Bamba Experience

Lake Titicaca Day Tour

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Full day: Taquile Island + Uros

This tour begins between 6:00-7:00 am with a transfer from your Puno City Center hotel to the port. Then by motor boat (35 feet long with a covered section in case of rain or cold weather, 25 individual seats) we visit the Uros floating Islands. Stepping on them feels very much like a water bed (but it is quite safe). We see the houses, the islands and meet its friendly inhabitants. Uros people are descendants of one of the oldest South American groups. Rides on traditional reed boats can be arranged. In the mornings these islands can be crowded. We visit two of the 60 islands before continuing on to Taquile Island.

After a relaxed navigation of an extra 2 1/2 hours, getting the chance to enjoy the spectacular views offered by Lake Titicaca, we get to Taquile island. There, lives a unique community. A long path gradually ascending (45 min. hike approx.) will take us to the village, the views are beautiful. Visit the communal cooperative where you will find handicraft textiles of high quality. Have lunch on your own at one of the many local restaurants. The views are magnificent. Then we descend the 500 steps down to the main port of the island. At 2:30 pm approx. we will depart back to Puno City (3 hours return journey). At 5.30 pm we arrive to Puno. On arrival to Puno we will transfer you to your Puno hotel.

 

Recommendations:

For day trips on to the Lake, you generally need very little, but the following items are advisable to carry in a day pack and /or wearing them on.

• T-shirt, optionally long sleeved shirt
• Long trousers, optionally shorts (extra)
• Warm clothing and a jacket or a fleece
• Rain coat or a poncho (only in the rainy season, Dec - March)
• Hat and sun glasses
• Sun screen (sun block) very important
• Walking shoes or boots
• Camera and film
• Money in Peruvian currency, take small change with you. To try and change a S/.100 note is next to impossible
• Water 1 liter (more to buy at the Island)

INCLUDED:

Transfers: hotel / port / hotel

Motor boat transport, 11 km/h

Bilingual guide (Spanish-English)

Entrance fees

NOT INCLUDED:

Lunch & drinks

Tips for guide

Optional reed boat ride, can be arranged directly at the Uros Islands and paid directly to the local boat skipper