Titilaka Andean Experience

Stays of Distinction

SUMMARY

4 Days

Peru

Titilaka Lodge, a member of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux, offers an unforgettable experience on a private peninsula along Lake Titicaca in Peru. This luxury lodge provides discerning travellers with an exclusive base to explore the cultural, natural, and historical wonders of this mystical region. Activities include visits to the famous Uros floating islands, authentic Taquile Island, and the ancient Chullpas of Sillustani.

Guests can enjoy hiking, cycling, rowing, and birdwatching, all while taking in the stunning landscapes around Lake Titicaca. The lodge’s unique location, with panoramic views of the Andean lake, promises breathtaking sunsets and starry nights. Titilaka also promotes responsible tourism, employing over 90% local staff and sourcing local ingredients to support the community.

About Titilaka Lodge:

It sits on a remote private peninsula on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Infinite skies, snowcapped peaks and limitless shimmering waters will be your companions at this luxury lodge. All 18 rooms at Titilaka look out on to the mystical Andean lake, the birthplace of the fabled Inca Empire. The lake is still home to some of Peru’s farthest-flung communities, many of whom benefit from the lodge’s operation. Responsible, sustainable development is at the heart of Titilaka’s philosophy; more than 90% of staff are locals and we source food locally as much as possible, while our business model focuses on conserving Andean traditions. Sunsets and the star-speckled night sky here are once-in-a-lifetime experiences. The lodge has a sophisticated modern touch and, with its sensational Peruvian cuisine, is the perfect place to relax at the end of the day.

HIGHLIGHTS

Stay in an all-inclusive, 18-room luxury lodge on a private peninsula.
Explore the famous Uros floating islands and meet the local Uros people.
Discover Taquile Island, renowned for its pristine culture and extraordinary textiles.
Enjoy kayaking, biking, or walking along Lake Titicaca’s scenic shores.
Relive the region’s history with a visit to Sillustani or explore Lampa’s colonial past.

ITINERARY

Day 1 Puno

Arrive at Juliaca Airport and transfer to Titilaka Lodge. After check-in, relax with a locally inspired lunch. Enjoy an afternoon exploring the reeds near the lodge by boat or try a guided walk. Unwind with evening cocktails, dinner, and storytelling with other guests.

Day 2 Puno

Today begin with a healthy breakfast on the terrace with a variety of fresh fruit, local cereals and prepare for the excursion to Taquile Island on a 45-minute boat ride across the lake. Taquile is considered the most interesting island in the area because of its pristine way of life, unique history and amazing crafts. The Taquile people are of Quechua origin, as opposed to the majority of region’s locals who are of Aymara origin. As part of the Inca Empire, the island has archaeological remains located on the peak of its mountain. As you walk around the island, you will see meet men knitting outdoors, creating some of the finest handicrafts in Peru.
Return to the hotel for lunch and siesta. After tea, choose from one of the excursions near the hotel. A brisk walk past the hotel’s peninsula and along the lake’s shores is one of the more scenic and pleasant activities available. The lake’s impressive size, diverse nature and pristine sights have long kept visitors to Titicaca in awe. Pass sandy beaches, thick reeds and lush marshes to reach a local community or countryside. Here you will be able to see their agrarian and fishing lifestyle as it is inherent in their customs and traditions.

Day 3 Puno

After rising at the hour that suits you, enjoy breakfast in bed if you wish or wake at dawn to a magnificent sunrise. In the morning travel by car and boat to visit the legendary islands of Uros and meet a traditional Uros family. The Uros Floating Islands are located near the protected National Reserve of Titicaca. The people of Uros are a proud culture who due to persecution by other groups found refuge by living on man-made islands many years ago. They call themselves kot-suña or people of the lake who claim to have “black blood,” as they are immune to the cold and consider themselves to be owners of the lake and its waters. Learn about their history, uses for totora reeds and customs after exploring one of these impressive islands. The site is a must for travellers to the area; thus expect to see many other visitors. We will return to the hotel for lunch and a siesta.
After teatime bike around the fields of Plateria. This excursion will become one of your memorable bike rides. The fields of Plateria, the district where Titilaka is located, provide the perfect setting for active exploration. Follow country roads along the grand lake and diverse terrain, where you will observe the local villager’s rural way of life. You will see them washing clothes, herding their animals and tending to their children. These are conditions for a great time outdoors; you set the pace and direction.

Day 4 Puno

After breakfast, prepare for checkout and we will transfer to the airport. On the way, enjoy a guided excursion to Sillustani, a spectacular peninsula facing the Umayo lagoon and home to the area’s best-preserved remains. In addition to its unique geography, this site was a burial ground for the Pucara, Tiahuanaco and Ccolla pre-Inca cultures long before the Inca expansion. This is an impressive site that combines archaeology, history and an amazing landscape. After the tour, continue to Juliaca airport or train station where you will board your plane or train to your next destination.