A Full Day Tour View: Uros and Taquile Islands on the Titicaca Lake from Puno
Description
The floating islands of Lake Titicaca are an important part of Peru’s cultural heritage and this full-day tour from Puno visits two of the island’s communities. Cruise around the Uros islands, learn more about local life and traditions, admire the colorful handicrafts made by the islanders, then enjoy a typical Peruvian lunch on Taquile Island. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included. Full-day Lake Titicaca cruise from Puno: Uros and Taquile Islands Cruise around Lake Titicaca, South America’s largest lake Explore the floating reed islands of Uros and the UNESCO-protected island of Taquile Learn about local culture, watch handicrafts demonstrations, and sample island food Great-value tour includes hotel pickup, lunch, and round-trip boat transport
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Itinerary
On this island the guide will explain about the way of experience culture and / or tradition, later the guide will demonstrate the construction of the floating island of the Uros. Later you will have free time to walk around the island, and You can take pictures of local people.
After the visit of Uros, We will arrive in 1 hour with 20 minutes to Taquile “place of the best weavers of Peru ”, one of the lake’s few natural islands. Here, you’ll have chance to discover the fascinating culture of the islanders, which is protected on UNESCO’s intangible heritage list. and you will enjoy a pleasant 40-minute walk, during this walk you will visit the main square that is 3950 meters above sea level, in where you will have time to take pictures, visit the textile store, watch demonstrations of traditional weaving, see how natural dyes are made using vegetables and minerals.. The guide explain about tradition, culture, customs. Finish your visit by enjoying a lunch of typical Peruvian food, before setting out on the return journey. Back in Puno, your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel at approximately 4:30 p.m.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up and Drop off: Hotel or Airbnb in Puno City Downtown
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Reviews(3)
Good and peaceful day! The hotel has a wonderful location, a wonderful view from the rooms, the rooms are clean and comfortable, the staff is friendly and always ready to help! The food is varied and delicious, very good! The design of the rooms and the hotel is very beautiful, the ethnic motifs are beautiful! The nature and the sea around are wonderful! Special thanks to the manager Ms. Tetyana from Ukraine, we felt protected and could always get help! With respect and gratitude for your care, President of the Ukrainian Wushu Federation, Oleg CHUKANOV
Uros was unreal. Like nothing I have ever seen or could have imagined. Alejandro was our tour guide and he couldn't do enough. Would definitely recommend this trip
Dear Madame Kathy: Thank you very much for your comments. Our mission is always to give the best service to our customers. We hope you return to Peru soon. Best regards
