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Embark on a 3-hour tour to discover the beauty and living culture of Lake Titicaca. Get to know the local communities that inhabit the famous floating islands of the Uros and marvel at their reed constructions, a legacy that has endured for generations. Enjoy a comfortable boat trip, with panoramic views that will leave you breathless. For your convenience, we have three daily schedules (morning, noon and afternoon), each with its unique charm: Tomorrow: Behold the soft, golden light that awakens the lake. Noon: Enjoy the ideal climate and capture unforgettable photos and photos. Treat yourself to the colors of the sunset over the waters. This tour is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the Andean tradition and bring back indelible memories of a unique experience.

Discover the rural tranquility of the Uros and Taquile Islands on an enriching full-day excursion from Puno. Cruise the shimmering waters of Lake Titicaca, the worlds highest lake, and spend some leisurely free time exploring the beautiful islands. Marvel at the majestic floating islands, made entirely of reeds, as you wander and watch locals go about their daily business. Learn about the rich culture and history of the region from your expert guide and feast upon a complimentary lunch when hunger strikes.

Discover the magic of the floating islands of the Uros in the majestic Lake Titicaca, a must-see destination for those who want to immerse themselves in authentic Andean culture and appreciate unrivalled landscapes. Departing from Puno, this tour takes you directly to the islands built on totora reeds, where you will have free time to explore every corner and share with local families, getting to know their ancestral traditions first hand. With the convenience of pick-up from your hotel and transfer to the main port, you will enjoy an authentic experience. Capture memorable photos as you walk around these unique islands and chat with their friendly inhabitants. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the charm of the Uros and discover why Lake Titicaca continues to amaze visitors from all over the world. Book your adventure and connect with the living culture of the Andes!

Seize the opportunity to explore the largest navigable lake in the world, lake Titicaca. On this guided tour, you’ll visit the famous man-made Uros Islands which date back to pre-colonial days and later immerse yourself with the locals on Amantani island. Get away from the hustle and bustle of Puro and discover life on the water.

The floating islands of Uros are a must-see attraction at Lake Titicaca. Learn about traditional life on the floating islands with this tour from Puno, which takes you directly to the islands for free time to explore. Take photos, visit with local families, and walk around the incredible islands before returning to your Puno hotel.

Explore the rich history of the Inca Empire on this captivating tour to Copacabana, Bolivia. Visit the renowned Basilica of the Virgin Candelaria and journey to the Island of the Sun, an important archaeological site dedicated to the Sun god, Inti. This experience offers a unique glimpse into ancient culture and spirituality, perfect for history enthusiasts and travelers seeking depth in their journey. The tour is conveniently located just 142 km from Puno, making it an accessible day trip to uncover the wonders of this sacred region.

The shimmering waters of Lake Titicaca, the world’s highest navigable lake is one the unmissable attractions in Peru. It straddles the border between Peru and Bolivia. The “Puma Shaped Lake” is Spread in over 8372 Km, the lake is home to some traditional local communities who are untouched by modernity. On this half day tour from Puno, you will be visiting the most photographed and the prominent man made Floating Islands of Uros that is made entirely of tatora reeds. Totora reeds were first used centuries ago to build these islands on Lake Titicaca by the Uro-Aymara families who made their home on the lake. The local people’s boats are also made from totora reeds, and they use these vessels for fishing. Even some of the islanders’ handcrafts are made from totora reeds, and the friendly people of this community offer their work to visitors as a souvenir of their visit to this magical place.

Explore two of Lake Titicaca’s islands, Amantani & Taquile, during this 2-day round trip tour from Puno. Start from your hotel to catch a boat to Amantani and enjoy a warm welcome and typical Andean lunch from the community. Settle into your room then hike to the top of the island for sunset and a visit to Pachamama and Pachatata, two important Inca temples. Day 2, boat to Taquile Island for lunch then back towards Puno where you wrap up by touring the ancient burial ground of Sillustani.

For us the fun and satisfaction of our customers, is the most important, that is why we provide a quality service with our fast tourist boat. Which allows us to have more time enjoying the tourist attractions of Uros and Taquile.

Discover the wonders of Puno visiting the mysterious funerary towers or also known as Chullpas of Sillustani. The tombs of Sillustani are incredible stone towers surrounded by the beautiful Umayo lagoon and it is the most important pre Inca and Inca burial site in Peru. You will explore this fantastic place and we are going to visit a local family to learn about their customs.

This experience is led by a local spiritual guide. Hike to Aramu Muru, a door-like stone structure near Lake Titicaca known as “Gate of the Gods,” to make offerings to Mother Nature. The experience includes ceremonies, meditations, offerings, and rituals to absorb the vortex energy of this interdimensional doorway. Pachamana offerings are included in the price.

Discover the magic of Sillustani on a relaxed half-day tour from Puno. Your experience begins with a short stop at the Puma Viewpoint, where you can enjoy panoramic views of Puno city and Lake Titicaca. Then, continue through the Andean highlands to Atuncolla for a brief cultural visit, where you will learn about rural Andean life, local traditions and native animals. Finally, explore the Sillustani archaeological complex, home to impressive pre-Inca and Inca funerary towers known as chullpas. Your bilingual guide will share the history of the Colla and Inca cultures while giving you time to enjoy Lake Umayo, take photos and explore at your own pace. Ideal for travelers seeking a short, scenic and meaningful afternoon experience from Puno, with hotel pickup, round-trip transport, entrance ticket and professional guide included.

Visit the pre-Incan funerary tombs of Sillustani and visit the Umayo Lagoon on this half day tour from Puno. You’ll be collected from your hotel at 2:00pm, drive about 45 minutes to the gigantic towers, or chullpas. One of these chullpas is called the Lizard and is the highest of them all. You’ll also see waru waru, earth mounts to protect against floods and frost, and maybe see siem wild pigs, flamingos, and other wild birds.

Make the most of your travel time by combining transportation and sightseeing in one unforgettable journey. Travel during the day while visiting some of the most remarkable historical landmarks along the way. This incredible route, known as Peru's Route of the Sun, connects two of the country's most iconic destinations: Cusco, home to the world-famous Machu Picchu, and Puno, gateway to the breathtaking Lake Titicaca. Along the journey, you'll travel aboard a comfortable tourist bus and enjoy three fascinating cultural stops: the Andahuaylillas Chapel, the Raqchi Archaeological Complex, and the Pucará Lithic Museum. Experience this scenic journey from Cusco to Puno—or the reverse route—and discover the rich history, culture, and landscapes of southern Peru.

Why do we recommend the Uros and Taquile tour by speedboat? The main reason is that we shorten the navigation time on the lake, having more time to enjoy the visits in Uros and Taquile, in addition to having calmer walks and being more comfortable because the boat is also more spacious and comfortable. The places that are visited are the same as those of the Tour of Uros and Taquile normal boat: 2 islands in the Uros (of the more than 90 islands that make up these floating islands) Taquile Island, where we will visit its main square to have lunch and appreciate its customs, beautiful views of the lake and its textiles. As we mentioned before, the difference is basically the navigation time that each boat makes, as we show below.

Commune with the ancient spirits of the Inca, and the gorgeously stark scenery of Peru, during this 5-hour trip to the Sillustani Ruins. Travel through small rural villages during the 27-mile (45-kilometer) drive to Sillustani and the striking Umayo Lagoon that lies nearby. You’ll explore the unique Inca and Pre-Inca funerary towers, or ‘Chullpas,’ that dot this archaeological site, learning about their history and significance from your guide. Your site entrance fee, plus round-trip hotel transport from select hotels, is included.

Let yourself be captivated by Lake Titicaca, get to know the floating islands of the Uros and the island of Taquile in the best way (by speedboat) and with a Local Tour Operator with more than 10 years of experience. In Uros, we will have an explanation from the guide and a resident of Uros about aspects of its architecture, history, culture, economy and more; We can also ride in a typical boat (optional). as well as being able to explore the island on your own. In Taquile, we will enjoy the majestic view of the lake and a show of dances and live music by the residents. We will taste a delicious local lunch overlooking the lake. We will also have free time so you can explore the island of Taquile. Throughout the tour we will discover more about the history, culture, ecology and traditions of the populations of Lake Titicaca.

Visit one of the largest and highest lakes in the world as you embark on an excursion to Lake Titicaca. The lake is split between the Peruvian and Bolivian borders and features several inhabited islands. On this tour, learn about the indigenous Uros people who have inhabited the region since pre-Columbian days.

This tour follows the Aymara Route through Puno's southern highlands, connecting ancient sites with colonial landmarks along Lake Titicaca's shore. Your first stop is Inca Uyo in Chucuito, an Incan fertility temple marked by dozens of stone phallus sculptures arranged in a ceremonial courtyard. From there, you'll head to the Chullpas de Molloco—circular stone towers that once served as above-ground tombs for the pre-Incan elite. You'll also visit the Waru Warus, raised agricultural platforms that reveal how ancient communities managed farming in harsh, frost-prone conditions. At Aramu Muru, you'll find a carved doorway in solid rock—locals call it the "Gate of the Gods" and believe it holds energetic significance. The tour continues to Juli, once known as "Little Rome of the Americas" for its concentration of colonial churches. You'll visit its Main Church, an impressive example of Andean Baroque architecture. Afterward, there's time to walk along Juli's small sandy beach. Join now!

Aymara Route is the set of tourist attractions such as the fertility temple, which is very famous for finding 6 minor phalluses and one larger one.After visiting the fertility temple, the group will go to the chullpas of Molloco, which are known for having a different style from those of Sillustani where you can see 3 square towers and a circular one, niches will be seen under the ground which were also used as niches, after that you will go in the direction of seeing the circular Andean Waru warus, where we can appreciate this ancestral technique used as a laboratory for the domestication of Andean grains and tubers, after that we will go to the gate of Aramu Muro where meditation will be practiced and the rock formations will be seen, ending with a visit to the Rome of America to see its beach and see other optional activities lunch ending at 4 pm the tour in Puno, the visit to the mentioned places will be accompanied by an official tour guide.

Route of the Sun; when the sun god "Wiracocha" descends from the heavens to earth, traveling through different places to meet the Inkas, places that were marked by the Inkas with temples and sacred places in honor of the Sun god. In this trip we will be able to appreciate and feel closely these temples and sacred places that were built in a magical way and of great importance in the life of the Inka culture. We will travel knowing all the details and the mysteries that the culture of the ancient Inkas and those who still keep their secrets like the Quechuas and Aymaras; living an authentic inka experience.

Magical place for a unique experience in the floating islands of the Uros that is located on the highest navigable lake in the world.

On Uros sunrise kayak tour, you will experience a unique side to the floating islands. The water is calm, flat and glassy, due to paddling before the rest of the conventional boat tours! Enjoy spectacular color changes in the sky as the dawn light reflects off the clouds and the water, then watch as the sun hits the horizon, lighting up the sides of the Capachica and Chucuito peninsulas. Tour Duration: 4 hours approx. Activity level: Moderate Distance Paddling: 8 km round-trip. Hotel Pick-Up Time: 5:00 am. Drop Off By Hotels: 9.00 am. Kayak Frequency: Daily