Puno and Bolivia 7D/6N: An andean journey between Lake Titicaca and Uyuni

Your trip begins at Inca Manco Cápac International Airport in Juliaca, where a specialized guide and private transportation will welcome you with a personalized sign.

We’ll head to the Sillustani Archaeological Complex, renowned for its impressive funerary towers, known as chullpas. During a short walk, your guide will introduce you to the funerary beliefs of the pre-Inca and Inca cultures as you admire these monumental structures, some aligned with the sunrise, overlooking Lake Umayo.

On the way to Puno, we’ll stop at traditional rural homes, where you’ll get a closer look at Andean daily life, including local products, handicrafts, and South American camelids. You’ll also have time to take memorable photographs.

We’ll conclude the trip upon arrival in the city of Puno.

*Includes: Transfers, admission fees, guide, and hotel.   |   *Does not include: Lunch.

The experience begins at 7:00 a.m. with a pick-up from your hotel in Puno and a transfer to the majestic Lake Titicaca harbor. We will sail towards the fascinating Floating Islands of the Uros, where you will discover an ancestral way of life built upon totora reeds. You will share special moments with local families, learn about their traditions and construction techniques, and have the option to enjoy a ride on a traditional totora reed boat.

We will then continue to the charming Taquile Island, surrounded by Andean landscapes, agricultural terraces, and stone pathways. Here, you will meet a Quechua community that proudly preserves its customs and renowned textile art, recognized as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, reflecting an identity and wisdom passed down through generations.

The day concludes with a delicious traditional lunch, prepared with local ingredients such as Lake Titicaca trout, quinoa, and native potatoes. Surrounded by authentic flavors, living traditions, and the warm hospitality of its inhabitants, you will enjoy an enriching experience that connects you with the cultural essence of the Peruvian highlands.

*Includes: Transfers, speedboat, entrance fees, guide, hotel, and lunch.   |   *Does not include: Anything else not mentioned.

We will depart from Puno at 6:15 a.m. towards Chucuito, where we will visit the enigmatic Inca Uyo Fertility Temple and its charming main square.

We will then continue to Aramu Muru (Hayu Marca), a place surrounded by breathtaking Andean landscapes that invites you to connect with nature and spirituality. We will explore the mysterious Aramu Muru Gateway and the fascinating Stone Forest, enjoying a short walk and time for photographs.

Next, we will cross the border between Peru and Bolivia through Desaguadero to visit the magnificent Tiahuanaco Archaeological Complex. After lunch, we will enjoy a guided tour of its main monuments, including the iconic Gate of the Sun, the Akapana Pyramids, and the Semi-Subterranean Temple, discovering the legacy of one of the great civilizations of the Andean highlands.

Finally, we will travel to the city of La Paz, where you will have free time before being transferred to the station to board the overnight sleeper bus to Uyuni, continuing this extraordinary Andean journey.

*Includes: Transfers, entrance fees, guide, lunch, and a sleeper bus (La Paz – Uyuni).   |   *Does not include: Anything else not mentioned.

Upon your arrival in Uyuni at approximately 7:00 a.m., you will be welcomed and have free time to enjoy breakfast (at your own expense).

At 10:30 a.m., we will begin our adventure to the spectacular Uyuni Salt Flats, the largest salt desert in the world. Our first stops will be the fascinating Train Cemetery and Colchani, where we will discover the traditional salt processing techniques and explore its local market.

We will venture into the magnificent salt flats to visit the Dakar Monument, the Flag Square, and the former Salt Hotel, now a museum, where we will enjoy lunch. Along the way, we will admire the saltwater springs, salt mounds, and salt labyrinths, surrounded by the breathtaking vastness of this endless white landscape.

We will continue to the spectacular Incahuasi Island, a volcanic rock formation covered with giant cacti. From its summit, we will enjoy stunning panoramic views of the salt flats and have time to capture unforgettable photographs.

To conclude this extraordinary experience, we will head to a secluded area of the salt flats to admire a magical sunset accompanied by wine and snacks, a truly unique moment in this remarkable natural setting.

At approximately 7:30 p.m., we will return to Uyuni and transfer to the station to board the overnight bus to La Paz at 8:45 p.m.

*Includes: Transfers, guide, lunch, and a sleeper bus from Uyuni to La Paz. | *Does not include: Entrance fee for Incahuasi Island.

We will begin this fascinating tour of the main attractions of La Paz. We will visit the Killi Killi viewpoint, offering spectacular panoramic views, and Murillo Square, home to the Cathedral and Presidential Palace.

We will explore the impressive Valley of the Moon, famous for its unique rock formations, and enjoy a ride on the La Paz cable car system, admiring the city and the snow-capped Illimani mountain.

Finally, we will visit the traditional Witches’ Market and San Francisco Church. At the end of the tour, our staff will escort you to your private transportation to Copacabana, where you will be comfortably transferred to your hotel to rest.

*Includes: Transfers, entrance fees, a guide, and a hotel in Copacabana.   |   *Does not include: Lunch.

We will depart from our hotel in Copacabana toward Moon Island, an ancient ceremonial site of the Inca Empire. We will explore the ruins of the Temple of the Virgins, admiring its stone carvings and beautiful views of Lake Titicaca.

We will continue to the iconic Sun Island, believed to be the birthplace of the Sun in Inca mythology. During our guided visit, we will discover important archaeological sites such as the Sacrificial Table, Chinkana Labyrinth, Sacred Rock, and Sun Footprints.

In the afternoon, we will visit a floating totora reed island and enjoy a traditional lunch featuring fried trout. Finally, we will return to Copacabana and transfer directly to Puno, arriving at our hotel.

*Includes: Transfers, entrance fees, guide, hotel in Puno, and lunch.   |   *Does not include: Anything else not mentioned.

According to your flight schedule, our team will pick you up at your hotel in Puno and comfortably transfer you to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport in Juliaca. Along the way, you will enjoy the landscapes of the Peruvian Altiplano, bringing your unforgettable journey through Puno and Bolivia to an end.

*Includes: Transfers.   |   *Does not include: Anything else not mentioned.