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Uros Floating Islands & Taquile Island

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  • Duration

    9 Hours

  • Activity Level

    EASY

  • Language

    English, Spanish

Description


Join us on our boat trip at the Lake Titicaca, an adventure that will allow us to explore the famous floating islands of the Uros, whose most outstanding feature is that they were built by men.

We will also visit the wonderful island of Taquile, to observe vestiges of the Inca culture that still remain today. To finish the day, you will witness a typical cultural activity of the region and then, taste a delicious traditional lunch.

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.

What's Included
Food and drinks
Entry or admission fee
  • 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).
What's Excluded
Tip or gratuity
Know before you go
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Passport required
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
  • You should bring sunscreen, wool cap and gloves, hat, sunglasses, coat
  • Lake Titicaca has an average altitude of 3,800 M.A.S.L., so we recommend a good acclimatization before starting any activity.
  • If you have any question, do not hesitate to contact us! OFFICE NUMBER: ( 54 11) 3[sensitive content] (Mon to Sat from 9 to 18 Hs and Sundays from 10 to 19 Hs) EMERGENCY MOBILE: ( 54 911) 6[sensitive content] (After office hours)
  • Pick up from centrally located downtown Puno hotels, and located on the shores of Lake Titicaca hotels

Language

English, Spanish

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Cancellation Policy
  • For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

    Refund of 80% of the tour price.
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USD 73 / Person
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