Kayak Lake Titicaca
Price: US$ 65 per person
Read below about our best Kayak Lake Titicaca Tour at cheap local price for a full day of kayaking and lunch included on one of the most incredible unique Uros people’s reed floating Islands in the world.
You'll take advantage of Kayak Lake Titicaca because you'll be kayaking out of the "tourist trap" and you'll get the best deal from a real local Puno kayaking Operator Company over the others FindLocalTrips.
Ready to run Titicaca kayak adventures. Our fleet of fully equipped kayaks
Now, let's dive deep and find out why Andean Ways is your best choice as Lake Titicaca Adventure operator and learn more about what you'll do right here.
Kayak Trip Features
Activity level: moderate (beginners/experienced)
Distance paddling: 10 km
Kayak Tour Route: From South to North side Uros
Hotel Pick-up Time: 10:00 am
Is lunch included?: Yes
Drop-off time at hotels: 3:00 pm
Kayak Frequency: Daily departures
Reasons why we love exploring the non-touristy side of Lake Titicaca
We love being in nature. As local kayak operator experts and designers, in order to provide customized and flexible Lake Titicaca Kayak Tours, we firstly have to test, paddle and explore by ourselves each new kayak route we’re about to propose.
Same as we did with & Llachon Kayak”
Sandy beach at Llachon community shore
We are passionate. We love to paddle out there to design and add new fantastic Lake Titicaca Kayak Tours for 2022. There are tons of places where to kayak each particular nature landscape and community's traditions we'll be worth visiting.
Brief overview of Kayak Lake Titicaca
Kayak Lake Titicaca is led through a unique and nearly empty of its usual boat traffic and crowd, clear and clean Lake side and a gorgeous landscape to rediscover by gliding your single or tandem kayak.
Paddling from Southern Uros to its Northern section
This kayaking Puno is a wonderful experience at Uros reed Islands which will leave you with a new sense of adventure, nature wonder and really good memories.
You'll be exploring the non-touristy side of Lake Titicaca; we'll skip the crowds and paddle far away from large group of people.
Then after, a tasty lunch prepared by local family is served on one of the Uros reed floating Islands. Finally, head back to Puno city through the maze of reeds.
Your itinerary described step by step
10:00 am
Our team mate driver at Andean Ways.
Pickup, drive to Uros Chimu kayak launch point
Our friendly driver, whose name will be confirmed previous to pick-up, he’ll do a quick transfer from your selected hotel in Puno city to Uros Chimu shore which is located just 15 min drive out of the city in the Southern side.
While going you'll gain some great views of the Lake what we'll be covered by our kayaks.
10:15 am
Edison is the guy responsible of your total enjoyment and wonderful experience on the Lake Meet your passionate guide
On arrival at the kayak launch point meet up with Edison, your Titicaca kayak guide.
If you have no previous kayak experience then let him provide you the basics of paddling and safety lessons.
After some minutes, you all be ready to catch your selected sort of kayak (let us
know if you want to stir single or tandem kayak).
10:30 am
This picture is a clear example of what we can experience in a sunny day
Lake Titicaca Kayak beauty landscape
You'll start to paddle on the immensity of Lake Titicaca. The place offers incredible views where High Plateau sky and the lake is one, blue flat water, green carpeted reeds (but mostly in the rainy season) and native birds living in their natural habitat, all this is amazing.
11:15 am
Tasting Ch'ullo reeds
Totora reeds and its uses
Your guide leads you to the carpeted reeds. Totora is the green aquatic vegetation growing in the shallow place.
You'll be amazed how the local Islanders have been using them for centuries as food, material for building their homes, for rafts and even for reed souvenirs nowadays.
You'll stop for about 20 min and then learn about Totora reeds and then keep paddling to the main location of the reed floating Islands.
On the way paddle from Puno to Uros, then from Llachon to Taquile Island covering about 15 km in total, have lunch in Taquile.
Approaching and arriving to Uros reed floating Islands
After the first stop along the way, you'll be finally reaching the set of Totora reed man made Islands.
What a view!
It's incredible to think that Uros ethnic group has lived for thousands of years in Lake Titicaca basin in such way.
Your guide will explain you about their possible origin and why they still stay in the water, a part of tourism.
12:30 pm
This time lunch was served at Uros Qhantany lodge
Lunch overlooking the Lake from a reed Island
We'll continue on with our kayak adventure taking in the sight of other floating homes and typical reed crafts while crossing among them to the Northern section of the floating village.
Uros Qhantany Lodge Island
Uros Titicaca Floating Homestay
After 45 minutes stirring our kayaks we'll disembark on Summa Paqarina lodge, Khantaty lodge, Qhantany lodge or any other Titicaca reed floating lodge which will be booked basically based on lunch availability.
1:45 pm
On Qhantany Lodge with Delia's family (third from left)
Delia and Uros typical clothes
After lunch Delia usually offers Uros typical clothes for a family picture (really optional). This is a perfect time for a nice cultural encounter with the Islanders.
2:15 pm
Kayaking through the reeds
Kayaking back to Puno city through Totoras
After a well-deserved lunch, regaining the energy we'll sit in our kayak once again and head back to Puno by a different water way our arrival time is about 3 pm where our driver waits for you and takes you back to your hotel.
3:00 pm
Your transport will be ready for the transfer
And this is how your day kayaking away ends in the afternoon.
What is provided
- Private transfer from your Puno hotel to Chimu launching place.
- Fully equipped kayaks (single or tandem).
- English speaking kayak guide.
- Entrance fee to Uros.
- Lunch on a floating lodge.
- Transfer from Kalapajra pier to your hotel.
What else you should know
Remember that it is a physical activity so be prepared to paddle through the most beautiful spots of the Lake Titicaca National Reserve (Puno sector), as well as wearing comfortable clothes that you can wet.
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+51 965154772 (Fredy, the guy responsible of answering your emails and inquiries at headquarter)
How to book
- You can get it fully booked by paying an Initial Amount via PayPal and the Total Balance must be paid in USD or PEN cash at the end of tour, then this is how you’ll get your Tour Confirmation from us.
- After we receive your “Booking Request”, we'll back to you as soon as possible with the PayPal link and the exact first amount to be paid.
- Additional information and requirements will be detailed on the email (or via WhatsApp).
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 later.
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