Floating Islands of the Uros and Taquile - Full Day

Our full-day trip on this Peru tour begins around 07:00 when we will pick you up from your hotel in Puno. Then we will go to the port and board our comfortable boat to go to Uros Island, followed by Taquile Island. It is Puno Tours and Lake Titicaca Trips like this one, that show you the real Peruvian way of life!

When we get to the floating islands, you will probably be surprised by the scale of these floating reed constructions. The Uros originally built these islands for defensive reasons: if a threat appeared, they could move their island homes to a safer location. The islands are made from cattail reeds that grow around the lake, and each island is in a constant state of rebuilding, as old reeds are replaced with new ones. Entering the islands is quite an experience, as the reed floor feels strange under your feet. We will explore the main island and see the houses, watchtowers, and other structures, all built from reeds. Then one of the locals will give a short presentation on how the islands are made and then you can meet one of the local families to see how they live. Next, we head to Taquile, one of the most beautiful islands in Peru, where the traditional way of life is still very much alive. We will meet some of the master weavers of this ancient Andean community, whose textiles are considered among the best in the country. According to legend, the Incas themselves learned to weave from the artisans of this island. In Taquile, the men are the weavers and the women spin the thread.

After seeing the weavers and exploring the beautiful island, we will head to the small port of Taquile around noon, where we will enjoy a delicious local menu, made with local products and if we are lucky, trout from Lake Titicaca!

Finally, we will return to Puno from our tours of the islands of Lake Titicaca in Peru, where we will take you to your hotel for the evening.