A Full Day Tour View: Uros and Taquile Islands on the Titicaca Lake from Puno
- 8h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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. Full-day Lake Titicaca cruise from Puno: Uros and Taquile Islands Cruise around Lake Titicaca, South America’s largest lake Explore the floating reed islands of Uros and the UNESCO-protected island of Taquile Learn about local culture, watch handicrafts demonstrations, and sample island food Great-value tour includes hotel pickup, lunch, and round-trip boat transport
Inclusions
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
- 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.
Itinerary
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.
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Inversiones Andean Fusion Sociedad Anonima Cerrada - Inanfu S.A.C.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
How it compares in Puno
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 45 day trips we list in Puno.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 27 of 45.
- 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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