Christmas & New Year Tours & Trips in Peruvian Altiplano

Ring in the New Year at 11,975 feet above sea level in La Paz, one of the world's highest capital cities, then check out the ancient pre-Columbian ruins of Tiwanaku on the Peruvian Altiplano. You'll find Plaza Murillo's festive holiday atmosphere and can browse traditional Christmas crafts at the mystical Mercado de las Brujas.

Ring in the New Year as you check out the Peruvian Altiplano, starting with the UNESCO-listed Tiwanaku Archaeological Site where pre-Columbian ruins show off advanced astronomy and pottery. You'll cruise across Lake Titicaca's clear waters to Isla del Sol and hike past the Sacred Rock, the legendary spot where Manco Capac and Mama Occlo started their journey to found Cusco.

You'll celebrate New Year's Eve at 12,500 feet on Lake Titicaca, where you can check out the hand-woven totora reed islands of Uros and join Quechua-speaking families on Taquile Island for traditional festivities. The trip includes a trek to ancient Sillustani burial towers—pre-Inca chullpas built by the Aymara Colla culture that overlook the Peruvian Altiplano's landscapes.

Celebrate the holidays at 3,600 meters in La Paz, where you'll check out the mystical Witches' Market and ride the colorful Cable Car over the city's bowl-shaped canyon. After sailing across Lake Titicaca's deep-blue waters, you'll have a traditional Apthapi lunch on Sun Island, then visit Copacabana's basilica with its festive decorations. The trip wraps up at the ancient Tiwanaku Temple's Sun Gate and Murillo Square's colonial architecture, with all entrances included.

This 4-day trip takes you through the Peruvian highlands, starting with an overnight bus from Cusco to Puno and ending in La Paz. You'll stay with a local family on Amantani Island, where you can try homemade meals and hike up to Pachatata temple for sunset views over Lake Titicaca at 12,507 feet.

Travel through the Peruvian Altiplano on this cross-border trip, perfect for December-January. Check out the Uros floating islands on Lake Titicaca's calm waters, then spend a night on Isla del Sol under starry Andean skies. Cross from Peru into Bolivia, passing through Copacabana before arriving in La Paz.