Explore Lake Titicaca on this 4 day tour departing from Puno
Visit the highest navigable lake on earth, with its wide horizons, Inca burial tombs, ancient Andean culture and the reed ‘islands’ of the Uros. The nearest town, Puno, can be reached by car or by crossing the Altiplano aboard the Belmond Explorer luxury train. Travellers can also fly up to Juliaca if short on time.
Tour details
- Visit the Uros Indians who build their homes on ‘islands’ of floating totora reeds
- Explore the island of Taquile, renowned for its wonderful scenery and historic sties
Itinerary
Tititca Island Experience
4 days/3 nights
Day 1
Puno
Arrive Puno or Juliaca Airport and transfer to Casa Andina Premium Puno for overnight.
Casa Andina Premium Puno
On the shores of Lake Titicaca, this lovely Puno hotel offers accommodation in 45 comfortable guestrooms. The hotel has its own pier as well as a gourmet restaurant with views of the water.
Day 2
Suasi Island
After breakfast embark on a Lake Titicaca boat excursion, and visit the Uros Indians who build their homes on ‘islands’ of floating totora reeds. Continue on to the island of Taquile, renowned for its wonderful scenery and historic sites. Arrive at Isla Suasi, your home for the next 2 nights. BLD
Isla Suasi
Located on the only private island on Lake Titicaca, this luxurious eco-lodge is the 106 acre island’s only man-made structure. The 23 guestrooms are crafted from stone, adobe and thatch. All have panoramic lake views. Facilities include a restaurant, bar and cultural interpretative centre.
Day 3
Suasi Island
Today is at leisure. The island offers many activities including nature walks, canoeing or motorboat tours on the lake, sunset hikes and stargazing. Suasi also has a small museum and library where you can learn about the topography of Lake Titicaca, its history and culture. BLD
Day 4
Tour ends Puno or Juliaca
After breakfast, transfer by boat and/or road to Puno or Juliaca airport.
Peru Itineraries
Arequipa and Colca Canyon
On this 5 day tour, visit beautiful Arequipa, renowned for its colonial churches and graceful mansions built from white volcanic stone.
Cusco and Machu Picchu
Discover the wonders of the Inca Empire on this classic private tour of Cusco, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley.
Nazca, Ica & Ballestas Islands
Discover the mysterious Nazca Lines from an aerial perspective and taste excellent local wines at Ica.
Titicaca Island Experience
Visit the highest navigable lake on earth, with its wide horizons, Inca burial tombs, ancient Andean culture and the reed ‘islands’ of the Uros.
Peru Overview
Why Peru: Peru is a spectacular destination of ancient Inca ruins, stunning Spanish colonial architecture, snow-covered mountains and lush Amazon jungle teeming with incredible fauna and flora.
When to Go: Peru’s climate varies considerably by region and altitude. The best time for trekking is Jun – Sep, when days are sunny but nights are cold. The Inca trail is closed during the wettest month of February; however you can still visit Machu Picchu by train during this time. As one moves up into the mountains from the coast, night-time temperatures become colder. The eastern slope of the Andes, which includes the Amazon basin, experiences very heavy rainfall during the wet season, so the best time to visit this region would be Apr – Oct.
Combine With: A trip to Peru is easily combined with Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile, Argentina, Patagonia or Brazil. Alternatively, you could visit Central America.
Getting There: Lima has direct flights to and from cities all over South America.