Summary
Duration
Tour Type
Difficulty
Altitude
Accommodation
Group Size
The Uros and Taquile tour begins with pickup at your hotel in the city of Puno. After a brief transfer to the port of Lake Titicaca, considered the highest navigable lake in the world, you will set sail toward the floating islands of Uros. There, you can observe how these formations—built using reed (totora)—remain afloat, and discover the lifestyle of their inhabitants, marked by fishing, hunting, and handicraft production.
You will then continue your journey to the island of Taquile. Once you disembark, you will have the opportunity to take a hike leading to the higher part of the island, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the Andean surroundings. Taquile is known for its textile traditions, the legacy of a culture in which spinning and weaving are essential parts of daily life. Each garment reveals the wearer’s marital status through unique colors and designs.
This tour allows you to immerse yourself in the ancient history of both communities, learn about their customs, and appreciate the importance of reed (totora) and textiles in their way of life. At the end of the experience, you will return to Puno with deeper insight into the cultural and natural richness offered by this corner of the Peruvian Andes.
- Discover the customs, traditions, and religious beliefs of the local inhabitants.
- Connect with the water, birds, and tranquility offered by the natural surroundings.
- Experience the floating islands of Uros, feeling the gentle movement of the island beneath your feet.
- Upon arriving in Uros by boat, you will receive an explanation of the local culture and can purchase handicrafts such as hats, bracelets, and more.
- If you wish, you can opt to sail for about 10 to 15 minutes on the reed boats (caballitos de totora), where you can go up to the second level to enjoy a viewing platform.
- Visit the island of Taquile, a land-based island where you will learn about the agriculture and tourism practiced by its inhabitants. You can appreciate their traditional clothing and purchase local handicrafts.
- Keep in mind that in Puno, especially in Taquile, the Aymara language is spoken.
Itinerary
Day 1: Puno - Uros - Puno
- Start of Tour: 7:00 AM
- End of Tour: 4:30 PM
The Uros and Taquile tour begins with visitors being picked up at their hotels in the city of Puno at the designated time. A tourist vehicle will take you on a short ride of about 10 minutes to the port of Lake Titicaca, where you will board a boat to begin the journey.
After sailing for a few minutes, you will arrive at the floating islands of Uros. You will observe how these 40 artificial islands, built from totora reeds, remain afloat on the lake’s waters. Over approximately one hour and fifteen minutes, you will learn about the inhabitants’ activities—mainly fishing—and discover the particularities of their everyday life.
At 9:15 in the morning, you will continue toward Taquile Island on a boat ride of about one hour and fifteen minutes. You will arrive at around 10:30, then take a 25-minute walk to the higher part of the island, where a local restaurant offers panoramic views of the lake. At 11:30, the guide will provide a detailed explanation of the traditions and culture of Taquile’s inhabitants.
By 1:30 in the afternoon, you will have the option to explore the island’s main square before reuniting with the group. At 2:30, you will head back to the embarkation point to take the boat back to Puno. The return journey lasts approximately one hour and twenty minutes, so arrival in the city of Puno is expected around 4:30 in the afternoon.
Inclusions
Incluye
- Transfer from the hotel in Puno to the port of Lake Titicaca.
Pickups are made from hotels near Puno’s main square.
- Entry tickets to the Uros and Taquile islands
- Bilingual guide (English and Spanish)
- Local lunch on Taquile
- Fast boats, to spend more time on the islands.
Not Included
- Optional 15-minute totora boat ride on the Uros Islands (15 Soles)
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
What to bring
- Light clothing and warm clothing. Mornings are cold, midday is hot, and afternoons are windy.
- Hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses
- Comfortable shoes or sneakers for walking
- Peruvian soles in cash (credit cards are not accepted in the places you will visit)
- Rehydrating drinks such as water
- Snacks
- Waterproof jacket or rain poncho, only during the rainy season (November to March)
Mapa:One Day Tour of Lake Titicaca
Summary
Duration
Tour Type
Difficulty
Altitude
Accommodation
Group Size
The Uros and Taquile tour begins with pickup at your hotel in the city of Puno. After a brief transfer to the port of Lake Titicaca, considered the highest navigable lake in the world, you will set sail toward the floating islands of Uros. There, you can observe how these formations—built using reed (totora)—remain afloat, and discover the lifestyle of their inhabitants, marked by fishing, hunting, and handicraft production.
You will then continue your journey to the island of Taquile. Once you disembark, you will have the opportunity to take a hike leading to the higher part of the island, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the Andean surroundings. Taquile is known for its textile traditions, the legacy of a culture in which spinning and weaving are essential parts of daily life. Each garment reveals the wearer’s marital status through unique colors and designs.
This tour allows you to immerse yourself in the ancient history of both communities, learn about their customs, and appreciate the importance of reed (totora) and textiles in their way of life. At the end of the experience, you will return to Puno with deeper insight into the cultural and natural richness offered by this corner of the Peruvian Andes.
- Discover the customs, traditions, and religious beliefs of the local inhabitants.
- Connect with the water, birds, and tranquility offered by the natural surroundings.
- Experience the floating islands of Uros, feeling the gentle movement of the island beneath your feet.
- Upon arriving in Uros by boat, you will receive an explanation of the local culture and can purchase handicrafts such as hats, bracelets, and more.
- If you wish, you can opt to sail for about 10 to 15 minutes on the reed boats (caballitos de totora), where you can go up to the second level to enjoy a viewing platform.
- Visit the island of Taquile, a land-based island where you will learn about the agriculture and tourism practiced by its inhabitants. You can appreciate their traditional clothing and purchase local handicrafts.
- Keep in mind that in Puno, especially in Taquile, the Aymara language is spoken.
Day 1: Puno - Uros - Puno
- Start of Tour: 7:00 AM
- End of Tour: 4:30 PM
The Uros and Taquile tour begins with visitors being picked up at their hotels in the city of Puno at the designated time. A tourist vehicle will take you on a short ride of about 10 minutes to the port of Lake Titicaca, where you will board a boat to begin the journey.
After sailing for a few minutes, you will arrive at the floating islands of Uros. You will observe how these 40 artificial islands, built from totora reeds, remain afloat on the lake’s waters. Over approximately one hour and fifteen minutes, you will learn about the inhabitants’ activities—mainly fishing—and discover the particularities of their everyday life.
At 9:15 in the morning, you will continue toward Taquile Island on a boat ride of about one hour and fifteen minutes. You will arrive at around 10:30, then take a 25-minute walk to the higher part of the island, where a local restaurant offers panoramic views of the lake. At 11:30, the guide will provide a detailed explanation of the traditions and culture of Taquile’s inhabitants.
By 1:30 in the afternoon, you will have the option to explore the island’s main square before reuniting with the group. At 2:30, you will head back to the embarkation point to take the boat back to Puno. The return journey lasts approximately one hour and twenty minutes, so arrival in the city of Puno is expected around 4:30 in the afternoon.
Incluye
- Transfer from the hotel in Puno to the port of Lake Titicaca.
Pickups are made from hotels near Puno’s main square.
- Entry tickets to the Uros and Taquile islands
- Bilingual guide (English and Spanish)
- Local lunch on Taquile
- Fast boats, to spend more time on the islands.
No Incluye
- Optional 15-minute totora boat ride on the Uros Islands (15 Soles)
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and dinner
- Light clothing and warm clothing. Mornings are cold, midday is hot, and afternoons are windy.
- Hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses
- Comfortable shoes or sneakers for walking
- Peruvian soles in cash (credit cards are not accepted in the places you will visit)
- Rehydrating drinks such as water
- Snacks
- Waterproof jacket or rain poncho, only during the rainy season (November to March)
