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 & Exclusions
✔ Hotel pick up and drop off (From hotels located in the city center)
✔ Lunch in the Island Taquile
✔ Professional, English speaking-Spanish guide
✖ 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.
Pickup Locations
1. Hostel Sillustani Inn Puno
2. Mosoq Inn
3. Hotel Casona Colon Inn
4. Colonial Plaza Hotel
5. Mirador del Inka Inn
6. Hotel Kuntur Inn
7. Hotel Italia
8. Hotel Presidente
9. Nak Hoteles
10. Tikary Puno Inn
11. Hotel Ferrocarril
12. Casona Inka"s Dream
13. Plaza Mayor Hotel
14. Hotel Hacienda Plaza de Armas
15. Royal Inn Hotel
16. Intiqa Hotel
17. Hotel Conde de Lemos
18. Gran Puno Inn
19. Sol Plaza Hotel Puno
20. Ururi Stay Puno
Additional Info: Pick up and Drop off: Hotel or Airbnb in Puno City Downtown
Itinerary
1
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.
Duration: 2 hours
2
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• 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
