Bolivia

Sacred Lake Titicaca

Duration

8 Days

Price

$2,000

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Bike Day to Titicaca

Tiwanaku Ceremonial Center

The Minor Lake with Don Roberto and Pariti's Tiwanaku Ceramics

Totora Reed Boat Construction

Kayak Crossing to Isla del Sol

Conservation Snorkel for the Endangered Titicaca Water Frog

A Morning with Dona Esperanza on Isla de la Luna

Sailing Catamaran Across Lake Titicaca

La Paz with El Hormigon Armado Lustrabotas Guides

Bolivia Tour Overview

Sacred Lake Titicaca

An 8-day expedition across the highest navigable lake in the world, from Tiwanaku and the islands of the Sun and Moon to the Aymara eastern shore

Duration

8 Days

Price

$2,000

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Time

May – October

This 8-day expedition crosses Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world and the cradle of Inca cosmology, from the western shore at Copacabana to the Aymara eastern shore at Santiago de Okola. The route covers the pre-Columbian ceremonial center at Tiwanaku, a mountain bike day across the agricultural landscape above the minor lake, the funerary towers and Tiwanaku-era ceramics of Pariti, totora reed boat construction at Huatajata, a kayak approach to Isla del Sol, an endangered water frog snorkel survey on Isla de la Luna, and a five-to-six-hour catamaran sail to a community homestay where every drink begins with a sip poured to Pachamama. Maximum 10 guests.

Sacred Lake Titicaca

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Route Overview 8 Days · Bolivia

Day 1

Arrival in La Paz

Arrival at El Alto International Airport at 4,061 meters above sea level, one of the highest commercial airports in the world. A private transfer takes the group to Hotel Boutique Rosario Sur in Zona Sur, with the afternoon left open for acclimatization. A cable car ride across La Paz reveals the scale and social texture of the highest capital in the world, passing over inner courtyards, terraces, and the towers of El Alto above. The day closes with a yatiri ceremony, an Andean shaman invoking Pachamama for the expedition ahead. This is a common and genuine practice in the city rather than a staged tourist activity. The evening ends with a welcome dinner. Meals: D

Day 2

La Paz to Quewaya via Tiwanaku

The day begins at Tiwanaku, a pre-Columbian ceremonial center whose origins date to at least the 4th century BC and whose cultural influence shaped cultures across the central Andes for centuries. After a guided walk through the semi-subterranean temple and past the Sun Gate, the group picks up mountain bikes and rides into the countryside surrounding Lake Titicaca. The route covers 25 kilometers on dirt roads, climbs 300 meters to a ridge with clear views of the lake, and finishes with a descent to the shore. Lunch is at a farmhouse in the community of Jahuira Pampa before the final push to the lake. A boat crosses the minor lake to the Quewaya peninsula for the night. Cycling: 25 km on dirt roads | Elevation gain: 300m Meals: B / L / D

Day 3

Quewaya to Copacabana via Pariti and Huatajata

Don Roberto, a local fisherman and guide, leads the morning on the water. The first destination is Kala Uta, a cluster of Aymara funerary towers at least five centuries old. From there the boat threads through totora reed beds to Pariti Island, where a small community museum holds an exceptional collection of Tiwanaku-era ceramics. The afternoon continues to Huatajata for a session in totora reed boat construction with Juan Carlos, whose family has built these vessels for generations. The route ends at Copacabana, where the 17th century basilica houses Bolivia's most venerated Black Virgin. Meals: B / L

Day 4

Copacabana to Yumani by Kayak

The crossing to Isla del Sol is made by kayak, departing from the sheltered bay of Sicuani. The lake has its own character and conditions change without warning. The first stop on the island is Pilkokaina, a set of Inca ruins on the southern shore. After visiting the site, the group paddles to Yumani at the top of the island, where Palla Khasa Lodge sits on solar power above the village. The afternoon walks to Chinkana in the north, a large ceremonial complex considered one of the most sacred sites in the Inca Empire. The island has no vehicles and very little light at night. Meals: B / L / D

Day 5

Yumani to Isla de la Luna with Jaime

The morning takes the group by boat to Isla de la Luna, a small island with minimal population and significant Inca religious history. The main activity is a snorkeling survey with Jaime, a biologist working on the conservation of the Titicaca water frog. These endangered animals are largely unknown outside scientific circles, can exceed the size of a human hand, and have developed loose, folded skin as an adaptation to the low-oxygen environment. The survey data contributes directly to Jaime's conservation research. The afternoon covers the Inac Uyu site and a walk across the island. Meals: B / L / D

Day 6

Isla de la Luna to Santiago de Okola by Catamaran

The morning is spent with Dona Esperanza, who farms, fishes, weaves, and manages the island's daily life with a routine that begins before dawn. She shares the preparation of wallaque, a traditional fish soup cooked in an earthen vessel, and demonstrates weaving patterns and their symbolic meanings. A group offering to the Qutamama, the spirit of the lake, is prepared and delivered by fishing boat. The sailing catamaran built and operated by young people from the community of Santiago de Huata picks up at Isla de la Luna for the crossing to the eastern shore. The crossing takes five to six hours under sail with no motor and lunch is on board. Santiago de Okola is a small Aymara fishing community where the evening is spent with host families who, in the local tradition, pour a first sip of every drink to the ground in acknowledgment of Pachamama before drinking. Sailing time: 5-6 hours under sail Meals: B / L / D

Day 7

Santiago de Okola to La Paz

After breakfast with the community, the route climbs away from the lake and follows the Altiplano back toward La Paz. Lake Titicaca is visible to the west for much of the drive before the road drops into El Alto and the city below. Arriving from this direction, the scale of La Paz becomes clear in a way it does not on the first visit. The afternoon is led by a guide from El Hormigon Armado, an organization that works with shoeshine boys and uses city walks as a tool for social visibility. The route covers the general cemetery, the surrounding market streets, Calle de Los Andes where carnival costume makers work year-round, and the Mercado de Las Brujas. A farewell dinner closes the expedition. Meals: B / L / D

Day 8

Departure

A private transfer takes the group from the hotel to El Alto International Airport, which sits at 4,061 meters above sea level. Departure times vary by flight. The guide accompanies the group to the airport and handles logistics through check-in. The transfer time from central La Paz is approximately 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic. Meals: B

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What's Included

All accommodation: 7 nights based on double occupancy (Hotel Boutique Rosario Sur La Paz x2, Ecolodge Quewaya x1, Hotel Las Olas Copacabana x1, Palla Khasa Lodge Isla del Sol x1, Hotel Luna Titicaca Isla de la Luna x1, community homestay Santiago de Okola x1)
All meals as indicated in the itinerary
Airport arrival and departure transfers
Private transport with driver for all overland legs throughout the 8-day expedition
English-speaking guide for the full 8-day expedition
All local guides as indicated in the itinerary, including Don Roberto on the minor lake, Juan Carlos at Huatajata, conservation biologist Jaime on Isla de la Luna, Dona Esperanza on Isla de la Luna, La Paz lustrabotas guide from El Hormigon Armado, and community guides throughout
Mountain bike rental for the Tiwanaku to Lake Titicaca riding day (Day 2)
Kayak rental for the Sicuani to Isla del Sol crossing (Day 4)
Sailing catamaran exclusive charter for the Isla de la Luna to Santiago de Okola crossing (Day 6)
All boat transfers as indicated in the itinerary
Snorkeling equipment for the Titicaca water frog conservation survey on Isla de la Luna (Day 5)
Yatiri shaman ceremony in La Paz on Day 1
All entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary
Welcome dinner in La Paz (Day 1)
Farewell dinner in La Paz (Day 7)
Assistance 24/7 during your stay

Not Included

International airfare (return)
Travel insurance (required: must cover high-altitude activities and water sports up to 4,100m)
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary (approximately $8 per person for a local lunch, $12 for an international restaurant lunch, $20 per person for dinner)
Drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic beyond those included)
Gratuities for guides, drivers, and local hosts (recommended)
Personal expenses and personal laundry
Bank charges and currency exchange fees
Visa fees (if applicable)
Single room supplement ($300)
Medical evacuation costs

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Per Person

$2,000

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Single Supplement$300

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Group Rates

Group Size	Per Person	Notes
2 travelers	$4,320	Per personDouble occupancy
3 travelers	$3,280	Per personGroup rate
4 travelers	$2,780	Per personGroup rate
5 travelers	$2,540	Per personGroup rate
6 travelers	$2,400	Per personGroup rate
7 travelers	$2,280	Per personGroup rate
8 travelers	$2,160	Per personGroup rate
9 travelers	$2,060	Per personGroup rate
10 travelers	$2,000	Per personBest value

Deposit & Payment: A 25% deposit secures your place (credit card accepted). 50% balance due 90 days before departure. Final balance due 60 days prior. ACH bank transfer available at reduced fees. Bookings within 60 days require full payment.

Cancellation: 90+ days: full refund minus $500 admin fee. 60-89 days: 50% refund. Under 60 days: no refund. Comprehensive travel insurance covering emergency evacuation is required for all participants.

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Bike Day to Titicaca

Tiwanaku Ceremonial Center

The Minor Lake with Don Roberto and Pariti's Tiwanaku Ceramics

Totora Reed Boat Construction

Kayak Crossing to Isla del Sol

Conservation Snorkel for the Endangered Titicaca Water Frog

A Morning with Dona Esperanza on Isla de la Luna

Sailing Catamaran Across Lake Titicaca

La Paz with El Hormigon Armado Lustrabotas Guides

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Arrival in La Paz

Hotel Boutique Rosario Sur

La Paz to Quewaya via Tiwanaku

Ecolodge Quewaya

Quewaya to Copacabana via Pariti and Huatajata

Hotel Las Olas

Copacabana to Yumani by Kayak

Palla Khasa Lodge

Yumani to Isla de la Luna with Jaime

Hotel Luna Titicaca

Isla de la Luna to Santiago de Okola by Catamaran

Community Homestay, Santiago de Okola

Santiago de Okola to La Paz

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