 1 hour to reach the top at 5040m is not easy fest but there no rush and I make it to the top and see the calm Laguna and take plenty of photos for 1 hour before walking back down to end the tour. I highly recommend to go on this tour.
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Bethmb2345zj
Sep 10, 2025
A great day trip - A great day trip. The driver was careful and our guide took good care of us. If you're acclimatised to the altitude you will really enjoy the 90min walk up to the beautiful Laguna Esmeralda at 5024m.
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Elizabeth_o
Aug 3, 2025
Beautiful hike - It was a moderate climb but with high altitude, so difficult for those not acclimated. Completely worth the work though
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Robertan2374hl
Aug 2, 2025
Fantastic day trip outside La Paz - I highly recommend Feel Bolivia for this fantastic day tour. Our guide Patty was awesome and took time to explain the stops and spots we had the chance to explore. Great explanations in both Spanish and English. She was also very engaged with the group and helped take photos. Our driver Heider was fantastic and the drives out and back were relaxing. This is a great day trip to experience solo or with fellow travelers. Suggestion: bring layers as the temperature will shift. Hat, gloves, sunscreen, sunglasses and a fully charged camera. There are many great photo moments during the trip. I’m grateful for this awesome day and the Feel Bolivia team !
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Chris_r
Aug 2, 2025
Házlo ya - The hike is a little tough due to the altitude, so try to acclimate a bit first, but the views of the laguna are worth it! Such a beautiful place in the world
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Brittanymaldonado
Jul 29, 2025
Hard hike. Amazing views - This is definitely the second most physically challenging thing I’ve ever done in my life, but the view at the end was absolutely worth it. The tour guide was very kind and knowledgeable. He didn’t make me feel bad about taking a really long time to complete the hike (the altitude really got to me), and was super supportive the whole way.
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Manuelfelipe_h
Jul 6, 2025
Excelent view and nice and easy climb - We enjoyed this experience a lot. The view was amazing, the guide was excellent and it wasn't too crowded. Recommended!
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Nicolau_m
Jul 5, 2025
Challenge that's worth it! - Be prepared for the challenges of a trail, about 3km away and so many back, in high altitude mountain. But with the help of the guide who was very attentive and encouraged, we managed to get to the Emerald Laguna. Beautiful place, where nature reveals its magnitude!
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Carla
Jun 20, 2025
I recommend the walk! - Our guide was very punctual. The script was followed without any intercorrelation. It was very good, I recommend the walk, but only after the acclimatization.
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Alexis_l
Jun 18, 2025
I thought this was a good... - I thought this was a good trip for people visiting Bolivia, the view at the top of the mountain was beautiful. I was struggling with the altitude and was a little rushed coming back down the mountain from the guide, I wish I could have taken it more slowly so I felt less sick.
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From $40
up to 11 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).