Top Puno Half-day Tours

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.

The floating islands of Uros are a must-see attraction at Lake Titicaca. Learn about traditional life on the floating islands with this tour from Puno, which takes you directly to the islands for free time to explore. Take photos, visit with local families, and walk around the incredible islands before returning to your Puno hotel.

You will be able to know the animals and plants that we have in the Uros. Then you will have the chance to enjoy a great ride on a totora raft that will take you to another floating island!

Comfortable and convenient, this private tour to Amaru Muro from Puno is an excellent way to explore some of the region's most mystical Incan ruins. Take a guided tour of the stone palace, known as the "Gate of the Gods," and learn about its associated legends and history from your guide. Additional stops on this tour include the Incan fertility temple of Uyo and a monument to the poet Carlos Dante Nava.

Enrich your knowledge of ancient Andean cultures on a private half-day trip to Portal de Aramu Muru from Puno. Ideal for history buffs, this tour covers the colonial town of Chucuito, the fertility temple of Inca Uyo, and the sacred portal of Aramu Muru, surrounded by picturesque rock formations. Choose from morning or afternoon departure, and enjoy the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off in Puno.

Embark on a half-day tour to Lake Umayo's Sillustani, known for its impressive funeral towers. Set out from Puno to this pre-Incan burial ground belonging to Peru's indigenous Colla people. Explore the grounds and learn about the Colla civilization, inhabitants of the surrounding lands years before the Inca people. Your trip includes round-trip hotel transport.

Explore the unique cylindrical tombs of Peru’s Pukara Culture during this 4-hour excursion to the Sillustani burial site. Travel through the ‘Altiplano’ (High Plains) to this ancient indigenous funerary site where you’ll visit the “Chullpas” burial towers and learn about this Pre-Columbian culture’s belief in the afterlife. All entrance fees and roundtrip hotel transport are covered.

Seize the opportunity to visit the incredible and unique Uros Islands, which sit floating on magnificent Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. On this guided tour, learn how these man-made islands are constructed and maintained, as well as how the local people live sustainably, using the resources available to them. Take a trip away from the bustling city, and discover these little-known, distant communities.

Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world, at over 3,800 meters above sea level! Take a trip from the port of Puno and navigate these shimmering waters to the legendary Floating Islands of the Uros people, constructed entirely out of the buoyant totora reed, a bulrush wetland plant which grows naturally in the lake. Discover a unique community and way of life, that was until recently unknown to the outside world.

The archaeological complex of Sillustani (FUNERAL TOWERS) is located at the high plateau surrounded by a magical lagoon called Umayo of stunning beauty in the western city of Puno. Sillustani is one of the most important necropolis in the Andean world known for its gigantic funerary towers "CHULLPAS". The famous Chullpas are towers constructed in stone that were used by diverse cultures, among them the collas and later by the Incas. The chullpa of the Lizard stands out for being the highest of site, reaching more than 12 meters of height. In the vicinity you can see some waru waru, which are artificial earth mounds designed to protect crops against frosts and floods. With luck in Sillustani you can also observe wild pigs of the Indies, birds like flamingos and other wild animals of the high Andes.

The archaeological complex of Sillustani (FUNERAL TOWERS) is located at the high plateau surrounded by a magical lagoon called Umayo of stunning beauty in the western city of Puno. Sillustani is one of the most important necropolis in the Andean world known for its gigantic funerary towers "CHULLPAS". The famous Chullpas are towers constructed in stone that were used by diverse cultures, among them the collas and later by the Incas. The chullpa of the Lizard stands out for being the highest of site, reaching more than 12 meters of height. In the vicinity you can see some waru waru, which are artificial earth mounds designed to protect crops against frosts and floods. With luck in Sillustani you can also observe wild pigs of the Indies, birds like flamingos and other wild animals of the high Andes.

Discover the culture of the Uros people on a half-day tour from Puno. Visit the floating islands in the middle of Lake Titicaca and learn about the daily life of the Uros people from your guide and the community. Take a ride in one of their reed boats which they use to travel between islands and learn about the beautiful handicrafts that they have become so well-known for.

Discover the indigenous culture and gorgeous scenery of Uros Island during this 5-hour day trip. Step away from mainland Peru and into a different world on Lake Titicaca as you explore the sublime scenery, unique wildlife and fascinating culture of these man-made islands. Enjoy true local hospitality as you spend the day learning to fish, trap birds and cut reeds with the islands’ residents, all set amidst the lake’s gorgeous natural environment. A guide, entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport are covered.

This is another site in Peru that I highly recommended for those interested in ancient ruins, and mystical energy. This was an amazing site that needs to be experienced, as pictures just do not “do it justice.”

Both a stunning Incan ruin and a great vista point over the city of Puno, the Cutimbo archaeological site provides a 2-in-1 attraction value that can't be missed when in Puno. This half-day tour takes you straight from your hotel to the ruins and back for a quick and worthy getaway. Hike up and admire the view from the top.

Navigate the Titicaca on a boat to the floating islands of the Uros and see what life is like on the highest navigable lake in the world.

Explore the Uros Islands without the hassle of arranging the logistics yourself during this full-day excursion from Puno, ideal for time-pressed travelers. After an early departure, beat the crowds and stop by the floating Uros Islands alongside a small group capped at 15, learning more about their history from your guide than you could if visiting independently.

The only way to discover the Uros Floating Islands is out on the waters of Lake Titicaca. This boat tour takes you around the reed islands and gives you an opportunity to learn about everyday life on the lake. Learn how the islands were built, and then head to Taquile Island and walk around the island's archaeological sites to learn about Taquile's rich history.

Sillustani Half Day Tour from Puno is a pre-Inca burial ground on the shores of Lake Umayo near Puno in Peru. The tombs, which are built above ground in tower-like structures called chullpas, are the vestiges of the Colla people, Aymara who were conquered by the Inca in the 15th century. The structures housed the remains of complete family groups, although they were probably limited to nobility. Grave robbers have dynamited many of the tombs, while others were left unfinished.

Sillustani is one of the largest necropolises in the world. Surrounded by a landscape of striking beauty, it stands out for its gigantic "chullpas" (stone towers), built by Collas and Incas in order to bury noble people. It is located 34 km away of the city of Puno and at an altitude of 3,840 meters above sea level. The archaeological site of Sillustani is a cemetery that was built in the 12th century by the Qolla civilization that occupied the area before the Inca civilization begun. The most imposing towers were built for important nobles and priests. These ancient civilizations considered the cemeteries places of rest and rebirth, that is why they chose beautiful places to build their cemeteries and which is considered as sacred places. It is a magical place that surrounds us with its charm and energy that fills us with peace and harmony due to the unique landscape surrounded by mountains that are reflected in the Umayo lagoon.

You will be able to know the animals and plants that we have in the Uros. Then you will have the chance to enjoy a great ride on a totora raft that will take you to another floating island!

Commune with the ancient spirits of the Inca, and the gorgeously stark scenery of Peru, during this 5-hour trip to the Sillustani Ruins. Travel through small rural villages during the 27-mile (45-kilometer) drive to Sillustani and the striking Umayo Lagoon that lies nearby. You’ll explore the unique Inca and Pre-Inca funerary towers, or ‘Chullpas,’ that dot this archaeological site, learning about their history and significance from your guide. Your site entrance fee, plus round-trip hotel transport from select hotels, is included.

The Floating Islands of the Uros are located in the bay of Puno, 10 km away from the port of Puno (20 to 30 minutes of navigation)

THE FIRST STOP IS MADE IN "LAGUNILLAS" , LATER WE WILL MAKE ANOTHER STOP AT "PATAWASI" , WHERE WE OFFER PASSENGERS A SNACK AND COFFEE AT THIS POINT THEY CAN ALSO USE OF THE SS.HH, BESIDES BEING ABLE TO BUY HANDICRAFTS AND SOUVENIRS. AROUND NOON, WE WILL MAKE THE LAST STOP AT THE "PATAPAMPA VIEWPOINT" , LOCATED AT 4900 MSNM, THE VIEW OF MISTI, CHACHANI, SABANCAYA AND AMPATO THE VOLCANOES ARE MAJESTIC, HERE YOU CAN SEE THE "APACHETAS" SUMMARY Departure day: daily Departure time: 06:40 Arrival time: 12:15 - 12:45 Duration approx: 6 hrs Exclusive service for tourists Price: USD 50.00 INCLUDES: STOPS, GUIDE ON BOARD AND SNACK. DOES NOT INCLUDE: TOURIST TICKET TO ENTER THE COLCA VALLEY: ALL TOURISTS VISITING THE COLCA VALLEY MUST BUY THE TOURIST TICKET THAT ALLOWS THEM TO ENTER AND VISIT THE CRUZ DEL CÓNDOR. • International tourists: S/. 70.00 Nuevos soles. • South American tourists: S/. 40.00 Nuevos soles. • National tourists: S/. 20.00 Nuevos soles.