Llachón
A peaceful farming community on the Capachica Peninsula, where families share their traditions with guests.
Private journey · 2 days / 1 night
Lake Titicaca, beyond the ordinary.
Llachón Community, Taquile & Uros Islands
Two days of Andean culture, island life and meaningful local encounters, starting from Puno.
Puno · Lake Titicaca, Peru
- Duration
- 2 days / 1 night
- Route
- Puno · Llachón · Taquile · Uros
- Service
- Private, with a bilingual guide
- Stay
- Family homestay in Llachón
- Meals
- Full board
- Pickup
- Your hotel in Puno
Your private journey
Let’s shape your experience.
Receive a personalized proposal for your dates and group.
No online payment is taken.
Talk to our local teamThe experience
Three places. A deeper connection.
Meet welcoming local hosts, discover island traditions and experience life on Lake Titicaca at an unhurried pace.
The world’s highest navigable lake, deep blue beneath the Andean sky.
Cross the Altiplano to the Capachica Peninsula and spend a night with a host family in Llachón, sharing their table, their crafts and a sunset over the lake. The next day, sail by private boat to Taquile, famed for its weaving, and on to the reed-built Uros islands.
More about this experience
Tip: arriving by air? We can pick you up at Juliaca airport and drive straight to the Capachica Peninsula.
Highlights
- A night with a host family in Llachón
- Sunset over the lake from the Apus
- Taquile’s UNESCO-recognized weaving
- The floating reed islands of the Uros
Service gallery
PLACES ALONG THE WAY
Taquile Island
Known for a textile tradition recognized by UNESCO, with stone paths and wide views of the lake.
Uros Floating Islands
Islands built entirely from totora reeds, home to families who keep centuries-old ways of life.
Your journey
Two days, thoughtfully planned.
Suggested outline
The sequence and timings are confirmed in your personal proposal.
Day 01 Across the Altiplano to Llachón
Private transfer from your hotel in Puno to the Capachica Peninsula, about two hours. Meet your host family and share a homemade lunch of quinoa, trout and native potatoes.
The Apus at sunset
AfternoonA scenic walk through the hills above the village and a sunset over the lake, then a traditional dinner and a night in your hosts’ home.
Day 02 Taquile Island
After breakfast, a private boat to Taquile, about one hour. Explore the village and its weaving traditions, with lunch overlooking the lake.
Uros Floating Islands
AfternoonVisit the reed islands and the families who live on them, then sail back to Puno, arriving around 5:00 PM.
Clear from the start
Know what your journey covers.
- Hotel pickup in Puno and round-trip transfers
- Private motorboat on Lake Titicaca
- Overnight homestay with a local family in Llachón
- Full board: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Entrance fees to Llachón, Taquile and the Uros islands
- Professional bilingual guide (English & Spanish)
- Herbal or coca tea
Not included
- Optional reed-boat ride at the Uros
- Tips (optional, at your discretion)
- Anything not listed as included
Good to know before you go
Travel with peace of mind.
Pickup and return
- Pickup at your hotel in Puno
- Arriving on a morning flight? We can pick you up at Juliaca airport instead.
What to bring
- Warm layers: temperatures change quickly through the day
- Comfortable walking shoes for the islands and the hike
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat for the strong altitude sun
- A reusable water bottle
- Some cash for local handicrafts
- A camera or phone
Important information
- Lake Titicaca lies at about 3,800 m (12,500 ft). Take it easy on arrival and stay hydrated.
- The homestay is simple and authentic, in comfortable rural rooms with a local family.
- Let us know in advance about dietary restrictions or allergies.
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Departure times
- Day 1: morning pickup at your hotel in Puno
- Day 2: back in Puno around 5:00 PM
Clear before you confirm
Exact pickup, inclusions, cancellation terms and the final service total are shown during configuration and again before payment.
A few things you might be wondering.
How much does it cost?
It’s a private journey, priced according to your group size and dates. Send us your details and we’ll prepare a personalized quote.
Where will I stay?
With a local host family in Llachón, in comfortable rural accommodation. Meals are prepared with fresh local ingredients.
Can I start from the airport?
Yes. If you arrive in Juliaca on a morning flight, we can pick you up at the airport and drive directly to the Capachica Peninsula.
How will the altitude affect me?
Puno sits at about 3,800 m (12,500 ft). Rest on arrival, drink plenty of water and try coca tea, a traditional local remedy.
Make room for a different kind of journey.
Tell us your plans. We’ll help bring them together.