Uros artificial islands in lake Titicaca
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Uros welcoming travelers in their floating islands
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Taquile Pier in lake Titicaca
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Lake Titicaca Tour to Taquile Island by Speed Boat

Full-day Lake Titicaca tour visiting the Uros Floating Islands and Taquile from Puno

(6 reviews)
Puno
1 day
Spanish / English
Starts: From your hotel in Puno at 7:00 a.m.
Ends: To your hotel in Puno at 5:00 p.m.
Free cancellation!

Briefing

Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world. You will discover the landscapes and views that the islands offer you in this Lake Titicaca Tour to Taquile Island by Speed Boat. Visiting the Uros Islands, we will witness a cultural demonstration of how they live on the island. We will also walk around Taquile Island while the guide tells us all about their culture and traditions.

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Tour details

Included

  • Transfer to the pier
  • Speed boat (round trip)
  • Entrance to the islands (Uros and Taquile)
  • Bilingual guide (Spanish / English)

Not included

  • Lunch at Taquile

Important information

Lunch at the restaurant in Taquile is not included and has an extra fee to be paid to the local family at the destination in USD.

Payments to local families are made directly to them so that they can keep maintaining their community and developing their culture.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation! If you cancel at least 8 days before the tour starts, you will receive 100% of the amount paid. If you cancel at least 7 days before the tour starts, you will receive 50% of the amount paid. After this time, or in case of no-show, no refunds will be given.

Tour itinerary

Tour Uros and Taquile

7 : 00 AM

Pickup and Uros Islands

After being picked up at our hotel, we embark in Puno to start the tour visiting the floating islands of the Uros. Here we will discover the daily life of its inhabitants and how they live on artificial islands formed by reeds.

Uros floating island in lake Titicaca
10 : 00 AM

Taquile Island Tour

We will arrive at the island of Taquile where we will walk for about an hour and a half towards the main town. During this tour, our guide will tell us the aspects and curiosities of the culture of Taquile.

Local touring Taquile with a sheep
12 : 00 PM

Lunch on Taquile Island

You’ll have lunch at one of the local restaurants in town. This meal is not included in the tour, but we recommend trying the typical regional dishes by following your guide’s recommendations.

Food in taquile island
2 : 30 PM

Return to Puno

We will have lunch in a restaurant in town where we can enjoy the local cuisine. After lunch, we will return to the main port to finish our Tour to Uros and Taquile. After the boat trip, we will arrive at the port at approximately 5:00 PM. Once at our hotel, our trip will have come to an end.

titicaca landscape from Uros

What to bring to Lake Titicaca to Taquile Island by Speed Boat tour

  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat or cap
  • Warm clothing
  • Hiking Boots
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Raincoat / waterproof poncho
  • Chas USD
  • Medication to avoid altitude sickness (in case you consider it necessary)

Where does the tour Lake Titicaca to Taquile Island by Speed Boat start

If you plan to arrive from Arequipa, the most common option is to take the tour to the Colca Canyon and on the second day board a bus from Chivay directly to Puno, where you will arrive around 6:00 pm. If you plan to arrive from Cusco, you can do so in a tourist bus that has different, regular stops along the route at various archaeological sites and tourist attractions (10 hours ride). Alternatively, you can also board a direct bus on a route of roughly 6.5 hours that you can book with several companies, including Cruz del Sur. If you plan to arrive in Puno coming from Bolivia, you can opt for different companies that offer the route Copacabana - Puno or La Paz - Puno.

Questions & Answers

  • How can altitude sickness affect me?

    Not everyone is affected in the same way and for the same length of time. The most common symptoms are headache, difficulty breathing, nausea and weakness. Our recommendation is to rest as soon as you arrive in Puno, eat light meals and drink plenty of liquids.

  • What does the local food consist of?

    The food will vary depending on availability and what they cook that day. Traditionally their diet is based on Andean potatoes, barley, green beans and quinoa.

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