Cusco · LAKE TITICACA TRIPS FROM CUSCO
Puno is a long night bus or a scenic-train day from Cusco, and the lake needs a full day of its own once you arrive. The 15 below cover the floating islands, Taquile and the overland routes, with prices and how the nights work.
Ride from Cusco to Puno with bilingual guides such as Manuel, Mateo, or Mathias, stopping at Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, La Raya, and Pucará. The $44 fare covers luxury transport, buffet lunch, drinks, and onboard service, while site tickets cost 53 soles extra.
“Well organized with stops to see some sites. The guide is knowledgeable and informative”
Travel overnight from Cusco to Puno, then explore Uros, Amantani, and Llachón by boat with a bilingual guide. Lunch, island transfers, air-conditioning, onboard Wi-Fi, and a restroom are included. You return to Cusco early the next morning.
“Trip was well organised and it’s a great day trip - we got to see lots of the islands around lake Titicaca and have a lunch with lovely views. Our tour guide and the knowledge was great”
Travel from Cusco to Puno by sightseeing bus, visiting Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, La Raya, and Pucará. Spend a night in Puno, then cruise to the Uros and Taquile Islands before taking an overnight bus back to Cusco. English and Spanish guides, meals, hotel, entries, and transport are included.
“Fantastic experience. The whole trip was well organised. All transportation ran smoothly and we were kept informed of all times etc. The Lake Titicaca experience was amazing and the hotel in Puno was spot on. All food during the trip was delicious especially the food at Taquille. The only negative is the overnight bus but it is worth it if you want to visit Lake Titicaca and only have a couple of days.”
Travel overnight from Cusco to Puno, then cross Lake Titicaca by speedboat with a bilingual guide such as Samuel. Visit the Uros floating islands, explore Taquile’s markets and terraces, share lunch with a local family, and return by sleeper bus.
“We have always wanted to learn more about the Uros people and their way of life on Lake Titicaca. Sadly, we were a bit disappointed to be taken into their homes and then pressured to buy crafts. I understand that tourism is an important source of income, but it was so uncomfortable. Otherwise, our guide was really knowledgeable and we loved Taquille Island. Lunch was incredible and it was nice to experience a much more authentic and pressure-free environment. Be prepared for lots of time on a boat as well. PS Puno is awesome! We wish we stayed there for a few days- next time!”
Travel from Cusco to Puno by overnight Peru Hop bus, then cruise Lake Titicaca to the Uros Islands, Amantani, and Llachon Peninsula with an English or Spanish guide. This is a one-day lake outing wrapped around two overnight bus rides, with lunch included and no hotel night.
“La guida e il trasporto niente da dire ma l‘escursione in generale é stata pessima. Non siamo andati a vedere la popolazione Uros ma siamo stati solamente su una mini isola e poi da lì in un’altra isola dove c’era soltanto un ristorante. Praticamente una gita per spendere soldi in souvenir. Di fronte a noi c’era il villaggio Uros che abbiamo visto soltanto da lontano. Terribile.”
Spend a night with a local family on Amantani Island after visiting the Uros floating islands. Peru Hop handles the overnight bus between Cusco and Puno, while bilingual guides lead the island visits, meals, cultural activities, and boat transfers.
“Staying with a local family on Lake Titicaca was one of the most meaningful travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with genuine warmth and generosity. Sharing meals, learning about daily life on the lake, and spending the night in such a peaceful, authentic setting made the experience feel real. Also a huge parte of this trip was our bus guide Julio Caesar. He is very knowledgeable, handled everything smoothly and professionally, always making sure everyone felt safe and comfortable.”
Travel from Cusco to Puno by guided tourist bus, stopping at Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, La Raya, and Pukara. Sleep one night in Puno, then cruise Lake Titicaca to the Uros floating islands and Taquile before taking an overnight bus back to Cusco. Manuel is one guide praised for his care and clear help.
“Experience was incredible. Our guide, Manuel, was good. However, Viator was not good. Didn’t communicate with us about what to expect besides the basic events of the day. Forgot to pick us up at the bus station. Had to text to get inforRead more”
Travel overnight from Cusco to Puno, then cross Lake Titicaca by boat to the reed-built Uros Islands and Amantani. You will meet local families, eat a traditional lunch, and return to Cusco by sleeper bus. A longer option adds an Amantani homestay and Taquile Island.
“Fue muy bueno. Consiste en organizar todo para lograr conocer puño y Titicaca en un día y volver a Cuzco, ellos te organizan la compra de pasajes ida y vuelta en un bus CAMA (o sea, cama de verdad) donde duermes la primera noche y regresas la segunda noche, y durante el día en Puno, te buscan de la terminal y te llevan hasta el bote en el cual recorrerás islas flotantes como uros titiles, la península, y un lugar donde almorzarás incluido, una deliciosa trucha y sopa de quinoa, platos realmente Gourmet. me encantó la organización. Luego te llevan de nuevo a la terminal y es tu opción cenar…”
Travel from Cusco to Lake Titicaca by Peru Hop overnight bus, then visit the Uros reed islands, stay with a family on Amantani, and explore Llachon. A bilingual guide, boat transfers, Wi-Fi, and selected meals are included. Prepare for long waits, cold buses, and simple lodging.
“la actividad estuvo buena, hay que tener en consideración que es harto traslado nocturno, además considerar que el hostal donde te permiten quedarte para esperar el traslado es realmente cochino y malo, uno podía tomar desayuno en el lugar pero la verdad, es asqueroso, la señora que atendía se labava los dientes en la cocina donde prepararía el desayuno, peruhop debería considerar otro lugar para sus pasajeros, porque además es harto tiempo el que uno espera. pesimo el hostal, el tour a la isla está bueno, la familia que me tocó me encantó y bruno el guía muy preocupado por todos considerar que a pesar de que son varios días…”
Spend 11 hours crossing southern Peru from Puno to Cusco by bus. Visit Pukara, stop at the 4,300-meter La Raya pass, see Raqchi and its Wiracocha temple, and tour Andahuaylillas church. Spanish and English service is available, with lunch and entry tickets depending on your selected option.
“Very bad because, 7 people were left stranded at the meeting point and no one showed up to take us to the route, having to find a vehicle on our own to take us to our destination since you did not provide us with any solution.”
Travel overnight from Cusco to Puno, then cruise Lake Titicaca to the reed-built Uros Islands and Taquile Island. You will see totora homes and boats, walk about one hour uphill to Taquile village, eat a local lunch, and return to Cusco the following morning.
“Beaucoup de sentiments mitigés face à cette excursion au Lac Titicaca. Déja, malgré nos craintes, tous les transferts particuliers se sont assez bien passés, c’etait inespéré. Grosse surprise sur les bus de nuit en couchettes et extrêmement confortables. Les choses se corsent lors de la découverte de la première île : Uros. Tout n’y a été que fausse réalité et attrape-touriste sur les soi-disants habitants qui arborent encore ce style de vie insulaire typique. Plus du tout pratiqué depuis des annees selon Google. Taquile était bien plus sauvage et agréable à découvrir seulement ATTENTION, violente randonnée de 1h en GROSSE montée pour y parvenir. Morale de l’histoire : Même si…”
Spend two long days traveling from Cusco to Puno, then cruise Lake Titicaca to Uros and Taquile. You’ll see Andean Baroque art, Incan ruins, sacred mountain views, local island culture, and fresh fish, with an overnight hotel stay and English or Spanish guide.
Travel overnight from Cusco to Puno, then take a boat to the floating Uros Islands and Taquile Island. An English- or Spanish-speaking guide explains local life, while a traditional Taquile lunch and textile demonstration add a human touch. The return to Cusco also runs overnight.
“The scenery was beautiful. Lots of mosquitos at the floating islands”
Spend about 10 hours crossing the Peruvian Andes aboard the Titicaca Train between Cusco and Puno. Enjoy an open-air observatory car, three-course lunch, live music, cultural performances, Pisco sour service, afternoon tea, and a stop at Abra La Raya at 4,300 meters.
“Excellent trip - well planned - great staff Lovely food and variety of entertainment - would recommend”
Travel from Cusco to Puno in about 10 hours with bilingual guides, reclining seats, drinks, and oxygen on board. You’ll visit Andahuaylillas church, Raqchi, Raya Pass, and Pukara, with a buffet lunch in Sicuani and hotel drop-off in Puno.
“The trip was very successful and interesting The places that we visited very good The guide very good 👍”
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