Your Travel Experience with Be Peru DMC
Puno Accommodation Pick-up
This tour begins between 6:00-7:00 am with a transfer from your Puno City Center hotel.
Transfer to Port
Transfer to Puno's port to board your boat.
Visit to Uros Floating Islands
Embark on a motorboat to the Uros floating islands on Lake Titicaca. While the lake features over 50 islands, your tour will cover two of these unique structures. Initially, your guide will provide insights about the Uros people. Following the presentation, you'll have the opportunity to freely wander the island, snap photos, and possibly explore inside their homes. The visit to both islands will last approximately one hour, offering a glimpse into the life and culture of this fascinating community.
Visit to Taquile Island
Continue by boat to Taquile Island, home to what are considered some of Peru's finest weavers. The visit involves a scenic hike across the island, starting with a 30-minute uphill trek followed by an hour of flat to downhill walking.
During the hike, you’ll have a chance to visit a local family's home to learn about Taquile's renowned textiles and gain insights into the community's way of life. The journey also includes a stop at the town square, the pinnacle of the hike at 3950 meters above sea level, where you can browse handmade crafts in the handicraft shops. The entire visit to Taquile lasts approximately two and a half hours.
Return to Port
At 2:30 pm approx. we will depart back to Puno City (3 hours return journey). At 5.30 pm we arrive to Puno.
Accommodation Drop-off
On arrival, we will transfer you to your Puno accommodation.