Visit the Floating Islands of the Uros, PUNO
ID: GYG805777-1286002
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
The inhabitants and their ancestral customs such as fishing in totora reed rafts. There are approximately more than 80 islands, inhabited by Uro-Aymara families.
In this tour you will have the option to decide whether to do it in the morning or in the afternoon. Depending on the time you choose, we will pick you up from your hotel around 8:50 am or 4:00 pm to leave the port of Puno. After 30 minutes by boat we will arrive at the Uros Islands, an ancient village made up of small islands made of totora reeds with small houses also made of totora reeds, where we will visit 2 of these specimens each for about 30 minutes. Here we will be able to appreciate the traditional crafts and customs of these communities based on hunting, weaving and aquatic life with a joint explanation between our tour guide and the local family. In this adventure you will even have the option to take a ride on the typical totora reed boats used in this area. After the 3 hour tour we will return to the city of Puno.
Highlights
- The men are skilled builders and drivers of reed rafts.
- Most important attractions of the Puno Bay of Lake Titicaca
- Aymara community that maintains its skills in fishing and bird hunting.
Guiding languages
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.
