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- English
- Spanish
Paddle through the floating reed islands of Uros in a sea kayak, getting close to the golden totora channels that wind between the islands. This 1h kayaking experience puts you at water level, where you'll feel the coolness of the lake —a quieter, more intimate approach than arriving by motorboat.
The Uros families you meet will share how they build and maintain these remarkable floating homes. Then, a fast boat takes you across open water to Taquile that rises steeply from Lake Titicaca, its terraced hillsides home to communities known for their textile work—recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage.
You'll see men knitting the distinctive chullo hats and women weaving intricate belts, skills passed down through generations that tell stories through patterns and colors.The combination works well: kayaking to Uros gives you an active start to the day, while Taquile offers cultural depth and the chance to walk the island's stone paths.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We'll be let you know the exact time of pick up, day before trip
What to expect
Once we reach the floating islands of Uros, the families who live there will explain how the islands are built and maintained using totora reeds, and what daily life looks like. Then, we'll switch to a fast boat (1 .5h) to reach Taquile Island.
On Taquile, you'll climb roughly 40 minutes from the dock to reach the main plaza—the island sits higher than Uros, with terraced hillsides and stone pathways. The people here have been weaving textiles for generations, and you'll see them working throughout the day with natural dyes and traditional patterns. The men knit the chullo hats while women handle the weaving; the colors and designs actually indicate marital status and which community someone belongs to.
You'll have time to walk, visit a small museum that explains the island's textile traditions, and look out from viewpoints that show how the island drops away into the lake.
We'll return to Puno, arriving around 4 PM.
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Two kind of clothes, temperature in the morning is cold, during the day is hot, and during the afternoon is cold/windy.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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