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Puno – Uros Island Vivencial Tour 2d/1n from Puno

2d/1n
Groups: Up to 15 People
Difficulty: 6
Available: All Year
Pick-up: Accommodation in Puno
Min Age: 8+

Ready to become a resident of the famous Uros Islands? This destination is located in the Titicaca National Reserve, just 20 minutes from the city of Puno. Its islands are famous for being constructed entirely of totora reeds, an aquatic plant that grows throughout the lake.

Our package will allow you to live with local families, learn about their way of life, fishing, and unique handicrafts. It will be a living cultural experience on the highest navigable lake in the world, at 3,827 meters above sea level (12,555 feet).

What will you know in this package?

The Uros Islands and the Aymara community.

Pick-up place

Hotel pick-up (valid only for hotels near the Main Square of Puno).

See the route and distances here: Google Maps

All-Inclusive Package

Private transfers: Accommodation/Puno Pier (DAY 1) - Puno Pier/Accommodation (DAY 2).
Shared boat transportation: Lake Pier/Uros Islands (DAY 1) - Uros Islands/Lake Pier (DAY 2).
Entrance ticket to Uros Island.
1 night's accommodation in a host family's home on Uros Islands.
Traditional lunch and dinner (DAY 1).
Experiential activities: Artisanal fishing in reed boats, totora reed harvesting, crafting handicrafts, and preparing food in traditional kitchens.
Tour guide.
Medical assistance, first aid kit, and oxygen.
Local breakfast (DAY 2).

Travel Lite Package

All Inclusive Package Items except:

Entrance ticket to Uros Island (Cost: S/10 soles or US$ 3 dollars).

Not Included

Lunch (DAY 2). Approximate cost: S/25 soles or US$ 8 dollars.
Services not mentioned.
Travel insurance and tips (optional).

Price

Travel Lite Package for:
- 1 persona viajando sola: US$ 89
- 2 personas viajando juntas: US$ 79
All-Inclusive Package for:
- 1 persona viajando sola: US$ 92
- 2 personas viajando juntas: US$ 82

Price per person.

To detail

Our experiential package will begin with passenger pick-up from their accommodation near the Main Square of Puno and transfer to the city’s pier. Once there, you will board the boat that will take you to Inti Punku Island of the Uros, where your host family’s home is located. Upon arrival, you can leave your belongings and prepare for the first activity: artisanal fishing, which will take place in totora reed boats. During the trip, you will have the option of wearing traditional clothing, harvesting fresh totora reeds, and even tasting them.

Around midday, you will return to the island to cook a typical lunch in clay pots and traditional stoves. After eating and resting for a while, you will head to other areas of the islands, where, along with other residents, you will learn to make handicrafts with wool and totora reeds. In the late afternoon, you will take a ride in a small boat to see the lake’s native birds and enjoy the sunset before returning to the house for dinner with the family and rest.

On the second day, you can watch the sunrise during a kayak trip near the host’s house (optional). Afterward, you will go out in a traditional small boat to collect the catch from the previous day and return to cook it for breakfast. After breakfast, it will be time to pack your belongings to leave the room and return to the city of Puno.

Finally, they will board the launch that will take them back to the local port. They will arrive in the city before noon, and the trip will conclude with a transfer to their accommodations. End of our services.

Location: Lake Titicaca, Amantaní District, Puno Department, Peru.
Flight distance from Lima to Puno: 1 hour and 40 minutes (Arrival Airport: Juliaca).
Flight distance from Puno to Taquile Island (on the lake): Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Maximum altitude in Puno: 3,827 meters of altitude (12,556 feet).
Maximum altitude on Taquile Island: 4,050 meters (13,287 feet).
IMPORTANT: Proper acclimatization to the altitude is essential.
Climate: Cold and dry. Average annual temperature ranges from 9°C to 10°C (48.2°F to 50°F).
Low season: September to March (rainy season).
High season: April to August.
Departure time: 7:30. Hotel pick-up (valid only for hotels near Main Square of Puno).
Return time: 11:00 (departure towards Puno, approximate arrival 11:30).

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Itinerary

Day 1TRIP TO THE UROS ISLANDS BY BOAT + ARTISANAL FISHING + HANDICRAFT MAKING AND SUNSET VIEW

7:30: Pick-up of passengers from their accommodations towards the Puno Lake Pier.
8:00: Arrival at the pier and departure of the boat towards the Uros Islands.
8:30: Arrival at Inti Punku Island of the Uros (host’s house), to leave your belongings and get ready for the first experiential activity.
9:00: The first activity will be artisanal fishing around the lake, which will be done in boats made of totora reeds. You can wear traditional clothing of the community (optional). You will also have the opportunity to harvest fresh totora reeds and taste them.
11:00: Return to the island to cook a typical local lunch, prepared in clay pots (traditional stoves).
12:30: Lunch and free time at the host’s house.
16:00: For the next activity, we will head to other areas of the islands, where locals will teach you how to make typical handicrafts using materials such as totora reeds, wool, etc.
17:00: Free time to admire the sunset from a small boat and enjoy birdwatching as we return to the host’s house.
18:30: Family dinner, free afternoon/evening, and overnight stay.

Day 2PICKUP OF ARTISANAL FISH AND RETURN TO PUNO BY BOAT

5:00: Enjoy the sunrise on a short kayak trip around the host’s house.
6:00: Collect the catch from day 1 by small boat.
7:30: Return to the host’s house to cook the fish and have breakfast.
10:00: Pack your belongings for the return trip to Puno (Check-Out).
11:00: Departure by boat to the local port of the Uros Islands.
11:30: Arrival at the local port of the Uros Islands and private transfers to your accommodations in Puno. End of our services.

FAQs

What is the best time to visit Puno?

We recommend visiting the city of Puno between April and August, as these are the months with very low rainfall, making it easy to navigate the lake and hike the islands without interruptions from storms.

What important details should I know about this package?

Transfers and tours will be offered as a mixed service; some will be private and others shared. Please remember to take the following guidelines into account:

-LAKE BOAT:

In order to adhere to the itinerary, the maximum grace period for departing is 15 minutes. Boat seats will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

How long in advance can I make a reservation?

Book at least 15 days before your scheduled travel date and/or subject to availability. If you are from a neighboring country or anywhere else in the world, we recommend booking at least 20 days in advance, or 1 month in advance if your arrival date falls during peak season in Puno.

Should I bring any identity document during the Package?

Yes, it is essential that all participants carry a valid ID, Foreigner’s Card, or passport during the tours.

Do not forget to review all the complete T&C here Terms and Conditions

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