Puno: Uros Floating Islands and Taquile Island Full-Day Tour

Highlights

• Marvel at the manmade floating islands of the Uros people
• Take in the scenic splendor of Lake Titicaca
• Sample some of the local food in Taquile island
• Get amazing views of lake Titicaca

Description

Benefit from pick-up at your hotel in downtown Puno in the morning, and then sail across Lake Titicaca to discover the islands built from reeds by the indigenous Uros people. Get stunning views of the natural reserve and look for wildlife, such as ducks, flamingos and other native birds. Receive a friendly welcome from the local people on arrival and listen to their traditional songs. Hear their extraordinary history from your bilingual guide, and take in amazing views of around 70 small islands that can be prone to drifting! Get some free time to walk around the islands and see how they are made. Enhance your experience and take a ride on a reed boat with the locals. Float peacefully across the lake and watch the world go by. Following with the journey, cruise over to Taquile Island located in the largest area of Lake Titicaca. Experience life on the lake up close and get some stunning views of the lake and the Andes Mountains as a bonus.  Hear about the inhabitants of Taquile Island and how they descended from the Inca people to mostly work as farmers and weavers, and how they have inherited some distinct Inca traditions. Go for a medium-level hike on the island, known for its handwoven art and collective farms, and enjoy a lunch of local produce served in a local restaurant. Then, return to Puno city on the shore of the lake for the end of the tour services. The arrival to Puno will be by 4:00 PM.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Puno Bilingual guide (English and Spanish) Speedboat transportation Entry fee to the Uros Floating islands Entry fee to Taquile island Lunch

Important Information

• Pick-up and drop-off services are exclusively available for accommodations located within Puno city. For the following hotels, prior arrangements must be made to coordinate a meeting point in Puno city: Sonesta Posada del Inca, Casa Andina Premium, Lake Titicaca Hotel, GHL Hotel Isla Esteves, and Jose Antonio Hotels. Children under the age of 2 are not eligible for an assigned seat.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund