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

In the Cordillera Real, the Huayna Potosi is one of the most accessible 6000-metre peaks in the world. 

Huayna Potosi

Uruguay

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Europe

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At 6088 metres of altitude, the Huayna Potosi provides a unique opportunity to tackle a 6000-metre mountain. The summit is one of the most accessible in the world at this height. I went there during my <a href="/bolivia/">trip in Bolivia</a>. If some agencies propose a rate under £110 or offer you to climb it in two days, refuse. There is no question of economising on safety. With three days of walking you will have more time to acclimatise to the altitude and therefore have a greater chance of reaching the peak. For your information, approximately 80% of hikers arrive at the top. This is an exceptional percentage at this altitude. However, don’t fool yourself into believing that it’s nothing more than a leisurely stroll - it requires good physical condition to attempt such an adventure.

In the Cordillera Real, the Huayna Potosi is one of the most accessible 6000-metre peaks in the world.

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