- 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 - Then, 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.
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Transfers from centrally located hotels or located on the shores of Lake Titicaca (according to the chosen option).
- Islands entrance fees
- Travel in speed boat or regular boat (according to the chosen option).
- Gratuities
Embark on a remarkable day-long boat tour on Lake Titicaca and uncover the leading sights of Puno.
Venture forth to the Uros’ floating islands, an extraordinary community preserving age-old traditions and residing on hand-constructed islands made of totora reeds.
Discover the mesmerizing Taquile, dotted with traces of Inca civilization which continue to persist in the present.
To round off the day, you’ll partake in a customary local cultural event and savour a delectable traditional Andean lunch.
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
