Kayaking in Uros – Taquile by speedboat (Full day)
Kayaking in Uros – Taquile by speedboat (Full day)
We will paddle in kayak for approximately 1 hour to the Floating Islands of the Uros, always accompanied by a professional instructor and a motorized support boat, enjoying the biodiversity of Lake Titicaca, totora reeds, rock formations and spectacular scenery.
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Opciones del Tour
We start this unique kayaking experience in the Floating Islands of the Uros and Taquile with the pick up from your hotel and transfer to Esteves Island around 06:45 a.m. There you will receive the professional equipment and basic instructions before starting the navigation.
We will paddle in kayak for approximately 1 hour to the Floating Islands of the Uros, always accompanied by a professional instructor and a motorized support boat, enjoying the biodiversity of Lake Titicaca, reeds, rock formations and spectacular scenery. Upon arrival, the local people will welcome us and the guide will explain their history and traditions.
Then we will continue by speedboat to Taquile Island (approx. 1 h 20 min), recognized by UNESCO for its textile art as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. In Taquile we will enjoy lunch and learn more about their customs, before returning to the city of Puno around 03:30 p.m., with transfer to your hotel.
Duration: 07:00 a.m. – 03:30 p.m.
Important Information – Kayak Tour
- The tour has a professional kayak instructor during the whole activity.
- A motorized boat and support personnel are available at all times for safety.
- We use professional, safe and comfortable kayaks, ideal for a quiet experience.
- The approximate kayaking time is 1 hour, from Esteves Island to the Floating Islands of the Uros.
- Single and double kayaks are available.
- No previous kayaking experience is necessary.
- The average water temperature of Lake Titicaca is 9 °C.
A safe, accessible and perfect experience to enjoy Lake Titicaca from a unique perspective.
Pick-up and drop-off from hotels located in Puno city center.
The service takes place approximately 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time, to ensure a punctual and organized experience.
What’s Included:
- Transfer Hotel – Port – Hotel
- Fast motorized boat
- Professional kayaking equipment (Sea Kayak) and first aid kit
- Bilingual guide (Spanish / English)
- Tourist tickets to the Floating Islands of Uros and Taquile
- Typical lunch on Taquile Island
What’s not included:
- Tips
- Totora reed raft ride in the Uros (optional service) Cost of the raft ride: S/ 10.00 soles or USD 3.00 per person (paid directly to the inhabitant).
- Personal expenses
- Services not mentioned
| APPROX. TIME | ITINERARY |
|---|---|
| 06:45 AM | Pick up from your hotel in Puno and transfer to Esteves Island. |
| 07:00 AM | Reception of the kayak equipment and instructions by the guide. |
| 07:15 AM | Start of the kayak trip to the Uros Floating Islands (approx. 1 hour), appreciating the flora and fauna of Lake Titicaca. |
| 08:15 AM | Arrival to the Uros and guided explanation about its history and traditions. |
| 09:15 AM | Departure by boat to Taquile Island. |
| 10:30 AM | Arrival at the port of Taquile and 25 minute walk to the local restaurant. |
| 11:30 AM | Typical lunch in a restaurant |
| 12:30 PM | Walk around the island and/or visit to the Plaza de Armas (optional). |
| 01:30 PM | Return by boat to the city of Puno. |
| 03:30 PM | Arrival in Puno and transfer to your hotel. |
Recommendations:
- Wear light clothing and also warm clothes, since mornings are usually cold, at noon the weather is warmer and in the afternoon there are winds.
- Wear a hat or cap and apply sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun.
- Wear comfortable shoes, suitable for walking during the tour.
- Carry cash for souvenirs or personal expenses, as credit and debit cards are not accepted on the islands.
- Consider bringing drinks and snacks for convenience during the tour.
By following these recommendations, you will enjoy a more comfortable and pleasant experience on Lake Titicaca.
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Recorrido muy completo y bien organizado
Visitar estas islas es una experiencia que vale la pena. El guía no sllevó en lancha hasta las islas Uros, donde pudimos conversar con las familias locales y luego dar un paseo en los típicos barcos elaborados con juncos.
Despues continuamos el recorrido por el lago Titicaca hasta Taquile. Allí nos recibieron con música y danzas típicas en un pequeño mercado artesanal. Luego almorzamos y mientras comíamos, el guía nos contó detalles sobre la historia y la cultura del lugar.
Yo elegí hacerlo en lancha rápida, lo cual recomiendo totalmente. Se pueden dejar las pertenencias en la lancha ya ques es la misma embarcación la que acompaña todo el recorrido.
La excursión tenía recojo y devuelta al hotel, así que, en resúmen, un recorrido muy completo y bien organizado ideal para conocer la vida y tradiciones en el lago.
Very complete and well organized tour
Visiting these islands is a worthwhile experience. The guide took us by boat to the Uros islands, where we could talk with local families and then take a ride on the typical boats made of reeds.
Then we continued the tour of Lake Titicaca to Taquile. There we were welcomed with music and typical dances in a small handicraft market. Then we had lunch and while we ate, the guide told us details about the history and culture of the place.
I chose to do it by speedboat, which I highly recommend. You can leave your belongings in the boat since it is the same boat that accompanies you throughout the tour.
The excursion had pick up and drop off at the hotel, so, in short, a very complete and well organized tour, ideal to learn about life and traditions in the lake.
Passeio muito completo e bem organizado
A visita a essas ilhas é uma experiência que vale a pena. O guia nos levou de barco até as Ilhas Uros, onde pudemos conversar com as famílias locais e depois fazer um passeio nos típicos barcos de junco.
Em seguida, continuamos nossa viagem pelo Lago Titicaca até Taquile. Lá, fomos recebidos com música e danças típicas em um pequeno mercado de artesanato. Em seguida, almoçamos e, enquanto comíamos, o guia nos contou detalhes sobre a história e a cultura do lugar.
Optei por fazer o passeio de lancha, o que recomendo muito. Você pode deixar seus pertences na lancha, pois é a mesma lancha que o acompanha durante todo o trajeto.
A excursão tinha embarque e desembarque no hotel, portanto, em resumo, um passeio muito completo e bem organizado, ideal para conhecer a vida e as tradições do lago.
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