Full Day to Lake Titicaca includes Uros and Taquile Islands.
Embark on an unforgettable adventure on the highest navigable lake! Join our day trip to the Floating Islands of Uros and Taquile Island. Discover the local life and fascinating customs of the inhabitants of Lake Titicaca as you sail between islands made of reeds, guided by experts, along with the ancient music and dance of Taquile.
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Full Day to Lake Titicaca includes Uros and Taquile Islands.
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What's included in Full Day to Lake Titicaca includes Uros and Taquile Islands.
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Lake Titicaca
Lake Titicaca is located between Peru and Bolivia. It is the highest navigable lake in the world, you will sail around its waters.
We will pick you up from your hotel in the historic center of Puno between 06:45 and 07:00. Before boarding the motor boat to Uros Island, we will make a brief stop at the dock where you can purchase snacks and bottled water. Once on the boat. Our guide will introduce himself and the boat captain before giving you an overview of the Lake Titicaca itinerary. Our first stop will be at the floating islands of Uros. During the trip, you will see cattail plants growing in the lake. When the boat docks, the island chief will demonstrate how they build the islands with reeds and share a few words in Aymara. The natives are known for their crafts, which you can purchase. You will then have the option to sail on a reed boat (15 Soles) to the main island of Uros and stamp your passport as a souvenir. From here, we will begin our boat trip to the Taquile Islands. You can walk to the upper deck of the boat and take photos of the floating islands.
Taquile Island
On Lake Titicaca lies the island of Taquile, where local villagers have created a thriving industry of crafts woven by the men of the community. Taquile is home to a Quechua population of 2,000 people, who are mainly farmers, fishermen and renowned weavers. Unlike the traditional view of weaving as a women's inheritance, in Taquile it is men who do much of the delicate thread work. In addition, they will invite us to see and dance their typical dances with the local villagers. Then, we will continue walking to have lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, around 2:30 PM, you will board the boat back to Puno. At approximately 4:30 PM, the boat will dock at the Puno pier, where we will meet you and take you back to your hotel in the historic center of the city.
Inclusions
- Entrance/entrance: Taquile Island
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bilingual guide (English and Spanish)
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entrance/entrance: Uros Islands
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Totora boat ride (optional 15 soles)
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
This service does not include pickup from private residences, for example; Airbnb or hotels that are outside the historic center. If your hotel is not within the center of Puno, we can extend the transfer service for an additional cost or you can meet us at the Dock Station lighthouse.
Meeting / End Points
- Wait at the Dock Lighthouse, and take your ticket with you.