Lake Titicaca Tours in South America: 15 Weighed Up on Cost and Hours

1.From Puno: Uros, Amantaní & Taquile Islands 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 452 reviews · 2 days · from $59Our pick

Travel from Puno to the reed-built Uros Islands, spend the night with a family on Amantaní, and visit textile-rich Taquile. Your bilingual guide, often Bruno or another local guide, handles the boats, meals, and island walks. Expect simple vegetarian food, basic facilities, chilly nights, and a memorable sunset at 4,130 meters.

“This tour was great, very varied with lots of great unexpected moments. Our guide was fantastic and even helped sort out a problem we were facing with the next part of our holiday”

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2.La Paz: Full Day Trip to Copacabana and Isla del Sol

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 400 reviews · 1 day · from $59

Travel from La Paz to Lake Titicaca by Peru Hop bus, cross the lake by ferry, visit Copacabana, then take a speedboat to Isla del Sol. A bilingual guide such as Emerson, Ivan, Abner, or Peter leads the day. Expect striking views, a short high-altitude walk, and a late return to La Paz.

“Apart from the amazing views, Luis, our tour guide did a great job in keeping everybody together and informed!”

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3.From Puno: Floating Islands of the Uros Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 394 reviews · 3 hours · from $10

From Puno, you’ll take a boat across Lake Titicaca to the Uros floating islands. A bilingual guide, sometimes a Uros local such as Freddy or Roly, explains the islands, homes, boats, and totora reeds. Expect about 105 minutes on the islands, time for photos and shopping, and an optional 15-sol reed-boat ride.

“The tour was amazing! The guide explained everything so well and translated for us. Had time to buy some souvenirs or drinks/food.”

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4.Lake Titicaca 2-Day Tour to Uros, Amantani and Taquile

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 199 reviews · 2 days · from $69

From Puno, ride across Lake Titicaca to the Uros reed islands, then stay with a local family on Amantani. Walk to the Pachamama and Pachatata temples, share dinner and music, and visit Taquile’s famous weaving communities before returning to Puno. Guides may include Carlos, Elmer, Jose Carlos, Ricardo, or Ruben.

“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”

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5.Puno: Full-Day Tour of Lake Titicaca and Uros & Taquile

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 178 reviews · 11 hours · from $33

Travel from Puno to the reed-built Uros Islands and Taquile with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll meet local communities, eat lunch on Taquile, and watch skilled weavers at a cooperative. The $33 price includes transfers from central Puno hotels, entrance fees, lunch, and the full-day tour.

“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”

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6.From La Paz: Titicaca, Copacabana, and Isla del Sol Day-Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 119 reviews · 15 hours · from $100

Travel from La Paz to Tiquina, Copacabana, and Isla del Sol with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll cross Lake Titicaca, climb the Inca Steps, visit the Inca Fountain, explore Yumani, and return to La Paz late. Abraham has also guided the trip in French, though language availability should be confirmed when booking.

“Abraham est une personne géniale. Nous avons passé un superbe moment avec lui et découvert de beaux endroits ! En plus il a fait la visite en français 😁”

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7.Floating Islands of the Uros

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 101 reviews · 3 hours · from $7Best value

From Puno, take a guided boat trip to the Uros floating islands, about 8 kilometers away. An English or Spanish guide such as Roly or Freddy explains Aymara traditions, fishing, bird hunting, reed building, and embroidery. You get about two hours on the islands. The totora raft ride costs extra.

“Really enjoyable with our great guide Freddy and our boat driver Christian! Would definitely recommend if you’re passing through Puno!”

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8.From Puno: full day tour to Uros and Taquile with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 95 reviews · 9 hours · from $28

Leave central Puno by speedboat for the reed-built Uros Islands, then continue to Taquile for a guided hike, broad Lake Titicaca views, and a trout lunch. An English or Spanish-speaking guide leads the day. The 9-hour tour includes central hotel pickup, island entry fees, transport, and return to Plaza de Armas.

“Interesting to see the islands of the lake, and be given some information about the local peoples.”

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9.Full Day Lake Titicaca Tour from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 91 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $86

Travel from Cusco to Puno by Peru Hop bus, then cruise Lake Titicaca to the Uros reed islands, Amantani, and Llachón. A bilingual guide leads the island visits, lunch is included, and onboard Wi-Fi helps on both overnight rides. You return to Cusco early on the third morning.

“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”

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10.From Cusco: 2-Day Lake Titicaca Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 74 reviews · 2 days · from $259

Travel from Cusco to Puno by tourist bus, stopping at Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, La Raya, and Pucará. Spend one night in Puno, then cruise to the Uros and Taquile Islands before returning to Cusco by overnight bus. English and Spanish guides, meals, lodging, entries, and transfers are included.

“the activity was really good and enjoyable. Nevertheless the accommodation wasn't entirely satisfactory as not as clean as expected or desired.”

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11.From Cusco: Titicaca Lake – Full day tour with sleeper bus

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 72 reviews · 36 hours · from $119

Travel from Cusco to Lake Titicaca by 160-degree reclining sleeper bus, then explore the Uros floating islands and Taquile with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll share lunch with a local family, browse Taquile’s market, and return to Cusco overnight. The small group is limited to 16 people, with guide Samuel among the tour’s praised staff.

“The overnight bus is simply that. Public transportation from 2 bus stations. This was not explained. We thought it was part of the tour. We were dropped off at the bus station in Cusco and finally found the bus to Puno. We weren’t told we needed our own blankets until the day of the trip. When we arrived in Puno at the bus station someone did come to pick us up and brought us to a hostel where we were able to use the bathroom and change our clothes. We also had breakfast. We finally heard from the tour company and were picked up and brought to the boat dock…”

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12.Lake Titicaca, Uros and Taquile Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 69 reviews · from $65

Spend 10 hours on Lake Titicaca with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, visiting the Uros floating islands and Taquile Island. You will meet Uros families, learn how their reed islands, homes, and boats are made, eat a traditional lunch, and walk through Taquile’s hills and archaeological sites. Hotel pickup in central Puno is included.

“Well organized and very kind and helpful guide (she spoke three languages!). The lunch on the island was excellent and the landscape... just wow!”

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13.From Puno: 3-Hour Uros Floating Islands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 67 reviews · 3 hours · from $39

Travel from Puno to the Uros floating islands by comfortable motorboat, then visit two reed-built communities with a Spanish and English-speaking guide. Learn how the islands are made, meet local families, browse crafts, and enjoy free time. Morning, midday, afternoon, private, and small-group departures are available.

“We did a private tour with Richard as our guide and it was a wonderful experience. Having one on one time with him and a beautiful young family gave us an opportunity to ask questions and with his excellent English a better understanding of Peruvian life. A magical time.”

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14.From Cusco: 2-Night Lake Titicaca Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 62 reviews · 3 days · from $86

You travel overnight from Cusco to Puno, then take a guided boat trip to the Uros floating islands, Amantani Island, and Llachon Peninsula. An English- and Spanish-speaking guide handles the day, with lunch included. The return bus leaves Puno that night, making this a demanding but budget-friendly Lake Titicaca visit.

“A empresa foi muito pontual e organizada. O passeio pelo lago é lindo, entretanto, leve dinheiro a mais, pois em todo lugar você vai descobrir um gasto a mais.”

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15.Private Tiwanaku and Titicaca Day Trip from La Paz

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $200

Travel privately from La Paz to the ancient Tiwanaku site and the quieter shores of Lake Titicaca. Guides such as Caleb, Oscar, Maria, or Angelita may lead the day, with local insight, flexible countryside stops, lunch, and hotel transport included. Expect 10 to 12 hours, moderate walking, high altitude, and a rustic Bolivian experience.

“As an avid traveler that's been to over sixty countries, I'm usually skeptical of tours that pre-package everything into one day, but I decided to take this tour as it worked with my short time schedule. I will say this tour exceeded my expectations and more. We visited some incredible sites and several off-the-beaten path places I wouldn't have been able to get to without our tour guide's knowledge. Caleb was very informative and knew his history. He was also able to explain it in a way that was digestible and relatable to a foreigner without much prior knowledge of the area and its past. As you are in Bolivia…”

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