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Lake Titicaca Day Trip from Cusco

February 16, 2025
Lake Titicaca Day Trip from Cusco

Enjoy a full day journey to Lake Titicaca from Cusco & back! This amazing journey includes a visit to the Floating Islands & Amantani Island. Book Now!

Overview:

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.

Overview:

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.


Highlights:

  • Visit the man-made islands of Uros, made entirely out of totora reed – Uros Floating Islands
  • Visit this remote village nestled on Titicaca’s shores – Llachon Peninsula
  • Island community until recently isolated from the world – Amantani Island
  • Luxury spacious bus with huge reclining seats, toilet onboard, and more!

Tour Itinerary & What’s Included

Day 1: Cusco – Puno

9:00pm

Meet in our private bus terminal.
Map of terminal location here.

9:30pm – 5:00am

Overnight bus to Puno.

Day 2: Puno – Full Day Lake Titicaca: Uros & Amantani Island – Cusco

5:00am

Taken to partner hostel in Puno where you have have free bag storage. Breakfast can also be ordered here (optional – extra)

6:45am – 7:15am

Pick up for your Titicaca Tour from our partner hostel.

7:15am – 9:00am

Boat out to the Uros Islands for a guided tour of the famous “floating reed islands”.

9:30am – 11:00am

Cruise the highest navigable lake in the world out to the remote Island of Amantani.

11:00am – 12:30pm

Guided tour of Amantani island. Learn the traditional history, lifestyle and cultures of the island community.

12:30pm – 1:00pm

Lake Titicaca Boat Tours

Boat across to the Llachon Peninsula

1:00pm – 3:00pm

Lunch in the shore-side village of Llachon (included). Witness the seasonal activities of this rural community and enjoy some free time in one of the most picturesque hideaways on Lake Titicaca.

3:00pm

Return boat to Puno

4:30pm

Arrive to Puno. Drop off at our partner hostel, a few blocks from the central plaza. Free bag storage and low cost shower use.

4:30pm – 9:00pm

Free time to explore Puno around the Plaza de Armas and enjoy dinner in one of the many central restaurants.

9:00pm – 9:30pm

Pick-up from our partner hostel. Overnight return bus to Cusco.

Day 3 – Cusco

5:00am – 5:30am

Hotel/hostel drop off.

What’s Included

  • Boat transport
  • English-speaking guide
  • Entry ticket to Uros Floating Islands
  • Entry ticket to Amantani Island
  • Lunch in Llachon Peninsula

Not Included

  • Reed Boat Ride (Kontiki) in Uros Islands: S/.15 soles – this is OPTIONAL but the locals will try to sell this to you.
  • Breakfast in Puno
  • Dinner in Puno