Trip to the Uros Islands & Taquile
Tour Details
Having picked you up from your hotel at the designated time, we'll head to the port in Puno. Here, we'll board a boat and take a speedboat on Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake, located at 12,500 feet (3,810 meters) above sea level.
The first stop on our tour of Lake Titicaca will be the famous floating Uros Islands. We'll step off the boat and explore one of the main islands to meet the Uru people who live here. The locals will tell us all about their ancestors' pre-Inca culture, one of the oldest in the Andean Altiplano, as we admire the impressive artificial archipelago on which they live. Did you know that the islands are made from a plant called Totora?
Next, we'll set sail once again and head to Taquile Island; the largest island on Lake Titicaca, enjoying the incredible lake and mountain views on the way. Reaching Taquile, we'll delve into local culture discovering the weaving techniques used by the island's inhabitants to make their famous textiles.
Afterwards, we'll make a stop to renew energy with a delicious traditional lunch (optional), before saying farewell to the islands of Lake Titicaca.
At the end of the tour, you'll be dropped back off at your hotel in Puno after a total of 8 hours.
Hotel Pickup
This tour includes pickup from hotels in the center of Puno. If you're staying elsewhere, you'll have to make your own way to the meeting point at Jiron Arequipa Street, located very close to the Plaza de Armas, for the scheduled time.
Please note that pickup is not available from the following locations: GHL Lago Titicaca, Casa Andina Premium, Sonesta Posada, Lake Titikaka Hotel-Xima, Pacha Confort, Mirador del Titikaka, Hotel Wisny, Jose Antonio Hotel, Taypikala Hotel, Pumakala Hotel, Atoja Chucuito Hotel, and any hotels located on the Uros Islands.
Uros Island Tour
If you don't have enough time to take this trip, you could take our Uros Islands Tour, where you'll enjoy a boat trip on Lake Titicaca and you'll explore the Uros Islands, but you won't visit Taquile.
More Information
Duration
8 - 10h.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.
Included
Hotel pick up and drop off.
English and Spanish speaking guide.
Transport by bus and boat.
Entrance to the Uros and Taquile Islands.
Lunch (optional).
Not included
Drinks.
When to book?
You can book up until 18 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Coyla Adventures
Corporate name: RENE COYLA COILA
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Can children join?
A - Children under 5 years old can take the tour free of charge. However, they will have to travel seated on their parent's or guardian's lap during the transfers and will not be entitled to lunch in the options that include meals.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
