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Enjoy your time in Puno with a tour of the Uros Floating Islands, where you can meet the local community and learn about their fascinating way of life in the middle of the highest lake in the world.

Highlights

• Sail by boat to Taquile Island and learn more about the locals' lifestyle
• Admire the island of the Uros
• made entirely of the local Totora plants
• Taste a delicious lunch in front of the lake while taking in the lovely views

Description

Explore one of the wonders of Puno with an excursion to the islands of Uros and Taquile on Lake Titicaca, explore the floating islands of the lake and learn more about the lives of the people who live on the islands of the highest lake in the world. Begin your tour with pickup from your Puno hotel or Puno bus station, and head to the pier or main port. Start the departure at 07:30 am and travel to the floating islands of the Uros, currently considered the National Reserve of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. Meet the inhabitants of the Uros, who still maintain their own culture and tradition, as well as artisanal fishing, especially carachi and silverside. Visit some of the 75 islands that are inhabited today. Sail by boat for 2 and a half hours, to the natural island of Taquile, during the navigation you will be able to observe the mountain chain. Learn more about the people of Taquile and their famous textiles. Enjoy approximately 2 hours for the visit, a delicious 1-hour typical lunch in front of the lake, before returning to the bus station or your accommodation.

Includes

Pickup and drop-off from hotel or bus station in Puno Tourist boat (comfortable seats, life jackets, and first aid kit) Bilingual guide Entry ticket to the islands Lunch

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund