Puno – Half day Kayak Tour on Lake Titicaca from Puno

Imagine being on the highest navigable lake in the world, on the border between Peru and Bolivia. Lake Titicaca is the sacred heart of the Andes, situated at an altitude of 3,827 meters (12,555 feet) above sea level. In this mystical place, the birthplace of Inca legends, you’ll also enjoy many stories of the region as you paddle alongside your guide to the famous Uros Islands.

What will you know on this Tour?

1. Lake Titicaca National Reserve.
2. Esteves Island.
3. Uros Islands.
4. Uros Island Local Pier.

Our tour will begin with passenger pick-up from the comfort of their accommodations near the Plaza de Armas, followed by a transfer to the tour’s starting point: the lake shore. There, all the necessary safety equipment will be waiting to begin the kayaking journey. Once you are ready with your life jackets, we will begin our journey towards the islands.

Paddling up the channel, we will soon reach the Lake Titicaca National Reserve, where you will observe the local flora and fauna as you paddle past Esteves Island and its 5-star hotel. During this stretch, you can appreciate how native birds take refuge among the dense reeds that surround the island, offering a unique natural spectacle from the water.

Later, you will venture into the vastness of the open lake, navigating waterways flanked by walls of golden reeds. On this journey to the Uros Islands, which will take approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, you’ll encounter local fishermen, boats collecting fresh totora reeds, and various other vessels also heading towards the islands with more visitors. Upon arrival, you’ll visit the island and learn about its fascinating history. You’ll have some free time to purchase souvenirs and take photos. Finally, you’ll begin your return to the same departure point in Puno, arriving back around midday.