Morning: Uros Floating Islands Tour from Puno

Puno, Peru

3 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

In Peru, there exists a civilization that lives and works on islands made entirely out of woven reeds. The Uros people, who still live on floating islands on Lake Titicaca, only speak Aymara, so unless you’re fluent in the dialect, you won’t be able to unlock the secrets of their mysterious society without a guide. On this half-day tour, you'll tour to islands by boat and gain insight in Puno's preserved culture. Hotel pickup and drop-off, island admission ticket, boat, and bilingual guide provided.

Half-day floating islands tour from Puno
Learn how the man-made islands have remained afloat for centuries
See what it’s like to live on an island made entirely of reeds
Learn about how the Uros people have adapted to preserve their tradition
Sail across the shimmering blue waters of Lake Titicaca
Private vehicle pickup and drop-off from Puno hotels

What's Included

Pick up from hotel in Puno
Guide in Spanish or English
Transport
Boat
Entrance fee

Meals
Do not include transfers from hotel outside Puno.A meeting point will be set instead.
Do not include pickup/drop off at bus station or airport

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup point

Puno, Peru

Pickup details

Please confirm accommodation details at time of booking. **Do not include transfers from hotel outside Puno – Hotel Sonesta, Taypikala, Jose Antonio, Casa Andina Premium, Libertador, Titikala, Hotel Mirador Titicaca. A meeting point will be set instead.

Meeting point

Puno, Puno, Puno Region

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Lake Titicaca

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Not wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

4.4

based on 7 reviews

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Cool cultural experience, bring extra Soles

JaNeal_S, Nov 2022

This is well worth the money. A very cool cultural experience. The boat out to the islands is comfortable. The pick-up from the hotel, you need to be waiting OUTSIDE your hotel looking for the driver, he doesn't come in to collect you. The "optional" ride on a traditional boat is NOT optional it is required to get to the second island, you must bring soles with you to pay for this. It's not that fun of an experience as you think it would be. The tour guides are not very good either. He didn't project his voice so it's Very difficult to hear him. Once we arrived on a floating island, I had to ask him to wait for everyone else to arrive because he started explaining things before people had even gotten off the boat! Each time it was time to transition to the next, the guides we're rude and shouting at people, instead of politely notifying us it's time to go. But all in all, it's an inexpensive experience to have and I'm glad we went.

Really enjoyed hearing...

Caitlin_O, Jul 2022

Really enjoyed hearing the history of the people and their story is certainly a fascinating one. I felt the experience a little uncomfortable, intruding on the personal space of an individual, but understand tourism is a part of their livelihood. Conflicted I guess. Beautiful to see a little of Lake Titicaca.

Uro Islands

Peirou_H, Mar 2020

Wonderful trip to Uro Islands, and very friendly staff. It was a great experience to Lake Titicaca and visit amazing Islands.

Muy buena! Para recomendar . Excelente embarcación y guías!

Silvia_M, Jun 2024

Todo fue muy bueno, atención, explicaciones, etc. El traslado desde y hasta el hotel muy cuidado. Viajé con una persona con movilidad reducida y en todo momento tuvo ayuda. Sugiero pongan rampas para mayor accesibilidad.