This climb ascends up to Venezuela’s second highest mountain at 4,942 meters, which is just as impressive as and arguably even more beautiful than its taller neighbor, Pico Bolivar. The climb to the top of Humboldt’s broad and flat glacier requires crampons and picks axes. This trip follows the same route as that of Pico Bolivar, passing through mysterious cloud forest, stark paramo, and hauntingly quiet desert paramo. The rope and harness ascent to the top challenges both your high-elevation mountaineering skills and your personal courage. The rewards are unforgettable.
Your Itinerary:
Day 1: Merida - La Mucuy - Coromoto Lake.
Early in the morning, at around 8:30 am, we will drive from Merida to La Mucuy (2,000 m), in the Sierra Nevada National Park. The path goes up into the cloud forest. This is an area of dense vegetation, imposing ferns, bromeliads, bamboo, trees covered with a variety of other plants, mosses, hanging vines, and an abundance of winged creatures. On this segment of the trek, we’ll pass several streams and small waterfalls. Camp will be made at Coromoto Lake (3,200 m), a cool alpine lake teeming with trout.
(45 min by jeep, 5.5 hours hiking; 9 km)
(L), (D)
Day 2: Laguna Verde - Laguna Del Suero.
After packing up, we shall head off for Laguna Verde (4,000 m) named for its brilliant emerald color and located at the base of the impressive Humboldt (4,992 m) and Bonplaud Peaks (4,890 m). The way to Laguna Verde is steeper and rockier than the previous day, and the scenery is much more open as you follow the valley upwards. A little further on, we will set-up camp at Laguna Del Suero (4,200 m) which is nestled in the tranquil surroundings of these infamous peaks.
(5 hours hiking; 6km)
(B), (L), (D)
Day 3: Laguna Del Suero - Morrena - Humboldt Summit - Laguna Del Suero.
As we eat a warm breakfast, we can admire how the Laguna acts as a mirror, reflecting the magnificence of the peaks. After packing up camp, we’ll start the climb up a steep rocky slope called “Morrena”. Once we reach the glacier, we’ll put our crampons on! We’ll enjoy excellent panoramic views as we cross rock and snow. When we reach the Humboldt’s summit (4,945 m), we should be blessed by an incredible view of the Colombian Andes in the distance and Pico Bolivar at only 5-km from us in the other direction. We’ll return down to Laguna Del Suero to relax and reflect on our Andean ascent. Camp will be at Laguna Del Suero for the night.
(4-7 hours hiking)
(B), (L), (D)
Day 4: Laguna Del Suero - Coromoto Lake - Merida.
We start our trek back to Coromoto Lake where you are sure to see things you missed on your trek up. With a nice view of the serene lake we’ll enjoy our picnic lunch. After lunch, we’ll begin our decent to La Mucuy where our jeep awaits us to bring us back to the city of Mérida. The tour includes transfer to your hotel.
(6 hours hiking, 45 min. by jeep)
(B), (L)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Transfer from and to airport;
- Tour transportation with 4WD;
- Cable car ticket;
- Bilingual guide;
- All meals and soft drinks during the trip;
- First aid;
- Necessary camping and climbing equipment;
- Permits for National Park;
- Radio communication.
Price does not include:
- Domestic flights (we can arrange them);
- Lodging in Mérida (we can arrange this);
- Porter (optional, for an additional cost);
- Items of a personal nature;
- Meals, alcoholic beverages, tours, or other services not listed on the itinerary;
- Tips to local staff, nor any expenses incurred in preparing for the trip such as but not limited to non-refundable airline tickets or insurance or additional expenses encountered as a result of flight delays, cancellations, or missed connections.
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