Lake Titicaca Uros Floating Islands Half-Day Tour

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Duration: 3 hours

The shimmering waters of Lake Titicaca, the world’s highest navigable lake is one the unmissable attractions in Peru. It straddles the border between Peru and Bolivia.

The “Puma Shaped Lake” is Spread in over 8372 Km, the lake is home to some traditional local communities who are untouched by modernity. On this half day tour from Puno, you will be visiting the most photographed and the prominent man made Floating Islands of Uros that is made entirely of tatora reeds.

Totora reeds were first used centuries ago to build these islands on Lake Titicaca by the Uro-Aymara families who made their home on the lake. The local people’s boats are also made from totora reeds, and they use these vessels for fishing.

Even some of the islanders’ handcrafts are made from totora reeds, and the friendly people of this community offer their work to visitors as a souvenir of their visit to this magical place.

What's included

  • Uros Island Entrance
  • A guided boat tour to the Uros Floating Islands
  • Puno Hotel pickup and drop off (within the centre)
  • English/Spanish speaking tour guide

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Food and Beverages
    • Other personal expenses
    • Gratuities
    • Hotel pick-up or drop-off outside the center of Puno (25 soles per way)

    Tour available in your selected language

    English
    Spanish

    Additional information

    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    We offer complimentary hotel transfers to our guests who are staying in hotels or airbnb (within the centre of Puno). If you outside the centre of city, we can extend the service to you at an additional cost of 25 Soles each way.

    Not wheelchair accessible

    Bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

    Location

    Departure point

    Estacion Muelle Puno, Puno, 21001
    Please wait for us by the light house in the main boat pier (Estacion Muelle Puno) our guide will pick you up to board the transport and begin the activity.

    Departure point

    Terminal Terrestre Puno, Av. Simon Bolivar 1201, Puno, 21001
    If arriving in Puno by bus from Cusco or La Paz on the tour day, please send your bus details (Point of origin, Name of the bus company and estimated time of arrival). Wait for us at Terminal Terrestre; Our guide will pick you up to begin the activity immediately.

    End point

    Estacion Muelle Puno, Puno, 21001

    End point

    Terminal Terrestre Puno, Av. Simon Bolivar 1201, Puno, 21001

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