Lake Titicaca

The shimmering blue waters of Lake Titicaca are home to the famous, man-made Floating Islands of Uros. These islands and their dwellings, which date back to a pre-Incan time, are made completely out of totora reeds, a native bulrush plant that grows in the lake. With a guided tour, get to know the inhabitants that have formed a small community and learn how these islands stay afloat. During the afternoon, visit the island of Amantani and experience the unique culture of the locals.

Embark on an unforgettable adventure on the highest navigable lake! Join our day trip to the Floating Islands of Uros and Taquile Island. Discover the local life and fascinating customs of the inhabitants of Lake Titicaca as you sail between islands made of reeds, guided by experts, along with the ancient music and dance of Taquile.

You will visit the best of Puno and Lake Titicaca One of the highest bodies of water in the world, Lake Titicaca straddles the border between Peru and Bolivia, On this 2-day tour, reach the islands of Lake Titicaca and spend the night at the home of a local family. Travel by boat between the Amantaní and Taquile islands and enjoy an immersive experience of life on the water.

One of the world’s highest expanses of water, Lake Titicaca straddles the border between Peru and Bolivia—with a history of habitation by the indigenous Uros people dating back to pre-Columbian days. On this 2-day tour, reach the islands of Lake Titicaca and spend the night in a local family's homestay. Travel by boat between Amantani and Taquile islands, and enjoy an immersive experience of life on the water.

Seize the opportunity to visit the incredible and unique Uros Islands, which sit floating on magnificent Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. On this guided tour, learn how these man-made islands are constructed and maintained, as well as how the local people live sustainably, using the resources available to them. Take a trip away from the bustling city, and discover these little-known, distant communities.

Visit Taquile Island where you will see an indigenous community that has conserved its original traditions and organization. And in addition make a stop at the famous Uros reed islands.

The shimmering waters of Lake Titicaca, the world’s highest navigable lake is one the unmissable attractions in Peru. It straddles the border between Peru and Bolivia. The “Puma Shaped Lake” is Spread in over 8372 Km, the lake is home to some traditional local communities who are untouched by modernity. On this half day tour from Puno, you will be visiting the most photographed and the prominent man made Floating Islands of Uros that is made entirely of tatora reeds. Totora reeds were first used centuries ago to build these islands on Lake Titicaca by the Uro-Aymara families who made their home on the lake. The local people’s boats are also made from totora reeds, and they use these vessels for fishing. Even some of the islanders’ handcrafts are made from totora reeds, and the friendly people of this community offer their work to visitors as a souvenir of their visit to this magical place.

Wondering what to do in Cusco? Discover Lake Titicaca with a full-day boat tour of the highest navigable lake in the world, visiting the famous “floating islands” and the isolated mainland island community of Amantani.

Full Day Lake Titicaca Tour to Uros and Taquile Islands is a popular and the best way to witness life on these remote islands. At 3812 metres above sea level (12506 ft.), Lake Titicaca is recognised as the world’s highlest navigable lake. Lake Titicaca straddles the border between Peru and Bolivia. A vast portion of the Lake belongs to Peru. It is home to many different remote islands where fishing and farming are main source of income. Floating islands of Uros, Taquile and Amantani are the prominent ones and are open for tourism. On this full day tour, you will be visiting the floating islands of Uros and Taquile Island with our local bi lingual (English and Spanish) travel expert. You will get an insight into the life of locals here and how they sustain their daily life with minimum resources. Locals here are untouched by modernity and maintain their age old traditions and customs. They still talk in Aymara and Quechua.

The Uros Islands kayaking half day tour travels within the heart of the Lake Titicaca National Reserve, habit of endemic and migrant birds and location for reed man made floating islands on Wily river. Your Uros Island Kayaking Tour starts at 9:00am, after an early hotel breakfast, with pick-up from your Puno hotel to kayak dock. At this point you’ll wear personal floatation device, enter in your Kayak and start sailing on Lake Titicaca, but not so fast first your English speaking guide will get you prepared for the day ahead and fitted into your kayaks. Get elemental kayak paddling instructions, paddling techniques and more. Now, you can begin paddling at your own rhythm without any pressure. This Titicaca kayak adventure drives you through unique Uros landscapes, a place where high plateau sky and lake is one, blue water ways, green carpeted reeds (mostly in rainy seasons) and native birds living around in their natural habitat all this is amazing.

Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world and the home of the handmade floating islands of Uros where the local people live a traditional lifestyle utilizing the flora of the lake for the homes & boats. They live in peace amidst the grand lake. Journey to Lake Titicaca and see the sheer beauty of the lakes waters and the many islands both man-made and natural that bring the lake to life. Visit local communities and get to know their traditions while enjoying boat rides across this amazing.

Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world, at over 3,800 meters above sea level! Take a trip from the port of Puno and navigate these shimmering waters to the legendary Floating Islands of the Uros people, constructed entirely out of the buoyant totora reed, a bulrush wetland plant which grows naturally in the lake. Discover a unique community and way of life, that was until recently unknown to the outside world.

Embark on a unique adventure on Lake Titicaca! Join our two-day tour and explore the Uros Floating Islands, the Island of Amantaní and the Island of Taquile. Live an authentic experience with local communities: sail between islands made of reeds, share moments with Quechua families in Ammantani, enjoy their hospitality and learn about their ancestral traditions. In Taquile, you will discover its customs in a stunning landscape, accompanied by typical music and dances. An unforgettable experience that will deeply connect you to the culture and nature of the world’s highest and most navigable lake!

The Sunset Tour will take you on a kayak tour to enjoy an unforgettable sunset, first of all we will depart from the port of Esteves Island by kayak, along the way we will see beautiful landscapes and the flora and fauna found in Lake Titicaca and We will be arriving at the island of the aurochs in an hour. Then upon arrival Ronal will explain the life of the aurochs and customs to us, then we will return by kayak from the island of the aurochs to the port to see the sunset. DETAILS: Tour Duration: 3 hours approx. (hotel/uros/hotel) Paddling Distance: 10km round trip. Hotel pick-up time: 3:00 p.m. Return to Hotels: 06.00 am. Kayak Frequency: Daily.

TITICACA LAKE IS ONE OF THE BIG IN THE WORLD, AND IN PERU THIS LAKE HAS DIFFERENTS AND INCREDIBLE ISLANDS, THE PEOPLE ARE REALLY FRENDLY, ALSO ITS CULTURE IS INTERESTING. TAKE A FULL-DAY TOUR FROM PUNO TO EXPLORE UROS AND TAQUILE ON LAKE TITICACA. SPEND TIME WITH LOCAL ISLAND RESIDENTS AND EXPERIENCE THEIR CULTURE. VISIT A LOCAL WEAVERS’ COOPERATIVE AND OBSERVE THEIR SKILLS, AND ENJOY A LOCALLY PREPARED LUNCH ON TAQUILE. SEE A GROUP OF INHABITED ISLANDS WITH STRUCTURES MADE ENTIRELY OF TORTORA REEDS ENJOY LUNCH ON THE ISLAND OF TAQUILE WATCH SKILLED WEAVERS AT WORK AT THE LOCAL COOPERATIVE

One of the world’s highest expanses of water, Lake Titicaca straddles the border between Peru and Bolivia—with a history of habitation by the indigenous Uros people dating back to pre-Columbian days. On this 2-day tour, reach the islands of Lake Titicaca and spend the night in a local family's homestay. Travel by boat between Amantani and Taquile islands, and enjoy an immersive experience of life on the water.

Live an incredible adventure with this fantastic kayak tour from Puno on Lake Titicaca, known as the highest navigable lake in the world. This spectacular natural place has a lot of islands among that we are going to explore with an expert tour guide. You will visit the Floating Islands of Uros on kayak, and if you want, you can extend your tour to discover the Taquile Island by boat. Get to know one of the largest lakes in South America visiting ancestral communities and learning from their traditional customs.

The Two-Day Lake Titicaca Tour by Discover Lake Titicaca offers a unique mix of experiences. It covers Uros, Amantani, and Taquile islands, each possessing unique cultures and landscapes. What sets this tour apart is the homestay on Amantani, fostering a deep connection with locals. Lake Titicaca's stunning views add an unforgettable visual component. Our guides are knowledgeable and passionate about the region's history, bringing the surroundings to life. The small group size ensures personalized attention and comfort. It's not merely a tour, but an immersive journey into Lake Titicaca's heart.

You will learn about one of the cultures considered to be the “pre-solar” culture or “survivors of a previous or primordial humanity”… The origin of the Uros dates back to pre-INCA times, where they were the oldest population of the Collao plateau and would have settled in this territory around the year 1200 BC. The island of Taquile was part of the Inca Empire, and some archaeological remains can be seen. This island was one of the last Inca sites that capitulated to the Spanish in the 16th century. Mother Earth (Pachamama), the main Andean deity, determines the abundance of the harvest and fertility, and to whom they offer a series of payments (offering) per year and three coca leaves before each activity or trip. God is present throughout the year at the festivities. There are several natural viewpoints that allow you to take spectacular photos of the island and Lake Titicaca.

Discover Lake Titicaca with a 2-day boat tour of the lake visiting the famous “floating islands” and the isolated mainland island community of Amantani. Stay the night on the island (Amantani) and see first-hand the traditional island life and customs passed down through generations. Be aware the first and last nights are overnight buses from and back to Cusco, as the tour starts from there.