Lake Titicaca, on the border of Peru and Bolivia, holds the record as the highest navigable lake in the world (at an altitude of 12,500 feet, or 3,812 meters above sea level) and the record as South America's largest lake. Travelers here will see the ruins that many archaeologists consider the birthplace of the Inca. Once you cross into Bolivia, you can check out Sun & Moon Islands. The archaeological remains on Sun Island are well preserved, and it also provides one of the best viewpoints of the lake. Moon Island also features ruins. One popular time to visit is during the Candelaria Festival of February, paying homage to the patron Virgin of Puno. Contact Adventure Life if you want to witness this vibrant celebration, but booking early is imperative because spots go quickly!

10 Best Lake Titicaca Tours for 2021-2022

Best South America Tours

Manco Multisport

12 Days from $3,166

This active 12-day tour through Peru blends exhilarating multi-sport adventures like whitewater rafting, kayaking, hiking, trekking, and mountain biking around Cusco & the Sacred Valley climaxing in an unforgettable trip to Machu Picchu. Then travel south to Puno and go sea kayaking on Lake Titicaca visiting Amantani and Ticonata Islands.

Uros Island - Floating island at the Titicaca

Panoramic Peru

16 Days from $4,331

This 16-day tour highlights the best of Peru, including Islas Ballestas and Paracas, the Nazca Lines, Colca Canyon, the islands of Lake Titicaca, Cusco and the Lost City of the Incas--Machu Picchu. From the coast to the Andes to the Amazon jungle, this tour has a little bit of everything!

Discover Peru

Machu Picchu & Lake Titicaca
9 Days from $1,675

This 9-day expedition tour features an all inclusive Peru vacation package that starts in Lima departing towards Cusco to explore the Sacred Valley and spending two days exploring Machu Picchu. The trip continues on to Lake Titicaca to explore South America's largest lake. If you have a few extra days, extend your trip to explore the Amazon jungle.

Lake Titicaca with Homestay

4 Days from $446

This 4-day Peru extension tour of Lake Titicaca gives you an in-depth cultural experience interacting with the local community whose roots date back to ancient cultures that settled in this area. Their hospitality opens a door to share with their families and offers you a homestay opportunity on Amantani Island.

Islands of Lake Titicaca

3 Days from $286

On this 3-day Peru adventure extension tour, explore Lake Titicaca, a geographic landmark at the crossroads of the Andes and the Andean plateau and the world's highest navigable and South America's largest lake. This extension spends two nights in Puno, giving you ample opportunity to see all the sites and learn about local cultures and ways of life.

Lake Titicaca at Titilaka Lodge

3 Days from $1,378

Activities abound on this 3-day tour of Lake Titicaca from comfortable Titilaka Lodge - you can choose an excursion by boat, mountain bike, hiking or car to explore the Andean communities on the islands of Taquile or Uros; visit the archeological sites of Chullpas de Sillustani and the splendid colonial churches in the towns of Juli, Pomata and Lampa.

Lake Titicaca Kayaking

5 Days from $850

This active 5-day tour of Lake Titicaca in Peru puts kayaking at the heart of the experience, allowing you to explore the largest and highest lake in South America in a truly unique way, while enjoying the cultural intimacy offered by a homestay with a local family whose roots go back to ancient times.

Our guide as the sun breaks through the clouds

Inca Pathways

Inca Trail
13 Days from $2,654

This two-week trek explores the ancient and revered pathway known as the Inca Trail through the Sacred Valley of the Inca. Spend 4 days hiking the 26-mile Inca Trail, culminating in Machu Picchu at the Sun Gate. This tour also spends time before the trek acclimating and exploring Lake Titicaca and Cusco.

Kayaking Taquile

Puno to Puno
1 Day from $356

Kayaking Capachica and Llachón

Puno to Puno
1 Day from $215

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Follow this couple on a romantic journey through the heart of the Inca empire from Lake Titicaca to Machu Picchu.

Lake Titicaca Highlights

As the highest navigable lake in the world, this is always a favorite for travelers to Bolivia or Peru. The border between the countries runs right through the middle of Lake Titicaca. Don't miss these highlights:

Uros Islands, the floating town built upon a manmade island of reeds.
The Pre-inca ruins at Tihuanaco, from 600 BC representing one of the greatest architectural achievements of pre-Inca South America.
Sun & Moon Islands and Copacabana, where important ruins of the ancient civilizations are pristinely preserved.
If you go in February, you could see the vibrant and exciting Candelaria Festival which honors the Virgin of Puno.
Kayaking on Lake Titicaca from your base at beautiful Titilaka Lodge
Homestays with local indigenous families that let you truly know and understand the locals and their lifestyle.

Lake Titicaca Hotels & Accommodation

These hand-picked hotels & lodges have been chosen for their exceptional service, local personality, and easy access to the top attractions in Lake Titicaca. We've put together a list of the best hotels all around the lake, so you have excellent choices no matter where you're planning to stay, including even on Estancia on Sun Island itself.

Getting to Lake Titicaca - Transportation

Travelers can get to Lake Titicaca either from the Peruvian or Bolivian sides.

From the Peru side, the city of Puno is the port of entry to the lake. Travelers can fly into Juliaca's International Airport Inca Manco Cápac (JUL Airport Code) just 25 miles north of Puno, or arrive via bus or even train from Cusco or Arequipa. Once in Puno, you'll hop in a boat to explore the expansive Lake Titicaca and it's culturally-rich islands.

From the Bolivian side (to the east), most travelers access Lake Titicaca on trips from La Paz, about an hour drive from the Lake. Day trips are frequently taken from La Paz to Copacabana, and the Islands of the Sun & Moon. Travelers frequently fly into La Paz's El Alto International Airport (LPB), the world's highest altitude international airport.