HOPSTAGE 1: LA PAZ TO COPACABANA

 
DEPARTURES: MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT/SUN
DEPARTURES FROM: Any hotel/hostel in central La Paz.
DEPARTURE TIME: 07:00am
ARRIVAL TIME: 11:30am
 
FREE STOPS ON THIS JOURNEY:

• Tiquina Mirador – Your first breathtaking view of Lake Titicaca. This viewpoint gives one of the best photo ops of the lake with the snow-capped Cordillera Real creating the ultimate backdrop!

 
RECOMMENDED NIGHTS:
We recommend staying 1 night in Copacabana. We can help you book your accommodation.
 
MUST-DO EXTRA ACTIVITY:

• Isla Del Sol (Island of the Sun) – According to Inca legend this small island in the middle of Lake Titicaca was home to their most revered god, Inti, and was the mythical birthplace of the first Inca ancestors. A 4 hour round trip in our private boat takes you out to see the ancestral terracing and ruins of the southern part of the island as well as the existing island communities (includes a 1 hour walk from the original sun temple to the small island town of Yumani). Includes island entrance fee.

 
OTHER THINGS TO DO:

• Climb ‘El Calvario’ hill for amazing panoramic views of Lake Titicaca (sunset).
• Visit the sacred church and pilgrimage centre of the Basilica de Nuestra Senora de Copacabana.
• Hire a kayak or duck-shaped pedalow and head out onto the lake.
• Relax lakeside with a cold beer and dine on the local speciality of freshly caught lake trout.

HOPSTAGE 2: COPACABANA TO PUNO

 
DEPARTURES: MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT/SUN
DEPARTURES FROM: White Anchor in Copacabana port.
DEPARTURE TIME: 17:00pm
ARRIVAL TIME: 20:00PM
 
FREE STOPS ON THIS JOURNEY:

• Bolivia/Peru border – Our guides will assist you with the necessary paperwork and immigration processes to cross the border. Please have your passport and immigration slips in order.

 
RECOMMENDED NIGHTS:
We recommend staying 1 night in Puno. We can help you book your accommodation.
 
MUST-DO EXTRA ACTIVITY:

• Floating Islands Tour – See how locals build and live on the floating islands of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world.

 
OTHER THINGS TO DO:

• For those who might want to experience more, take a full day tour and even stay 1 night on Isla Amantani at a local homestay. We can help organize these extra activities!
• Visit the Sillustani burial towers.
• Kayak on the highest navigable lake in the world.

EXTRA TIP:
Puno is a small place with not much to do apart from visiting the Uros floating islands, Isla Taquile, and Isla Amantani on Lake Titicaca. Overnight stays on Isla Amantani are possible for those who want to explore more of the islands.

HOPSTAGE 3: PUNO TO AREQUIPA

DEPARTURES: MON/TUE/WED/FRI/SUN
DEPARTURES FROM: Any hotel/hostel in central Puno.
DEPARTURE TIME: 21:30pm
ARRIVAL TIME: 05:30am (next day)
 
RECOMMENDED NIGHTS:
We recommend staying 2 nights in Arequipa. We can help you book your accommodation.
 
MUST-DO EXTRA ACTIVITY:

• Colca Canyon Tour – A relaxed mix of bus rides and walking for those who cannot stay 4 or 5 days in Arequipa to do a difficult trek.

 
OTHER THINGS TO DO:

• Colca Canyon Trek which requires more time to adjust to the altitude.
• Go white water rafting.
• Explore the snow-capped volcano, Misti Mountain.

 
EXTRA TIP:
Arequipa is probably Peru’s most beautiful city… Take time to explore this incredible place.
 
IMPORTANT TO KNOW:

• Colca Canyon 2 day tour begins at 08:00am (can be done on the same day as arrival).
• Full day tour begins at 03:00am (stay 1 night Arequipa, do this tour the next day).
• Treks begin at 03:00am (2 and 3 day treks available).