Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world, located at 12,507ft (3,812m) and straddles the border of Peru and Bolivia, who are constantly disputing who has the more beautiful side of the lake!The Bolivian side benefits from having the mountains in the background, which is truly a beautiful sight. Copacabana is the main town on the Bolivian side of the lake, with a pretty, sandy beach (Copacabana beach in Rio took its name from here!). When you visit Lake Titicaca, you travel by boat to the serene Sun and Moon Islands, which are overflowing with ancient history and fascinating traditions of the local communities who live there. You will have the chance to llama-trek up to your locally run lodge on Sun Island and enjoy traditional (and truly delicious) meals and wake up to an unforgettable sunrise over the lake.If travelling from the Peru side, one of our favourite ways to reach the highest navigable lake on earth is by train. Travelling from Cusco to Puno along some of the highest train routes in the world, the view from your window is a display of magnificent Andean scenery. Stylish accommodation is scarce in this region, but the timeless waters of Lake Titicaca are worth the journey. Discover floating islands made entirely from totora reeds where small communities dressed in brightly patterned clothing go about their daily lives.Regardless which side you visit from, if you are interested in photography, the colours of Lake Titicaca will have you transfixed.
All of the trips we create for Lake Titicaca are designed and tailored specifically for you. We create each trip from a blank piece of paper, building the holiday you had dreamed, using our experience, knowledge and contacts to design the ultimate experience.
Below are some of examples of trips in Lake Titicaca that we have created, designed to showcase the destination, our expertise and create some inspiration.
21 Day Itinerary
Guide Price: £15,100pp
Take a voyage through three countries, across vineyards, lakes and mountains on trip for the ultimate South American adventure.
16 Day Itinerary
Guide Price: £11,100pp
Venture to Peru to discover Lima’s vibrant markets and regional delicacies whilst also learning about ancient indigenous traditions at Lake Titicaca. Witness Condors soar at Colca Canyon and trek to the marvel of Machu Picchu, a pinnacle of Latin American wonders.
16 Day Itinerary
Guide Price: £11,700pp
Explore Lima’s bustling markets and Machu Picchu, then sail Lake Titicaca for Peruvian traditions before starlit stays at Uyuni’s Airstream Campers. Delve into La Paz’s mystical cultural heritage for an enchanting experience.
12 Day Itinerary
Guide Price: £6,800pp
Explore Bolivia’s Amboro National Park and Samaipata, learn about indigenous cultures in Sucre and visit Potosí’s renowned silver mining town. Immerse in La Paz’s cultural heritage, sleep under the stars at Uyuni Salt Flats, finishing in Lake Titicaca.
Duration: 16 Days
Guide Price: £11,100pp
Destination:
Venture to Peru to discover Lima’s vibrant markets and regional delicacies whilst also learning about ancient indigenous traditions at Lake Titicaca. Witness Condors soar at Colca Canyon and trek to the marvel of Machu Picchu, a pinnacle of Latin American wonders.
Duration: 12 Days
Guide Price: £6,800pp
Destination:
Explore Bolivia’s Amboro National Park and Samaipata, learn about indigenous cultures in Sucre and visit Potosí’s renowned silver mining town. Immerse in La Paz’s cultural heritage, sleep under the stars at Uyuni Salt Flats, finishing in Lake Titicaca.
This new hotelier concept includes a Cultural Center, introducing visitors to the depth of the native cultures of Bolivia, through the Altiplano Museum, the Native Chapel, the Lost City of Atlantis, the clay igloos of the Uru Chipayas culture and the Chullpas, mortuary towers of the Aymara culture.
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At the top of Sun Island, you will find the charming Posada del Inca, one of the few places in the world where you can still breathe the authenticity of unspoiled nature, surrounded by bucolic landscapes and the majestic snow-capped peaks of the Andes.
The eastern part of Bolivia is less visited on the whole, but is home to some beautiful areas and is full of national parks and nature reserves. Santa Cruz is low-lying, warmer, more tropical and richer, and has a noticeably different feel to the Altiplano highlands of western Bolivia.
La Paz is Bolivia’s administrative capital city (while Sucre remains its constitutional capital), and at around 11,893ft (3,635m) it’s the highest administrative capital city in the world. When you fly into La Paz airport, you’re actually arriving into the adjacent city of El Alto, which is located another 500m or so higher, so you will most definitely feel the altitude when you arrive.
The ‘Salar de Uyuni’ is the largest salt flat in the world, expanding over 4,000 square miles (6,400km). Located on the Bolivian Altiplano at almost 12,000ft (3,650m), it’s about as impressive as it gets.
The scenic drive into the Colca Canyon is often one of the highlights of an adventure in this region. It involves a full day (about six hours) and plenty of time to stop and take in the magnificent landscape along the way.
The world’s most famous Inca site should be explored between late April and early October when the skies tend to be clear with less chance of mountain mist. However, it doesn’t matter what the weather is doing when you arrive at Machu Picchu; you will be overwhelmed by this unforgettable experience.
Lima has dusted itself off in recent years and emerged as an exciting culinary and arts destination. New galleries and restaurants have sprung up around the city, offering a globally acclaimed experience of Peruvian culture and cuisine, particularly in the bohemian Barranco district.
Altitude in the Sacred Valley demands slow travel. Not just because you are nearly 3000 metres above sea level, but you need time to understand the depth of its culture.
From its beginnings in Peru, The Amazon River completes its 4000-mile journey in Brazil, carving its way through the world’s largest rainforest to the Atlantic Ocean. With around 1,300 bird species and approximately 2.5 million different insects living beneath the canopy, not to mention the 40,000 species of plant life, the Amazon is a nature-lovers dream.
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