Full day tour of lake titicaca

Full day tour of lake titicaca

Description:

In Puno, you can be part of a magical atmosphere where legends, traditions, and colorful festivities are felt every day. Its astonishing and majestic floating islands like the Uros, made of totora reeds, are surpassed only by the mystical Lake Titicaca. A town proud of its folklore and traditions that overflow each year in dances, rituals, and customs reaches its maximum expression. There's no reason why you shouldn't enjoy its richness. Start your great adventure now!

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Overview

  • Puno
  • Uros floating istand
  • Taquile

ITINERARY:

We start this tour at 6:30 am with the transfer from your hotel to the port. Then we embark towards the Uros floating island (approx. 25 min), where we will visit 2 islands. Our guide will introduce us to the most relevant features and experiences of the place before continuing our tour to Taquile Island. After a navigation (approx. 2 1/2 hours) enjoying the spectacular views offered by Lake Titicaca, we arrive at Taquile Island. Upon disembarking, we embark on a gradually ascending walk that will take us to the main square of the place (approx. 45 min walk).

Once there, the guide will acquaint us with the way of life of the inhabitants, the textile art that has been declared "intangible cultural heritage of humanity" by UNESCO. We will also visit different important sites. We will have lunch at one of the local restaurants. After lunch, we descend a route of 500 steps to the main port (optional route). Around 2:30 pm, we embark back to Puno.

Included

  • Hotel transfer in the city of Puno - Port - Hotel in the city of Puno.
  • Professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English).
  • Entrance tickets to the islands.
  • Personalized assistance.
  • 1 Lunch on Taquile Island.
  • Boat service to visit the islands of Lake Titicaca.
  • Excursions to Lake Titicaca, Uros Islands, and Taquile Island.

Excluded

  • Traditional boat ride (totora reed boat) - S/.10.00 per person (payment made directly on the island to the local inhabitants).

RECOMMENDATIONS:

  • Bring warm clothing for the night.
  • Wear lightweight clothing during the day.
  • Sunscreen.
  • Sunglasses.
  • Hat or cap.
  • Cash.
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