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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