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

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Lago Titicaca Puno Peru — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

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

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At a glance

Duration: 8 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Inversiones Andean Fusion Sociedad Anonima Cerrada - Inanfu S.A.C.

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–17 years) · Adults (18–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pick up and drop off (From hotels located in the city center)
Included: Lunch in the Island Taquile
Included: Professional, English speaking-Spanish guide

Not included

Not included: Snacks and Water
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel stay
Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
Not included: Hotel pick up and drop off (If your hotel is located out of the city center), Additional charge will apply.

Itinerary

Uros Floating Islands

2 hours

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.
Taquile Island

2 hours

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.