Uros Floating Islands and Taquile Island
Uros and Taquile — Timeless Islands, Living Traditions on Lake Titicaca
Service Description
FULL DAY: UROS FLOATING ISLANDS & TAQUILE ISLAND ✦ Type of Excursion: Rural Communities, Sceneries ✦ Difficulty: Medium ✦ Service: Group Tour (25 max.) ✦ Transport: Speedboat ✦ Duration: 9 Hours ✦ Schedules: 7:00 AM ◘ ITINERARY 7:15 am – Hotel collection in Puno city Begin your journey with a convenient hotel collection in Puno, followed by a comfortable transfer to the harbour. Prepare to explore the wonders of Lake Titicaca as your adventure begins. ○ Uros Floating Islands Journey across Lake Titicaca to the reed‑built Uros communities. Guided visit to learn about their culture and traditions, with an optional ride in local reed boats for a unique experience. ○ Taquile Island Scenic boat trip followed by an uphill walk with stunning lake views. Discover Taquile’s cultural heritage, textiles, and community life rooted in Andean history. ○ Lunch stop Enjoy a typical meal such as fresh trout, Andean soup, or vegetarian options. ○ Return walk and boat journey Gentle walk along Taquile’s lower paths with splendid views, then relax during the boat ride back to Puno. 4:00 pm – Arrival at Puno harbour. Farewell to the group and optional transfer to your hotel. End of the tour. WHAT IS INCLUDED: ✔ Hotel pick-up for accommodations located in the city center of Puno ✔ Hotel drop-off for accommodations located in the city center of Puno ✔ Bilingual tour guide: English / Spanish ✔ Entrance ticket to the Uros Floating Islands ✔ Entrance ticket to Taquile Island ✔ Lunch WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED: ✘ Additional Services not included in the program ✘ The reed boat ride is not included in Uros Floating Islands ◘ FAQ ♦ About Accommodations outside Puno city ○ The following hotels are excluded of the pick-up: Sonesta Posada del Inca, Casa Andina Premium, Lake Titicaca Hotel, GHL Libertador, Jose Antonio Hoteles. A designated meeting point can be arranged in the city center (historical center) for your convenience. Alternatively, transportation services can be provided for an additional fee. ♦ About the Ride on a Local Reed Boat during the tour ○ The traditional reed boat ride is not included in the tour price. It is an optional activity that costs $5 USD per person, payable directly to the local families. ♦ About Meals ○ All meals are prepared by local hosts using regional ingredients such as potatoes, rice, vegetables, and quinoa. Vegetarian options are available and can be arranged on the same day.
Service Details
• CHANGE OF TRAVEL DATE - Requests to change the travel date will be accepted up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled activity. • CANCELLATIONS - Cancellations submitted at least 24 hours before the scheduled activity are eligible for a full refund. - Cancellations submitted within 24 hours of the scheduled activity are non-refundable. - Cancellations due to circumstances beyond the control of either the company or the client (such as strikes, social conflicts, or natural disasters) may be refundable; however, the amount to be refunded will be subject to evaluation. • REFUND PROCESSING - For payments made via PayPal, refunds are processed immediately. - For payments made by credit or debit card, refunds may take several days depending on the policies of the issuing bank.
Location
Taquile Island
Taquile Island, Huillanopampa, Peru
Uros Floating Islands
Uros Floating Islands, Puno, Peru