Puno: Full-Day Speed Boat Tour of Lake Titicaca and the Uros and Taquile Islands

Highlights

• Cruise Lake Titicaca quickly and comfortably on a speedboat
• Learn about the living culture of the Uros and their floating reed islands.
• Discover the textile art of Taquile, recognized by UNESCO.
• Enjoy a traditional lunch with fresh trout by the lake.
• Relax with the included on-time pick-up from your hotel in Puno.

Description

Start your adventure with a direct pick-up from your hotel in Puno to the main cruise port. Embark on our spacious motorized speedboat to cross the waters of the lake, sailing quickly and safely. Our first stop will be at the famous floating islands of Uros, where you'll learn how local communities build their homes using traditional totora reeds. Then we'll continue our journey to the beautiful Taquile Island. Enjoy a mild uphill hike while taking in the Andean landscapes and the Cordillera Real. On the island, you will witness the unique textile art of its inhabitants, recognized worldwide by UNESCO. To finish, we'll share a delicious typical local lunch that includes the classic quinoa soup and fresh local trout before taking a quick boat ride back to the cruise port in Puno.

Includes

Pick-up included from your hotel in downtown Puno or from the Bus Terminal Return at the end of the sightseeing tour to your hotel in the city center or to the Bus Terminal Professional Bilingual Tour Guide Service (Spanish/English) Transportation by shared speedboat equipped with oxygen and life jackets Official admission tickets to the Uros Islands and Taquile Island Typical traditional lunch on Taquile Island

Excludes

Transfer to or from Juliaca Airport Transfer for hotels outside the town center (GHL, José Antonio, Posada del Inca, etc.) has an extra cost per passenger Traditional reed raft ride on the Uros Islands Cold or bottled drinks during lunch

Important Information

• It is highly recommended to have at least one day of acclimatization in the city of Puno or Cusco before taking this sightseeing tour to avoid the symptoms of altitude sickness (soroche). During the rainy season (December to March), it is mandatory for each traveler to bring their own raincoat or umbrella.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund