Highlights
- Experience the unique culture of the Uros people on their floating islands
- Enjoy a scenic speedboat ride on Lake Titicaca, the world's highest lake
- Visit Taquile Island and learn about the Taquileños' Inca traditions
- Take an optional ride in a local boat made of reeds in Uros Community
- Savor a delicious lunch at a local restaurant on Taquile Island
Description
Start your day at 7:15 a.m. with a pickup from your hotel in Puno and head to the port. Board a speedboat and begin your journey across Lake Titicaca. As you cruise, take in the stunning views of the Titicaca Reserve, home to a variety of endemic bird species.
Arrive at the Uros Floating Islands, where your guide will share the history and culture of this remarkable indigenous community. Learn how the islands are built, and if you wish, enjoy an optional ride on a traditional totora‑reed boat for a closer look at daily life.
Continue your journey across the lake, admiring the spectacular scenery of the world’s highest navigable lake. Upon reaching Taquile Island, enjoy a guided walk offering breathtaking views of the Andes and Bolivia.
Meet the Taquileños, one of the few native communities still governed by ancient Inca principles. Discover their renowned weaving traditions, recognized by UNESCO as part of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Savor a delicious lunch at a local restaurant before boarding your boat for the return trip to Puno.
Your experience concludes around 4:00 p.m., leaving you with unforgettable memories of Lake Titicaca’s culture and landscapes.
Includes
Hotel pick-up
Hotel drop-off
Speedboat ride
Guided tour of Uros floating islands
Guided tour of Taquile Island
Lunch at a local restaurant
Entrance fee to Uros Community
Entrance fee to Taquile Island
Excludes
Optional totora boat ride (approximate cost: 4 USD per person)
Important Information
- The tour starts at 7:15 am and ends at 4:00 pm
- Lunch is included
- Optional totora boat ride is not included in the price
- Hotel pick-up is included only for accommodations located within Puno city. The following hotels are outside the coverage area and do not qualify for this complimentary service: Sonesta Posada del Inca, Casa Andina Premium, GHL Lago Titicaca, Lake Titicaca Hotel, José Antonio Hoteles, and other locations outside downtown Puno
- If your hotel is outside the designated area, we can arrange a meeting point in the city center. Alternatively, hotel pick-up and drop-off can be provided for an additional cost
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
