1-Day Tour

Lake Titicaca: Uros and Taquile

A full day on Lake Titicaca from Puno: the floating totora reed islands of the Uros and about three hours on Taquile Island with a trout lunch. Easy level, at 3,810 m.

About 10–12 hoursHotel pickup at 7:30 a.m.Trout lunch on TaquileEasy level

DurationAbout 10–12 hours

PickupYour hotel in Puno, 7:30 a.m.

Altitude3,810 m – 3,820 m

MealsLunch

Highlights

What you’ll experience

Uros IslandsFloating islands made of totora reed, where you learn about the daily life of their residents.
Taquile IslandAbout three hours to explore its streets and craft workshops.
Taquile TextilesConversations with locals, known for their weaving.
Fresh TroutTraditional lunch at a local restaurant on the island.

Itinerary

Day by day

You spend the day between 3,810 and 3,820 m and return to sleep in Puno.

Day1

Uros and Taquile

Lunch

We pick you up at your hotel around 7:30 a.m. and take you to the Puno port to board the boat. First you reach the floating islands of the Uros, built from totora reed. Your guide shares their life, history and traditions, and you have free time to walk around, talk with residents and see how they make their crafts.

Then you sail to Taquile Island, where you spend about three hours. You have fresh trout for lunch at a local restaurant, then walk through the island's streets, visit craft workshops and talk with locals, known for their textiles. In the afternoon you return to the Puno port, and we take you to your hotel.

✓Included

Pickup and return to your hotel in Puno.
Boat ride to the Uros and Taquile islands.
Guide during the tour.
Traditional lunch on Taquile.

✕Not included

Tips.
Personal expenses.
Meals not mentioned.

Frequently asked questions

About Lake Titicaca: Uros and Taquile

What islands do I visit?+

The floating islands of the Uros and Taquile Island, where you spend about three hours.

What time do you pick me up and how long does it last?+

We pick you up at your hotel in Puno around 7:30 a.m. The tour lasts 10 to 12 hours, and you return to your hotel in the afternoon.

What meals are included?+

Traditional lunch on Taquile, with fresh trout.

Is it difficult?+

It is easy (2 of 5). You are between 3,810 and 3,820 m in altitude all day.

Is it private or group?+

It is available as a group or private service.

What is the cancellation policy?+

Cancellations made 45 days or more in advance receive a 70% refund; between 30 and 44 days, 50%; with fewer than 30 days' notice or if you do not show up, no refund is given.

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