Uros – Taquile – Luquina Tour by Speedboat (Full day)
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Uros - Taquile and Luquina Chico Speedboat
Live an unforgettable experience touring the most impressive landscapes of Lake Titicaca in our exclusive speedboat tour to Taquile Island, Luquina Chico and the Floating Islands of the Uros. This tour combines living culture, Andean gastronomy and ancestral traditions in a single day full of inspiration.
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Opciones del Tour
The adventure begins on Taquile Island, recognized worldwide by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, thanks to its extraordinary textiles and customs that have remained intact over the centuries. Here you will learn about the social organization, textile art and way of life of its inhabitants, while enjoying unique panoramic views of the lake.
We continue to the Chucuito Peninsula to visit the Aymara community of Luquina Chico, a clear example of community-based experiential tourism. The warmth of its people and its natural environment create the perfect setting for an authentic experience. Here we will enjoy an Altiplanic buffet lunch on the shores of the lake, at the renowned restaurant “La Casa del Pescador”, prepared with local products. In addition, you will visit the Quinoa Interpretation Center, accompanied by typical dances that celebrate the cultural identity of the region.
In the afternoon, we will head to the emblematic Floating Islands of the Uros, where you will receive a detailed explanation of their history, totora reed architecture and ancestral traditions. Discover how this ancient culture has managed to live in perfect harmony with the lake, preserving its legacy to this day.
Why choose this tour?
- This tour to Taquile, Luquina Chico and Uros offers a different and exclusive experience, far from the mass tours. Enjoy a buffet lunch on the shores of Lake Titicaca, with personalized attention and a privileged natural environment.
- In Taquile we visit the southern sector of the island, avoiding long walks and allowing you to relax on the beach, with free time to enjoy the scenery and the tranquility of the lake.
Enjoy a comfortable and carefree service: we pick you up directly at your hotel located in the center of the city, 15 minutes before departure, so that you can concentrate only on living an unforgettable experience on Lake Titicaca.
IMPORTANT: Due to their location, guests staying at the following hotels require an additional transfer to participate in our group tours:
The additional cost for the transfer is as follows:
1 to 3 passengers: USD 10.00 (round trip), $5 each way.
4 to 6 passengers: USD 16.00 (round trip), $8 each way.
What’s Included:
- Complete transfers hotel – port – hotel
- Professional bilingual guide (Spanish / English)
- Tourist tickets to the islands visited
- Transportation by tourist boat / speedboat
- Altiplanic buffet lunch in Luquina Chico, at the restaurant “La Casa del Pescador”.
What’s not included:
- Gratuities (optional).
- Local boat ride (totora raft) in the Uros S/ 15.00 soles or USD 5.00 per person.
- Payment is made directly to the local villager providing the service.
- Unspecified services.
| APPROX. TIME | ITINERARY |
|---|---|
| 06:45 AM | Pick up of visitors from hotels located in the city center. |
| 07:10 AM | Departure by boat to Taquile Island. |
| 09:00 AM | Guided tour to Taquile Island (approx. 2 hours and 30 minutes) |
| 11:30 AM | Navigation to Luquina Chico |
| 12:00 PM | Arrival to Luquina Chico and altiplanic buffet lunch on the shores of the lake. |
| 01:30 PM | Departure to the Floating Islands of the Uros. |
| 02:30 PM | Guided visit to the Uros Floating Islands |
| 03:30 PM | Return by boat to the city of Puno. |
| 04:00 PM | Arrival in Puno and transfer to the hotels. |
Recommendations:
- Wear light clothing and also warm clothes, as the weather is cold in the mornings, warm at midday and windy in the afternoon.
- Wear a hat or cap and apply sunscreen for adequate protection.
- Comfortable, slip-resistant shoes, ideal for hiking.
- Bring cash (soles) for souvenir purchases, as most stalls do not accept credit cards.
- Consider bringing drinks and snacks to stay hydrated during the tour.
Everything is ready for the trip: live every moment and discover the magic of the altiplano.
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Una experiencia peruana única
Reservé este tour a última hora en el sitio de Viator. Pensamos que el tour era excelente relación calidad-precio. Nos recogieron en nuestro hotel. Estuve en contacto con Ronald a través de whatsup, él es muy organizado y contestado rápidamente. Nuestro guía era Yeferson. Él es conocedor, habla muy buen inglés y entregó la historia con un buen sentido del humor. Yeferson es una delicia absoluta y no podríamos haber deseado una mejor guía. Disfrutamos del viaje en barco a las islas y recomendamos este tour encarecidamente.
A unique Peruvian experience
I booked this tour at the last minute on the Viator site. We thought the tour was excellent value for money. We were picked up at our hotel. I was in contact with Ronald via whatsup, he is very organized and answered quickly. Our guide was Yeferson. He is knowledgeable, speaks very good English and delivered the story with a good sense of humor. Yeferson is an absolute delight and we could not have wished for a better guide. We enjoyed the boat trip to the islands and highly recommend this tour.
Uma experiência peruana única
Reservei esse passeio de última hora no site da Viator. Achamos que o passeio tinha uma excelente relação custo-benefício. Fomos buscados em nosso hotel. Entrei em contato com Ronald via whatsup, ele é muito organizado e respondeu rapidamente. Nosso guia foi Yeferson. Ele é bem informado, fala inglês muito bem e contou a história com um bom senso de humor. Yeferson é absolutamente encantador e não poderíamos ter desejado um guia melhor. Gostamos muito da viagem de barco para as ilhas e recomendamos muito esse passeio.
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Hotel en Chivay era bueno, así como todas las comidas proporcionadas. La cena en Chivay fue divertida con la música y bailes tradicionales. La visita al baño termal fue genial.
Cuidado que no es tan fácil ver volar a los cóndores, solo vimos uno.
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O hotel em Chivay era bom, assim como todas as refeições fornecidas. O jantar em Chivay foi divertido, com música e dança tradicionais. A visita ao banho termal foi ótima.
Cuidado com o fato de que não é tão fácil ver os condores voando, só vimos um.
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