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Uros and Taquile Islands From Puno Full Day Tour with Lunch
(5) Reviews
Puno
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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 fr...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
Tips
Buses
Breakfast
Meeting Points
Departure
5X7M+VR Puno
Port Lighthouse - Puno
Return
Itinerary
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Uros Floating Islands
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.
1 hour
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Taquile Island
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.
Uros and Taquile Islands From Puno Full Day Tour with Lunch
(5) Reviews
Puno
About
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 fr...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tourist boat
Entrance ticket to the Islands
Lunch
Pick-up and drop-off service from hotel or bus station in Puno
