Whether it's from the Bolivian or Peruvian side, Lake Titicaca's islands are enchanting. Everyone will love a cruise on Lake Titicaca.

South America

On these pages you will find ideas for a trip to Peru to help you prepare for your trip. All these ideas are there just to get your imagination going; you can alter, mix and match them as you please. Your local agent will help you create a unique and unforgettable trip, just for you! Peru has three distinct parts, each with its own character: the Pacific coast, which is the most densely populated; the Andes range, with the highest mountain being the towering Huascarán at 6,768 metres; and the Amazon, which covers the largest part of the country. If you’re going, start with the must-see: Machu Picchu – fortunately not found by the Conquistadors – rediscovered in 1911. You should visit it at dawn to see the ruins shrouded in mist. This extraordinary site still clasps a few secrets to its bosom. Not far away, the Andes range draw ramblers and trekkers to magnificent landscapes. The ultimate rambling experience is the Inca Trail through exceptional archaeological sites. During your stay in Peru, you must stop in Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire. The Spanish erected their buildings, especially religious ones, over Inca constructions which they systematically destroyed, only sparing their characteristic foundations, which are still visible today with their large, perfectly cut and fitted stones. A voyage out of time awaits you in Cusco.

Peru

Lake Titicaca

Halfway between La Paz and Lake Titicaca, Sorata village is less than 10 000 ft high in altitude and acts as a base for hiking in the surroundings.  Trekking lovers beware !

Bolivia

Sorata

Kunu Pampa Glacier is located in the Cordillera Real, the "Himalayas of the New World", in the heart of the La Paz region.

Kunu Pampa

Nicknamed the "lagoon of birds", Ajwani Lagooncan be explored during a trek in the Cordillera Real.

Laguna Ajoyani

 The Tunupa volcano is north of Salar de Uyuni  and south of Salar de Coipasa

Cerro Tunupa

Uruguay

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Patagonia

Europe

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Situated at an altitude of over 17 000 ft, the Tunupa volcano overlooks mythical Salar de Uyuni . Those who are fond of sports will enjoy going up it, but mind, it is a steep climb! After spending the night in a small hotel near <a href="/bolivia/">Salar de Uyuni </a>, we get up at dawn for our trek on the Tunupa volcano. Our guide, Carlos, has warned us: the climb is not easy and we will be subject to sarroche, mountain sickness. Thoughtful, I have brought some coca leaves with me. We start the ascension by 4x4 in order to spare ourselves a few extra hours of walking. When we arrive at an altitude of 12 400 ft, we leave the vehicle to start our hike, nearly 7 h walk, there and back. As the climb progresses, Salar de Uyuni reveals itself and the little bushes typical of the region become more scarce. We see a few vicuna who do not seem to suffer in the least from mountain sickness. For us, it is a different case altogether: our head starts to spin and we get more and more out of breath. After three good hours of walking, victory! We reach the Tunupa volcano panoramic viewpoint situated at an altitude of over 15 000 ft. We set up a small open-air makeshift camp and regain our composure. Now, "all we have to do" is go back down!

The Tunupa volcano is north of Salar de Uyuni and south of Salar de Coipasa

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