Lake Titicaca & Uyuni — Daily Departures, All Year Long
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Lake Titicaca and the Salar de Uyuni are the two great natural wonders of the high Andean plateau shared by Peru and Bolivia, and this 12-day tour links them with Machu Picchu. Fly from Lima to Cusco and take the panoramic train to the Inca citadel, then follow the Route of the Sun to Puno for a boat trip to the Uros and Taquile Islands. Cross the border by land along the lake to La Paz and fly to Uyuni for a 3-day 4x4 expedition: the white salt crust and Incahuasi Island, lagoons full of flamingos, Laguna Colorada and the geysers of Sol de Mañana.
Your 12 days at a glance: Cusco, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, La Paz and the Uyuni Salt Flats. Tap any day to see the details.
Every day of your trip, with where you'll spend the night.
Day 1
Your private driver welcomes you in the arrivals hall and escorts you along the coast to your hotel in Miraflores. The rest of the day is yours: stroll the clifftop malecón, watch paragliders drift over the Pacific and enjoy a first taste of the cuisine that has made Lima one of the great food capitals of the world.
Day 2
Fly over the Andes to Cusco (approx. 3,400 m). After the transfer to your hotel, keep the day slow to acclimatize: rest, sip coca tea and, in the afternoon, walk to the Koricancha, where Inca walls of perfectly fitted stone support a Spanish convent.
Day 3
Head down through the Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo and board the panoramic train for the scenic ride along the Urubamba River into the cloud forest. Spend the afternoon and night in Aguas Calientes, ready for an early visit to Machu Picchu.
Day 4
Catch an early shuttle bus to Machu Picchu and discover the Inca citadel with your guide, walking through its temples, plazas, fountains and terraces on a ridge high above the river. In the afternoon, travel back to Cusco by train and road.
Day 5
A full-day guided bus journey across the Andes from Cusco to Lake Titicaca: the baroque murals of Andahuaylillas, the giant Inca temple of Raqchi, La Raya Pass (approx. 4,335 m) and the Pucará museum, with a buffet lunch on the way.
Day 6
Explore Lake Titicaca by boat. Step onto the Uros islands, woven from totora reeds and home to families who still live from the lake, then sail on to Taquile Island, whose men knit and women weave textiles recognized by UNESCO. Lunch on the island looks out over the blue water toward Bolivia.
Day 7
Board a tourist bus in Puno and travel along Lake Titicaca to the Bolivian border. After stamping out of Peru and into Bolivia, continue across the Altiplano, with the snow peaks of the Cordillera Real ahead, down into La Paz (approx. 3,640 m).
Day 8
After a morning flight to Uyuni, start your 4x4 adventure at the train cemetery, where old steam locomotives rust in the desert, and in Colchani, where families harvest salt by hand. Then cross the Salar de Uyuni to Incahuasi Island and its centuries-old cacti, and end the day at a hotel made of salt.
Day 9
Drive into the volcanic south of the Altiplano, where turquoise and white lagoons attract flocks of pink flamingos. Photograph the Stone Tree, a rock sculpted by the wind in the Siloli desert, and arrive at Laguna Colorada, whose red color comes from algae and minerals. Night in a simple desert lodge.
Day 10
Set off before dawn to reach the Sol de Mañana geysers (approx. 4,900 m) as the sun rises through the steam, then soak in the thermal pools of Polques, surrounded by volcanoes. Drive back through the Altiplano to Uyuni for the night.
Day 11
Return to La Paz by plane and explore at your own pace: Plaza Murillo, the colorful Calle Jaén, the Witches’ Market and a ride on Mi Teleférico, the urban cable car with views of the Illimani glacier.
Day 12
Transfer to El Alto airport for your morning flight to Lima, where you connect with your international flight home. End of services.
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Yes. They lie on the same high plateau, the Altiplano. This 12-day route reaches Lake Titicaca from Cusco along the Route of the Sun, crosses to La Paz by bus along the lake and flies from La Paz to Uyuni, so you see both wonders plus Machu Picchu in under two weeks.
Each side has its highlights. From Puno in Peru you visit the Uros floating islands and Taquile Island, included in this tour. On the Bolivian side, Copacabana and the Isla del Sol are known for Inca ruins; they can be added as an extra night on request.
The fastest way is a domestic flight from La Paz to Uyuni (approx. 1 hour), which this itinerary uses in both directions. The alternative is an overnight bus of about 10 hours; we can arrange it on request to reduce costs.
Entry requirements for Bolivia depend on your nationality: many passports enter visa-free, while others need a tourist visa, which in some cases can be obtained in advance or on arrival. Rules change, so please check with the Bolivian consulate or your government’s travel advice before booking. Your passport must be valid for at least six months.
You cross between Puno and La Paz by tourist bus along the shore of Lake Titicaca. At the border post you complete Peruvian exit and Bolivian entry formalities on foot, usually in less than an hour, with assistance from the bus company, then continue to La Paz. Keep your passport and the immigration slip you receive in Peru at hand.
From January to March, rainwater can cover the Salar de Uyuni and turn it into a giant mirror reflecting the sky — the famous mirror effect. From April to November the salt flat is dry, white and hexagonal, the skies are clear and all the high lagoons are accessible. Heavy rain can occasionally change the route on the lagoon days. At Lake Titicaca, April to November brings sunny days and cold nights.
Cusco (approx. 3,400 m) comes first with a free afternoon, Machu Picchu (approx. 2,430 m) is lower, and you then climb gradually to Puno (approx. 3,830 m), La Paz (approx. 3,640 m) and Uyuni (approx. 3,650 m). The highest point is the Sol de Mañana geyser field (approx. 4,900 m) on day 10. Drink plenty of water and consult your doctor before travel.
The price depends on the hotel category you choose (Essential 2★, Comfort 3★, Superior 4★ or Deluxe 5★) and on the number of travelers. Open the Rates tab for the current price per person, based on double or twin accommodation. Domestic and international flights within the route are quoted separately.