Chimu Floating Island Experiential Tour
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Imagine sailing on a traditional totora reed raft straight into the heart of Chimu Island in Puno—a magical corner where commercial tourism does not exist and pure authenticity fills the air! We want you to feel the magic of living alongside a community that opens the doors of its home to share its most intimate secrets: you will dip your hands into the water to harvest totora reeds, share laughs with the locals while mastering the art of braiding the quesanas, and design a unique souvenir guided by talented artisan women. You will take home fascinating stories that never make it into guidebooks and moments etched in your heart that you will remember for a lifetime. It is the perfect journey for exploring souls, families who want to teach their children the value of what is real, and anyone seeking a deep, transformative disconnect. Come experience the real Titicaca!
Inclusions
What's included
- Reed Workshop
- Tour guide spanish/ english
What's not
- Lunch
- Tips
- Private transportation
Itinerary
Meet Your Hosts: Enjoy a warm, authentic family welcome on a traditional, non-commercial floating island. Learn firsthand about their daily life, culture, and deep connection to the sacred lake. Ancestral Totora Reed Workshop: Learn to build the quesana (the fresh reed foundation of the islands). Master ancient weaving techniques using natural fibers to understand exactly how these living spaces float. Traditional Handicrafts: Join local artisan women to explore native textile arts. Share stories, learn about their heritage, and design your own colorful, handmade souvenir to take home. Traditional Reed Boat Ride: Sail on an iconic totora reed raft while learning about the lake's vital ecosystem.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We meet at the Chimu Island
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- MAGICAL PERU
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Puno
- Its from-price is 26% below the median of the 229 experiences we list in Puno.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- 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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