Price

Private Service: Upon request. Please note that the price depends on the group size, the bigger the group the lower the price per person.

Is it for me?

Great for the active traveller who wishes to have a different insight of the Lake Titicaca. The trip is totally flexible according to the client’s expectations and particular characteristics. No previous kayaking experience is required.

Highlights

Llachón Andean community, Taquile Island, beautiful views of Lake Titicaca.

Sea Kayak

LAKE TITICACA - LLACHON (FULL DAY)

Llachón is a small village located in the peninsula of Capachica 74 km away from the city of Puno (1 hour and 20 minutes drive) The ride in a vehicle through the back-country following the lakeshore is in itself a picturesque experience. Llachon can also be reached by boat from Puno. This kayak trip is perfect for the active traveller who wants to see the lake Titicaca from a different perspective. Trips can be run any day of the week.

Once in the water we marvel at the clarity of the lake, with views of the crystal blue-green waters as we paddle along the shore and out to the island of Taquile – a unique sensation. We arrive at the Island, where we find the chance to walk around the village and the terraced landscape. A typical lunch on the shores of the lake before we paddle back to Llachón gives us plenty of photo opportunities.

Included

Double sea-kayak
Kayak equipment
Lunch and bottled water
Bilingual guide
Boat supported for groups of more than six passengers
First aid kit
Transportation from Juliaca or Puno to Llachón
Transportation from Puno’s harbor to the hotel in Puno

Not included:

Tips

We recommend you to bring

Camera
Light jacket for wind and occasional rain during the trip
Sun block
Sun glasses
Hat
Insect repellent
A duffle bag with change of clothes
Towel
Swimsuit
Cash in soles

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Price

Private Service: Upon request. Please note that the price depends on the group size, the bigger the group the lower the price per person.

Is it for me?

Suitable for all kinds of active traveler wanting to go off the beaten paths. A great combination between deep nature experience and interaction with local communities. A whole different way to visit the lake. No previous kayaking experience required.

Highlights

Lake Titicaca, Taquile Island, ancient pre-Inca ruins and trails, wonderful nature experience, interaction with local communities.

LAKE TITICACA, LLACHON AND TAQUILE ISLAND (3 days)

Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world (3800m / 12.468f). On its waters lies the island of Taquile, anciently inhabited by pre-Inca races that left ruins, a large amount of terracing and an impressive network of trails around the entire island. The people of these islands are proud of keeping alive their customs, dress, language and a unique political and social organization. During these three days we will visit the most remote shores of the lake, sleep in a rural lodge, kayak around Taquile Island and walk the ancient pre-Inca trails. Deep connection with nature and interaction with the local people are some of the highlights of this trip.

The itinerary for day 01 is adjusted to the itinerary of the clients. No matter if they fly to Juliaca, come from Cusco by land or arrive from the Colca Canyon.

Day 01 – Llachón Peninsula

We are picked up from Puno or Juliaca, and are driven to the Llachón Peninsula, located two and a half hours away from Puno. We spend the night in this community, sleeping in a family owned rural lodge. At night we enjoy an exquisite and healthy dinner prepared by our hosts.

Meals: D
Accommodation: Rural Lodge

Day 02 – Taquile Island

After breakfast a small boat loaded with our luggage and sea kayaks is waiting for us in front of the hotel. Within one hour the boat takes us to Taquile Island. On arrival to the island we begin our kayak trip along the west edge of the island. We row for an hour and a half until arriving in Kullate, a white sand beach with beautiful views of the Bolivian Royal Mountain Range. Here our local guide welcomes us and leads us to his house where we find a delicious local lunch prepared by his family.

During the afternoon our guide leads us in a nice walk through pre-Inca trails. The hike allows us to observe ancient ruins, native flora, and get to learn a little bit more about the local inhabitant’s way of life. Back in Kullate camping site, a great dinner is waiting for us and our tents are all set up for the night.

Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Camping

Day 03 – Taquile Island – Llachón - Puno

After an energy breakfast we row around the east side of the island towards our last day’s departure point. Here we load the kayaks on our small boat and start the way back to Llachón where we have lunch. After lunch our boat trip continues for another hour to the Uros floating islands. Here the houses, rafts and even the islands are made of reed (Totora). After our visit, the boat takes us to Puno where our private transportation is waiting to drive us to our hotel.

Meals: B, L