Lake Titicaca Tour from La Paz

2 Day / 1 Night Lake Titicaca Tour: · Price: S/.130 soles (or $37 USD) · Departure Time: 08:15am (be ready for pick up at 07:45am) · Return time: 16:00pm

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT LAKE TITICACA

If you would like to get more general information on Lake Titicaca, read our tips and guide further down!

Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world and is accessible from both Bolivia (Copacabana) and Peru (Puno). Tours of the Lake can start at either side.

It is recommended to tour each side of Lake Titicaca as each has its own unique features. In order to understand the sheer size and nature of this incredible lake, it is highly recommended you visit both sides of the lake.

In Puno there are various tours available which include the world famous floating islands. There are many different islands, but the most famous are Uros, Taquille, and Amantani. Copacabana is famous for Isla del Sol or more commonly known as the birthplace of the sun during Inka times. Some of the views on the Isla del Sol are simply breathtaking.

Below we have information about tours on both sides of the Lake, and as with everything, Bolivia Hop tries to ensure our passengers get the best value for their money. We only use the best tour operators who have the best boats and best guides. We do this because these are once in a lifetime experiences that can often be ruined by cheap and badly organised operators.

2 Hour Floating Islands Tour:

Price: S/.35 soles (or $10 USD)
Duration: Approx 2hrs

Option 1: Morning Tour

Departures: Every day (morning option)
Departure time: 06:30am (be ready for pick up at 06:00am)
Return time: 08:30am

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Option 2: Afternoon Tour

Departures: Every day (afternoon option)
Departure time: 16:00pm (be ready for pick up at 15:30pm)
Return time: 18:00pm

Detailed itinerary Short Tour:

06:00am – 06:30am

Hostel/Hotel pick up.

06:30am – 08:30am

Boat out to Lake Titicaca for a guided tour of the floating islands. Find out how the Uros people make their home islands entirely from one of the lake reeds, totora, and how they forge a subsistent lifestyle floating in the middle of Lake Titicaca! There are lots of lessons to be learned about the relationship of the Uros people and their natural environment.

Out of the ‘totora’ reed not only do they make the entirety of these intriguing floating islands on which they live, but it also contributes towards shelter, transport (reed boats) and nutrition. The totora reed is also a source of iodine traditionally used to prevent thyroid tumours, and even has pain and hangover relief properties.

The days of subsistence living are gone and tourism is now one of the greatest incomes on the islands. The islands have become a victim of their own success and are very popular with tourists. That being said, the history and subsistence of these incredible people is a truly unique experience not to be missed…who knows if there will be the chance to do so in years to come…

(afternoon itinerary is similar)