Southern Highlands
Lake Titicaca
Uros Floating Islands
Days needed
2–3days
Late March
Workable in late March
Cost / person
$130–280
Lake Titicaca is the kind of stop that earns 2 to 3 days on a Peru itinerary — and late March is workable, with some compromises.
What to do
The list,
in no fixed order.
Uros floating reed islands.
Taquile or Amantaní island homestay (highly recommended over day tour).
Traditional weaving demos.
Sunrise over the lake.
Logistics
Getting in, getting out.
How to get there
Puno is 3,800m — most travelers come here AFTER acclimating in Cusco. Bus from Cusco (10 hrs) or fly to Juliaca.
What the budget covers
1-day boat tour ($30–55) or 2-day with island homestay ($80–120), Puno hotel ($30–80), meals, transit. Optional reed-boat ride on Uros costs S/15 cash to the family.
Late March, here
“Coldest stop on trip — pack warm. Some rain but mostly clear, sunny days.”