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Lake Titicaca Full-Day Tour: Discover Uros and Taquile Islands' Unique Culture from Puno

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Embark on a full-day tour of Lake Titicaca and discover the unique culture of the Uros and Taquile Islands. Cruise around the floating islands, learn about local traditions, and indulge in a delicious Peruvian lunch. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Duration: 8 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Uros Floating Islands - On this island the guide will explain about the way of experience culture and / or
tradition, later the guide will demonstrate the
construction of the floating island of the Uros.
Later you will have free time to walk around the island,
and You can take pictures of local people.
Taquile Island - After the visit of Uros, We will arrive in 1 hour with 20 minutes to Taquile
place of the best
weavers of Peru , one of the lake’s few natural islands. Here, you’ll have chance to discover the fascinating culture of the islanders, which is protected on UNESCO’s intangible heritage list. and you will enjoy a pleasant 40-minute walk,
during this walk you will visit the main square that is 3950 meters above sea level, in
where you will have time to take pictures, visit the textile store, watch demonstrations of traditional weaving, see how natural dyes are made using vegetables and minerals.. The guide
explain about tradition, culture, customs. Finish your visit by enjoying a lunch of typical Peruvian food, before setting out on the return journey. Back in Puno, your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel at approximately 4:30 p.m.

What's Included

Hotel pick up and drop off (From hotels located in the city center)
Lunch in the Island Taquile
Professional, English speaking-Spanish guide

What's Not Included

Snacks and Water
Gratuities
Hotel stay
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pick up and drop off (If your hotel is located out of the city center), Additional charge will apply.

Additional Information

The floating islands of Lake Titicaca are an important part of Peru’s cultural heritage and this full-day tour from Puno visits two of the island’s communities. Cruise around the Uros islands, learn more about local life and traditions, admire the colorful handicrafts made by the islanders, then enjoy a typical Peruvian lunch on Taquile Island. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.