Puno to Taquile Island (Isla Taquile)

Discover the rural tranquility of the Uros and Taquile Islands on an enriching full-day excursion from Puno. Cruise the shimmering waters of Lake Titicaca, the worlds highest lake, and spend some leisurely free time exploring the beautiful islands. Marvel at the majestic floating islands, made entirely of reeds, as you wander and watch locals go about their daily business. Learn about the rich culture and history of the region from your expert guide and feast upon a complimentary lunch when hunger strikes.

The floating islands of Uros and Taquile are a must-see attraction while on 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. Then, jet off to the pre-Incan ruins at  Sillustani for a guided tour before returning to Puno.

Embark on a day tour of Lake Titicaca, a large mountain lake that serves as a natural border between Peru and Bolivia. Depart your Puno hotel (Puno is a 4-hour drive from Peru's second most populous city, Arequipa) for port, then set out via motorboat toward the floating Uros Islands. Visit two of these dozens of man-made islands—each constructed from native reeds found in the lake's shallow waters—and learn about their distinct inhabitants and culture as you go. Next, continue to Taquile island, home to some of Peru's best weavers.

Explore the idyllic floating islands of Lake Titicaca on an exciting full-day tour from Puno. Visit Uros and Taquile to gain insight into the indigenous inhabitants of the unique islands; ride the gentle waters of the world’s highest lake on a boat; and enjoy an authentic experience of a culture untouched by mainland modernity. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off is included in this tour.

The National Reserve of Titicaca (RNT) is located on the continental waters of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, in the immediate vicinity of the provinces of Puno and Huancané in the department of Puno, at an average altitude of 3,810 masl. It covers 36,180 hectares. Wild flora and fauna from Lake Titicaca are preserved in the area. The reserve also contributes to the socio-economic development of the region and maintaining alive the traditional cultures of the people that inhabit the area. The communities of Uros and Uros Titino, which inhabit the islands on the vast lake, offer various hospitality options for tourists, providing an excellent opportunity to soak up the local culture.

The Uros islands and UNESCO–listed Taquile Island are widely considered among Lake Titicaca’s top attractions, but chartering boats to reach them independently is a challenge. On this tour, begin with pickup at your central Puno hotel, then take to the waves by motorboat with your guide. With entry fees included, explore the Uros islands and Taquile in one day, and experience a way of life very different to the mainland.

Explore the world's highest navigable lake on a kayaking tour from Puno. Paddle the waters of Lake Titicaca—the mountain lake that acts as a natural border between Peru and Bolivia—toward the floating Uros islands: a series of man-made islands constructed from native totora reeds. Explore a Uros and learn about its residents from your guide, then set out via boat to Taquile Island, a hotbed of textile art. Embark on a leisurely island hike with some time spent in Taquile's town square for lunch, shopping and weaving demos.

Explore the unique floating islands and UNESCO-listed landscapes of Lake Titicaca on this full-day tour from Puno. Admire the Inca ruins of Amantani Island, tuck into a traditional Peruvian lunch on Taquile Island, and learn about island culture and traditions on the floating islands of Uros. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Enjoy a true cultural immersion with the traditional island cultures of Peru’s Lake Titicaca during this full-day excursion to the islands of Uros and Taquile. Get a taste of daily life for the residents of these floating islands made of ‘totora’ reeds as you learn about the villagers’ artwork and boat-making. An included lunch of typical local cuisine adds to the authenticity.

In this Tour you will enjoy the natural beauty of the highest navigable lake in the world, and you will be able to know some of the curiosities of the culture in the Island of Taquile

Transfer to the lacustrine port of Puno, where a boat takes you to the floating island of the Uros. The Uros are an ancestral society that populates a series of artificial islands built with totora plant, a type of reed which grows in the Titikaka lake. There they build their houses, also from totora. After a journey of an hour and a half, continue your trip to the island of Taquile. Once there, receive a briefing about the island. Have a tasty lunch and start your return to Puno.

Discover the gorgeous scenery and fascinating daily rhythms of life on Lake Titicaca during this flexible-length day trip to the Uros Floating Islands and Taquile Island. Explore the highest navigable lake in the world by boat, learning about its unique Floating Islands constructed entirely from native totora reeds. You’ll also stop by Taquile Island, where you’ll enjoy a tasty lunch of local lake trout. This Lake Titicaca trip also covers a guide, all entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip hotel transport.