Kayak In Llachon

Kayak on the highest navigable lake in the world. Half-day, one-day, and longer expeditions are available along the shoreline of the northeastern part of the lake.

Kayak in Llachon Tour Overview

 

KAYAK ON THE HIGHEST NAVIGABLE LAKE, half-day, and one-day and longer expeditions are available along the shoreline of the northeastern lakeshore including short excursions to the islands of Taquile and Amantani, boat – supported and accompanied by guides, the longer expeditions also include home-stays and all meals.

Try this low–impact activity, no prior experience required! All trips depart from Llachon but on request in some cases can depart from Taquile or Amantani Islands on special itineraries.

Tour Itinerary

ITINERARY: CAPACHICA > LLACHON

All itineraries are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control including, weather, road or trail conditions and flight schedules.

OPTIONS: Half Day, Full Day or 2 Days and 1 Night

ROUTE: Start point from LLACHON in Capachica

Duration: 3 hours paddling

Local guide: Spanish speaking guide only (extra cost of $30,00 per person for an English speaking guide)

Size of group: 6 people maximum

Leaving from Llachon a half-day option is available which takes you paddling along the shoreline to reach the point of the Capachica Peninsula, with underwater views of the shore-line –its rocks, algae and miniature marine life as well as views of local households and small docks. On return, we will have a typical lunch waiting for us before continuing your program.

ROUTE: Start point from LLACHON in Capachica destination Amantani or Taquile island

Duration: 6 hours paddling round-trip, 2 hours walking

Local guide: English speaking guide

Size of group: 6 people maximum

Llachon can be reached by boat from Puno or by two-hour road-trip from Puno. Leaving any day from the local dock located on the shores of Lake Titicaca in the community of Llachon, we set out with a guide to the Island of your choice Amantani or Taquile.

Once in the water, you will marvel at the clarity of the lake, with views of the crystal blue-green waters as we paddle along the shore and out to the island of Taquile or Amantani – a unique sensation. We arrive at either island; you have a chance to walk around the village and the terraced landscape. A typical lunch on the shores of the lake before we paddle back to shore gives you plenty of photo opportunities.

The Kayak business provides:

  • Sea-kayaks
  • Paddles
  • Life jackets
  • Safety equipment
  • Local guide
  • Boat support
  • Meals and lodgment in rural houses according to the chosen program
  • Overland transportation to/from Llachon**
  • Gloves, sunscreen, hats, alcoholic beverages, personal clothing, extras, insurance, camera gear and toiletries
  • Tips

WHAT ESSENTIALS SHOULD I BRING?

It is recommended to bring your sunglasses, sunscreen with high SPF,

moisturizing cream, a hat, warm and comfortable clothes for night and dawn hours, cotton T-shirts during the daytime. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A WATERPROOF PROTECTION FOR YOUR CAMERA.

Two-day tour

Once we reach the embarkation point in Llachon, we have a briefing and receive the appropriate safety equipment. The group embarks on the three to four-hour sea-kayak adventures. Padding first along the coast of the peninsula we leave the point after an hour and cross the lake towards the island of Taquile. On arrival we disembark, store our kayaks on shore and spend the rest of the day after lunch exploring the island, overnight at a rural home overlooking the lake with beautiful views of the Cordillera Real. (There is also an option to return to Llachon and spend the night there)

We proceed to explore the coastline of the island by kayak and then head across the open water again returning to our starting point. Hopefully, with the prevailing wind behind us, we will complete this leg of the journey faster. On arrival, lunch at Llachon before returning to the mainland from the peninsula (transportation not included**).

The Kayak business provides:

  • Sea-kayaks
  • Paddles
  • Life jackets
  • Safety equipment
  • Local guide
  • Boat support
  • Meals and lodgment in rural houses according to the chosen program
  • Overland transportation to/from Llachon**
  • Gloves, sunscreen, hats, alcoholic beverages, personal clothing, extras, insurance, camera gear and toiletries
  • Tips

WHAT ESSENTIALS SHOULD I BRING?

It is recommended to bring your sunglasses, sunscreen with high SPF,

moisturizing cream, a hat, warm and comfortable clothes for night and dawn hours, cotton T-shirts during the daytime. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A WATERPROOF PROTECTION FOR YOUR CAMERA.

Kayak Half Day

See prices below.

2 - 3 people

USD94 /pp

4 - 6 people

USD63 /pp

Kayak Full Day

See prices below.

2 - 3 people

USD138 /pp

4 - 6 people

USD109 /pp

Kayak Two Day

See prices below.

2 - 3 people

USD231 /pp

4 - 6 people

USD196 /pp

Boat Transport

See options & prices below.

Boat for a full day tour (w/ Uros stop)

USD170 total (up to 10 people)

Boat w/ overnight in Llachon (w/ Uros stop)

USD185 total (up to 10 people)

* English speaking guide is included with the price for tours longer than 1 day.

Alternative Overland Options

See options & prices below.

Prices are the same regardless of trip direction. 

Llachon – Juliaca/Puno

Van (1-4 pp): USD145

Van (1-6 pp): USD160

Sprinter (5-10 pp): n/a

Sprinter (11-16 pp): n/a

Bus (8-15 pp): n/a

Bus (16-25 pp): n/a

Llachon – Cusco

Van (1-4 pp): USD453

Sprinter (5-10 pp): USD514

Sprinter (11-16 pp): USD614

Bus (8-15 pp): USD699

Bus (16-25 pp): USD699

Llachon – Airport Juliaca

Van (1-4 pp): USD144

Sprinter (5-10 pp): USD152

Sprinter (11-16 pp): USD229

Bus (8-15 pp): USD263

Bus (16-25 pp): USD275

Puno – Capachica – Llachon

Van (1-4 pp): USD119

Sprinter (5-10 pp): USD114

Sprinter (11-16 pp): USD291

Bus (8-15 pp): USD227

Bus (16-25 pp): USD267

Airport – Capachica – Llachon

Van (1-4 pp): USD145

Sprinter (5-10 pp): USD152

Sprinter (11-16 pp): USD229

Bus (8-15 pp): USD263

Bus (16-25 pp): USD275

Puno – Capachica – Llachon – Cusco

Van (1-4 pp): USD453

Sprinter (5-10 pp): USD514

Sprinter (11-16 pp): USD614

Bus (8-15 pp): USD700

Bus (16-25 pp): USD700

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