Cusco: Uros Taquile Island from Cusco
ID: GYG565343-967436
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
1 days
Description
We will visit the famous floating islands of the Uros built of reeds and the island of Taquile, one of the largest islands that was declared by UNESCO as "Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity."
The tour begins with pick-up from the hotel at 9:15 pm to the land terminal in Cusco.
Next you will board the bus to Puno (Bed Bus), an all-night trip arriving in Puno the next day at approximately 5 am.
Our staff will be waiting for your arrival in Puno, you will have enough time to have breakfast, after which we will start the tour at 7:00 a.m. We will take you to the port of Puno, to board the boat.
We will have a guided visit to the Uros Island which is built with reed reeds by its inhabitants, it is used for the construction of their homes, boats (rafts), fuel and as food for human consumption, we will also visit the Taquile Island where we will have a 1-hour walk to get to the town to observe the landscape and customs. We will have a typical lunch in a local restaurant. Where the inhabitants will show us their way of life through their fabrics.
Finally we will return to Puno arriving approx. at 5:00 p.m. (free afternoon).
Then you will be transferred to the bus terminal at 9:00 p.m.
- Departure: 10:00 p.m.
- Arrival: 5:30 am (the next day)
Our staff will be waiting to pick you up at the Cusco bus station to take you to your hotel.
Highlights
- Wonderful tour that connects Cusco and Puno.
- Get to know the native peoples of Uros and Taquile Island.
- Delight in food made by locals on Taquile Island.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
It is necessary to share your passport information to purchase tickets to the centers described.
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
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.