Tour Uros Taquile
Visit the floating islands of Uros and Taquile in just one day
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 Tour of Uros and Taquile. 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
- Boat transportation (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! You can cancel this tour and you'll receive 100% refund of the amount paid if you cancel more than 48 hours in advance. After this time, or in case you do not show up, no refunds will be given.
Tour itinerary
Tour Uros and Taquile
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.
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.
Lunch and 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.
What to bring to Tour Uros Taquile
- 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 Tour Uros Taquile 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.
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