Half-Day Uros Floating Islands Tour from Puno
ID: GYG93726-132114
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Explore the amazing floating islands of Uros on Lake Titicaca by boat on a half-day tour. Learn more about the artificial islands, crafted from the reeds by the indigenous Uru people.
Benefit from pick-up at your hotel, and then climb aboard a motor boat in Puno. Cross Lake Titicaca – the highest navigable lake in the world - and journey amongst the reeds to the artificial islands of Uros.
Discover more than 60 man-made floating islands inhabited by the indigenous Uru people. In recent times they have made more contact with mainland culture, but still hunt birds and fish as part of their main activities. Step onto these incredible reed platforms and get in touch with an authentic culture.
Observe the different inhabited reed islands of the archipelago from the water and take a guided tour of 2 or 3 of the islands aboard a traditional reed raft (optional) before returning to Puno.
Highlights
- Walk on the unique floating islands of Uros
- Cruise across beautiful Lake Titicaca
- Learn about the way of life of the Uru people
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please bring your ID
• It is recommended that you bring snacks
• Wear comfortable clothes and shoes
• Bring a poncho in case it rains, gloves, a sweater, hiking trousers, a long-sleeve shirt, a hat or cap, sunglasses, sunscreen and insect repellent
• Bring a camera and a water bottle
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Pick-up from your hotel is between 8:00 AM-8:30 AM. For hotels outside of Puno city center, a meeting point will be offered instead.
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.
