Tour to the Floating Islands of the Uros and Taquile 1 day
ID: GYG811615-1293522
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Explore the floating islands of the indigenous Uros people, then sail across Lake Titicaca to Taquile Island and meet the local people to learn more about their experiences.
The tour begins when our transportation picks you up at your hotel and sets off on a journey across Lake Titicaca. Our bilingual tour guide will accompany you during the excursion to the floating island of the Uros and to the island of Taquile, across the highest navigable lake in the world. The Uros are a set of artificial islands whose infrastructures are made entirely of tortora, it is home to communities that date back to pre-Incan times. After enjoying Los Uros with the local population, we will sail to Taquile, an island whose customs are more closely related to the Aymara people of Bolivia. There you will enjoy a locally prepared lunch on the island before visiting the local cooperative and seeing firsthand the skills of the local weavers. Afterwards, enjoy the stunning landscapes of the islands of Lake Titicaca and learn about the customs of the local communities, returning to Puno on a trip of more than an hour. At the end of the tour we will take you to your hotel if it is located in the city center.
Highlights
- Marvel at the lake wealth of Lake Titicaca
- Enjoy the artificial floating islands of the Uros.
- Learn about the local customs of Taquile Island
- Lunch with local ingredients
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
all tours begin with pick-up at your respective hotel (please note that hotels must be within the historic center of Puno, if it is far away, a meeting point will be designated by prior coordination).
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.