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Puno: Full-Day Tour of Lake Titicaca and Uros & Taquile

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Activity provider: Peru & U
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    Puno: Full-Day Tour of Lake Titicaca and Uros & Taquile

    Activity provider: Peru & U
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    From US$ 39 per person

    Take a full-day tour from Puno to explore Uros and Taquile on Lake Titicaca. Spend time with local island residents and experience their culture. Visit a local weavers’ cooperative and observe their skills, and enjoy a locally prepared lunch on Taquile.

    About this activity

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    Duration 11 hours
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    Live tour guide
    Spanish, English
    Pickup optional
    If you are staying outside of the pickup area or haven't booked a hotel, please select the meeting point option.

    Experience

    Highlights
    • See a group of inhabited islands with structures made entirely of tortora reeds
    • Enjoy lunch on the island of Taquile
    • Watch skilled weavers at work at the local cooperative
    Full description
    You’ll be picked up at your Puno accommodation at the beginning of this full-day excursion to Lake Titicaca. An English-speaking guide will accompany you as you travel to the lake’s islands of Uros and Taquille. Uros is a group of islands whose buildings are made entirely of tortora reeds. It is home to a small community that dates back to pre-Inca times. Spend some time with the local residents before continuing on to Taquile – an island whose culture is more closely related to that of the Aymara people of Bolivia. You’ll enjoy a locally prepared lunch on the island before visiting the local cooperative and seeing first-hand the skill of the local weavers. Return to Puno and to your lodge after a unique look at the cultures of these islands.
    Includes
    • All pick-ups and transfers within Puno City Center hotels
    • Tour as indicated in the description
    • English-speaking guide
    • Lunch
    • All entrance fees
    • Gratuities
    • All pick-ups and transfers from hotels outside of Puno City Center
    Covid-19 precautions

    You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

    Safety measures in place
    • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
    • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
    Traveler requirements
    • You are required to bring and wear a mask
    • You will receive a mandatory temperature check

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    What to bring

    • Comfortable shoes
    • Warm clothing
    • Sun hat
    • Water

    Not allowed

    • Pets
    • Oversize luggage

    Know before you go

    •  If you are staying outside of the pickup area or haven't booked a hotel, please select the meeting point option
    • Please wear weather-appropriate clothing. Warm clothing during the winter season (May to September) and rainwear during the rainy season (October to April)
    • If you have heavy luggage, ask if your hotel can keep it safe for you (this service is usually free) or leave it at the meeting point at no cost
    • You can take a ride on a typical reed boat, which costs approximately 10 Soles per person (this contributes to the community income)
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.2 /5

    based on 42 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      3.6/5
    • Transportation
      3.9/5
    • Value for money
      3.9/5
    • Safety
      4.5/5

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    Culturally interesting

    The lake and the two islands are very beautiful. The people have different customs and the tourist has the opportunity to know them a little. The organization of the tour needs to be greatly improved: for four hours (two in the morning and two in the afternoon) the guide said it was "siesta time" and went to sleep. During this time, could you not have told us about geography, customs, etc.?

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    July 18, 2017

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    Claudia – Brazil Verified booking

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    Excellent organization

    I went on other excursions to Peru and this one was by far the best on an organizational level. The day before I was contacted by Carmen who informed me of the pick-up time and what I should have brought with me. The following day she was punctual with a private transfer, she made me sit in the best places on the boat and was waiting for me on my return. The boat that offers this tour is the fastest and most comfortable one in Puno, so it allows you to have more time to visit the islands. I have heard of other tourists who had taken tours with old and slow boats to save money and were disappointed with the service. The restaurant lunch was also good, with a final show from some local people. The star less is only because I expected better from the island of Taquile (nothing special).

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    January 27, 2017

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    Biagio – Italy Verified booking

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    The tour was handled with some confusion between the two guides who were constantly switching participants. The excursion to the floating islands seemed to me devoid of dignity towards the Uros population while the island of Taquile is splendid

    March 14, 2020

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    GetYourGuide traveler – Italy Verified booking

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    Product ID: 28402