The shimmering blue waters of Lake Titicaca is home to the famous, man-made Floating Islands of Uros. These islands and their dwellings, which date back to pre-Incan time, are made completely out of totora reeds, a native bulrush plant that grows in the lake. With a guided tour, get to know the inhabitants that have formed a small community and learn how these islands stay afloat. During the afternoon, visit the island of Taquile and experience the unique culture of the locals.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
We will be picking you up from your hotel at 06:45 AM and have you transferred to the boar pier. After boarding the boat, we will start sailing to the iconic floating islands of Uros (25 mins journey). Once here, the locals will receive you on their respective island. Our local bi-lingual guide will talk to you about the locals, their customs, how these islands came into existence and the chief of the island will demonstrate how they build these islands using totora reeds. You will have an option of going on a fun ride on one of the boats made of totora reeds (this is optional and has an additional cost).
Continuing with our tour, we arrive at the island of Taquile. When we get to the port we start a gradual up hill hike that will take us to the main square in about 45 minutes. Once there, the guide will talk with you about the way of living of the locals here. You will also have an option to witness how the locals weave the textiles. This textile art which dates back to ancient Incan days and is part of the local people’s every day life, was declared as "intangible cultural heritage of mankind" by UNESCO. Along the way you will visit different touristic places. We will stop for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch at around 02:30 PM you will be boarding the boat back to Puno. At approximately 05:30 in the evening the boat will dock in Puno. We will meet you at the boat pier and have you transferred back to your hotel in Puno.
We will be picking you up from your hotel within the historic centre of Puno. Please Note: This service doesn't include pick up in private residencies, example; Airbnb or hotels that are outside the historic centre.
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Lake Titicaca (Full Day) Uros & Taquile lasts about 12 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $45 per person for this Puno experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:00 AM.
Children aged 4–11 pay from $45, adults from $45.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Yes, pickup is offered. We will be picking you up from your hotel within the historic centre of Puno. Please Note: This service doesn't include pick up in private residencies, example; Airbnb or hotels that are outside the historic centre. Pickup points include Hostel Sillustani Inn Puno, Mosoq Inn.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 25 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 5 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Lake Titicaca Trips.
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The time in the Uros Islands was very touristy and the vendors were way too aggressive. Then, we were forced to pay $5 to take a boat ride off of the family island and back to our main boat. Very unethical. The trip to Taquile Island was a good experience.
We weren’t really sure what to expect, but this tour was fantastic! Our guide (Manuel) provided us with plenty of information and we appreciated seeing the distinct cultures of 2 islands that are so near to each other. The lunch was fantastic as well! A word of warning though - there was a fair bit of uphill walking which at this altitude can be tough. Not a reason not to go, just be prepared!
I was quite unsure amon what to expect from this tour and it was over and above my expectations. They were easy to communicate and we're very helpful. The pickup was ontime and in a very nice and comfortable vehicle. The guide was the best I had in all of South American trip. His knowledge was just amazing. If you are planning your trip to Lake Titicaca then this is the company you should consider.
Funfilled and informative tour. Learnt a lot about the history and culture of the people on Uros and Taquile island. The floating island of Uros is a bit touristy but very nice and totally pictursque. A day well spent.
A mind blowing experience from start to finish. The trip was very informative nd it was very nice to know abnd learn about different culture and the life of people living on these islands. Joel was a very nice guide and explained many things.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Titicaca (Full Day) Uros & Taquile | 12 hours | 4.6 (5) | $45 | |
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 Full Day Lake Titicaca Tour to Uros and Taquile Islands | 9 hours | 4.8 (83) | $55 | View |
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