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Puno: Uros and Taquile Island Tour - Lake Titicaca

Location Puno, Peru
$45.00
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Overview

Experience the enchanting culture of Lake Titicaca as you journey to the Floating Islands of Uros and the traditional island of Taquile. Discover the age-old traditions of the Uros people, who have crafted and inhabited these unique reed islands for centuries. Immerse yourself in the daily life of the Taquileños, known for their handwoven textiles and strong sense of community. This cultural adventure on the world's highest navigable lake promises an unforgettable glimpse into Peru's rich heritage.
Puno: Uros and Taquile Island Tour - Lake Titicaca
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 11 hours

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  • Boat to visit the Islands of Lake Titicaca.
  • Professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English).
  • 1 Lunch on the island of Taquile.
  • Transfer from your Hotel
  • Entrance tickets to the islands.
  • Ride on the traditional boat (reed boat) – 10 Soles

  • Uros Floating Islands
    Pick up from hotels located in the center of Puno to transfer them to the port. • Arrival at the Port and boarding the boat to begin our boat trip to the first point, which is the Uros Island; which we will arrive in an average of 30 minutes; On the way we will be able to see part of Lake Titicaca. • Upon arriving at the Island we will be able to see a group of people dressed in their typical local attire, who will give us an affectionate welcome. Upon disembarking from the boat we will notice how the islands are floating under the water; At the place we will settle down to be able to listen to our guide who will give us detailed information about how the islands originated, materials used for their construction and how the residents live in the place. After the explanation we will have time to take photos and visit the houses of the residents. • Optionally we can visit a second island on reed rafts, where you can taste some typical dish from the area or buy local crafts.
  • Taquile Island
    • We continue our journey on a trip of approximately 02 hours. through Lake Titicaca to reach the natural island of Taquile where we will begin our ascending walk of approximately 40 minutes. Heading towards the main square of the island, we will visit the textile museum, its colonial church and more. • Then we can have lunch; Our meals consist of a quinoa soup as a starter and a trout-based main dish; As a drink, it is traditional to drink coca or muña mate, which are very good for avoiding altitude sickness and stomach pain. Our guide will give us an explanation about the history of the island, the clothing of the residents and their main productions. • We will have free time to take photos and then we will begin the descent to the port to board the boat and begin our way back to the main port of Puno. Arrival at the port of Puno and transfer to the city center.

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Puno: Uros and Taquile Island Tour - Lake Titicaca

    Location Puno, Peru
    $45.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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