Uros Floating Islands
Description
It is important to know that the Uros Floating Islands have become a very touristy place, but it is still a magical and wonderful place, it is also important to know that thanks to tourism these families already have daily support offering their products and services. , the question is to enjoy it. You will be able to know the animals and plants that we have in the Uros. Then you will have the chance to enjoy a great ride on a totora raft that will take you to another floating island!
Tour Options
Itinerary
When we arrive, our guide will tell you the story behind these wonderful floating islands and the people who live there. You will be able to know the animals and plants that we have in the Uros. Then you will have the chance to enjoy a great ride on a totora raft that will take you to another floating island! (The ride on the totora raft in the Uros has an additional cost and for this reason it is optional if you want to do the walk or not). (10.00 soles) Continuing, on this other island you can buy water or other snacks. Remember to take advantage and take more fun photos! because then we return to the boat to take you to the city of Puno and finally to the hotel or plaza de armas.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We do it at three times when choosing, from 9:00am to 12:00pm, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm or from 4:00pm to 6:30pm. Meet at Office 20 minutes before check-out time
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(15)
I find the experience valid for those who want to know the local history/culture. The tour was well conducted and we were well received on the island.
About 30 minutes by boat from Puno are these floating islands in rush. They are inhabited by a pre-Inca population, who settled on these islands to escape Inca domination. They lead a simple life, tourism gives them a big hand. It is estimated that in 20 years there will be no inhabitants on these islands, attracted by welfare and consumerism.
An overly commercial experience. They're just interested in how to get money out of you. They even include children to ask for money.
Lousy service! They didn't show up to pick me up at my hotel, they left me waiting for them. Now I lost the day and I have to buy another tour. What a lack of responsibility! I sent WhatsApp messages to the number they have registered here and they just didn't answer.
It was really interesting to learn about the culture and history. We were appreciative of the tour guides with being flexible with us! This tour was worth the time and money despite being a classic tourist trap. Eating the root of the reeds was a fun experience!
Unique in the world, a welcoming population that needs us to persist. The inhabitants sell their crafts , explain their construction s and their lives. In addition, a small tour in reed boats will be offered.
Awful experience. They never showed up and I waited for more than an hour at the meeting point. Tried to call and text them in WhatsApp, just got ignored even though they saw my messages. Wasted valuable time in Puno and weren't able to see the islands then.
The Floating Islands of Lake Titicaca are an unmissable and unforgettable tourist attraction in Puno with its traditional families inhabiting the numerous islands made of totora. They are artificial islands made with totora, a local aquatic plant in overlapping layers changed every 15 years and anchored with ropes so that they do not drift in the lake. There are accommodation facilities on some islands for those who wish to spend one or more nights staying on the islands, living more intensely in contact with the inhabitants of the floating islands of Uros, descendants of the Aymarás with origins older than the Incas. There, on the islands, explanations are given about the origin of the islands, local traditions, fishing, way of life and handicrafts made by families on the islands are sold.
The tour guide never showed up, I also received no contact from them. Luckily, I was able to re-book through my hostel. I am now in the process of receiving a refund.
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I would not recommend this tour! It is very touristy and feels as though you are just being taken in a tour to be ripped off. It’s a shame as the islands themselves are very beautiful and interesting. The tour guide was dishonest with what the raft trip involved and then tried to lie about it when later questioned. Also the raft is 15 soles not 10 as it states.
Dear Mile We are sorry that you had an unfortunate experience, but nevertheless, in the description of the service we indicate that if the place is truly very touristy and that the families of the Uros find their livelihood thanks to the tourist activity, we will continue working to improve the Service.
