From Puno: Lake Titicaca Floating Islands Guided Boat Tour
ID: GYG1454471-2220327
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Explore the floating islands of the Uros on a guided boat tour from Puno. Learn about the Uros people, their history, and how they construct the islands from totora reeds.
Board a boat from the main port of Puno and set out on a guided tour to the floating islands of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. Discover the rich history of the Uros people, a culture established over 3,000 years ago.
Be amazed by the unique spectacle of the 80 floating islands constructed from totora reeds, an aquatic plant that grows on the lake's surface. Learn how the totora reeds are woven and arranged to create the surface of each island.
Find out how the Uros trade the reeds and also use them to build their houses, for cooking, and in their kitchens. As an optional activity, you can take a trip on a traditional reed boat called a "Balsa de Totora," a type of water transport also made from the totora reeds.
Highlights
- Visit the floating islands of the Uros on a guided boat tour from Puno
- Discover the rich history of the Uros people, established over 3,000 years ago
- Learn how the islands are constructed from totora reeds, an aquatic plant
- Enjoy an optional ride on a traditional reed boat, the "Balsa de Totora"
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world
The Uros people have a history of over 3,000 years
The floating islands are made from totora reeds
INCLUDED
- Guided tour of the floating islands of the Uros
- Boat ride from Puno to the floating islands
- Visit to the Uros community
- Demonstration of totora reed weaving
NOT INCLUDED
- Optional trip on a traditional reed boat (Balsa de Totora)
- Food and drinks
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
