• Puno: Uros Floating Islands Overnight Stay with Kayaking
  • Puno: Uros Floating Islands Overnight Stay with Kayaking
  • Puno: Uros Floating Islands Overnight Stay with Kayaking
  • Puno: Uros Floating Islands Overnight Stay with Kayaking

Puno: Uros Floating Islands Overnight Stay with Kayaking

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ID: GYG1506671-2300894
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Country: Peru

Duration: 2 days


Description

Stay overnight on a floating island with a local family in Puno. Kayak to the Uros Islands, learn about their culture.
Begin your journey with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Puno and transfer to the local port. From there, kayak to the Uros Floating Island, where you will be warmly welcomed by local families.

Get an orientation of the island and learn about the activities you will participate in. Enjoy a delicious lunch and take some time to relax. In the afternoon, watch a demonstration about the use of totora and help place fishing nets. Then, join a handicraft workshop with the families, using the totora plant to create your own souvenir.

In the evening, enjoy dinner and spend the night on the Uros Floating Island. The next morning, pick up the fishing nets and observe the native fish. After breakfast with your host family, return to Puno and get dropped off at your hotel.

Highlights

  • Stay overnight on a floating island with a local family in Puno
  • Kayak to the Uros Islands and learn about their unique culture
  • Enjoy a warm welcome from the local families upon arrival
  • Take part in a handicraft workshop using the totora plant
  • Observe native fish and enjoy breakfast with your host family

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Uros people are known as 'The men of black blood' or 'sons of the lake' due to their ability to survive on the waters of Titicaca
Be prepared for drastic changes in climate and strong solar radiation
INCLUDED
  • Kayaks
  • Pick up and drop off to your hotel
  • Small motor boat transport
  • Local guide Spanish / English
  • Lodging
  • Food (one dinner and one breakfast)
NOT INCLUDED
  • Water snacks
  • Travel insurance, etc

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.