Itinerary
Peru: Andean and Incan adventure
A Peru hiking trip along the epic Salkantay Trek
You may have heard of Titicaca without even realizing it. It’s the largest freshwater lake in South America and the highest in altitude at 12,467 feet above sea level. It is also known for its floating islands, ancient culture, and UNESCO World Heritage status.
In Andean belief, Titicaca is the birthplace of the sun. Set between Peru and Bolivia, the lake is the largest on the Peru side. Access to Lake Titicaca is easy via plane, but our favorite mode of travel is by train. Take a full day or overnight ride through the countryside of Peru, arriving in Puno in time to reach your hotel for a delicious dinner and sunset. We suggest visiting from April to October, when the days will be dry and sunny.
Lake Titicaca trip itineraries
Use these itineraries as a starting point, or as inspiration to create your own journey.
Other areas to explore
A visit to Lake Titicaca puts you within easy reach of many other beautiful and fascinating parts of Peru.
Northern Peru
Northern Peru attracts intrepid travelers with its mix of archaeological sites, cultural heritage, and natural beauty; all hidden far away from the well-known Machu Picchu.
Machu Picchu
Perched within a misty, orchid-filled tropical forest high in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Machu Picchu is one of the most alluring archaeological sites in the world.
Colca Canyon
Carved over millennia by the meandering Colca River, this canyon stands as one of the world’s deepest.
Cusco
Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cusco remains a city that blends colonial Spanish charm with older, more austere remains of pre-Columbian glory.
Why book with Extraordinary Journeys?
We go deep
We value depth over breadth. While we have broadened our map, our intimate expertise runs deep—from understanding each locale's hidden rhythms to cultivating relationships with exceptional guides.
We keep it honest
Seasoned travelers know that places change, authentic experiences migrate. We'll listen to your hopes and passions, but push back when we know something will better resonate with you.
We’ve got it covered
Traveling to wild places asks something of us— a quality of attention and presence. From behind-the-scenes logistics to bespoke culinary experiences, our team has thought of everything.
We know it’s personal
There will undoubtedly be extraordinary unscripted moments: hippos emerging at sunset, the impossible blue of Arctic ice. We know that meaningful memories often live in personalized details.
We go deep
We value depth over breadth. While we have broadened our map, our intimate expertise runs deep—from understanding each locale's hidden rhythms to cultivating relationships with exceptional guides.
We keep it honest
Seasoned travelers know that places change, authentic experiences migrate. We'll listen to your hopes and passions, but push back when we know something will better resonate with you.
We’ve got it covered
Traveling to wild places asks something of us— a quality of attention and presence. From behind-the-scenes logistics to bespoke culinary experiences, our team has thought of everything.
We know it’s personal
There will undoubtedly be extraordinary unscripted moments: hippos emerging at sunset, the impossible blue of Arctic ice. We know that meaningful memories often live in personalized details.