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Embark on an unforgettable adventure on the highest navigable lake! Join our day trip to the Floating Islands of Uros and Taquile Island. Discover the local life and fascinating customs of the inhabitants of Lake Titicaca as you sail between islands made of reeds, guided by experts, along with the ancient music and dance of Taquile.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
This service does not include pickup from private residences, for example; Airbnb or hotels that are outside the historic center. If your hotel is not within the center of Puno, we can extend the transfer service for an additional cost or you can meet us at the Dock Station lighthouse.
Itinerary
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1Lake Titicaca
Lake Titicaca is located between Peru and Bolivia. It is the highest navigable lake in the world, you will sail around its waters.
4 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Puno - Islas de los Uros
We will pick you up from your hotel in the historic center of Puno between 06:45 and 07:00. Before boarding the motor boat to Uros Island, we will make a brief stop at the dock where you can purchase snacks and bottled water. Once on the boat. Our guide will introduce himself and the boat captain before giving you an overview of the Lake Titicaca itinerary. Our first stop will be at the floating islands of Uros. During the trip, you will see cattail plants growing in the lake. When the boat docks, the island chief will demonstrate how they build the islands with reeds and share a few words in Aymara. The natives are known for their crafts, which you can purchase. You will then have the option to sail on a reed boat (15 Soles) to the main island of Uros and stamp your passport as a souvenir. From here, we will begin our boat trip to the Taquile Islands. You can walk to the upper deck of the boat and take photos of the floating islands.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Taquile Island
On Lake Titicaca lies the island of Taquile, where local villagers have created a thriving industry of crafts woven by the men of the community. Taquile is home to a Quechua population of 2,000 people, who are mainly farmers, fishermen and renowned weavers. Unlike the traditional view of weaving as a women's inheritance, in Taquile it is men who do much of the delicate thread work. In addition, they will invite us to see and dance their typical dances with the local villagers. Then, we will continue walking to have lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, around 2:30 PM, you will board the boat back to Puno. At approximately 4:30 PM, the boat will dock at the Puno pier, where we will meet you and take you back to your hotel in the historic center of the city.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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