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Titicaca Kayak Tours

Titicaca Kayak Tours

Kayaking is the most active way to discover Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. Our Titicaca kayak tours start in Puno and take you by motorboat to Llachon, on the Capachica Peninsula, where you paddle across open water to the islands of Taquile and Amantani, with snow-capped mountains on the horizon. No previous kayaking experience is needed: you get a full safety briefing, all the equipment and a specialized guide.

Compare Our Kayak Tours

Tour Route Kayaking Duration Price from
Lake Titicaca Kayak Tour (1 Day) Llachon – kayak to Taquile – Uros Ccapi – Puno About 10 km 1 day $175
Amantani Kayak Tour (2 Days) Llachon – kayak to Amantani (homestay) – kayak to Taquile – Uros – Puno About 10 km each day 2 days $260

Prices are per person. Both tours need a minimum of 2 people.

1 Day or 2 Days?

  • The 1-day tour is for travelers with one day on the lake. You paddle about 10 km from Llachon to Taquile, have lunch in a local home and visit the remote floating islands of Uros Ccapi on the way back.
  • The 2-day tour is the full experience. You paddle to Amantani, spend the night with a local family, watch the sunset from one of the island's hilltop temples, and kayak to Taquile the next morning before visiting the Uros and returning to Puno.

Is Kayaking on Lake Titicaca for You?

You do not need kayaking experience, but you do need good physical fitness. Each day includes about three hours of paddling at more than 3,800 meters above sea level, so spend at least two days in Puno or Cusco first to adjust to the altitude. We paddle in the morning, when the lake is usually at its calmest, with rest stops along the way.

What Our Kayak Tours Include

  • Hotel pickup in Puno
  • Motorboat to Llachon and back to Puno
  • Kayak and all equipment, including a life jacket
  • Safety briefing and a specialized bilingual guide
  • Entrance fees to the islands
  • Meals and homestay as described on each tour

What to Bring

  • Quick-dry clothes and a change of dry clothes in a waterproof bag
  • A warm layer and a windproof jacket
  • Sun protection: hat, sunglasses with a strap and sunscreen
  • Shoes that can get wet
  • Water and snacks
  • Cash in soles for small purchases on the islands

Prefer a day on the lake without paddling? See all our Lake Titicaca tours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need kayaking experience?

No. You receive a full safety briefing and paddling instructions before you start. You only need a good level of physical fitness.

How far do you kayak on Lake Titicaca?

About 10 km per day, which takes around three hours with rest stops.

Is kayaking on Lake Titicaca safe?

Yes. You wear a life jacket, travel with a specialized guide and paddle in the morning, when the lake is usually calm.

Where does the kayaking start?

In Llachon, on the Capachica Peninsula. We take you there by motorboat from the port of Puno.

What is the minimum group size?

Both kayak tours run with a minimum of 2 people.

Can I stay overnight on an island?

Yes. On the 2-day tour you spend the night with a local family on Amantani Island.

Titicaca Kayak Tours

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