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A traditional floating village with thatched huts and a central structure on stilts over water. 1
A series of floating houses on a lake with mountains in the background. 2
A white boat named SURI with the registration number PU-59002BL docked at a pier. 3
A colorful boat with a dragon head design on a body of water. 4
A traditional market scene with woven baskets, straw huts, and a large woven crocodile. 5

From Puno: Floating Islands of the Uros Half-Day Tour

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Overview

  • Visit the unique floating islands of the Uros people on Lake Titicaca
  • Learn about the rich history of a culture dating back to pre-Inca times
  • See how aquatic plants are used to build the surface of each island
  • Enjoy breathtaking views of the iconic Lake Titicaca

Activity location

    • Lake Titicaca
    • Lake Titicaca, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Lake Titicaca
    • Lake Titicaca, Peru

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Boat transfer
  • Inclusions
    Entrance to the Uros island
  • Inclusions
    Bilingual English and Spanish tour guide
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off from the city centre (if option selected)
  • Exclusions
    Foods and Drinks
  • Exclusions
    Fee to ride a traditional reed boat

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Luggage or large bags, Pets
    • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

  • Join a half-day guided tour to visit the famous floating islands on Lake Titicaca where the Uros people live and discover the rich history of this culture established over 3,000 years ago.

    Embark on a boat from to the main port of Punos towards the floating islands located in the highest navigable lake in the world, Lake Titicaca, where today around 2,000 inhabitants live.

    Be amazed by the unique sight of the 80 floating islands that have been built of totora, an aquatic plant that grows on the surface of the lake.

    Learn how the totora is woven and laid and layered to build the surface of each island. The Uros people trade the plant and also use to build their houses, to cook, and in their cuisine.

    As an optional activity, It is possible to make a journey in a boat called “Balsa de Totora”, a traditional form of aquatic transport also made from the aquatic plant.

Location

Activity location

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    • Lake Titicaca
    • Lake Titicaca, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Lake Titicaca
    • Lake Titicaca, Peru