Uros and Taquile Islands: Full-Day Tour from Puno

Service Details

• Type of experience: Full day
• Duration: 1 day
• Departure from: Puno
• Group: Medium
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Guide: Guide

Overview

Itinerary

1. 7:15 a.m.

   Pickup at hotels in downtown Puno

   Pickup at the hotel in downtown Puno for the transfer to the port.

2. 7:30 a.m.

   Boat departure from the port of Puno

   Boarding and the start of the cruise on Lake Titicaca.

3. 8:00 a.m.

   Tour of 2 Floating Islands of the Uros (approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes)

   A visit to two floating islands of the Uros, with a guide's explanation of local life.

4. 9:15 a.m.

   Departure by boat to Taquile Island

   We will continue by boat to Taquile Island.

5. 10:30 a.m.

   We arrive at the northern port of Taquile Island and begin a 30-minute walk to the local restaurant

   Disembark at the north port and walk about 30 minutes to the restaurant.

6. 11:30 a.m.

   Explanation of the menu at the local restaurant

   The guide's explanation of Taquile's culture and traditions.

7. 12:30 p.m.

   Traditional Lunch

   Take a break to enjoy the traditional lunch included in the program.

8. 1:30 p.m.

   Walk around the island or the main square (Optional)

   Time for an optional walk around the island and its plaza.

9. 2:30 p.m.

   Return to the city of Puno

   Board the bus to begin the return trip to Puno.

10. 4:00 p.m.

    Arrival in Puno and Transfers to Downtown Hotels or the Plaza de Armas

    Arrival at the port and transfer to a downtown hotel or to the plaza, depending on the service.

11. End of service

    End of the tour of Lake Titicaca.

What's Included

Recommendations

• Wear a hat or cap.
• Use sunscreen.
• Comfortable walking shoes.
• Repellent.

Frequently Asked Questions