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.
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.
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