Make your way through the vast Titicaca Lake and discover the ancestral culture of the Uros, a society that lived completely isolated for years right in the heart of the world’s highest navigable lake.
On this half-day tour, you’ll get to experience the lively cultural expression of the Uros, while also getting to know the secrets behind the construction of the totora reed islands and much more. Lake Titicaca is the most popular travel destination in the Andean highlands and this is surely one of the reasons why!
For those who didn’t know, these man-made islands hold the history of a 3,000-year-old tradition carried out through generations until the current date. Travel back in time with this excursion and uncover the real beauty of Lake Titicaca!
The Floating Islands of Uros are a group of over 100 man-made islands built entirely of an aquatic plant found in the outskirts of the lake, called Totora Reed. These Islands are home to the Uros people, a civilization that, according to historians, was traced to the oldest region of the Collasuyo.
These islands have become very popular among tourists, here you’ll learn about the culture and customs of its inhabitants, as well as get to know how they manage to build the floating islands, fish, and cook.
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On this opportunity, you’ll get to experience the best sites within Ruta del Sol. We want you to feel comfortable, so we have prepared an exclusive itinerary where you’ll get to visit each site calmly so you can fully appreciate everything.
08:30h - 09:00h | Pick up at the hotel
Our team will pick you up from your accommodation so we can start our adventure through Lake Titicaca. Make sure to be ready at the stipulated time!
09:15h - 09:45h | Boat ride to Uros Floating Islands
It will take us about 30 minutes to get to the Uros Floating Islands. On the way, you’ll be able to glance at the beautiful scenery of the lake. Get your camera ready!
09:45h - 11:30h | Uros Islands Tour
Once we arrive, you’ll see a group of man-made islands where the beautiful Uros people live. They will teach you about their customs, traditions, and how they managed to build these totora reed islands.
11:30h - 12:00h | Return to Puno
Once we’ve finished our adventure, we’ll continue back to the Folkloric Capital of Peru. If you’d like you can combine this activity with the Sillustani Tour so you get to experience even more of our history and cultural expression.
As you may know, Lake Titicaca is located in the Puno region, right in front of the city. For that reason, it is an easy day trip from the Folkloric Capital of Peru. We highly recommend going on a guided tour so you don’t miss all the important details of this attraction.
Luckily for you, our excursion will take you through the most beautiful natural scenery of the region, to later explore this mystical place.
To book the Lake Titicaca Half Day Tour, you just need to contact our team. We will optimize your time and adventure with a tailor-made travel itinerary for you.
Likewise, we care to provide the best experience to every one of our passengers, which is why we count on certified drivers, professional guides, and an all-time monitored car fleet with GPS tracking.
General Information:
- Duration: 4 hours approx.
- Entrance: Already included in the travel package.
- Included: Lunch, Transport, entry fees, English-speaking guide, pick up at the hotel.
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