Peru Tours Visit Lake Titicaca

Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake, spans across the borders between Peru and Bolivia and offers some incredible insights into Peru’s aboriginal culture.

Lake Titicaca

Located at 4,000 metres above sea-level in the middle of the Andean mountains, the famous Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world. It spans across the borders between Peru and Bolivia and offers some incredible insight into Peru’s aboriginal culture. The best way to learn more about this spiritual place and its inhabitants is by visiting some of the lake’s islands.

The birthplace of the sun

Lake Titicaca is in Andeans belief the sun's birthplace and the cradle of Peru’s ancient civilizations. In the ’90s, the several indigenous communities living on the islands decided to open their world to the tourists so they could get a peek into their lives and cultures. Making Titicaca lakes a fascinating place for community-based tourism.

In addition to satisfying your thirst of culture, the lake will delight those on a quest for stunning landscapes to photograph. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains and yellow grass reeds, the deep blue of the water seems to blend with the vast sky and gives you the sensation of being on top of the world.

Our favourite experiences

Visit The Uros Floating Islands

These unusual tiny islands are built from floating Totora reeds roped together. Originally, they were built by the Uros people to isolate themselves from enemies and preserve their culture and way of life. Today, the locals still maintain the old traditions making their home from reeds and selling their colourful handicraft to travellers.
Travel to Taquile Island

Here in Taquile, well known for its handicraft that has been awarded by UNESCO, everyone plays an important role: women do the weaving and men the knitting. After admiring their work, climb the 567 to the upper part of the town to enjoy a breath-taking view of the lake.
Spend the night in Amantaní Island

Difficult Island to get to but definitely worth it, Amantani is one of the lake's most beautiful islands. There you’ll find archaeological remains, cultural relics luxurious vegetation and beautiful fields. You can even spend the night with a local family and experience their traditional way of life.
Visit The Sillustani Ruins

Located at 30 kilometres of the lake the Sillustani is a pre-Incan site where you can find the remains of huge cylindrical tombs. The ancient Colla people used them as status symbols for the deceased elite and their families. The highest can reach 12 meters.