Lake Titicaca Tours can be done in half a day, 1 day or overnight 2-day tours. How to get to Puno: Fly to Juliaca Airport (1 hour away from Puno) or use Peru
Lake Titicaca Brief Summary:
- Lake Titicaca Tours are the only way to experience the highest navigable lake in the world at over 3,800 meters above sea level!
- Lake Titicaca Tours start in Puno, the gateway to launch a visit out to the famous Floating Reed Islands of the Uros people.
- The Floating Reed Islands are made entirely of Totora reed, on which the Uros people have managed to forge a subsistence lifestyle for centuries.
- Lake Titicaca Tours can be done in half a day, 1 day or overnight 2-day tours
- How to get to Puno: Fly to Juliaca Airport (1 hour away from Puno) or use Peru Hop bus.
- Visit the Official Lake Titicaca website for information about tours, things to know before you go, and how to get there.
Lake Titicaca Tours, What Are Your Choices?
- 2-Hour Tour– This tour will allow you to visit the famous floating islands of Uros if you’re on a short time limit.
- Full Day– The best way to see the Amantani Island, as well as the floating islands!
- Homestay Tour– Visit the mysterious floating Uros Islands, Amantani Island and Llanchon Peninsula. Spend the night on the islands and live like a local!
Since we know everyone’s needs are different and people like to explore the Lake and its islands in different ways, we have put together a comparison table below of short, full day and 2 day tours. Choose the option that best fits your style and timeframes and go explore.
| Short Tour | Full Day Tour | 2 Day Tour | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Availability | Every Day | Every Day | Every Day |
| Entrance fee tax | Included | Included | Included |
| Start time | AM tour: 05:30am PM tour: 16:00pm | 07:30am | 08:10am |
| Pick up time | AM: 05:00am – 05:30am PM: 15:30pm – 16:00pm | 07:00am – 07:30am | 07:40am – 08:10am |
| Return to Puno | 07:30am or 18:00pm | 17:30pm | 16:00pm next day |
| Food | N/A | Included: 1 local lunch | Included: 2 local lunch 1 local dinner 1 local breakfast |
| Accommodation | N/A | N/A | Night accommodation with local family |
| English speaking guide | Included | Included | Included |
| Transportation | Private transportation included from hotel/hostel in Puno to lake and back. Boat ride also included. | Private transportation included from hotel/hostel in Puno to lake and back. Boat ride also included | Private transportation included from hotel/hostel in Puno to lake and back. Boat ride also included. |
| Islands | – Uros Islands | – Uros Islands – Amantani Island – Llachon Peninsula | – Uros Islands – Amantani Island (Overnight Stay) – Llachon Peninsula |
Peru Hop does not operate any tours on Lake Titicaca. To see Peru Hop’s recommended operators, check out our tips for the 2 Hour, Full Day, and Homestay Tours.
If you are looking for more information about Lake Titicaca Tours, visit FindLocalTrips.com where you can compare itineraries, operators and prices.