Cusco · PUNO & LAKE TITICACA TOURS
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The Uros float on reed platforms they rebuild every few months; Taquile and Amantaní are proper islands with terraces and homestays. Here are the best Lake Titicaca tours: half-day Uros runs versus two-day island stays, boat speeds, what a homestay night is really like, and how each one connects back to Cusco.
A 2-day Lake Titicaca tour from Puno with Uros reed islands, an Amantaní homestay, a 4,130m sunset hike, and Taquile textiles.
“We really enjoyed this tour with our great guide Pablo who explain us everything, communicate all the information and our host family was very warm and make us feel welcome.”
Half-day Uros floating islands tour from Puno, featuring totora reed homes, lake views, and a optional Balda de Totora ride.
“Really informative and interesting trip to the Uros "floating islands". Could have done without the hard sell on the islands themselves but I appreciate this is their principal way of making a living”
Two days from Arequipa into Colca Canyon to spot condors and vicuñas, then transfer to Puno for Lake Titicaca.
“Good tour overall. A couple of unnecessary stops that could have easily been missed. Underwhelming buffets for lunch”
Two days on Lake Titicaca from Puno: Uros reed islands, a homestay on Amantani, Taquile weaving, and local meals.
“Exceptional 2-day tour in titicaca lake, great experience with local family of Ivan, Flavia and Casey. Carlos was a very experienced and approachable tour guide who made the experience unforgettable. Grazie! Lorenzo e Bianca”
Full-day Puno tour to Uros and Taquile on Lake Titicaca, reed islands, lunch on Taquile, and real weaving at a local cooperative.
“Professionell guide, informativ och med mycket kunskap om ekologin, samhället och interaktion med båda, mån om sin grupp och tydliga korta instruktioner. Vädret var med oss då vi kunde se sjön från sin bästa sida. Lärorik erfarenhet i Uros och Taquile”
Puno to Cusco by luxury bus on the Route of the Sun, guided stops at Pucará, La Raya, Raqchi and Andahuaylillas, plus lunch.
“My guide was Elisabeth (Ellie) and my driver was Bennie. The tour was really gread, it honestly didn’t feel like being on a bus for several hours. The stops brought some fresh wind and movement intro the bus drive and I got to see interesting places on the way. What I liked most was Raquchi. Ellie offered us several time hot drinks and she was also the one who guided us through the places at that we stopped. She was very knowledgeable and seemed to really enjoy her job. I would always again decide for this tour. The bus was comfortable, with a lot of legroom and seats that could…”
Cusco to Puno by luxury bus with guided Route of the Sun stops at Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, Abra La Raya, Pucará, plus buffet lunch.
“The guide and scenery was incredible. The food at the restaurant was amazing and my favourite thing to see was Raqchi archealogical site.”
Tour the Uros floating reed islands on Lake Titicaca from Puno, meet Aymara-speaking families, and choose a totora raft ride for $7.
“The trip was very good, but I want to say again thanks to the lady who was staying in the office. My husband was sick and couldn’t join the tour, he stayed and slept in the office and the lady took care of our luggages and I enjoyed the trip on my own. The activity was itself also very nice and sunset time was a good timing for this trip.”
Full-day speedboat tour from Puno to Uros floating islands and Taquile, with guided stops and a grilled trout lunch included.
“Interesting to see the islands of the lake, and be given some information about the local peoples.”
Overnight bus, Uros reed islands, Amantani culture, and Llachon lunch on Lake Titicaca from Cusco, with Wi-Fi and guided stops.
“Trip was well organised and it’s a great day trip - we got to see lots of the islands around lake Titicaca and have a lunch with lovely views. Our tour guide and the knowledge was great”
Arequipa to Colca Canyon and on to Puno: sunrise viewpoints, a 1-hour hike for condors, hot springs, and scenic stops.
“Très belle excursion pour voir les condors et de superbes paysages!!”
2-day Puno to Arequipa Colca Canyon tour with condor spotting, Lagunillas wildlife stops, Chivay hot springs, and 1 night in town.
“Très belle excusion, beaux paysages. La baignade dans les bains thermaux était également très bien. Le cout des repas n'ėtait parfois pas inclus et les boissons facturées très chères. La qualité des repas proposés ètait très moyenne. Le minibus utilisé pour l'excursion etait complet, c'était compliqué de ranger les valises et paquetages. Il aurait fallu un bus plus grand. Inconvénients compensés par la beauté du site et la chance de voir quelques condors. Mark.”
A 6.5-hour Chivay to Puno bus ride with 4 Andes sightseeing stops, a bilingual guide, air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, and handy onboard comforts.
“The bus was comfortable and the guide was very nice. Once we arrived - a transfer to our hotel was included so that was very handy. We got caught in construction traffic so it took us about 7.5 hours which was a long day but to no fault of them. The thing I was most disappointed with - the listing said that snacks, bottled water and free wifi were included. All of those items were never offered. I planned on getting work done on the bus with the free wifi so this was a huge disappointment! And I had to purchase water at a stop for a high charge because…”
2 days from Cusco to Lake Titicaca with Uros floating islands, Taquile culture, scenic Andean stops, Puno hotel, overnight bus back.
“the activity was really good and enjoyable. Nevertheless the accommodation wasn't entirely satisfactory as not as clean as expected or desired.”
36-hour Titicaca tour from Cusco with sleeper bus, Uros floating islands, Taquile market stop, family lunch, and speedboat views.
“This was such a fun activity and I'm glad I ended up going. I only paid $109 for a bus ride from Cusco to Puno and back. The bus was comfortable, but the bathrooms need some extra love... no toilet paper or soap to wash hands. Also, on the ride there, the bus was so hot. Here's something you should know, it's written that you have the optional to shower, well, you have to book a room at the hotel... it's not free. I do wish they would have provided a bottle of water at least. The breakfast was very plain, the food that we had (breakfast and lunch) wasn't…”
