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Puno, Lake Titicaca, and Taquile Island Tour

Your first destination along the Puno, Lake Titicaca, and Taquile Island Tour will be the city of Puno which rests 3,826 m / 12,549 ft. above sea level, upon the Collao Plateau. Dotted with churches and cathedrals across its cityscape, Puno preserves and celebrates its catholic faith and colonial history with pride and passion.

Lake Titicaca, bordered by Peru to the west and Bolivia to the east, is South America’s largest lake. It shelters 62 floating islands which are now home to over 1,200 Uros people. As legend has it, the floating islands were made by the Uros people out of reed some 3,700 years ago in an attempt to evade the Incans who sought to subjugate the Uros into slavery.

You’ll also get to explore the Uros and Taquile Islands on this 2 day tour, where you’ll be immersed in the life and culture of the Peruvians of the Puno district.

Puno, Lake Titicaca, and Taquile Island Tour

2 days / 1 night
From: $450 $405 Per Person

For treks and tours, the deposit is $200 + $10 service fee = $210 per person. The remaining balance must be settled before the tour.

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Puno, Lake Titicaca, and Taquile Island Tour

Tour Info

Destination:Puno, Lake Titicaca, Taquile Island
Duration:2 days / 1 night
Difficulty:Moderate
Total Distance:3 km / 1.8 miles
Group Size: 2 - 8 Persons
Price:$450.00p/p$405.00p/p
Payment Terms:Advance of US$ 210 through PayPal and Balance on Arrival
Price Includes:
  • All transportation provided including pick up and drop off at your hotel
  • Professional guide
  • Entrance fee to Uros Island
  • Entrance fee to Taquile Island
  • Canadian Canoes
  • Totora Boat
  • 1 night’s stay at Uros Island Lodge

Itinerary

Day 1: Puno, Titicaca Lake, Uros Island

Puno, Lake Titicaca, and Taquile Island Tour

We’ll start day 1 of your Puno, Lake Titicaca, and Taquile Island Tour off with a visit to Huajsapata Hill from where you can glean stunning panoramic views of Puno Bay, Capachica Peninsula, and Chucuito Peninsula in the backdrop of the glittering city of Puno.

You’ll also get to visit the Municipal Dreyer Museum, where several artifacts predating the Inca rule are on exhibit.

The Puno, Lake Titicaca, and Taquile Island Tour will also take you to the Plaza de Armas of Puno, and the San Juan Bautista Church, also known as the sanctuary of the Virgin Candelaria, where the statue of the city’s patron saint resides.

We’ll then take a boat across Lake Titicaca to one of the Uros Islands, where you’ll be spending the night at the Uros Island lodge. You’ll get to spend the rest of your evening taking the Canadian canoes or Totora boat out for a ride, immersing yourself in relaxation, watching Lake Titicaca’s golden sunset, and enjoying delicious Peruvian cuisine as you bask in the resplendent serenity of the isle.

Day 2: Uros Island, Taquile Island, Puno

taquile island

On day 2 of your Puno, Lake Titicaca, and Taquile Island Tour, you’ll be picked up from your hotel by our guide who’ll take you on a boat ride across the crystal clear waters of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, to the Island of Taquile.

Here, you’ll get to traipse along the island’s pristine and white sandy beaches before you visit the weaving community of Taquile, who will impart upon you the artistry of textile weaving, declared by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage.

We’ll then travel to Santa Maria where you’ll be greeted with a warm welcome from its people and imbibe in their life, traditions, and culture, before heading back to Puno city.

Packing List

Day Pack

  • Water
  • Sunglasses and retainer strap
  • Sunblock and lip balm
  • Personal first aid kit
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Sun hat
  • Camera
  • Toilet paper and small plastic bag for waste

Clothing

- 2T-shirts
- 2 pairsHiking pants or other comfortable pants
- 1Jacket
- 2 setsUndergarments
- 1 pairShorts
- 3 pairsSocks
- 1Sweater
- 1Swimsuit

Footwear

  • Comfortable shoes (walking shoes, sandals or other comfortable footwear)
  • Flip flops

Extra Money For

  • Drinks
  • Tip or gratitude
  • Souvenirs

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