Uros & Taquile Islands Full Day Tour with lunch
About This Tour
Discover the beauty and living traditions of Lake Titicaca on this full-day journey from Puno to the Uros Floating Islands and Taquile Island. Travel across the...
Duration: 9 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Puno, Lake Titicaca · Languages: English, Spanish
Know before you go: INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS; PASSPORT REQUIRED; Not wheelchair accessible; Not stroller accessible; Not suitable for pets; No public transportation nearby; Infant seats unavailable; Not recommended for people with heart conditions; Children 2 and younger are complimentary; Lake Titicaca has an average altitude of 3,800 M.A.S.L., so we recommend a good acclimatization before starting any activity.; Pick up from centrally located downtown Puno hotels, and located on the shores of Lake Titicaca hotels
About Puno
Puno
The so-called Folklore capital of Peru is a place of ancient Incan rituals and immersive festivals. Head to its perch on the hills of Lake Titicaca with a local guide from Everest Global Hub.
What's Included
- Transfers from centrally located hotels or located on the shores of Lake Titicaca (according the chosen option).
- Travel in speed boat or regular boat (according the chosen option).
Not Included
- TIP OR GRATUITY
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Uros Floating Islands After breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to the lake port of Puno, where a speedboat or a regular boat (depending of your choice) will take you to the floating islands of the Uros. Located 4 miles northwest of the city, the Uros are an ancestral society that populate a series of artificial islands built on the basis of the totora plant, which grows in the same lake. The islands are constructed by weaving the totora in the places where it grows thicker and forming a natural layer. On top of it they built their houses, also of totora, and cook outdoors to prevent possible fires. We are going to be in contact with the local people. They will show to us their lifestyle and traditions, with more than 200 families living here. Taquile Island We will board the boat for an hour and a half, to continue the journey to the island of Taquile. This is Quechua, unlike the other Aymara speaking islands on the lake. It was part of the Inca empire and vestiges of this culture can still be seen in its constructions. This is the second biggest island in the Lake Titicaca with an extension of 3.4 miles. Their textiles are amazing and they are being considered as a heritage by UNESCO. The highest point gets 4,050 m.a.s.l. Later, we will enjoy a delicious Andean lunch, and then, we will return to the port of Puno, where our transport will be waiting to take you to your hotel.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Pickup service provided in Puno. · Tour start: Pickup service provided in Puno. — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
