From Arequipa: Bus to Puno and Uros-Taquile Day Tour

Peru



Travel by sleeper bus to Puno and discover the floating islands of the Uros and Taquile Island on a 1-day excursion, enjoying a traditional lunch on a fast tourist boat.

Highlights

  • Admire Lake Titicaca from a fast tourist boat
  • Discover the unique culture and traditions of the Uros people
  • Visit the island of Taquile and enjoy a typical lunch
  • See beautiful scenery while hiking the trails in Taquile

Description

First, you'll travel from Arequipa to Puno by bus. Upon arrival in Puno, we'll pick you up and transfer you to a hotel where you can wait more comfortably for the start of your excursion. Begin your adventure with a pickup from your hotel in Puno. Head to the port of Lake Titicaca and board a boat to the Uros Floating Islands. Sail for about 30 minutes to reach these unique islands, constructed from totora reeds. Upon arrival, meet the local inhabitants and learn about their history, lifestyle, and traditions. Discover how the islands are built and maintained. Enjoy an optional ride on a traditional totora reed boat. Next, continue your journey to Taquile Island, a 2.5-hour boat ride away. Upon arrival, take a moderate hike along scenic trails to the main village. Learn about the island’s social organization and its UNESCO-recognized textile heritage. Savor a typical lunch, usually featuring trout or quinoa, at a communal restaurant. Afterward, enjoy free time to explore the island or shop for local crafts. Finally, return to Puno by boat, arriving back at your hotel in the late afternoon.

Includes

bus ticket from Arequipa to Puno boarding ticket Hotel pickup and drop-off in downtown Puno Speedboat (with all safety equipment) Bilingual guide (Spanish-English) Entrance ticket to the Uros and Taquile Islands Traditional lunch with a local family

Important Information

  • This tour includes a 2-hour hike, so a suitable level of fitness is required.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Trusted local guides, read by millions every month

  • 2006 online since
  • 26.2M page views a month across the network
  • 14 languages

180+ destination guides, one network

Every guide covers a single destination on its own website, with events, restaurants, things to do and places to stay chosen from local recommendations.

My Guide Network Locations

Nearby Destinations

Add to your trip

Add your travel dates so we can place this on the right day, or save it for later.

Added to your trip Added to day {[{trip.toast.day}]}, MorningAfternoonEvening Saved to your trip Already in your trip Transfer saved to your trip Save your trip to get fresh suggestions Staying in {[{trip.toast.label}]} Base cleared Trip deleted Link copied Could not save your trip Something went wrong, please try again