The way Edgar Adventures think and design their kayaking Lake Titicaca is just unique and, of course, off the beaten path.
You’re going to enjoy from some good combination of boat transportation (Titicaca Express) and kayak adventure.
The following itineraries were taken from Edgar Adventures website, with their permission, and the only different here are the pictures.
Reed the two tour options and then decide the one that would fit perfectly with your adjusted or particular preference for your vacation on Lake Titicaca.
Go by speed boat to Llachon you then cross to Taquile by kayak
By speed boat we travel towards Llachon, then we paddle & cross from the peninsula of Capachica towards Taquile Island.
This kayak traverse is just amazing, observe how immense is Lake Titicaca surrounded by distant snow caped mountains.
Experience the forever blue lake as the retreat for the soul.
Group tour then visits the most secluded section of Taquile Island while we’re kayaking and enjoying the beauty of the Island from the immensity of the lake.
KAYAKING DURATION: 2 hours 30 minutes (since we arrive to Llachon and Taquile)
DISTANCE: 10 kilometers just one way
DIFICULTY: Moderate
HOTEL PICK-UP TIME: 7:00 am
DROP OFF BY HOTELS: 4:40 pm
Dry Season or Cold season: From March to October. The level of the water decreases considerably.
Rainy Season: From November to April. Beautiful typical green landscapes. Expect cloudy skies with heavy rains. But sometimes it is sunny day.
This great adventure begins at 7:00 am with a transfer from your hotel to the port.
At 7:30am. We then travel by luxury speed motor boat towards the peninsula of Capachica and after of only 30 minutes of navigation!! We reach Santa Maria – Llachon.
This is for sure one of the most scenic spots of Lake Titicaca, with terrific Lake Titicaca views.
It will be then the starting point of our adventure.
Edgar Adventures is a direct kayak operator, they do not sub contract others.
At 08.45 am we meet the team of Titicaca kayak and your certified kayak Guide.
Who will give us the security briefing and basic paddling instructions and help us the get on properly the kayak gear, flotation device etc. (No previous experience required, but good physical condition, but please report your guide any medical condition).
At 09:15 am we start paddling from the tip of the Peninsula of Capachica towards Taquile Island (10km).
The quietness and immensity of the lake will be our travel partners, enjoy the stunning views of the Lake and the snow caped mountains on the distance, along the way we make some stops for resting and re-hydrating, finally we arrive to Taquile Island at 11:15 am.
On arrival you’ll have a quick exploration of Taquile Island, and observe briefly this traditional community.
Then we join the Titicaca Uncovered Tour and finally at 11:55 am we leave the island.
12:15 pm. Arrival to the community of Santa Maria – Llachon, on the tip of the Capachica Peninsula, a very scenic off the beaten track destination.
We are welcomed by a small community and quickly introduced to an intensive cross cultural experience, observe their traditions and participate in an ancient ceremony to learn about their magical world.
Then experience the preparation of "Pachamanca" a traditional way of cooking meat, fish and potatoes using underground ovens - this is one of the main dishes of Peruvian cuisine.
Enjoy these delicacies in a small, but very scenic, restaurant.
At 2:20 pm. we leave Santa Maria.
2:50 pm Arrival to a remote area of the National Reserve of Lake Titicaca, and explore Uros Titino Grande or Uros Ccapi, these are considered as the last authentic floating islands, less commercial and little visited.
The Uros are descendants of one of the oldest cultures in South America.
Optional tours in reed boats.
Depart back to Puno at 15:45 pm.
4:30 pm Arrival in Puno and transfer to hotel. End of services.
GROUP TOUR: Departures through 2019 are guaranteed every day from April to November. But from January to March upon request.
Do you have questions and doubts about Uros kayaking Lake Titicaca?
The decision of booking Kayaking to Uros could take time.
But take your time in telling us your inquiries and we’ll show you a lot more options.
Our email: andeanwayspuno@gmail.com
By clicking in the “Book Now” button you have decided to do this Tour!
Thank you!
You can book it and then get the Confirmation by:
Paying an Initial Amount via PayPal (link will be sent to you later) and the Total Balance must be paid on your arrival at your hotel in Puno or while running the Tour in cash or using your Visa debit or credit card.
After we receive your email we'll back to you as soon as possible with the PayPal link.
The exact amount and additional requirements will be sent to you.
Now please, start by filling the Booking Form below after clicking Book Now.
Thanks for choosing us!
Your Tour is already pre-booked!
As soon as possible we'll back to you with PayPal link nad last step instruction to get completed at 100% the reservation.
Have a great and beautiful day!
Go by speed boat to Llachon you then paddle on its shoreline.
Traverse the immense Lake Titicaca on luxury speed motor boat and reach Llachon.
Llachon is one of the most scenic spots of Lake Titicaca & discover the hidden beauties of Lake Titicaca while paddling by the shores of Llachon at the peninsula of Capachica.
And in addition visit the less commercial and secluded reed floating islands of Uros.
KAYAKING DURATION: 2 hours 30 minutes
DISTANCE: 7 kilometers round-trip
DIFICULTY: Moderate
HOTEL PICK-UP TIME: 7:00 am
DROP OFF BY HOTELS: 4:40 pm
Dry Season or Cold season: From March to October. The level of the water decreases considerably.
Rainy Season: From November to April. Beautiful typical green landscapes. Expect cloudy skies with heavy rains. But sometimes it is sunny day.
This great adventure begins at 7:00 am with a transfer from your hotel to the port.
At 7:30am. We then travel by luxury speed motor boat towards the peninsula of Capachica and after of only 30 minutes of navigation!! We reach Santa Maria – Llachon.
This is for sure one of the most scenic spots of Lake Titicaca, with terrific Lake Titicaca views.
It will be then the starting point of our adventure.
Edgar Adventures is a direct kayak operator, they do not sub contract others.
At 08.45 am we meet the team of Titicaca kayak and your certified kayak Guide.
Who will give us the security briefing and basic paddling instructions and help us to get on properly the kayak gear, flotation device etc. (No previous experience required, but good physical condition, but please report your guide any medical condition).
At 09:00 am we start paddling along the coasts of the peninsula of Capachica , we observe beautiful sandy beaches and realize of the vastness of Lake Titicaca, it is possible to distinct the high Bolivian snow caped mountains at the other side of the Lake.
Enjoying the cool lake breeze we continue paddling and at 11.30 am. We reach the shores at the base camp.
Where the local families will welcome us with some hot drinks and ready lunch, share with them a cross cultural experience while enjoying a delicious typical lunch, unusual and cooked in underground ovens a cultural experience.
At 14:20 pm we depart ( arrival 3:00pm. ) by speed motor boat to visit some reed floating Islands located on a secluded section of the national reserve of Lake Titicaca, these are considered the last authentic Uros reed islands.
Stepping on the floating islands feels a lot like a waterbed but it is quite safe to walk on them.
We see inside the houses and can also arrange rides on traditional reed boats.
At 16:00 pm. Our group continues trip back to Puno city, arrival at 16:30pm approximately and transfer to your elected Hotel.
GROUP TOUR: Departures through 2019 are guaranteed every day from April to November. But from January to March upon request.
Do you have questions and doubts about Llachon kayaking Lake Titicaca?
The decision of booking Kayaking to Llachon and Uros could take time.
But take your time in telling us your inquiries and we’ll show you a lot more options.
WhatsApp: +51 923 206 333.
By clicking in the “Book Now” button you have decided to do Llachon Kayak Tour!
Thank you!
You can book it and then get the Confirmation by:
Paying an Initial Amount via PayPal (link will be sent to you later) and the Total Balance must be paid on your arrival at your hotel in Puno or while running the Tour in cash or using your Visa debit or credit card.
After we receive your email we'll back to you as soon as possible with the PayPal link.
The exact amount and additional requirements will be sent to you.
Now please, start by filling the Booking Form below after clicking Book Now.
Thanks for choosing us!
Your Tour is already pre-booked!
As soon as possible we'll back to you with PayPal link nad last step instruction to get completed at 100% the reservation.
Have a great and beautiful day!
