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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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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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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