How Lake Titicaca tours differ
Most tours from Puno fall into three types: a half day to the Uros islands, a full day that adds Taquile, and a 2-day trip with a night in a family home on Amantani. The islands lie further out the longer the trip gets, so the length mostly tells you how far you go.
The examples below come from single operators. They show what one product costs in 2026, not a market range. A published offer does not show free seats on your day, and extras can change the final price.
Tour examples compared
Prices per person in 2026. Each row is one operator's product.
| Tour | Length | What the listing includes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uros half day | Departures at 9 a.m., noon or 4 p.m., return at 12:30 p.m., 3 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. | Hotel transfer in the center, regular boat, island fees, English and Spanish guide | $12 |
| Uros and Taquile | 9 hours, pickup about 7 a.m., back before 4 p.m. | Lunch is described, island fees are not itemized | From $50 |
| Uros, Amantani and Taquile | 2 days and 1 night, port at 8 a.m., back about 3:30 p.m. next day | All island fees, regular boat, guide, simple family lodging, meals including lunch on Taquile | $48 |
The Uros and Taquile listing gives about 1 hour 20 minutes for the fast boat between the two stops. Ask the operator about child prices, student and senior rates, booking deadlines, card surcharges and rest days.
If you would rather paddle than ride a boat, see our guide to Lake Titicaca kayaking from Puno.
Our picks: tours compared
A full day to Uros and Taquile, the two-day island trip and a combined Uros and Sillustani day.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Uros and Sillustani with lunch
A ten-hour day with hotel pickup, a Uros boat trip, Uros and Sillustani entries, lunch and a stop in Hatuncolla.
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Uros, Amantani and Taquile in two days
One night with a host family on Amantani, with breakfast, one lunch and dinner, all island entries and the hotel transfer. The reed boat ride (15 PEN per person) is not included.
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Uros and Taquile by speedboat
Hotel-to-harbour transfer, Uros and Taquile entries, a Spanish or English guide, lunch and a speedboat with safety gear.
Check availability →Lake Titicaca tours from Puno
Uros, Taquile, Amantani and Sillustani, with live prices and availability.
Where the tours go, and how long it takes
Travel times shape every itinerary. These are regular-boat and road figures.
Uros islands
The nearest stop. The tourism board gives the crossing as about 20 minutes on one page and 40 minutes on another. An official inventory lists the Uros island fee as S/ 8. Group departures leave the port at 9 a.m., noon and 4 p.m. on the half-day example.
Uros islands guide →Taquile
About 36 km and 3 hours from the Puno port by regular boat, according to the tourism inventory, at around 3,950 m. A fast boat is shorter, and the day trip example quotes about 1 hour 20 minutes from Uros. The island fee is listed as S/ 8, with children free.
Taquile guide →Amantani
About 3 hours 45 minutes by boat from Puno, with 2 days and 1 night as the recommended stay. The best months named by Peru's tourism board are April to October. The island fee is listed as S/ 8.
Amantani guide →Sillustani
The burial towers lie on Lake Umayo, about 35 minutes by road from Puno, and are a separate half-day trip. They are not on the boat routes. Opening hours are listed as 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. as a guide.
Sillustani guide →What to check before you book
The wording differs more than the prices do.
Island fees
Some listings state that island fees are included, others do not itemize them. An official inventory lists S/ 8 each for Uros, Taquile and Amantani, and one travel portal lists S/ 10 for Taquile. Ask whether the fees are in the price or are paid on the island.
The boat
The Uros half-day example uses a regular boat and mentions life jackets and first-aid equipment. A fast boat is a different product. Ask which one you get and where it leaves from.
Meals and lodging
The 2-day example lists simple family lodging and meals. Do not count on hot water, heating, Wi-Fi, a private bathroom or card payment in a homestay. Bring cash and warm layers, because nights at this altitude are cold.
How the money reaches the communities
Peru's tourism board suggests choosing providers that work directly with the communities. Ask how the host families are chosen and paid, and whether optional extras such as a reed-boat ride cost extra.
Altitude
Puno is at about 3,800 m, and Amantani and Taquile are higher. Sleeping on an island on your first night in the region is the least gentle plan. This is general information, not medical advice, and anyone with a health condition should ask a doctor first.
Altitude guide →Disruptions (October 2026)
The regional ombudsman counted 20 conflict cases in the Puno region for September 2026. That does not mean tourist routes are blocked, but demonstrations can interrupt roads and ports at short notice. Reconfirm the departure the day before and ask what happens if a trip is cancelled.
Plan the rest of your trip
Where the tours fit.
Lake Titicaca tours: frequently asked questions
Which Lake Titicaca tour is best?
That depends on your time and altitude tolerance. A half day covers the Uros islands only. Uros and Taquile fit into one day of about 9 hours. The 2-day trip adds a night on Amantani. The table compares single examples, not a ranking.
How much does a tour from Puno cost?
The examples above range from $12 for a Uros half day to $50 for a day trip with Taquile. The 2-day trip with Amantani is listed at $48. These are single products in 2026, and the final price depends on date, group and extras.
Do I need to book in advance?
A published offer does not show free seats for your date. Check availability before you plan around a specific day, and reconfirm the departure the day before you travel.
Are meals and island fees included?
It differs by tour. The 2-day example includes all island fees and meals, with lunch on Taquile. The Uros and Taquile example describes lunch but does not itemize island fees.
How long is the boat to the islands?
An official inventory describes the run from the Puno port to Taquile as about 3 hours by regular boat. A fast boat is shorter. Check the boat type and the departure time with your operator before you book.