TITILAKA, only 5-star hotel on Lake Titicaca in Peru (full tour in 4K)
Our journey to Lake Titicaca starts in the Colca Canyon at Puqio, a sister hotel of Titilaka Lodge Alpacas and vicunas are frequently spotted by the side of the road to Lake Titicaca The drive from Puqio to Titilaka takes 6 hours Some stops are made along the way to soak in the views We’ve reached Puno, the largest city on Lake Titicaca (from here, it’s another hour drive to the hotel) Titilaka Lodge is set on a tranquil private peninsula, shared only with the local Aymara community We’re arriving at Titilaka Lodge, the only luxury hotel on Lake Titicaca Surrounded by stunning scenery and pristine geography, Titilaka Lodge is housed in a 3-story building While simple on the outside, the lodge features light-filled, sophisticated and contemporary interiors The open-plan ground floor features a reception, several lounge areas, a small boutique and a magnificent dining room The hotel bursts with beautiful bespoke art works, high-end Peruvian textiles and recycled furniture The hotel’s elegant decor playfully mixes local decorative design touches with a modern, urban architecture Titilaka is owned by Andean, a luxury company who showcases the true essence of Peru through authentic experiences Andean has 5 hotels, offering a circuit known as the Southern Peru Travesia: Lima, Arequipa, the Colca Canyon & Lake Titicaca Titilaka is a member of Relais & Châteaux Founded in 1954, Relais & Châteaux is a premier collection of independent luxury restaurants and properties around the world Today, R&C includes more than 580 hotels & restaurants who aim to offer exceptional travel experiences In order to meet the exacting standards of R&C, each property must pass a rigorous inspection process Have you ever stayed at Titilaka Lodge? If so, what was your experience? Leave a comment A delicious lunch is offered upon arrival (all food and drinks are included in the rate) Next to the reception area is a game room with TV Titilaka Lodge offers 18 lake-view rooms, which are spread over three levels and connected by central hallways Each room is equipped with heated floors, stocked mini-bar, i-pod dock, blackout curtains, a desk and ample closet space Titilaka Lodge offers four room categories The Explorer and Dawn Rooms all face the sunrise and come with uninterrupted lake views Dusk Rooms have a view of the sunset and the countryside The most expensive room type (Corner Room) boasts a view of both the sunrise and the sunset The open plan bathroom features a stand-alone bathtub, walk-in shower and organic bathroom amenities Let's return to the ground floor, where floor-to-ceiling windows in the lounge give way to an expansive outdoor terrace The terrace is equipped with cabanas and a Jacuzzi Titilaka Lodge is surrounded on three sides by the pristine lake, offering fabulous panoramic views The lodge faces the Taquile and Amantani islands to the north, and the Bolivian Cordillera Real to the east Just a short stroll from the lodge is a lovely sandy beach Although the waters of the lake are too cold for a swim, the lodge has a small activity center here Non-motorized water sports are offered (e.g. kayak, paddle boarding, etc …) Let's take a stroll on the beach Titilaka Lodge offers sundowner drinks around an open fire on the first evening of each stay The hotel exudes a serene ambience at night Dinner is offered in the stunning dining rooms (the hotel serves some of the best food in the whole region) The next morning ... Breakfast - a combination of a small buffet and hot à la carte dishes - is served in the dining room Titilaka is as an ‘experience lodge’, offering a wide range of adventurous excursions led by bilingual expert guides Guests can choose between 14 excursions in Peru and 2 into Bolivia (the latter come at an additional cost The not-to-be-missed boat excursion - and the the only speed boat activity offered - is a day excursion on Lake Titicaca Lake Titicaca is the second largest lake in South America, located on the border between Peru and Bolivia in the Andes Located at 3,812 m or 12,506 ft above sea level, Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world A stop is made at the floating reed islands of Uros The Uros islands provide a wonderful insight into the traditional life of Lake Titicaca's inhabitants The inhabitants of the Uros islands live in a similar fashion to their ancestors hundreds of years ago The boat ride offers splendid views of the snow-capped Cordillera Real rising over the deep blue waters The next stop is Taquile Island Taquile’s remote location has allowed locals to continue their traditions without too much outside influence A gourmet picnic lunch is offered, while the guide explains about Taquile's rich textile art In 2005, Taquile & its textile art was proclaimed "Masterpieces, of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity" by UNESCO We're returning to the hotel after a full day of sightseeing
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