Lake Titicaca tours & holidays

Floating islands and Inca myths, 3812 m high in the Andes

Andean mythology says Lake Titicaca is the birthplace of the Incas, but Indigenous communities here have been thriving long before that. Glide out to the floating Uros islands to see how families use totora reeds to keep life afloat (literally). Lend a hand with daily chores at a Llachon village homestay – how are your goat herding skills? Then swap stories with your hosts over a feast of crispy-fried trout and quinoa soup. Titicaca is fun to say, and even more fun to explore.

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Travellers helping with daiy tasks at a homestay with the Llachon community of Lake Titicaca, Peru

Stay with a Llachon family

Get a feel for high-altitude lake life at a Llachon homestay on Titicaca’s shores. After meeting your new family for the night, learn a few words in Quechua, pitch in with some garden or animal chores and maybe test out your volleyball skills with the villagers. End the day with a hearty home-cooked meal in your host's mud-brick home.

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A traditional boat drifting past floating islands on Lake Titicaca in Peru

Visit the floating Uros islands

Hop in a boat to meet the Uros people who live on floating islands. Totora reeds, which grow in the lake’s shallows, are a lifeline here – used to build the community’s islands, boats, homes and furniture. The roots aren’t wasted either, doubling as food and medicine.

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A local from Taquile Island on Lake Titicaca knitting a traditional garment

Meet weavers on Taquile Island

Take a short motorboat ride to Taquile Island, where the locals are known for crafting some of Peru’s top textiles. Knitting is strictly men’s business here, while women dye and spin the wool. If you want to pick up some cosy blankets or jumpers to take home, this is where to do it!

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Travellers dancing with Indigenous communities in Puno, Peru

Uncover Puno’s rich culture

Experience the cultural richness of Puno – the gateway city to Titicaca and also the folklore capital of Peru. The culture here is a mix of Indigenous Aymara, Quechua and Spanish colonial influences, and if you're lucky, your visit might coincide with one of its many festivals or an evening parade, when the streets fill with costumed performers and musicians.

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