World's Highest Navigable Lake

Puno and Lake Titicaca

Experience the magic of the highest navigable lake in the world, discover the ancient floating islands of the Uros and immerse yourself in the rich Aymara culture that lasts for centuries in the Peruvian highlands.

3,812 meters above sea level Height Puno

8,300 km² Lake surface

12°C Temperature

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Folkloric Capital of Peru

Puno - Where the Sky Touches the Water

Puno, known as the "Folkloric Capital of Peru", is located on the shores of the majestic Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. This unique destination combines spectacular Andean landscapes, living ancestral cultures, and traditions that date back to pre-Inca civilizations.

Lake Titicaca - the highest navigable lake in the world (3,812 m.a.s.l.)
Uros Floating Islands - built with reeds in an ancestral way
Taquile Island - UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
Living Aymara culture - millenary traditions preserved
Festival de la Candelaria - the most important folkloric celebration in Peru
Pre-Inca Archaeological Sites - Sillustani and Cutimbo

Itinerary Puno and Lake Titicaca - 2D/1N

Complete experience in the altiplano and the sacred lake

Day 1

Arrival in Puno and Uros Floating Islands

Pick up at the airport/terminal. Transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, tour to the Floating Islands of the Uros, where you will learn about the ancestral technique of construction with reeds and the living culture of the Uro people.
Day 2

Taquile Island and Return

Navigation to Taquile Island, a UNESCO heritage site. Hike around the island, learn about its unique textiles and ancestral customs. Typical lunch. Return to Puno and transfer to the airport/terminal.
Extended Option

Tour to Sillustani (Optional)

Optional extension: Visit to the chullpas of Sillustani, imposing pre-Inca funerary towers built by the Collas, with a spectacular view of the Umayo lagoon.
Includes

Included Services

1 night hotel in Puno, all transfers, entrance tickets to the islands, professional bilingual guide, 1 breakfast, 1 lunch in Taquile, lake transportation and permanent assistance.