Kayaking Lake Titicaca at sunset from Puno

The reed islands change color as you paddle closer to them.

Kayak the Uros Floating Islands on Lake Titicaca at sunset from Puno, paddling the southern foreshore as light shifts from blue to orange over the water. Private transfer from Puno is included, and the kayaks are stable enough for beginners. A live guide in English or Spanish leads small groups or solo paddlers. The experience runs about four hours in the late afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset kayak tour on Lake Titicaca

• Private transfer to launch location
• Receive kayaking instructions and guidance
• Kayak along Southern Uros reed islands
• Watch sunset over Puno city hills

The experience

If you have a free afternoon in Puno and want to get on the water instead of watching from shore, this kayak takes you out to the reed islands themselves. You start from a launch near Isla Esteves, fifteen minutes from the city center, and the private transfer means you don't arrange your own way there. The kayaks are designed to be stable, and the guide will instruct you before you paddle, so this works for people fairly new to kayaking as well as those with more experience.

The route follows the southern side of the Uros islands as the sun sets. You'll paddle across clear water, watching the light shift from blue to orange and purple while the peaks behind Puno city darken. The guide points out how the reed islands themselves change appearance as you move closer and the angle of light changes. Small groups stay under control, or you can paddle alone with the guide.

The whole outing takes roughly four hours, which leaves you back in Puno with evening still ahead. Bring layers. The water is cold and the wind picks up as the sun drops. The guide speaks English or Spanish, and you'll need at least a moderate level of fitness for the paddling itself.

What’s included

• Private transfer from Puno to the launch site.
• kayak, paddle and safety equipment.
• live guide in English or Spanish.
• instruction before paddling.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 15:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (20 to 60 years) · Under 20: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Andean Ways

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to paddle yourself among the reed islands rather than view them from a boat, and you're comfortable with moderate paddling in cold water.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I need kayaking experience to paddle the Uros islands?

No. The kayaks are stable and designed for people fairly new to paddling, and the guide instructs you before you launch. More experienced kayakers also book this trip for the sunset and the contrast of the light on the islands.

What time does the kayaking start and how long does it take?

The trip runs in the late afternoon and takes about four hours total, including the transfer from Puno. You'll be back in the city with evening still ahead.

Is the private transfer from Puno included?

Yes. The operator picks you up from your hotel or meeting point in Puno and brings you to the launch near Isla Esteves, fifteen minutes away. You don't arrange separate transport to the dock.

What happens if I've never paddled before?

The guide gives instruction before you launch and stays with you throughout. The kayaks are stable and forgiving, and groups stay small enough that the guide can watch each paddler. This trip is designed for people trying kayaking for the first time.

What should I bring or wear?

Bring layers and a windbreaker. The water is cold and the wind picks up as the sun sets. The operator provides the kayak, paddle and any safety equipment. Wear clothes you don't mind getting wet.