Top Puno Day Trips

Embark on a day tour of Lake Titicaca, a large mountain lake that serves as a natural border between Peru and Bolivia. Depart your Puno hotel (Puno is a 4-hour drive from Peru's second most populous city, Arequipa) for port, then set out via motorboat toward the floating Uros Islands. Visit two of these dozens of man-made islands—each constructed from native reeds found in the lake's shallow waters—and learn about their distinct inhabitants and culture as you go. Next, continue to Taquile island, home to some of Peru's best weavers.

Explore the idyllic floating islands of Lake Titicaca on an exciting full-day tour from Puno. Visit Uros and Taquile to gain insight into the indigenous inhabitants of the unique islands; ride the gentle waters of the world’s highest lake on a boat; and enjoy an authentic experience of a culture untouched by mainland modernity. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off is included in this tour.

Discover the rural tranquility of the Uros and Taquile Islands on an enriching full-day excursion from Puno. Cruise the shimmering waters of Lake Titicaca, the worlds highest lake, and spend some leisurely free time exploring the beautiful islands. Marvel at the majestic floating islands, made entirely of reeds, as you wander and watch locals go about their daily business. Learn about the rich culture and history of the region from your expert guide and feast upon a complimentary lunch when hunger strikes.

Discover the history of the pre-Inca civilizations in and around Lake Titicaca during this full-day private tour to the archaeological site of Tiwanaku. Explore the Inca settlements around this iconic Andean lake while en route to Tiwanaku, stopping to visit Inca Uyo, Aramu Muru and more. Then cross over into Bolivia to discover this fascinating ancient city, including its Door of the Sun, Pyramid of Akapana and Museum of Stones. A private guide, all entrance fees, lunch and round-trip hotel transport are covered.

Take a motorboat across Lake Titicaca to the floating reed island of Uros and learn about one of the first ethnic groups of the Andes and admire the craftsmanship of the large reed boats made by the men of the island. Visit Taquile Island to get a closer look at the handicrafts made in this region and have lunch at a local restaurant—not included—before heading back to Puno.

Comfortable and convenient, this private tour to Amaru Muro from Puno is an excellent way to explore some of the region's most mystical Incan ruins. Take a guided tour of the stone palace, known as the "Gate of the Gods," and learn about its associated legends and history from your guide. Additional stops on this tour include the Incan fertility temple of Uyo and a monument to the poet Carlos Dante Nava.

Enjoy a true cultural immersion with the traditional island cultures of Peru’s Lake Titicaca during this full-day excursion to the islands of Uros and Taquile. Get a taste of daily life for the residents of these floating islands made of ‘totora’ reeds as you learn about the villagers’ artwork and boat-making. An included lunch of typical local cuisine adds to the authenticity.

TITICACA LAKE IS ONE OF THE BIG IN THE WORLD, AND IN PERU THIS LAKE HAS DIFFERENTS AND INCREDIBLE ISLANDS, THE PEOPLE ARE REALLY FRENDLY, ALSO ITS CULTURE IS INTERESTING. TAKE A FULL-DAY TOUR FROM PUNO TO EXPLORE UROS AND TAQUILE ON LAKE TITICACA. SPEND TIME WITH LOCAL ISLAND RESIDENTS AND EXPERIENCE THEIR CULTURE. VISIT A LOCAL WEAVERS’ COOPERATIVE AND OBSERVE THEIR SKILLS, AND ENJOY A LOCALLY PREPARED LUNCH ON TAQUILE. SEE A GROUP OF INHABITED ISLANDS WITH STRUCTURES MADE ENTIRELY OF TORTORA REEDS ENJOY LUNCH ON THE ISLAND OF TAQUILE WATCH SKILLED WEAVERS AT WORK AT THE LOCAL COOPERATIVE

Explore the unique floating islands and UNESCO-listed landscapes of Lake Titicaca on this full-day tour from Puno. Admire the Inca ruins of Amantani Island, tuck into a traditional Peruvian lunch on Taquile Island, and learn about island culture and traditions on the floating islands of Uros. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Aramu Muru or Hayu Marca, is certainly one of the most mystical places in Lake Titicaca, in Hayu Marka, there is an enigmatic gate carved in a one big Stone located in the middle of the rocky formations, also this place is a reference for many mystical people around the World. Our tour to Aramu Muru does interesting stops on the way. The first stop is in Chucuito village a colonial town, near is The Temple of Inca Uyo which has more than 20 penises carved in stone, probably related with the fertility. After doing the visit, we will continue to Aramu Muru gate located in a fantastic place among rocky formations, the tour includes a short hiking around.

Discover the gorgeous scenery and fascinating daily rhythms of life on Lake Titicaca during this flexible-length day trip to the Uros Floating Islands and Taquile Island. Explore the highest navigable lake in the world by boat, learning about its unique Floating Islands constructed entirely from native totora reeds. You’ll also stop by Taquile Island, where you’ll enjoy a tasty lunch of local lake trout. This Lake Titicaca trip also covers a guide, all entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip hotel transport.

Why book this tour? The main reason is that the Taquile, Luquina and Uros tours are different from the traditional and conventional tours offered by other agencies in Lake Titicaca, we include buffet lunch with the most exclusive local cuisine and the service is exclusive and personalized. On this tour we will visit the south of Taquile Island in such a way you do not need to make a long and tired walk to the main square; but enjoy the beach in Taquile and the trip is better.

It differs by the speed of the boat, unlike the normal boat travels 3 hours to Taquile, the speedboat does it in just 1 hour, so we will gain more time in navigation and enjoyment.

Explore the world's highest navigable lake on a kayaking tour from Puno. Paddle the waters of Lake Titicaca—the mountain lake that acts as a natural border between Peru and Bolivia—toward the floating Uros islands: a series of man-made islands constructed from native totora reeds. Explore a Uros and learn about its residents from your guide, then set out via boat to Taquile Island, a hotbed of textile art. Embark on a leisurely island hike with some time spent in Taquile's town square for lunch, shopping and weaving demos.

The only way to discover the Uros Floating Islands is out on the waters of Lake Titicaca. This boat tour takes you around the reed islands and gives you an opportunity to learn about everyday life on the lake. Learn how the islands were built, and then head to Taquile Island and walk around the island's archaeological sites to learn about Taquile's rich history.

THE FIRST STOP IS MADE IN "LAGUNILLAS" CONTINUING OUR TOUR, WE WILL STOP AT "PATAWASI” (PAMPA CAÑAHUAS), WHERE WE OFFER PASSENGERS A SNACK AND COFFEE, AT THIS POINT THEY CAN ALSO MAKE USE OF THE SS.HH, IN ADDITION TO BEING ABLE TO BUY HANDICRAFTS AND SOUVENIRS . THE NEXT STOP WILL BE IN "PAMPA CAÑAHUAS" WE WILL ARRIVE IN THE CITY OF AREQUIPA BETWEEN 12:15 - 12:45 APPROXIMATELY (AT NOON), THE TRANSFER TO THE HOTEL IS INCLUDED IN OUR SERVICE. STOPS THROUGHOUT THE ROUTE: (NO ADDITIONAL PAYMENT IS NECESSARY) Departure day: Mon to Sun Time of departure: 06:00 Arrival Time: 12:00 Duration approx: 6hrs. Exclusive Service for Tourists Price: USD 35.00 TIME / PLACE OF SHIPMENT: AT THEIR HOTEL IN PUNO 05:45 - 06:00 HOURS. (INCLUDING HOTELS IN THE CITY CENTER AND BAY) TIME / PLACE OF ARRIVAL: WE WILL ARRIVE IN THE CITY OF AREQUIPA BETWEEN 12:15 - 12:45 APPROXIMATELY (AT NOON), THE TRANSFER TO THE HOTEL IS INCLUDED IN OUR SERVICE. INCLUDE STOPS, GUIDE ON BOARD AND SNACK.

Sun Island, or the Isla del Sol, lies off the southern shores of Lake Titicaca—but its remote location makes exploring independently a challenge. On this tour, reach Sun Island from your Puno hotel with all your transportation covered.  With your guide to lead the way, discover the farms and fishing bays on which the islanders rely, and admire uninterrupted views over the eucalyptus forests, rocky headlands, and pretty coves.

Al tomar el tour en la lancha rápida los pasajeros tienen mas tiempo en las islas,así pueden disfrutar mas de los lugares a visitar,tambien al volver puedes visitar otros lugares como chucuito o Sillustani o si tuvieran un vuelo,la lancha rapida es mas confortable y moderna

Take to the water and explore the islands of Uros and Taquile by sea kayak on this Lake Titicaca sightseeing tour from Cusco. Following pickup at your centrally located hotel, paddle from Esteves Island to Uros as your guide explains the islands’ history and heritage. Visit UNESCO-listed Taquile Island, and gain insight into the locals’ textile traditions. You’ll also have time for lunch on Taquile Island, with beautiful lake views.

Make the most of your trip from Puno to Copacabana with a cruise to Sun Island (Isla del Sol), where you’ll walk through ancient Inca terraces, see an Inca fountain, and visit the Temple of the Sun. With transport from Puno to the Bolivian town of Copacabana, this one-way tour helps take care of the logistics when you’re traveling from Peru to Bolivia, ensuring a stress-free border crossing.

Enjoy a complete day of sailing in the highest lake in the world: Titicaca lake. Learn about the culture and history of the Uros floating Islands and the traditions in Taquile island.

If you’re looking for something non-touristic, this is the perfect tour to you, You will know Uros floating island and the peninsula of Llachon, both unique attractions in Lake Titicaca

It is differentiated by the speed of the boat, so that we will save more time in navigation and will have much more time to enjoy the Islands, sharing experiences with the locals, and also take an optional ride in local transport.

In this Tour you will enjoy the natural beauty of the highest navigable Lake in the world, and you will be able to know some of the curiosities of culture on the Island of Taquile