Lake Titicaca Luxury Tours | Extraordinary Journeys

You may have heard of Titicaca without even realizing it. It’s the largest freshwater lake in South America and the highest in altitude at 12,467 feet above sea level. It is also known for its floating islands, ancient culture, and UNESCO World Heritage status.

In Andean belief, Titicaca is the birthplace of the sun. Set between Peru and Bolivia, the lake is the largest on the Peru side. Access to Lake Titicaca is easy via plane, but our favorite mode of travel is by train. Take a full day or overnight ride through the countryside of Peru, arriving in Puno in time to reach your hotel for a delicious dinner and sunset. We suggest visiting from April to October, when the days will be dry and sunny.

Traveler reclines on a cushioned daybed beneath a thatched cabana, facing Lake Titicaca and mountains at sunset.

Women in traditional Andean dress and bowler hats cross a stone courtyard, bright skirts catching midday sun.

Aerial view of Lake Titicaca shoreline and islands, a small town curving around deep blue water and bays below.

Why visit Lake Titicaca?

Lake Titicaca is home to more than 500 aquatic species, including the spectacular Puna ibis, charming Chilean pink flamingo, and (a little less charming) Lake Titicaca frog—making hikes and birding a must for any type of wildlife lover.

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Lake Titicaca is home to more than 500 aquatic species, including the spectacular Puna ibis, charming Chilean pink flamingo, and (a little less charming) Lake Titicaca frog—making hikes and birding a must for any type of wildlife lover.
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If you want to learn more about the local community, you can meet the Uros indigenous people who have been living on the islands for hundreds of years. Boats, bikes, visits to ruins and temples will also be on the agenda.
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The floating islands (Islas Uros) are not to be missed with their picturesque signature reed homes, boats, and handicrafts. Here, you can watch indigenous people busy at work weaving and knitting traditional colorful garments.

Herd of llamas grazes on dry grass near Lake Titicaca, with dark clouds and rugged mountains in the distance.

Thatched cabana daybed on a wooden deck overlooks calm Lake Titicaca, with blue water and distant peaks beyond.

Colorful woven textile hangs beside a window, bold floral patterns and fringe highlighted in soft indoor light.

Lake Titicaca trip itineraries

Every trip with Extraordinary Journeys is tailor-made, crafted in direct collaboration with one of our Destination Specialists. Use these itineraries as a starting point, or as inspiration to create your own journey.

Itinerary

Peru: Andean and Incan Adventure

A Peru hiking trip along the epic Salkantay Trek

Itinerary

Peru Honeymoon: Andean Adventure

A journey for two around Peru, to Machu Picchu and beyond

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Other areas to explore

A visit to Lake Titicaca puts you within easy reach of many other beautiful and fascinating parts of South America.

Sacred Valley

Located in the Andes mountains near Cusco, the Sacred Valley holds great historical and cultural significance as it was once the heartland of the Inca Empire, and lies beneath the world-famous site of Machu Picchu.

Stone path winds along a misty ridge, with an Inca ruin emerging through sunlit fog above jungle canopy.

Machu Picchu

Perched within a misty, orchid-filled tropical forest high in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Machu Picchu is one of the most alluring archaeological sites in the world.

Red macaw flies with wings spread wide, showing bright scarlet feathers and long tail against a blurred green forest.

Amazon Rainforest

A vast natural wonder visible from space, the Amazon Delta needs no introduction. Shared by eight countries, Brazil claims the lion’s share and contains pockets so remote they’ve never been explored.

Sunlight filters through mist at Iguazu Falls, where palm trees frame roaring curtains of water plunging below.

Iguazú Falls

A braid of 250 waterfalls plummeting over towering basalt cliffs, Iguazú Falls is one of South America’s most breathtaking natural landmarks.

Why book with Extraordinary Journeys?

We go deep

We value depth over breadth. While we have broadened our map, our intimate expertise runs deep—from understanding each locale's hidden rhythms to cultivating relationships with exceptional guides.

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We keep it honest

Seasoned travelers know that places change, authentic experiences migrate. We'll listen to your hopes and passions, but push back when we know something will better resonate with you.

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We’ve got it covered

Traveling to wild places asks something of us— a quality of attention and presence. From behind-the-scenes logistics to bespoke culinary experiences, our team has thought of everything.

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We know it’s personal

There will undoubtedly be extraordinary unscripted moments: hippos emerging at sunset, the impossible blue of Arctic ice. We know that meaningful memories often live in personalized details.

We go deep
We value depth over breadth. While we have broadened our map, our intimate expertise runs deep—from understanding each locale's hidden rhythms to cultivating relationships with exceptional guides.
We keep it honest
Seasoned travelers know that places change, authentic experiences migrate. We'll listen to your hopes and passions, but push back when we know something will better resonate with you.
We’ve got it covered
Traveling to wild places asks something of us— a quality of attention and presence. From behind-the-scenes logistics to bespoke culinary experiences, our team has thought of everything.
We know it’s personal
There will undoubtedly be extraordinary unscripted moments: hippos emerging at sunset, the impossible blue of Arctic ice. We know that meaningful memories often live in personalized details.