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Uros Floating Islands: Discover Lake Titicaca
4.7
12 Ratings
Puno
Enhance your visit to Puno by taking a trip to the Uros Floating Islands. Here, you can engage with the local community and discover their intriguing lifestyle amidst the world’s highest lake.
Enhance your visit to Puno by taking a trip to the Uros Floating Islands. Here, you can engage with the local community and discover their intriguing lifestyle amidst the world’s highest lake.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Uros Floating Islands - The Uros Floating Islands are a collection of man-made, inhabitable platforms constructed from reeds, a water plant that thrives on Lake Titicaca’s surface. These islands rest on a section of Lake Titicaca, layered over blocks of reed roots, with successive layers of reeds woven or intertwined into mats. The Uros, an…
- Uros Floating Islands - The Uros Floating Islands are a collection of man-made, inhabitable platforms constructed from reeds, a water plant that thrives on Lake Titicaca’s surface. These islands rest on a section of Lake Titicaca, layered over blocks of reed roots, with successive layers of reeds woven or intertwined into mats. The Uros, an ancient people, currently reside on the Collao plateau and in Peru on the floating islands situated in Puno Bay.
- Taquile Island - Taquile Island (Intika in Quechua), located in Lake Titicaca, is part of the Amantaní district in Puno, Peru. Positioned 45 km from Puno, the regional capital, the island is home to approximately 2,200 residents. The main town is situated at an elevation of 3,950 meters above sea level, with the island’s highest point reaching 4,050 meters. The island is within the Quechua language domain, and its residents are known as Taquileños.
What's Included
- Tourist boat ride
- Entrance ticket to the Islands
- Lunch included
- Hotel or bus station pick-up and drop-off in Puno
- Spanish-English guide service
- Tourist boat ride
- Entrance ticket to the Islands
- Lunch included
- Hotel or bus station pick-up and drop-off in Puno
- Spanish-English guide service
What's Not Included
- Tips
- Buses
- Breakfast
- Tips
- Buses
- Breakfast
Location
5X7M+VR Puno
Port Lighthouse - Puno
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(12 Ratings)
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Olafg766
Jan 11, 2025
Definitely recommended - Top organized day.
Trucha fish for lunch , what more could you want.
Just touristy, but you know that when you book.
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591anghelar
Dec 26, 2024
Unique experience - An unforgettable experience with Exploor Trip! From the start, everything was perfectly organized, with a caring and friendly team that made us feel very welcome.
The visit to the Uros was fascinating; learning about their floating islands and way of life was really enriching. In Amantaní, we were welcomed by a local family who opened the doors of their home and allowed us to immerse ourselves in their culture, sharing traditional meals and unique moments. The walk to the viewpoint to watch the sunset was just magical.
Taquile surprised us with its incredible views of Lake Titicaca and the warmth of its people, plus a delicious lunch with fresh produce from the region. Exploor Trip took care of every detail so we could enjoy this trip to the fullest. A tour full of culture, incredible landscapes and memories that will remain forever! 🌅✨
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439yanetq
Dec 26, 2024
Unique Family Experience - A spectacular trip with Exploor Trip to Uros and Taquile! From the beginning, the organization was impeccable. Our guide was not only friendly, but also shared a lot of interesting facts about the culture and history of the islands, which made the experience even more enriching.
The visit to the Uros was like entering another world: learning how they build their floating islands and living with the local inhabitants was fascinating. Then, in Taquile, the beauty of the landscape, with its agricultural terraces and views of Lake Titicaca, left us completely amazed.
In addition, the typical lunch in Taquile was delicious, a true sample of local cuisine. The pace of the tour was relaxed, allowing us to enjoy every moment without feeling rushed. Exploor Trip did an amazing job taking care of every detail. An experience I recommend 100%! 😊
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Patricc349
Dec 26, 2024
UNIQUE EXPERIENCE - It was a very nice experience, REALLY AMAZING ISLANDS. FULLY RECOMMENDED.
Uros have opened a window into a world, showing us the importance of preserving traditions and living in harmony with nature.
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74gimenar
Dec 24, 2024
Super recommended - If you book with Explorer Trip, you can rest assured that they take care of everything. From the beginning, communication is clear and professional, and before leaving they give you a detailed briefing that prepares you for the adventure. The two-day tour to the Uros and Amantani was simply perfect, with an exceptional team that included our guide, Marco, who transmitted his knowledge and passion for the region, and the host families, who received us with warmth. Every detail made this experience unforgettable, 100% recommended!
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Glendaroxanam
Dec 20, 2024
Lugares hermosos - A highly recommended and well-organized activity. On the Uros Islands they show you how these islands are made and they tell you about this way of life. In Taquile we had a delicious lunch, we walked around the island and we were able to see their typical dance. In both places there are many craft stalls since tourism is their main activity for these communities.
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Helianv2024
Dec 20, 2024
Tour of the extensive Titicaca Lake by boat - It was amazing to know the islands of Uros and Taquile, the whole tour inside Lake Titicaca was unique and incredible and our guide enriched us with amazing information, I really liked this tour as a Living Tourism, I would return a second time with family
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Jessica_c
Jan 12, 2025
Good day trip, hidden costs - Hi! We had an amazing day with great guides and the lunch was amazing. However, we were disappointed that it wasn’t noted prior to going on the boat that we would need 15 soles for the traditional boat ride. We felt pressured to pay this with being told it’s their only source of income for the month and when I asked if we had to go on we were told umm no but you will have to sit here by yourself and then the boat will be delayed as we will need to come pick you up which made us feel extremely pressured. Considering we already paid a lot of money for the day it was disappointing.
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X9578wtamandam
Dec 20, 2024
The beautiful - If you book with Explorer Trip there is nothing you need to worry about. Professional and direct communication, perfect pre-departure briefing and the best crew we could wish for for Ausangate Trek! From the guide Rubén to the rider and the chef, everyone does an extraordinary job to make the Trek a unique experience. The food prepared in a simple trekking kitchen was the biggest surprise for us - you get delicious meals with well-selected fresh ingredients at each campsite.
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Swisstraveller94
Jan 3, 2025
Disappointing tourist trap! - Having done the 4-day Inca Trail and heard so much about the importance of Lake Titicaca in Inca mythology, it was a great disappointment to be shown typical tourist-trap material (eg local women in costume singing “You are my sunshine…”, stalls selling similar goods to anywhere else, “traditional” reed (?) boats that tourists were strong-armed into taking for an extra charge, …) The community of Puno and Lake Titicaca are really missing an opportunity by ignoring what is known about the importance of the area, and it is insulting as a tourist truly interested in the region to be treated in such a way.
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