From Puno: Uros and Taquile Islands Full Day Tour
ID: GYG627142-1045132
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Explore the floating islands of Uros and visit Taquile Island on this full-day tour from Puno. Learn about the local way of life and enjoy a medium-level hike on Taquile Island.
Depart Puno and travel to the floating islands of the Uros village on Titicaca Lake. Discover how locals create these islands using bundles of dried cattails. Learn the history of the area and interact with locals to hear more about their life on the water.
Then, sail to Taquile Island in the largest part of Lake Titicaca. Experience lake life up close and get stunning views of the Andes Mountains as a bonus. Hear about the inhabitants of Taquile Island and how they descended from the Inca people to work primarily as farmers and weavers, and how they have inherited some distinct Inca traditions.
Take a medium-level hike on the island, known for its hand-woven art and collective farms, and enjoy a locally sourced lunch served at a local restaurant. Then, return to the city of Puno on the shores of the lake to finish the tourist services.
Highlights
- Discover the floating islands of Uros and learn about the local way of life
- Visit Taquile Island and learn about the Inca traditions of the local people
- Enjoy a medium-level hike on Taquile Island and take in stunning views
- Learn about the history of the area and the people who live on the islands
- Enjoy a locally sourced lunch at a restaurant on Taquile Island
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Pickup and drop-off from your hotel (downtown Puno only)
- Entrance fees to the floating islands and Taquile island
- Professional Bilingual guide (English and Spanish)
- Lunch
- Transportation by speedboat
NOT INCLUDED
- Cold drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off outside of downtown Puno. This can be arranged at an additional cost for the following locations: the Sonesta Posada del Inca hotel, Casa Andina Premium, Hotel Libertador Isla Esteves, Xima Hotels, Jose Antonio Hotels, and Mirador del Titicaca.
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.
