Enjoy the 2-day Lake Titicaca Tour from Cusco aboard the most comfortable bus and motor boat. Visit four historic sites on the way from Cusco to Lake Titicaca by bus. This 2-day tour also shows the Uros and Taquile floating islands of Titicaca by boat from Puno.
The Lake Titicaca 2-day Tour from Cusco offers an all-inclusive tour package. Your day trip from Cusco to Puno includes an expert tour guide, entrance tickets and buffet lunch in Sicuani. Additionally, receive an exceptional bilingual guided tour of every attraction you visit on this dynamic excursion. Upon arrival, our representative provides an assistance to your selected hotel in Puno city.
With our journey from Cusco to Lake Titicaca you fully experience the Uros floating islands. The famous Titicaca islands are entirely built out of reed plants that grow in the shallow waters of the lake. Moreover, locals use this plant to build their house, boat, mattress, and even use it for food. Most people here speak Aymara their native language, which you can learn as you get some souvenirs from them.
This day trip to Lake Titicaca from Puno also visits the Quechuan island of Taquile, located about 2 hours from Uros. This isolated island of Titicaca Lake is populated by Quechuan inhabitants who live from agriculture, cattle farming, fishing and weaving. Besides that, the island’s summit has the most beautiful 360 degree panoramic views of the majestic lake.
If you are planning to visit only the Lake Titicaca islands of Uros and Taquile, then we offer you the Titicaca Lake Full-Day Tour from Puno. Additionally, we offer a great collection of Lake Titicaca Tours from Cusco or vice-versa. In other words, we can also organize your trip from Lake Titicaca to Machu Picchu, and experience the famous icon of the Inca Empire. Mapi Tour is a Cusco-based local agency with offices in Puno, which guarantees a quality service from start to finish.
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Travel from Cusco to Lake Titicaca on this 2-day tour, visiting the cultural and natural wonders of Southern Peru. Cusco to Lake Titicaca Tour usually offers a scenic journey through the Peruvian Andes, connecting two must-visit destinations of both regions. Discover the historic sites of the Sun route in Cusco and the Floating Islands of Lake Titicaca in Puno.
Cusco Sun Route Highlights:
Bus stops include Andahuaylillas Church, Raqchi ruins, La Raya Pass and Stone Museum.
Travel through Andean Peruvian highlands and picturesque villages.
Puno Lake Titicaca Highlights:
Visit Uros Floating Islands and learn how they built their homes out of reeds.
Explore Taquile Island for authentic cultural immersion and stunning views.
Our Tour from Cusco to Lake Titicaca includes one night 3* hotel in Puno. We can upgrade your hotel or book the accommodation of your preference for an extra cost.
IMPORTANT: Please, keep in mind that we include just one-night hotel in Puno. If you want to stay an extra night or request a private transfer service to Juliaca Airport, let us know in advance.
Hotels in Puno are a lot better than Juliaca, and you should consider one-hour distance between these two cities if planning to fly to Lima. For your travel to La Paz in Bolivia, buy your bus tickets in the morning schedules, so you can easily cross the borderline.
Day 1.- Cusco–Andahuaylillas–Racchi–Sicuani–Pukara–Puno
Avoid the boring night bus journey from Cusco to Lake Titicaca in Puno. Better take our daytime bus travel from Cusco to Puno, visiting sights from Colonial, Inca and pre-Inca times. Our expert tour guide will be in charge to explain about all these places that include this 10-hour bus ride.
First, we pick you up from the hotel at 6:00 am, and travel to the south to visit the colonial church of Andahuaylillas, the archaeological Site of Racchi, and stop in Sicuani for Lunch.
After that, the entertaining bus journey passes beautiful Andean landscapes and La Raya pass. You will then make the last stop at the Lithic Museum of Pukara before reaching Puno.
Finally, you arrive in the city of Puno around 5:30 pm. Our representative will pick and drop you off at the hotel. He or she also gives you all the information for the upcoming Titicaca Lake Tour.
🛏 3 Star hotel in Puno
🍽 Buffet lunch in a local Restaurant.
Day 2.- Puno–Lake Titicaca–Uros, Taquile Floating Islands
After your breakfast, we pick you up at 7:00 am from your hotel in Puno. We will transfer you to the port to begin the Lake Titicaca Tour. Explore the Uros floating islands by motor boat and with a local tour guide.
You’ll visit Uros, floating islands made entirely out of Totora reed plants. The Lake Titicaca houses over 90 floating islands. Here you will learn about local’s tradition and also learn some Aymara (native language).
The full-day Tour to Lake Titicaca will continue towards Taquile Island. Once there, the welcoming residents will make your feel at home. Sit down and take in the most amazing vistas of Titicaca Lake. You’ll eat your delicious lunch at the local’s house and this will be followed by typical dances as farewell.
In the afternoon, you will return directly to Puno, arriving around 4:30 pm. Depending on your next destination, you can either stay one extra night or take the night sleeper bus to Bolivia or Arequipa.
🍽 Buffet lunch in a local Restaurant.
The shared 2-day Lake Titicaca Tour from Cusco is perfect for friends, couples or families with children. With our small group tour, you can also set your pace to maximize your experience. The all-inclusive Lake Titicaca Tours from Cusco are offered on daily basis.
All Lake Titicaca 2-day Tour prices are based on double room occupancy in a 3-star hotel. If you wish to have a single room, you must cover the single supplement fee.
* Single room supplement: $ 35
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Hotel in Puno
Day 1
In Puno, we stay at one of the following properties based on availability:
3 star Hotel – Tierra Viva Hotel or Similar hotel Category
Optional Hotel Upgrade to a 4 or 5 star Hotel.
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Length: 2 days 1 night
Tour Type: Shared Service
USD $: 245
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