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Not far from La Paz lies the world’s highest navigable lake, Lake Titicaca. Sky blue hues hit the depths of the lake while the white snowy mountains merge hazily with the dusty dry shores of this legendary lake.
Evidence of its religious importance to both the Inca and Aymara Indians abound and includes a sacred fountain, the Inca steps and religious sites on both the Sun and Moon Islands. Between La Paz and Lake Titicaca are the remarkable ruins of Tiahuanaco. Believed to be the cradle of the American civilisation dating back to 1,600 B.C. this ceremonial complex was at one time, the ‘largest city in the world’.
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Some of the wonderful places to stay that we frequently recommended.
Inca Utama Hotel & Spa £££££
Bolivia
B&B, Motel and Guesthouse
Inca Utama is on the edge of Lake Titicaca. As well as being a hotel, it also offers a cultural experience with an Andean village complete with Urus-Chipayas mud igloos where many native arts are demonstrated.
The hotel comprises of 67 lake view rooms and suites complete with electric blankets. There is an overwater restaurant to take dinner and the panoramic views of the lake and mountains.
Hotel Rosario del Lago is on the shores of Lake Titicaca in the small town of Copacabana. The hotel is full of stylish Bolivia character, with many local fabrics and art work throughout the hotel.
All 28 rooms are individually furnished and have lake views, and the majority have a small balcony also. The restaurant has wonderful views and serves delicious traditional food with a modern twist.
Posada del Inca is a restored rustic stone house on the Island of the Sun; it overlooks Lake Titicaca and the snow-capped Cordillera Real.
There are 20 simple and cosy rooms with heating and electric blankets. Some rooms also have small terraces. There is a restaurant on site serving simple home-cooked food. Views are fantastic, not least the regular nighttime vista of the Milky Way.
The Mary Anne was special with a lovely atmosphere and excellent accommodation and guiding. Our guide was truly inspirational and able to tailor her delivery to all levels of guest, from beginner to professional/academic scientists.
Destination: The Galapagos Boat: Mary Anne
The organisation was flawless with transport, guides and accommodation meeting or exceeding expectations.
Destination: Argentina & Chile Travel Expert: Paul
I like to deal with companies who have integrity and are more than just the cost. That includes using local independents where possible, even if the cost is slightly higher - Steppes would be my choice for any future holiday. When our trip was looking a little more expensive than we wanted, Paul was good at understanding where we were happy to spend our money.
Destination: Chile & Bolivia Travel Expert: Paul
We have booked with Steppes over many years. We value your integrity, very much enjoy engaging with your travel experts and value their advice.
Destination: Barbados & Guyana Travel Expert: John
I have used Steppes for many years and have total confidence that my family will not only get the experiences and type of accommodation we prefer, but that we will be looked after if anything goes wrong. Steppes travel experts actually listen.
Destination: Peru Travel Expert: Paul Bird
I can only say it was the most incredible adventure from beginning to end and every single day offered something totally new, exciting and different. All the accommodation was fabulous and again all very different and unique. Loved every moment of every day. You did a fantastic job putting it all together.
Destination: Chile Travel Expert: Paul
Overall another amazing trip from Steppes Travel. We saw so many different sights and had so many new experiences. Would always highly recommend Steppes.
Steppes Travel
I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to you and your team for looking after us so well! Who could have foreseen electric storms and the civil unrest in Chile. You couldn’t have looked after us better if you had been on the spot! We had an AWESOME adventure – your advice and suggestions were bang on the nail every time. Each hotel was better than the next and the cruise was FANTASTIC.
Destination: Argentina & Chile Travel Expert: Paul
We left Uruguay feeling like we had really had an insider's experience. James sent us to some of the highlights destinations, but also to some lesser-visited spots where we came across no other tourists.
Destination: Uruguay Travel Expert: James
We knew we wanted to visit Suriname, but we didn’t know where to start and couldn’t find many resources. John put us at ease immediately, and we knew that we were in safe hands with his expertise.
Destination: Suriname Travel Expert: John
Paul put together a spectacular trip through the highlights of Peru, and no detail was missed. His recommendations for acclimatising were particularly helpful, and something no one else I spoke to had mentioned.
Destination: Peru Travel Expert: Paul
Sailing around the Rosario Islands was not something we had even considered, but we are so grateful to John for putting this enchanting archipelago on our radar.
Destination: Colombia Travel Expert: John
John put together a phenomenal itinerary to Colombia that included the Colombian Amazon, a place that we understand to be little visited. What a trip it was – you have made Steppes clients out of us, John.
Destination: Colombia Travel Expert: John
Paul created an itinerary that perfectly suited our interests, and we were particularly impressed with the properties that he selected for us. Thank you for recommending we visit the Atacama Desert, which we hadn’t even thought of visiting, but which turned out to be the highlight.
Destination: Chile Travel Expert: Paul
We could tell from the offset that James had a knowledge of Bolivia that was unmatched – far superior to anyone we had spoken to prior. James understood what we wanted and ensured the itinerary was interspersed with incredible experiences.
Destination: Bolivia Travel Expert: James
James, you have made Steppes travellers out of us. From ensuring acclimatisation time was built into our schedule to suggesting we stay in a hotel made from salt, you created an itinerary that was far more detailed than anything we could have imagined.
Destination: Bolivia Travel Expert: James
Paul did everything from making dinner reservations in Buenos Aires to booking specific rooms in the Lake District that he knew would give us the best view.
Destination: Argentina Travel Expert: Paul
Paul listened carefully to what we wanted from our travels in Argentina and put together a really special itinerary that was perfectly tailored to us.
Destination: Argentina Travel Expert: Paul
Thanks to James for planning this trip of a lifetime through Argentina, a place we have always wanted to see. We were able to visit everywhere from Patagonia in the south to the Iguazu Falls in the north, and all with very little effort on our part.
Destination: Argentina Travel Expert: James
Roxy was excellent at knowing what we needed from our family trip to the Galapagos Islands. Despite booking it with little time to spare, everything was seamlessly arranged with very little effort from us.
John at Steppes has been excellent, brilliantly helpful, so knowledgeable and always happy to answer questions. He was brilliant at really listening to us in our first conversations, and tailored a trip that suited us perfectly.
Destination: Galapagos Islands Travel Expert: John
What a wonderful trip. I especially enjoyed snorkelling with playful sea lions, swimming with penguins, seeing a huge manta ray and spotting the occasional shark.
As usual all aspects of this trip went like clockwork, even thought we were in South America where timings can be different to other parts of the world! This we put down to the work done by Paul and his knowledge of the country.
Destination: Ecuador Travel Expert: Paul
Roxy did a truly wonderful job at arranging our itinerary, which was very unique.
Destination: Brazil Travel Expert: Roxy
Paul excelled himself in putting together our unusual itinerary to the Amazon Rainforest. He was conscientious, listened to what we liked and made excellent suggestions.
Destination: Amazon Travel Expert: Paul
Roxy recommended that we should add on a trip to the Amazon ahead of our Galapagos Islands journey, and what a brilliant addition it was. We loved every moment of our time in both places, and were impressed with Roxy's advice.
Once again, I would like to thank James for organising our trip. Our visit to Peru was perfect. Each of the expert guides in Peru made the whole thing run like clockwork, and I cannot thank all of you enough.
Destination: Peru Travel Expert: James
We would recommend Steppes for anyone travelling to the Galapagos Islands- they are lovely company to deal with from start to finish, and James not only listened but went out of his way to accommodate our requests. Thank you!
Destination: Galapagos Islands Travel Expert: James
Our trip to Colombia and Peru, organised by James, exceeded all of our expectations! We travelled initially to see our eldest son who lives in California and then decided that (while close by) we would "nip" to Peru with the aim of visiting Machu Picchu, and onward to Colombia. A spectacular and memorable trip of a lifetime.
Destinations: Colombia & Peru Travel Expert: James
James put together what proved to be a fabulous itinerary in Chile. We were slightly concerned that with 11 flights in 3 weeks we might be overdoing it, but the experiences in each location more than justified the travel, and James's first-hand experience proved invaluable.
Destination: Chile Travel Expert: James
What excellent service from James - he was very knowledgeable and booked the perfect trip for us to Brazil.
Destination: Brazil Travel Expert: James
What a fantastic trip to Argentina, Chile and Brazil superbly organised by James.
Destination: Argentina, Chile & Brazil Travel Expert: James
Our knowledge and expertise set us apart. So too our curiosity. It is this that drives us to create a journey that is really bespoke to you, all the while ensuring we travel and operate sustainably.
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