Uros Island
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We start by picking you up from your hotel at 8:45 AM, or you can join the afternoon excursion. In our private transport, we take you to the main port, where you will board a boat and set off toward the Uros Floating Islands.
Our tour begins with pickup from your hotel at 8:45 AM, or you can opt for the afternoon excursion starting at 4:00 PM. Our private transport will take you to the main port or dock, where we will board a boat and set off toward the Uros Floating Islands. The navigation time is approximately 30 minutes.
This excursion allows us to visit one of Puno’s most important attractions: the Uros Floating Islands. This ancient Aymara-speaking community lives among the reeds (totora) and maintains traditional practices such as artisanal fishing, hunting wild birds, and collecting duck eggs. The men are skilled in building and navigating reed boats, while the women are expert weavers.
Our specialized guide will provide a general explanation about the daily life and customs of the Uros people. Finally, we will return to the city of Puno, arriving at approximately 12:00 PM.
- Transfer from your hotel to the main port – and back
- Tourist boat
- Bilingual guide service (Spanish–English)
- Entrance ticket to the islands
- Meals
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Expenses not mentioned in the itinerary
- Arrive one day before the tour for acclimatization
- Comfortable shoes
- Waterproof jacket (October to March)
- Personal backpack
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Personal medication
- Snacks, chocolate, or candies
The tour can start at 8:45 a.m. from the hotel, or there is also an afternoon excursion available starting at 4:00 p.m.
The inhabitants of the Uros practice artisanal fishing, hunting of wild birds, and duck egg collection. The men are skilled in building and navigating reed boats, while the women are expert weavers.
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