Full-Day Uros and Taquile Island Tour from Puno

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About this activity

Spend a full day exploring the islands of Uros and Taquile in Peru's Lake Titicaca. On these unique floating islands, made of native "totora" reeds, as you interact with the people who live there. Learn about their customs and traditions, and be treated to a traditional lunch. A professional guide and all transportation to, from, and on the lake is included.

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 26 people
People per booking: 1–2
Guide: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Written guide: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Machupicchu USA

Ages: Adults (18–60 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Comfort Speed Boat with Lifejacket
Included: Entrance ticket to the Islands
Included: Hotel pickup and Drop-off downtown Puno, tour guide, deserve lunch, entrance fees

Not included

Not included: EXTRA Activity reed boat $.5
Not included: Hotels Pickup out from the City, Libertador,San Antonio Additional Cost. $10
Not included: Beverage Water, snack,

Itinerary

Lake Titicaca

3 hours Admission included

At 7:10 am pick-up from your hotel in Puno, transfer to the port. Then by confortable motor boat, (30 individual seats) we visit the Uros floating Islands. Stepping on them feels very much like a water bed (but it is quite safe). We see the houses, the islands and meet its inhabitants. Uros people are descendant of one of the oldest South American groups. Rides on traditional reed boats can be arranged. In the mornings these islands can be crowded. We visit two of the 80 islands before continuing on to "Taquile Island".
Taquile Island

5 hours Admission included

After a relaxed navigation of extra 1 hour and a half when we enjoy the spectacular views offered by Lake Titicaca, we get to "Taquile island". There a unique community can be observed. A long path gradually ascending will take us to the village (45 min. hike approx) to visit the communal cooperative where you will find handy craft textiles. Lunch at one of the many local restaurants. The views are magnificent. Then we descent 600 steps down to the main port of the island. At 15:40 hrs. Arrival to Puno then transfer to your hotel in Puno.