Titicaca lake full day: visit the islands of Uros & Taquile
ID: GYG558436-960971
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Titicaca lake is a natural wonder that offers you unique experiences exploring the Uros and Taquile Islands. It is the highest navigable lake in the world and the second largest in South America.
To begin the tour you will be picked up from the bus station or hotel in Puno (06:30 am), and then transferred to the port of Puno where Lake Titicaca is located, the highest navigable lake in the world. At this point you will board a boat to first visit the Floating Island of Los Uros which are made of reeds, here the guide will give an explanation about the history of the island and its economic system, and will also appreciate the customs of this island and its crafts.
Then you will go by water transport to the Island of Taquile, which has great landscape, ethnic, cultural and archaeological value; Here you can also observe the customs of the population that remain intact even over the years. The men of this island stand out for carrying out the textile activity, which they do with such perfection that they are even impervious to water and have been knowledge that has been transmitted from generation to generation. Later you can enjoy a typical lunch of the area (not included). At the end of the excursion you will return to the port of the city of Puno (4:00 p.m.).
Highlights
- Day tour to visit the charming Lake Titicaca to explore Uros & Taquile islands
- Lake Titicaca is a natural wonder that you cannot miss on your visit to Peru
- Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.