Taquile, this magical island is located east of the city of Puno, in Lake Grande. During our visit we appreciated a different style of life, formed by ancestral customs. As the main characteristic of Taquile, fabrics of a quality comparable only to the looms of Paracas or Egypt can be seen on the island. The locals in typical and traditional attire have a very friendly and warm treatment and will welcome us in any of their homes. There we will enjoy a lunch consisting of fresh fish (such as trout or silverside) and enjoy a splendid lake landscape framed by the imposing snow-capped mountains of the Cordillera Real of Bolivia. This excursion includes a visit to the Floating Islands of the Uros, as these are on the navigation route.
We will pick you up from the hotel at 06:30 hrs after breakfast. Then, we will move to the lake port of Puno and depart by motorized boat at 07:00 hrs. After a 45-minute trip we will arrive at the floating islands of the Uros and we will have a 40-50 minute visit to the main islands. The local residents will welcome us with typical dances and we will be able to appreciate the reed houses and the crafts that they themselves make with fine fabrics. In these crafts their customs and various typical animals of the area are represented. Our guide provides extensive information about Lake Titicaca, the legends of the Uros, their uses, customs and folklore. It will also let visitors know that the Uros residents live from fishing, hunting and gathering, as well as tourism and crafts.
Later, we will continue our journey to Taquile Island, arriving at 11:20 hrs. We will take a walk of approximately 30 minutes from the port to the town, visiting Taquile for a period of two hours during which we will be able to observe the magnificent fabrics of the community. . Then we will tour its hills and archaeological sites on foot. Upon arrival we will taste the typical dishes of the area, made with trout and, if desired, a vegetable soup. After a delicious and nutritious lunch, we will depart from Taquile at 02:30 hrs, arriving at the lake port of Puno at 05:00 hrs. Then we will transfer you to your respective hotel.
The tour includes round-trip transfer between the hotel and the port, VIP motorized boat transportation, snack service on board, professional bilingual guide, entrance tickets to Uros and Taquile, lunch in Taquile and the amenities of the boat.
The tour begins with hotel pickup at 06:30 hrs. We depart for the lake port of Puno at 07:00 hrs and first visit the Floating Islands of the Uros. Then you continue to Taquile Island, where you enjoy a tour of the town, observe the local weavings, have lunch, and explore the archaeological sites. Finally, we return to Puno around 5:00 p.m.
It is recommended to bring light clothing for the day, warm clothing for the evening, sun hat, sunscreen, water bottle, camera or video recorder, repellent and coins in small denominations of soles or dollars.
No, breakfast is not included in the tour.
No, tips are not included in the tour.