Uros & Taquile Islands Full Day Tour with lunch
Why we love it?
The Uros & Taquile Islands Full Day Tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage of Lake Titicaca in Peru. Over the course of nine hours, participants will visit the Uros Floating Islands, where they can learn about the traditional lifestyle of the Uros people, followed by a trip to Taquile Island, known for its vibrant textiles and local customs. This tour is ideal for travelers interested in indigenous cultures and scenic boat rides, with options for both speed and regular boats. The experience is distinctive for its combination of cultural immersion and breathtaking views, providing a comprehensive look at life on one of the world's highest navigable lakes.
Inclusions
- 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).
Itinerary
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.
Please Note
- 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
Know Before You Go
- Infants must sit on laps
- Passport required
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
