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Full Day Lake Titicaca Tour to Uros and Taquile Islands
Puno, Peru
$55
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
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Overview
Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake at 12,506 ft (3,812 m), offers a captivating glimpse into the lives of its indigenous communities. This full-day tour takes you to the enchanting floating islands of Uros and the vibrant Taquile Island, where tradition thrives amidst stunning natural beauty.
- 🏷️ Full Day Lake Titicaca Tour: Includes hotel pickup and drop-off within the center of Puno, ensuring a seamless start to your adventure.
- 🛥️ Local Expert Guide: Enjoy the insights of a bilingual guide fluent in English and Spanish, enhancing your understanding of the rich culture.
- 🌊 Begin your journey with a scenic 25-minute boat ride to the floating islands of Uros, where you’ll be greeted by friendly locals.
- 🌾 Witness a demonstration by the community leader on how these unique islands are constructed from totora reeds, a fascinating aspect of their heritage.
- 🛶 Take a short ride on a traditional totora reed boat to explore the main island of Uros, with an optional cost of 10 Soles.
- 🏞️ After exploring Uros, embark on a 2-hour boat journey to Taquile Island, taking in breathtaking views of the Andean peaks.
- 🥘 Savor a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, featuring traditional dishes that reflect the flavors of the region.
- 🧶 Discover the artistry of Taquile, where men knit and women spin wool, and learn about the cultural significance of their attire based on marital status.
- 🌱 Experience a demonstration on natural wool dyeing techniques using local vegetables, showcasing traditional craftsmanship.
- 🕔 Conclude your day with a return trip to Puno, arriving by 5:00 PM, where a representative will transfer you back to your hotel.
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Full Day Lake Titicaca Tour to Uros and Taquile Islands
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 9 hours
- Hotel pickup and drop off (Within the centre of Puno)
- All embarkation taxes
- Bi-Lingual Local Tour Guide (English and Spanish)
- Lunch
- Entrance to Uros and Taquile Islands
- Hotel pick-up or drop-off outside the center of Puno (25 soles per way)
- Other personal expenses
- Gratuities
Meeting point
If arriving in Puno by bus from Cusco or La Paz on the tour day, please send your bus details (Point of origin, Name of the bus company and estimated time of arrival). Wait for us at Terminal Terrestre; Our guide will pick you up to begin the activity immediately.
Please wait for us by the light house in the main boat pier (Estacion Muelle Puno) our guide will pick you up to board the transport and begin the activity.
Return details
If arriving in Puno by bus from Cusco or La Paz on the tour day, please send your bus details (Point of origin, Name of the bus company and estimated time of arrival). Wait for us at Terminal Terrestre; Our guide will pick you up to begin the activity immediately.
Please wait for us by the light house in the main boat pier (Estacion Muelle Puno) our guide will pick you up to board the transport and begin the activity.
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Uros Floating IslandsYour epic tour begins with a transfer to the boat pier where you will embark on a 25 minutes boat ride to see the life on the floating islands of Uros. As you begin sailing away, you will get a pristine view of the snow capped Andean peaks at a distance. As we will reach to the shores of Uros islands, locals will extend a warm welcome and will introduce you to their life on this man made island. People here speak Aymara, our tour guide will teach you a few words so you can greet them in their language. The head of the community will demonstrate on how they build these islands and will share the history of it. If desired, you can buy some souvenirs here. The locals will then offer a short ride on their totora reed boat to the main island of Uros (this has an additional cost of 10 Soles). You will have some free time to stroll around, the island is also made of totora reed. Once you have had your fill of the history and views, we will embark on a 2 hours journey to Taquile.
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Taquile IslandAs the boat would near the shores of Taquile Island, our local expert will be giving you a brief information of the life of locals here. It is almost a 45 minutes walk up the hill to the summit from where you will get to contemplate the views. Taquile is home to the best Andean handicrafts. Men here do the knitting while women spin the wool. People here dress based on their marital status. Our guide will be explaining this to you in detail. A village chief will give you a demonstration on how they dye the wool using vegetables. After a brief introduction, we will be stopping for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, we will be hiking back down to the pier and embark on our boat for a return trip to Puno. The distance of 36 kilometres (22 miles) will be covered roughly in two and a half hours. We will be reaching Puno by 0500 PM. Our representative will meet you and will transfer you back to your hotel within the centre of the city.
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Full Day Lake Titicaca Tour to Uros and Taquile Islands
Puno, Peru
$55
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!