Lake Titicaca Day Tour from Puno

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Why we love it?

This full-day tour from Puno offers an immersive experience on Lake Titicaca, starting with a visit to the Uros floating islands, where you can explore traditional reed houses and meet the indigenous community that has preserved ancient customs. After visiting two of these unique islands, the journey continues to Taquile Island, known for its well-preserved cultural traditions and cooperative textile workshops. A scenic hike leads to the village, providing panoramic views of the lake and surrounding landscape. The tour includes motorboat transport, bilingual guidance, and lunch, with hotel transfers at the start and end of the day, making it suitable for travelers interested in cultural heritage and natural beauty.

Inclusions

  • Transfers: hotel / port / hotel
  • Motor boat transport, 11 km/h
  • Bilingual guide (Spanish-English)
  • Lunch

Exclusions

  • Drinks
  • Tips for guide
  • Optional reed boat ride, can be arranged directly at the Uros Islands and paid directly to the local boat skipper

Itinerary

Stop 1

This tour begins between 6:00-7:00 am with a transfer from your Puno City Center hotel to the port. Then by motor boat (35 feet long with a covered section in case of rain or cold weather, 25 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 friendly inhabitants. Uros people are descendants 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 60 islands before continuing on to Taquile Island.

Stop 2

After a relaxed navigation of an extra 2 1/2 hours, getting the chance to enjoy the spectacular views offered by Lake Titicaca, we get to Taquile island. There, lives a unique community. A long path gradually ascending (45 min. hike approx.) will take us to the village, the views are beautiful. Visit the communal cooperative where you will find handicraft textiles of high quality. The views are magnificent. At 2:30 pm approx. we will depart back to Puno City (3 hours return journey). At 5.30 pm we arrive to Puno. On arrival to Puno we will transfer you to your Puno hotel.

Please Note

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Important: Please contact Bamba Experience at [ ] to confirm your departure information at least 1 week prior to your first day of travel. For day trips on to the lake, you generally need very little, but the following items are advisable to carry in a day pack and /or wearing them on. T-shirt, optionally long sleeved shirt Long trousers, optionally shorts (extra) Warm clothing and a jacket or a fleece Rain coat or a poncho (only in the rainy season, Dec - March) Hat and sun glasses Sun screen (sun block) very important Comfortable walking shoes or boots Camera and film Money in Peruvian currency, take small change with you. To try and change a S/.100 note is next to impossible Water 1 liter (more to buy at the Island)

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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