Bolivia in 9 days: Lake Titicaca and the Amazon, day by day

Name: Bolivia in 9 days: Lake Titicaca and the Amazon, day by day
Brand: Étaperia
Price: 39 EUR
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Author: Kylian

Nine days between two worlds: San Pedro cave, the Strait of Tiquina, Copacabana and its basilica, the sacred north and the ridge of Isla del Sol, the temple of Iñak Uyu on Isla de la Luna, then the flight to Rurrenabaque, the río Tuichi in Madidi, the macaw cliff and the pampas of the Yacuma.

Compiled by Kylian, updated on Oct 25, 2026

Reed huts on an islet of Lake Titicaca under a misty sky

9 days
19 places
9 nights
fast pace

Start: Sorata
End: Rurrenabaque
Main transport: Private transfer to Copacabana with the crossing of the Strait of Tiquina, boats on the lake, a direct tourist bus to La Paz, the EcoJet flight to Rurrenabaque on day 18, then motor canoe, raft and road with Mashaquipe
Recommended season: Dry season, May to October: the best time for the pampas, where the animals gather near the water; cold nights on the lake, often below freezing in June and July; from December to March, heavy rain and flights sometimes canceled

What you get

The complete itinerary: 9 days sequenced Morning / Afternoon / Evening / Hotel
The card of every hotel, with the address and a direct booking link
Quota tickets, fixed-date tickets and surcharges flagged in advance
The country quick guide: weather, transport, formalities, budget
A PDF file of 16 pages

What the price does not include

Flights
Hotel nights
Tickets and admission fees
Travel insurance
On-the-ground assistance during your trip

The itinerary preview

The free day in full, with its hotel card. This is the sample.

Day 3

The ridge of Isla del Sol and Isla de la Luna

Morning

Ruta Sagrada de la Eternidad del Sol

The ridge path links the north and south of the island in 3 to 4 hours. It runs along the backbone of Isla del Sol, with the lake on either side and, in clear weather, the snow-capped Cordillera Real on the horizon.

Escalera del Inca

At Yumani, an Inca stairway of about 200 steps leads down to the landing stage, lined with gardens and channels. At the bottom, the Fuente del Inca, a spring with three spouts, was reputed to be a fountain of youth.

Afternoon

Isla de la Luna and the temple of Iñak Uyu 3,925 m

Much smaller and quieter than its neighbor, Isla de la Luna, or Koati, was dedicated to the Moon. The temple of Iñak Uyu, the “palace of the women”, housed the young women devoted to the cult of the Sun. Its stone walls with trapezoidal niches are among the best preserved on the lake.

Good to know

Ridge path with no shade or water point for most of the way: 2 liters per person. Access to the path depends on relations between communities: ask the day before in Challapampa or at the port of Copacabana. On Isla de la Luna, few services and limited electricity: a headlamp and cash are essential.

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€39 incl. tax · 9 days

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The day-by-day rundown

9 stops, 700 km as the crow flies

Day 1 Gruta de San Pedro and the road to Lake Titicaca Gruta de San Pedro (Chussek Uta) Day reserved for buyers, unlocked in the PDF
Day 2 Isla del Sol, the sacred north Isla del Sol 3,812 to 4,000 m Day reserved for buyers, unlocked in the PDF
Day 3 The ridge of Isla del Sol and Isla de la Luna Ruta Sagrada de la Eternidad del Sol Free
Day 4 Back to La Paz across the lake Lake Titicaca 3,812 m Day reserved for buyers, unlocked in the PDF
Day 5 Taking off for the Amazon Rurrenabaque approx. 230 m Day reserved for buyers, unlocked in the PDF
Day 6 Madidi, up the río Tuichi Parque Nacional Madidi Day reserved for buyers, unlocked in the PDF
Day 7 The macaw cliff and the Tuichi raft Macaw cliff Day reserved for buyers, unlocked in the PDF
Day 8 From the forests to the pampas of the Yacuma Pampas del Yacuma Day reserved for buyers, unlocked in the PDF
Day 9 Sunrise over the pampas Sunrise and the search for anacondas Day reserved for buyers, unlocked in the PDF

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Country quick guide and logistics

The essentials of the country, scannable in ten seconds.

Weather and when to go

A stage written for the dry season, May to October. On the lake, above 3,800 m (12,470 ft), bright days and cold nights, often below freezing in June and July. The sun is very strong on Isla del Sol, where the ridge path has neither shade nor water for most of its length.
In forty minutes of flying you go from the glaciers to the humid heat of the Amazon, at around 230 m (755 ft) in Rurrenabaque. The dry season is best for the Yacuma pampas: the animals gather near the water. According to Mashaquipe, searching for anacondas is only possible from May to November.
From December to March, heavy rain and Rurrenabaque flights sometimes canceled. In the dry season the Yacuma runs low: do not swim in it, caimans and piranhas are plentiful.

Transport and permits

On day 14, 3 hrs 30 to 4 hrs by road from Sorata to Copacabana, crossing the Strait of Tiquina: vehicles go over on wooden barges, passengers separately by motorboat. Then boats to Isla del Sol (day 15), Isla de la Luna (day 16) and back to Copacabana (day 17), followed by a direct tourist bus to La Paz, about 4 hrs.
EcoJet flight from La Paz to Rurrenabaque on day 18, returning on day 23, at the start of the next stage. EcoJet only flies this route on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: day 1 of the trip must fall on a Sunday, which puts day 18 on a Wednesday. Baggage allowance is reduced: pack a small bag for the Amazon.
From day 19 to day 22, a four-day Mashaquipe excursion: 3 hrs by motor canoe on the río Beni and then the río Tuichi to the lodge, back down the Tuichi by raft on day 20, then Rurrenabaque, 3 hrs by road to Santa Rosa del Yacuma and a boat on the río Yacuma.

Formalities and safety

US and UK citizens need no visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days per 12-month period (US citizens since December 2025). Passport valid for at least 6 months after arrival, with two blank pages. Form 250 on entry and exit, and compulsory registration within 48 hours with the Dirección General de Migración (SIGEMIG portal), or a fine of about 300 Bs. Other nationalities should check with their foreign ministry.
Yellow fever vaccination is strongly recommended, at least 10 days before entering the Amazon. Malaria is present in Beni: discuss preventive treatment with a doctor. Dengue: protect yourself from bites day and night. Hepatitis A, typhoid and rabies depending on medical advice.
Bookings to make: the EcoJet flights first (day 18, and day 23 on the next stage), the Mashaquipe Macaws and Caiman excursion (days 19 to 22) and the private boats to Isla del Sol and Isla de la Luna from Copacabana. Since 2017, disputes between communities have closed the north of Isla del Sol at times: ask at the port the day before.

Budget and meals

Boliviano (Bs), cash essential outside the big hotels. There is no ATM on Isla del Sol and only two in Rurrenabaque: withdraw in La Paz. The Mashaquipe excursion is paid in cash in Rurrenabaque, in bolivianos, dollars or euros.
Allow 20 to 40 Bs for a neighborhood almuerzo and 60 to 150 Bs in a restaurant, figures the guide gives as to be confirmed on the spot. The currency market has been unstable in recent years: check rates and exchange conditions before you leave.
Entry fees are not included in the excursion and are paid in cash: Madidi park 200 Bs per foreign visitor, Yacuma pampas about 150 Bs. On Isla del Sol a community fee is charged in each sector, about 10 Bs at the Museo del Oro for the north. The Tiquina crossing is paid separately, about 2 Bs.

Frequently asked questions

What exactly do I receive?

Your Étaperia itinerary, available immediately in your customer account after payment: readable online with clickable booking links, and downloadable as a PDF for the trip. Every day is sequenced Morning / Afternoon / Evening and says where you spend the night, with the address and booking link for each place to stay. Timed-entry tickets are flagged in advance.

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Can I adapt it to my dates and my pace?

Yes. The days are self-contained blocks: you can shift the departure, stretch a stage or skip a day without breaking what follows. Only timed-entry tickets require adjusting the dates accordingly, and they are all flagged.

What if a hotel or a place in the itinerary has closed?

Email contact@etaperia.com within 12 months of your purchase. If a hotel in the itinerary is closed or can no longer be found, or a place to visit has closed permanently, the itinerary is corrected in your customer account within 7 days, or you are refunded in full. A hotel fully booked on your dates, a seasonal closure or a change in opening hours or prices is not covered. This guarantee comes on top of the legal warranty of conformity; details in article 12 of the terms and conditions of sale.

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