Uros and Taquile VIP service by Speedboat Tour
Meet the highest navigable lake in the world Titicaca and let yourself be dazzled by nature, its friendly people who will share their traditions, customs and delicious cuisine.
This experience will take you to know two unmissable places: Taquile Island was part of the Inca Empire dating from pre-Inca times whose vestiges are observed in the upper part of the village, has an ancentral history and a particular culture, is famous for its extraordinary and fine textiles with symbolic symbolic decorations with strong colors and contrast that reflects its social and ecological conception, thanks to this it was declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Its famous Chullos, Cchumpis, or sashes adorned with colorful symbols of great complexity stand out. This island has an incredible view to take pictures.
The Uros Floating islands are built with totora reeds thanks to a patient, skillful and endless weaving. This millenary tradition is renewed every two months to avoid the disintegration of the artificial islands. Until today it is inhabited by the same natives.
We will pick you up at your hotel between 07:00 -07:15 am. to head towards the main port of the city of Puno. We will climb aboard our speedboat to start this Uros and Taquile Islands tour. Our first stop will be on an Uros Island, Here, the expert guide and local families will explain us about their daily lifestyle for 1 hour and 15 minutes. After taking pictures and seeing some handicraft fairs, we will get back on the boat to set off on the trip to Taquile Island (1 hour and 20 minutes). We arrive to the island, On the way to the square we will also be able to see the temples, tombs, and terraces that are still being preserved. Enjoy typical lunch in a small, but very scenic, local restaurant. Finally, we will start the trip back to Puno, at 15:40 hrs transfer to your hotel.
What to eat in Taquile? The best typical dish offered by the islanders is the quinoa soup, grilled trout and if you are vegetarian you have Omelett and all accompanied by a mate de muña or if you want coca leaves.
ITINERARY
- 7:00 a.m. We pick up visitors from their hotels in the city; we head to the port of Puno city. And start with the tour that is visiting the Uros Island.
- Then we will continue our journey to Taquile Island, Upon the arrival, the group will follow a path for about 1 hour and arrive to the main village. On the way the tour guide will explain about traditions and live on the islands.
- After explorin, you will have a delicious typical lunch consisting of fried trout with rice and a slice of potato. Quinoa soup. And muña tea. We also have vegan food Omelette.
- In the afternoon you starts the walk back to the main dock in Taquile.
- Around 15:40 hours approx. We arrive back at the city of Puno.
What is included:
- Transfer from hotel in downtown Puno.
- Entrances fees to the islands.
- Speed boat with toilet.
- English – spanish speaking guide.
- Lunch in Taquile.
- Snack
- This ensures the best personalized attention.
What is not included:
- Transfer from hotels outside the city.
- Reed boat ride in Uros islands S/. 10.00 p/p optional.
- Tips.
- Drinks.
Recomendations:
- Backpack with personal items.
- Sun block.
- Sun glasses.
- Sun hat.
- Sneakers.
- Jacket.
- Snacks.
- Mineral water.
It will be applied an extra cost of transport for people who have a reservation in the following hotels:
- Libertado, Casa Andina private colecttions, Posada del inca, Eco Inn.
- Jose Antonio.
- Taypikala (Chucuito).
