Bolivian Lake Titicaca by Hydrofoil
Speed across the deep blue waters of Lake Titicaca by hydrofoil, and spend the night in an indulgent Hotel and Spa on the banks of the Lake. On this tour you will get the opportunity to soak in the atmosphere of the lake and learn about its people and their culture, as well as travelling comfortably from Puno to La Paz.
|
Day |
City |
Activity |
Overnight |
Meals * |
|
Day 1 |
Puno - Huatajata |
Tour from Puno to Huatajata via Lake Titicaca |
Inca Utama |
L |
|
Day 2 |
La Paz |
Morning transfer to La Paz, free afternoon |
La Paz |
B |
|
Day 3 |
La Paz |
Depart La Paz |
- |
B |
* B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
- Add extra nights in La Paz at the end of your tour from £30 per person, per night
- Add this tour to our Peruvian Lake Titicaca Pick & Mix Tour
- Follow this tour with a trip down to the Uyuni Salt Flats in Southern Bolivia
Day 1: Tour from Puno to Huatajata, via Lake Titicaca
You will leave Puno early this morning to travel overland to Copacabana, Bolivia. You will have time to visit the Cathedral before boarding your hydrofoil to Moon Island, where you can visit the Sun Virgins Temple “Iñak Uyu”. Next you will continue by hydrofoil to Sun Island, where you can visit the Inca “Grand Stairs” and the Sacred Fountain; taste the water believed to give eternal youth and happiness. After lunch at the Uma Kollu archaeological Restaurant, you will return by hydrofoil to Copacabana, where your overland transport will be waiting to take you to Huatajata. Upon arrival, visit the Andean Roots Eco Village: The Altiplano Museum; Handicrafts village, the Mud Igloos and the mortuary towers of the Urus Chipayas. Meet the Limachi family, builders of the RA II and Tigris for epic expeditions across the Atlantic Ocean. Before dinner, experience "The Mystic World of the Kallawayas", natural healers of Bolivia. They believe that you first have to heal the soul in order to heal your body. Tata Benjo, -our Kallawaya- will bless visitors and answer questions by casting his sacred coca leaves. After dinner, visit the observatory to view the southern constellations through a telescope donated by NASA. Spend the night at Inca Utama Hotel & Spa, Huatajata.
Day 2: Morning transfer to La Paz, free afternoon
After breakfast, enjoy the overland journey to your hotel in La Paz, on a road running parallel to the mighty snow capped peaks of the Andes. The rest of the day is free to explore the city of La Paz. From your hotel you are within walking distance of the Plaza Murillo and the famous Witches’ Market. Spend the night at our Superior hotel in La Paz.
Day 3: Depart La Paz
At the appropriate time you will have a private transfer from your hotel to La Paz International Airport.
- 2 nights in superior hotels in double or twin rooms with private bathroom, (1 night in Huatajata, 1 night in La Paz)
- Transfers and tours as mentioned in above itinerary
- Meals as specified in the table on page 1 (bottled water, tea and coffee are included with meals)
- Bilingual English/Spanish guide
- Alcoholic and soft drinks available at the hotels
- Unspecified meals and services
- Optional tips for Guides and/ or Drivers
- International and domestic flights
- Airport taxes
On this tour you will stay at a very special hotel on the banks for Lake Titicaca, at Huatajata. The Inca Utama Hotel and Spa at Huatajata has several onsite museums for you to enjoy as well as spa facilities. The last night is spent in El Presidente Hotel in central La Paz.
- Lightweight long cotton trousers
- Long sleeved cotton or linen shirts
- A body-warmer or jacket for cool evenings
- Thermal and fleece layers
- Trainers or walking shoes
- Sun hat
- Sun block
- Small backpack
- Refillable water bottle
- Torch
- Camera, memory card and charger
- Cash for souvenirs on the Islands