the titicaca realm
This is a special journey based on the majesty of the great Lake Titicaca, shared by Peru and Bolivia.
The land is a mix of Aymara, Quechua and Hispanic cultures, the Andes Mountain Range, rivers, flat lands, and lakes and also lot of history.
In Puno, we’ll enter the vast Andean plateau. At Ayaviri, we’ll explore the impressive Tinajani Canyon to complete the experience at the shimmering waters and coastline of Lake Titicaca.
THE TITICACA REALM
This is a special journey based on the majesty of the great Lake Titicaca, shared by Peru and Bolivia.
The land is a mix of Aymara, Quechua and Hispanic cultures, the Andes Mountain Range, rivers, flat lands, and lakes and also lot of history.
In Puno, we’ll enter the vast Andean plateau. At Ayaviri, we’ll explore the impressive Tinajani Canyon to complete the experience at the shimmering waters and coastline of Lake Titicaca.
a superb inmerse andean adventure INTO THE REALM OF lake titicaca
the SUGGESTED ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival to Juliaca airport and shuttled to Puno. Hotel.
Day 2: After an early breakfast, we´ll take a boat ride to Taquile Island. On our way back we will stay at Luquina Community Homestay. Afternoon for some walk by the surrounding mountains until the hour of sunset.
Then we will continue to the heights of the Mountain Range to reach the 4600m of altitude, and start to drive down to the valley and Ayaviri. On the way we´ll stop at lakes, at some viewpoints, at the Puya Raimondi forest and finally at Tinajani Canyon. We´ll stay near Santa Rosa and Ayaviri towns near the 4000m of altitude.
Day 4: After breakfast, we´ll go to visit the local market of Ayaviri. Then continue to Pucara, the place of the well known little colored bulls and visit some local shop. We will continue to the Juliaca Airport where we could reach around 1pm to wait for the afternoon flight to Lima or any other destination.
what kind of photos we MAY take?
Landscapes, ancient places, some birds and flowers, people, and/or local activities.
what lenses are best for this trip?
A wide angle for landscapes (under 24 mm).
A tele if you want to shoot birds or some action (200 mm +).
A zoom 24-70 / 24-105 / 35-150 mm good for multi use.
On sunny days a ND2 or polarized filter, and a ND16 or ND1000
when is best?
The trip can be done safer from May to October.
WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO BRING?
During the day you must use sunscreen and fresh clothes and some wind vest.
At night clothes for temperatures of 0C.
If it snows we may have to make changes to the trip.
VERY IMPORTANT NOTE:
This is a photo trip on high altitudes 4000 or above, you must have no issues with heart, blood pressure, headaches or any other illness that may affect your health and life. This is a wild natural place and have no kind of support for health emergencies.
RESERVE your photo trip
BOOKING CONDITIONS at the bottom of the page
BOOKING CONDITIONS:
Booking procedure:
After pre booking by the web form, or contact us by whatsapp, chat or email, please send a list with names, passport numbers, tour date, meeting point and any request you think could be important, as kind of things you want to photograph, personal style, personal website, mobility issues, etc.
Remember we work only with small groups and private services.
Important:
Save the trip with 50% of the total amount.
This advanced payment is not refundable or transferred if you no show or by any cancellation reason.
The remaining balance must be paid before the begin of the trip.
At crowded places, for personal safety reasons is recommended to have a good backpack and never leave your stuff apart from you.
Use of sport or very confortable shoes fully recommended.
WE DO NOT INCLUDE drinks, personal expenses, travel/accident insurance.
Travelers are fully responsible of their health issues. Some trips require to be in enough shape for hiking at high altitudes or hot/cold areas.
Additionals:
Trips outside Lima city include the transportation.
Other timing or arrangements for mobility handicap or extra assistant under request and extra cost.
Conditions:
1. For many days trips is mandatory to ask for a booking within at least 2 weeks before tour date.
2. If cancellation occurs is considered as No Show and booking advanced payment is not subject of refund.