Full Day Tour to Uros and Taquile (Titicaca Lake Islands)
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Overview
The Titicaca Lake is the highest navigable lake in the world (3856 m.a.s.l.). Its shores and islands, such as Amantani and Taquile, are home to the Aymaras and Quechuas, who are amongst Peru’s oldest people, predating the Incas by a thousand years. Here, visitors may wander through old, traditional villages where Spanish is a second language and ancient myths and beliefs still hold sway. Located very close to Puno, we can find the famous floating Uros Islands, whose inhabitants preserve their traditions and costumes in their handmade reed floating villages.
Full Itinerary
The tour begins at 07:45 am, when we will pick you up from your Hotel or from the bus terminal (07:00 – 07:30 am), and transport you to the local city port. The tour takes a full day, starting with a visit to the Uros Islands, followed by a visit to Taquile Island, where you can enjoy the colourful clothing of its inhabitants, which makes Taquile famous and a cultural heritage of humanity.
On arrival, we will visit three of the islands, meeting their people who will explain to us their daily life and deeply rooted customs.
Uros Floating Island
Located 35 minutes by boat from the port of Puno, the Uros Islands comprise a group of islands mostly made of reeds, which are also the main material for building houses and boats. The inhabitants of the “Uros” are very friendly and cordial with visitors.
Taquile Island
Located four hours by boat from the port of Puno, Taquile is one of the favourite destinations for visitors, especially renowned for its beautiful scenery. While reaching the central square of the island, you can walk uphill for about an hour, then enjoy a delicious lunch and afterwards continue the walk downstairs (535 stone steps) back to the port of Taquile.
We will meet our captain and take the boat to Puno, arriving in the early afternoon. And we will drop you back at your Hotel.
Included/Exclude
- Transfers
- Group boat transport
- Entrance fees to the Islands
- English-speaking guide
- Boat driver
- 24-hour support from the company owner
- Extra drinks and snacks for the boat
- Tips for a guide or boat driver
- Insurance of any kind
Recommendations, what to bring
- Sun protection: sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
- Water and snacks for the boat
- Camera
- Money for souvenirs
Note: Please do not give candies or lollies to the kids on the islands! They really appreciate oranges and other fruits, as it is impossible to grow them in these altitudes on the islands, and it will conserve both their teeth and the environment.
What we need when you make a reservation
- Full name, as written in your passport (please include a scanned copy of your passport)
- Passport number
- Nationality
- Date of birth
- Tour departure date
- Send a deposit of 60% of the total price of your tour. (The remainder of your balance will be due upon your arrival in Cusco.) Payment may be made via Western Union, PayPal, or ABN AMRO Bank in Holland, or securely and directly through our website by choosing your desired tour and clicking the BOOK NOW button.
Prices
- Price US$80 per person
Children under 5 years don’t pay.
Please send us their passport information in a separate email when you book.
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