Lima to La Paz

Explore Peru and Bolivia

A holiday to Peru and Bolivia is ideal if you want an extra slice of adventure on your holiday to South America. These two countries have cultures and highlights that you won’t find anywhere else.  

Your journey will begin in Lima, Peru’s coastal capital. It’s a city of contrasts that celebrate Peru’s pre-Columbian and Spanish influences.

From Lima, you will head over to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Where you will explore the world-famous citadel Machu Picchu. Next, you will head to Lake Titicaca and cross the Bolivian border. Where you will visit Copacabana and Sun Island, before heading over to the Bolivian capital La Paz and the stunning Salar de Uyuni. Finally, you will return to La Paz before taking your onward flight

Highlights

• Explore the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo
• See mystical Machu Picchu with an expert guide
• Discover the charms of Cusco
• Cross over to Bolivia and explore beautiful Sun Island
• Enjoy a trip to the largest Salt Flats in the world

Quick Itinerary

Day 1  - Lima

Days 2 & 3 - Sacred Valley

Day 4 - Machu Picchu

Days 5 & 6 - Cusco

Day 7 - Puno

Day 8 - Sun Island

Days 9 & 10 - La Paz

Day 11 - Sucre

Day 12 - Potosi

Days 13 & 14 - Uyuni Salt Flats

Day 15 - La Paz

Day 16 - Depart La Paz

Truly Individual Holiday

Any element of this holiday can be made truly individual to your requirements, including the places you want to see and the things that are important to you. Just contact one of our Travel Specialists today.

Day 1 - Lima

Arrive in Lima for one night in the bustling capital city. We recommend enjoying Lima's thriving gastronomy scene in the evening.

Meals: B

Days 2 & 3 - Sacred Valley

Spend two nights in the tranquil Sacred Valley and enjoy a full-day tour to the Inca village, temple and fortress of Ollantaytambo. Only becoming a fortress when the Spanish invaded, it managed to repel the army in 1536, however, the Spanish soon came back with a bigger army and the Inca’s fled to Vilcabamba.  

Meals:

Day 2: B

Day 3: B & L

Day 4 - Machu Picchu

Today you will discover Peru's most iconic attraction, Machu Picchu. On your first visit, you will have a guided tour, then, after a night in Aguas Calientes, you will be able to enjoy a second visit at your own pace.  

Meals: B

Days 5 & 6 - Cusco

After your second visit to Machu Picchu, you will take the train to Cusco where you will spend your next two nights. While in Cusco you will be taken on a half-day tour of the city and its surroundings visiting important Inca sites like Coricancha, once the most important temple in the Inca Empire, and the Spanish Cathedral.

Meals: B

Day 7 - Puno

Today you will take the bus to Puno, ready for the next part of your South America adventure.

Alternatively, upgrade and take a full day scenic train journey on the luxurious Titicaca train, or take an extra day to indulge in an overnight journey on the opulent Belmond Andean Explorer sleeper train.

Meals:  B & L

Day 8 - Sun Island & Lake Titicaca

This morning you will have a private transfer to the border, where you will be assisted with immigration, before being taken to Copacabana.

Once you have arrived in Copacabana you will then enjoy an excursion to Sun Island, one of many islands on Lake Titicaca, and where you will spend the night.   

Meals: B, L, D

Days 9 & 10 - La Paz

On your return to Copacabana, from Sun Island, enjoy time to visit the town before being taken to Bolivia’s capital, La Paz.

While here you will have a tour of the city as well as the Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley), an intriguing geological place that looks like a forest of stalagmites covering a desert, and the Mi Teleferico cable car. The world's highest cable car, the Teleferico has revolutionised the way locals now travel between La Paz and the neighbouring city of El Alto. It provides a spectacular bird-eye view enabling passengers to grasp the immensity of La Paz City.

Meals: Day 9: B & L

 Day 10: B

Day 11 - Sucre

Take a short flight east to the historic city of Sucre, where the green plazas and narrow streets are abuzz with locals and visitors enjoying the warm and pleasant weather. Enjoy a private city tour.

Meals: B

Day 12 - Potosi

Before travelling to Potosi, you will have the chance to visit the Farmers market as well as the Central market, tasting the fruits of the season. You will also be taken to a traditional bar “chicheria” to taste traditional drinks.

In the afternoon you will take a 3-hour bus ride to Potosi.

Meals: B

Days 13 & 14 - Uyuni Salt Flats

In the morning you will have the chance to visit the famous silver mines of Potosi before carrying on your journey, through magnificent landscapes, to Uyuni.

Enjoy a full-day tour of the largest salt flat in the world, exploring the amazing empty white landscape is an incredible experience and a must-do while in Bolivia. Don’t forget your camera for a chance to take some entertaining photos.

You will spend two nights at the unique Salt Hotel, a hotel whose main building material is … salt.

Meals: B, L, D

Day 15 - La Paz

Today you will head back to La Paz for your last night in Bolivia.

Meals: B

Day 16 - Depart La Paz

You will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

Meals: B

Price from £2,899 per person

(Valid for 2022 departures, based on 2 people sharing a room. 2023 prices from £3,199 pp)

Add International Flights

International flights to Peru & Bolivia from the UK start from £799 per person

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Includes:

• 15 nights’ accommodation

• 19 meals; 15 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners

• City tours of Cusco, Laz Paz and Sucre

• Two visits to Machu Picchu

• Tours to Sun Island, Potosi Silver Mines and Uyuni Salt Flats

• Transfers and domestic flights as per itinerary

Excludes:

• International flights if not added

• Meals not indicated in your itinerary

• Local departure taxes payable locally

• Items of a personal nature such as laundry and drinks etc

• Tips for guides and drivers (discretionary)

• Camera or video fees at any sites