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In the morning you will visit the Uros Floating Islands on Lake Titicaca. You will learn how these reed islands are built, the customs of their inhabitants and their daily activities. You will also enjoy a traditional totora boat ride. Then you will return to Puno for lunch and have the afternoon free to tour the city.
A shuttle from the agency passes by your accommodation in the center of Puno to take you to the city’s pier.
You will board a shared speedboat to start sailing on Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world (at 3,812 meters high
You will travel for about 30 minutes appreciating the scenery and crossing the dense reeds that surround the bay of Puno.
Upon arrival, the island boss will welcome you. You will sit in a circle to listen to the natives’ explanation of how they build their own islands by weaving the roots of the totora. You will also see the interior of their thatched houses and traditional clothing.
You will have free time to take photos. If you wish, you can board its huge and colorful handmade rafts (known as the “Mercedes Benz of Titicaca”) to ride from one island to another for an extra cost of about 15 soles
You will board the motorboat again to return to the city.
The boat arrives at the port and the transport drops you back at your hotel or near the Plaza de Armas, just in time for lunch
To book your place on the Uros Floating Islands tour with us, follow these steps: First, click on the “Book Now” button above. This will open our booking form, where you will have to select your preferred departure date. Then, fill in each participant’s personal information. The final step is payment, which can be made by credit or debit card.
In addition, there are additional options available, such as the extension of the trip to the island of Taquile or Amantaní, or the traditional ride in one of the large boats made of reeds. These reed boat rides are coordinated and paid directly to the local inhabitants of the island during the visit.
Of course, you can store your luggage or additional belongings with us safely. You don’t need to carry large suitcases on the boat to the floating islands, as a small backpack is enough for the day. You can hand over your large suitcases to our staff at the port or drop them off at the warehouse of your hotel in Puno. At the end of the tour of Lake Titicaca, at wperu-travel we will take care of returning your belongings immediately.
There are several reasons. First of all, we use modern, safe and comfortable motorboats, equipped with all mandatory life jackets and current boating permits. Secondly, we work exclusively with local official tour guides who have in-depth knowledge of the culture, the construction of the islands and the history of the Uuros people. Third, we include full payment of duties and income taxes to the native community with no surprises in the process. Finally, we limit the size of our groups so that you can interact comfortably with local families.
In case you feel unwell, nauseous or affected by altitude while sailing, the world travel team is fully prepared to help you quickly. Our boats have a basic first aid kit and the islands are located within walking distance of the city of Puno. Our guide will attend to you immediately and, if necessary, coordinate a quick return by boat to the main port to transfer you to a nearby health center.
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