Puno: Lake Titicaca, Uros, and Taquile Full-Day Tour

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ID: GYG905392-1418680
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Country: Peru

Duration: 1 days


Description

Enjoy a boat trip on Lake Titicaca and visit the floating islands of Uros. Stop for lunch on Taquile Island and take a walk through the hills and archaeological sites of this 6-kilometer-long island.
Enjoy a boat trip on Lake Titicaca and visit the floating islands of Uros. The inhabitants of the lake are referred to as the Water Tribe and have built their own islands with a local type of sugarcane. Their homes and boats are also made from this material.

The next stop is Taquile Island, inhabited by Quechua speakers who have developed unique and effective social systems and hand-weaving techniques.

Stop for a typical lunch in the village of Taquile. Take a walk through the hills and archaeological sites of this 6-kilometer-long island before returning to Puno by boat.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a boat trip on Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake
  • See the unique floating islands of Uros, made from a local type of sugarcane
  • Visit Taquile Island, inhabited by Quechua speakers with unique social systems
  • Enjoy a traditional lunch in the village of Taquile
  • Take a walk through the hills and archaeological sites of Taquile Island

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Pick up from your accommodation in Puno.
INCLUDED
  • Visit to the Uros floating islands
  • Visit to Taquile Island
  • Lunch in Taquile
  • All entrance fees
  • Transfer from your hotel in Puno city center
  • Boat
  • Professional guide
NOT INCLUDED
  • Meals not mentioned as included
  • Accommodation in Puno
  • Pickup or drop-off at Puno bus station or airport

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.