3-Hour Small Group Uros Floating Islands Tour
Descriptions come from the operator and are translated automatically.
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover one of the most fascinating cultures of Lake Titicaca on this 3-hour tour to the famous Uros Floating Islands. Sail in a comfortable and safe boat on the world’s highest navigable lake while enjoying breathtaking Andean landscapes. Upon arrival, you will get up close and personal with the history, traditions and lifestyle of the Uros families, who have built their islands using the totora, an aquatic plant that has been an essential part of their culture for centuries. Accompanied by a bilingual professional guide, you will learn how floating islands are built and maintained, how their inhabitants live and the customs they have preserved generation after generation. You will have time to tour the island, chat with the villagers, appreciate their crafts and take pictures of this extraordinary place. You can also take a ride on a traditional totora raft, a unique experience that will allow you to know one of the traditional boats.
Inclusions
What's included
- Round Trip Boat Transportation
- Guide (Spanish - English)
- Hotel pickup (city center)
- entry ticket
What's not
- Ride in a totora raft in uros
Itinerary
The tour begins by transferring from your hotel or bus station 15 minutes in advance, according to the available schedule you have chosen. 3-Hour Tour to the Uros Floating Islands – From Puno Discover the mythical floating islands of the Uros on a 3-hour excursion from the Port of Puno, sailing the calm waters of Lake Titicaca for approximately 30 minutes. These islands, unique in the world, are built entirely of totora, an aquatic plant that inhabitants use to build their homes, rafts and platforms. During the visit, you will be welcomed by local families who will share with you their traditions, history and way of life, handed down for generations. Learn how they build their islands, how they organize as a community, and appreciate their textile art and colorful clothing. This tour is perfect for those who want an authentic and cultural experience in no time, without getting too far from the city.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The main office
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Aventours Perú
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Puno
- Its from-price is 89% below the median of the 229 experiences we list in Puno.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 108 of 229.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Puno
Puno is a high-altitude Peruvian city on the shore of Lake Titicaca, the base for the floating reed islands of the Uros, Taquile Island and Sillustani.
Puno stands at about 3,800 metres on the shore of Lake Titicaca, in the Altiplano of southern Peru, with its bay filled with reed beds. The Plaza de Armas is framed by a baroque 18th-century cathedral with a carved stone façade, and viewpoints on the surrounding hills give views over the lake. Puno is called the folklore capital of Peru, for its dances, costumes and music.
Top-ranked sights in Puno: Uros Floating Islands (Islas Uros), Taquile Island (Isla Taquile), Lake Titicaca.
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