Floating Islands of the Uros
ID: GYG817067-1300864
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Country: Peru
Country: Peru
Duration: 03:00 hours
Description
Visit the Uros Islands on a guided excursion from Puno. Learn about the traditions of the Uros and experience life in this exceptional environment of the Aymara culture.
Visit one of the most important attractions of the Puno Bay of Lake Titicaca on a guided tour of the Uros Islands. Explore the floating islands, learn about the traditions of the Uros, and experience life in this exceptional environment up close.
Meet your guide in Puno and head to the Uros Islands, located 8 km from the city. Visit a millenary civilization that lives inside the reeds or totora reeds, an Aymara language community that maintains to this day their skills such as fishing, hunting birds, and collecting eggs.
See the men who are skilled builders and drivers of totora reed rafts and women who are skilled embroiderers of rugs. Explore the floating islands and learn about the traditions of the Uros.
Experience life in this exceptional environment up close. Interact with the inhabitants of Uros and take a short ride on a totora reed raft.
Visit one of the most important attractions of the Puno Bay of Lake Titicaca on a guided tour of the Uros Islands. Explore the floating islands, learn about the traditions of the Uros, and experience life in this exceptional environment up close.
Meet your guide in Puno and head to the Uros Islands, located 8 km from the city. Visit a millenary civilization that lives inside the reeds or totora reeds, an Aymara language community that maintains to this day their skills such as fishing, hunting birds, and collecting eggs.
See the men who are skilled builders and drivers of totora reed rafts and women who are skilled embroiderers of rugs. Explore the floating islands and learn about the traditions of the Uros.
Experience life in this exceptional environment up close. Interact with the inhabitants of Uros and take a short ride on a totora reed raft.
Highlights
- Discover the Uros Islands, a millenary civilization that lives inside the reeds
- Learn about the traditions of the Uros and experience life in this environment
- Explore the floating islands and interact with the inhabitants of Uros
- Take a short ride on a totora reed raft and learn about the Uros' way of life
- See the Aymara language community that maintains their skills to this day
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for walking.
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
Carry water to stay hydrated.
A camera is recommended to capture the unique scenery and experience.
Be respectful of the Uros community and their environment.
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
Carry water to stay hydrated.
A camera is recommended to capture the unique scenery and experience.
Be respectful of the Uros community and their environment.
INCLUDED
- Transfer from your hotel (downtown Puno) - to Puno Port (Viceversa).
- Entrance ticket to Uros
- Normal boat (comfortable seats, life jackets and first aid kit).
- Official guide Spanish/English.
NOT INCLUDED
- Totora reed raft ride.
- Meals.
- Others not mentioned in the tour.
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.