Uros and Taquile Islands From Puno Full Day Tour with Lunch

Uros and Taquile Islands From Puno Full Day Tour with Lunch

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About This Tour in Puno

Enjoy your stay in Puno with an unforgettable excursion on the majestic Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. Begin your adventure by visiting the Uros Floating Islands, a fascinating group of man-made islands built entirely from totora reeds. Meet the local families, learn about their ancestral lifestyle, and discover how they build their homes and boats using this remarkable natural material. Continue to Taquile Island, renowned for its traditional textiles recognized by UNESCO and its unique community organization. There, you’ll enjoy a typical lunch made with local ingredients while admiring breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding mountains. This full-day tour from Puno combines living culture, nature, and ancient traditions—offering an authentic and unforgettable experience in the heart of the Peruvian highlands.

Why Visit Puno?

Puno, Peru offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Puno provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Puno

You can reach Puno, Peru by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.

What's Included

  • Tourist boat
  • Entrance ticket to the Islands
  • Lunch
  • Pick-up and drop-off service from hotel or bus station in Puno
  • Spanish-English guide service

What's Not Included

  • Tips
  • Buses
  • Breakfast

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

The floating

Port Lighthouse - Puno

End Point

The

Port Lighthouse - Puno

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

The floating islands of the Uros are a... 1 hour

The floating islands of the Uros are a set of artificial habitable surfaces built from reeds, an aquatic plant that grows on the surface of Lake Titicaca. The islands stand on a portion of the surface of Lake Titicaca, superimposed on blocks of reed roots on which successive layers of reeds woven or intertwined into mats are laid. Its inhabitants, the Uros, are an ancestral people that are currently concentrated on the Collao plateau and in Peru on the floating islands located in the bay of Puno.

The island of Taquile (Intika in Quechua), in... 2 hours

The island of Taquile (Intika in Quechua), in Lake Titicaca, belongs to the district of Amantaní, Puno, Peru. The island is located 45 km from Puno, the regional capital. It has a population of about 2200 inhabitants. The main town is located at 3,950 m above sea level. n. m. and the highest point of the island reaches 4,050 m above sea level. n. m. The island belongs to the linguistic domain of the Quechua language and the name of its inhabitants is Taquileño.

Frequently Asked Questions

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