A 1-day tour to the Uros and Taquile Islands on Lake Titicaca. The tour of the Uros and Taquile Islands follows a circuit with walks through very peaceful places in the middle of Lake Titicaca, letting you get to know and experience the customs of the local people and share a bit of their knowledge.
It's currently considered "the fourth most beautiful lake island in the world"; its beautiful scenery and culture make it a destination every traveler should see at least once in a lifetime. Discover Puno and majestic Lake Titicaca, and explore the Uros and Taquile Islands. Book your adventure today!
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The Lake Titicaca tour starts with pickup from your hotel in Puno at 7:00 a.m. At the scheduled time, our tourist transport will take you on a short ride of approximately 10 minutes to the Lake Titicaca port, where you'll board to begin the journey.
After sailing for a few minutes, we'll reach the floating islands of the Uros. We'll see how these 40 artificial islands, built from totora reeds, stay afloat on the lake's waters. For approximately an hour and fifteen minutes, you'll learn about the activities of their inhabitants, mainly fishing, and discover the particulars of their daily life.
At 9:15 a.m., we'll continue our journey to Taquile Island, a boat ride of approximately an hour and fifteen minutes. We'll arrive at around 10:30 and then take a 25-minute walk to the upper part of the island, where there's a local restaurant with panoramic views of the lake. At 11:30, the guide will give you a detailed explanation of the traditions and culture of the people of Taquile.
At around 1:30 p.m., you'll have the option of exploring the island's main square before rejoining the group. At 2:30, we'll return to the pier to take the boat back to Puno. The return trip takes about an hour and twenty minutes, so arrival in the city of Puno is expected at around 4:30 p.m.
Among the activities you can do in Taquile, we recommend hiking and seeing the extraordinary textiles made by its women artisans.
During the day, light clothing; at night, it's best to have a jacket handy, as the temperature drops. We also recommend bringing sports shoes and thermal clothing.
April to May is the best time to visit this destination, as there's less rain and the weather conditions are more favorable.
Fishing and bird hunting were traditionally their main activities, along with knowledge and practices related to handling the totora reeds they use to build the floating islands. Today, tourism is one of their main sources of income.
No. It's an optional 15-minute ride on the Uros Islands and costs 15 soles.
