Sail across the waters of Lake Titicaca and discover local traditions on the floating Uros Islands and the beautiful Taquile Island.
Trip to the Uros Islands & Taquile
Having picked you up from your hotel between 7 am and 7:20 am, we'll head to the port in Puno. Here, we'll board a boat and set sail on Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake, located at 12,500 feet (3,810 metres) above sea level.
When you make your reservation, you'll choose between a cruise by normal boat or by speedboat. If you choose the regular boat, the tour will last 10 hours, while the speedboat tour lasts 8 hours.
The first stop on our tour of Lake Titicaca will be the famous floating Uros Islands. We'll step off the boat and explore one of the main islands to meet the Uru people who live here. The locals will tell us all about their ancestors' pre-Inca culture, one of the oldest in the Andean Altiplano, as we admire the impressive artificial archipelago on which they live. Did you know that the islands are made from a plant called totora?
Next, we'll set sail once again and head to Taquile Island; the largest island on Lake Titicaca, enjoying the incredible lake and mountain views on the way. Reaching Taquile, we'll delve into local culture discovering the weaving techniques used by the island's inhabitants to make their famous textiles.
Afterwards, we'll make a stop to renew energy with a delicious traditional lunch (optional), before saying farewell to the islands of Lake Titicaca.
At the end of the tour, you'll be dropped back off at your hotel in Puno between 3:30 pm and 5 pm, depending which boat tour you've booked.
Hotel Pick Up
This tour includes pick up from hotels in the centre of Puno. If you're staying elsewhere, you'll have to make your own way to the meeting point at Jiron Arequipa street, located very close to the Plaza de Armas, for the scheduled time.
Visit to Taquile Island
Please note that you'll only visit Taquile Island if you choose the speedboat tour. If you choose the regular boat tour, we'll go to Amantani Island.
Uros Island Tour
If you don't have enough time to take this trip, you could take our Uros Islands Tour, where you'll enjoy a boat trip on Lake Titicaca and you'll explore the Uros Island, but you won't visit Taquile.
Price
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Duration
8 hours - 10 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.
Included
Hotel pick up and drop off.
English and Spanish speaking guide.
Transport by bus and boat.
Entrance to the Uros and Taquile Islands.
Lunch (optional).
Not included
Drinks.
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
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No printing of documentation required.
Promotes local employment.
Has a gender equality policy.
Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 10 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us .
