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3. Andes-Lake Titicaca:
Explore Bolivian Andes archaeology treasures at Lake Titicaca including Tiwanaku, Copacabana, and Isla del Sol. Hike the Island of the Sun & meet the makers of the legenday totora reed boats as you discover the highest-altitude lake in the world. Riverboat #1 + Key #3: $US1,395 plus airfare. Daily Itinerary:
Day 1 (Wed):
Tour of La Paz area including Museum of Antiquities, geological wonder "Valleys of the Moon", and the famous Witches' Market. At more than 12,000', La Paz is the highest capital in the world. Evening marketplace. Overnight at Hostal Naira. (B,L)
Day 2 (Thu):
Early AM to Lake Titicaca & Tiwanaku ruins (temple, Door of the Sun, pyramid); PM visit Copacabana on the Lake. Yatiri (shaman) purification ceremony & salute to Sun God; sunset over Great Sacred Lake... Overnight lakeshore hotel. (B,L)
Day 3 (Fri):
Early AM boat ride for half day hike on Isla del Sol, birthplace of Inca civilization; explore stairways of Yumani, palace of Pilkokaina ruins. Strait of Tiquina for panoramic Lake views, totora reed boat builders & museum. Hotel on Isla del Sol. (B,L)
Day 4: (Sat):
Quiet morning trek on Isla del Sol to explore flora and ruins, and for panoramic lake photos. Afternoon venture back toward La Paz via small Andean villages and surrounded by snowcapped Andes mountains, including 18,000-foot Ilimani. (B)
Sunday morning transfer hotel to airport for international flight back to USA
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