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Embark on a day tour of Lake Titicaca, a large mountain lake that serves as a natural border between Peru and Bolivia. Depart your Puno hotel (Puno is a 4-hour drive from Peru's second most populous city, Arequipa) for port, then set out via motorboat toward the floating Uros Islands. Visit two of these dozens of man-made islands—each constructed from native reeds found in the lake's shallow waters—and learn about their distinct inhabitants and culture as you go. Next, continue to Taquile island, home to some of Peru's best weavers.

Experience the rich culture of the people who live on Lake Titicaca during this full-day tour. Take a boat ride to the floating island of Uros, which is completely built from reeds, and learn about the culture. Then, visit Taquile Island which is famous for its colorful, handmade textiles weaved by the locals, and enjoy time to shop for local souvenirs.

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.

In this Tour you will enjoy the natural beauty of the highest navigable lake in the world, and you will be able to know some of the curiosities of the culture in the Island of Taquile

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.

Discover one of the world’s largest lakes as you explore Lake Titicaca on this full-day tour from Puno. With a small group, explore the islands of the lake including Uros and Taquile. The island of Uros is made up entirely of reeds and has been around since pre-Inca times. Then, visit Taquile, known for its colorful textiles, to enjoy a delicious lunch and visit a local cooperative.

Combine visits to three different Peruvian islands with an overnight homestay on this 2-day trip. Get views of the Cordillera Real mountain range and Lake Titicaca, as well as insight into the indigenous cultures that call that area home. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Puno, all entrance fees, basic accommodations, and meals per itinerary provided.

Visit the Sun Island on the southern portion of Lake Titicaca on this full-day tour from Puno. Explore the archaeological site of Pilkokayna where the Incas built many structures to worship the God of the Sun, Inti. Then, head to Yumani, the site of the fountain of youth in Inca mythology, as well as the pre-Columbian terraces and gardens before heading back to Puno.

Combine visits to three different Peruvian islands with an overnight stay at a family home on Lake Titicaca. Learn more about the way of life and live with them this beautiful unique experience. Get views of the Cordillera Real and Lake Titicaca, as well as insight into the indigenous cultures that call that area home. • Pick up and return to the hotel in Puno, • All entrance fees, basic accommodation and meals are provided as per itinerary. • 2-day trip to the islands of Lake Titicaca with overnight accommodation with a host family on Luquina Island. • Round trip transportation from Puno. • Navigate the highest lake in the world.

In the high-altitude city of Puno lies Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake. Here, the Uros people constitute an ancestral society inhabiting artificial islands constructed on bases woven from totora reeds, which grow in the lake itself. The tour begins with a transfer to the port of Puno, where a boat awaits to take you to the beautiful Uros Islands. After a magical one-and-a-half-hour excursion, you will continue to the island of Taquile, renowned for its ancestral culture and traditional way of life. Here, there will be an informational session about the island, followed by a delightful lunch. Finally, you will return to the city of Puno.

Check out the floating islands of Uros on this hassle-free, half-day group tour to Lake Titicaca, which also has convenient round-trip transfers from Puno. Meet your guide and learn a Quechua welcome, then head out to the islands. Your guide tells you all about how the local residents live, the importance of *totora* reed, and their connection to the environment.

It is differentiated by the speed of the boat, so that we will gain more time in navigation and enjoyment.

Avoid the hassle of connecting multiple local buses and enjoy the perfect introduction to, or end of, your trip to Puno. Discover four unique stops between Puno and Cusco where you’ll see wildlife, snowy mountain ranges and archaeological remains. Your driver doubles as a tour guide so you’ll learn about the rich culture at each stop through southern Peru.

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!

After lunch, join this half day tour from Puno to visit the funeral towers of Sillustani. The towers are also called chullpas. They were made of stone and used by many cultures, like the Collas and Incas. Find the Lizard that stands out for being the highest tower. Also see the waru waru earth mounds built to protect the area from flood and frost, and look for wild animals.

The Uros islands and UNESCO–listed Taquile Island are widely considered among Lake Titicaca’s top attractions, but chartering boats to reach them independently is a challenge. On this tour, begin with pickup at your central Puno hotel, then take to the waves by motorboat with your guide. With entry fees included, explore the Uros islands and Taquile in one day, and experience a way of life very different to the mainland.

Escape the crowds of Machu Picchu and Lima and see a different side of Peru on a 2-night tour of Lake Titicaca and Uros Islands (Islas Uros) from Cusco. On the way to Puno, you’ll stop at sights such as San Pedro de Andahuaylillas (Sistine Chapel of the Americas) and La Raya Pass, take a boat ride on Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, and explore the Uros Islands (Islas Uros) and Taquile Island (Isla Taquile), a UNESCO Intangible Human Heritage Site. Two nights 3-star accommodation, select meals, guided tours, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Cusco are included.

Let yourself be captivated by the scenic beauty of the place, a beautiful peninsula where the funerary towers rise surrounded by the Umayo lagoon, a place full of mysticism and energy, you can also appreciate the pre-Inca and Inca architecture. Half day excursion (Every afternoon from 2pm to 6pm).

It is important to know that the Uros Floating Islands have become a very touristy place, but it is still a magical and wonderful place, it is also important to know that thanks to tourism these families already have daily support offering their products and services. , the question is to enjoy it. You will be able to know the animals and plants that we have in the Uros. Then you will have the opportunity to enjoy a great ride on a totora raft that will take you to another floating island!

We’re mostly exited to wear personal floatation device, enter in the kayak and start paddling on the blue water of Lake Titicaca, right now! But not so fast if you’re a beginner your English speaking kayak guide is going to introduce you into elemental kayak paddling lessons, paddling techniques and more.

Cover more ground than you could alone and spend a full day exploring some of the lesser-visited towns and archaeological ruins around Puno without the hassle of navigating public transit. Visit sites you might not otherwise know about and that few travelers think to visit, benefiting from the insight of your guide to learn more about each destination than you would independently along the way.

We do this tour by van, mini bus depending on the number of passengers. It is the best option to visit Sillustani in the morning, The Church of Santiago, the catacombs and the hatchery of chinchillas. We will see the beautiful replica of Michelangelo’s La Pietá Sculpture in Lamba and we will carry out an activity of painting bulls in pukara.

Discover the natural splendor of the world’s highest lake on a full-day catamaran cruise from Puno. Cross the Bolivian border to board a stylish boat and sail upon the shimmering surface of the sacred Lake Titicaca. Venture to the visionary Island of Sun to admire spectacular scenery and ancient Incan ruins then feast upon a delicious lunch of regionally inspired recipes aboard the catamaran. Experience the majesty of Lake Titcaca in a relaxed and rejuvenating manner on this tranquil tour.

Discover the unique lifestyle of the residents of the Uros Floating Islands during this flexible-length private day tour of Lake Titicaca. Navigate the gorgeous waters of the highest navigable lake in the world, learning about the construction of its amazing floating residences built entirely from the local tortora reeds. You’ll then continue to the island of Taquile, where you finish the excursion with a tasty lake trout lunch. Your private Uros Floating Islands and Lake Titicaca excursion also includes a guide, round-trip hotel transport, site entrance fees, private vehicle and lunch.