A Full Day Tour View: Uros and Taquile Islands on the Titicaca Lake from Puno

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8 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
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Offered in: English and 1 more

The floating islands of Lake Titicaca are an important part of Peru’s cultural heritage and this full-day tour from Puno visits two of the island’s communities. Cruise around the Uros islands, learn more about local life and traditions, admire the colorful handicrafts made by the islanders, then enjoy a typical Peruvian lunch on Taquile Island. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Full-day Lake Titicaca cruise from Puno: Uros and Taquile Islands

Cruise around Lake Titicaca, South America’s largest lake

Explore the floating reed islands of Uros and the UNESCO-protected island of Taquile

Learn about local culture, watch handicrafts demonstrations, and sample island food

Great-value tour includes hotel pickup, lunch, and round-trip boat transport

What's Included

Hotel pick up and drop off (From hotels located in the city center)
Lunch in the Island Taquile
Professional, English speaking-Spanish guide
Snacks and Water
Gratuities
Hotel stay
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pick up and drop off (If your hotel is located out of the city center), Additional charge will apply.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick up and Drop off: Hotel or Airbnb in Puno City Downtown

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Uros Floating Islands

    On this island the guide will explain about the way of experience culture and / or tradition, later the guide will demonstrate the construction of the floating island of the Uros. Later you will have free time to walk around the island, and You can take pictures of local people.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    After the visit of Uros, We will arrive in 1 hour with 20 minutes to Taquile “place of the best weavers of Peru ”, one of the lake’s few natural islands. Here, you’ll have chance to discover the fascinating culture of the islanders, which is protected on UNESCO’s intangible heritage list. and you will enjoy a pleasant 40-minute walk, during this walk you will visit the main square that is 3950 meters above sea level, in where you will have time to take pictures, visit the textile store, watch demonstrations of traditional weaving, see how natural dyes are made using vegetables and minerals.. The guide explain about tradition, culture, customs. Finish your visit by enjoying a lunch of typical Peruvian food, before setting out on the return journey. Back in Puno, your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel at approximately 4:30 p.m.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Supplied by Inversiones Andean Fusion Sociedad Anonima Cerrada - Inanfu S.A.C.

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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