From Puno: Uros Floating Islands Half Day Tour

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About this activity

Duration

3 hours

Ticket/Voucher

Voucher accepted on smartphone

Instant confirmation

Yes

Languages

English, Español, Français, Italiano, Português

Overview

Enjoy a half day tour exploring the Titicaca lake and Uros floating islands. With this tour package you will be able to visit the Uros islands and immerse yourself into the local culture. You will feel the mystic of this legendary Inca Lake by meeting the local community living on the Uros floating islands.

With this shared tour you will be picked up at your hotel in the morning or afternoon (visitors can choose the starting time) in Central Puno. Then you will navigate across the Titicaca Lake toward the Uros Islands.

The Uros floating islands are a group of islands built from reeds by the traditional Uros residents.

There you will enjoy the landscapes of this natural reserve and have amazing views of the wildlife.

Upon arrival at one of the floating island you will be welcomed by the local residences who will share their lifestyle with you and they will tell you more about their history. Then if you want to improve the experience you will be able to take a small ride on their traditional reed boat (optional – can be paid directly to the local community) to enjoy a full Titicaca immersive experience.

You will have some free time to take pictures and walk around the floating island to explore and see how they are made.

HIGHLIGHTS

Meet the Uros local residences and immerse yourself into their lifestyle
Walk on one of the Uros floating islands and live an unforgettable experience
Cruise across the highest navigable lake in the world

Included/Exclude

Hotel pick-up and drop off in Central Puno
Entrances fee to the islands
Transportation by shared regular boat
Professional guide in English and Spanish

Meals or drinks
Traditional reed boat ride (can be booked directly to the local community - 15PEN)
Hotel pickup and drop off outside Central Puno. Pick up and drop off outside Central Puno can be arranged at extra cost. Hotels located outside Central Puno are: The Sonesta Posada del Inca, Casa Andina Premium, Xima Hotels, Libertador Isla Esteves, Mirador del Titikaka, Jose Antonio Hotels, Hotel cerca al lado , Yatch Lago Titicaca, Hostal Campestre and any other hotels nearby.

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We suggest do not forget:

Waterproof jacket/rain poncho (if rainy weather)
Warm jacket (if cold weather)
T-shirt and comfortable trousers
Sun cream (preferable 50+ due to altitude)
Sun hat
Personal medication
Camera and/or mobile phone with camera

The departure time will be at 9:00am, 12:15pm or 4:00pm. The pick up at your hotel will be around within 30 minutes before the departure time. You will receive a confirmation email to confirm the tour and times.

After the tour you will be dropped off at your hotel in Central Puno, at Puno Main Square or at boarding port. You can ask to your guide at the end of the tour where you want to be dropped off.

This tour takes place in sunny or rainy / cold or warm weather. We suggest to visitors to check weather conditions on the month or day they book their activity

The ride on the traditional reed boat is not included and it is optional. This can be paid on the spot directly to the local community. The cost is 10-15 Soles per visitor.

Pregnant women
Visitors with strong back problems
Visitors with heart problems

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Tim - United Kingdom

2019-11-18

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Good tour for those who do not stay long in Puno.

Josephine - France

2019-03-16

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Ce tour permet de découvrir l'essentiel dont les îles flotantes. Guide en anglais et espagnol mais très clair.

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from $26.90

Date

2025-10-15

Adults

+18 years old

Children

<17 years old

Pick up and drop off outside Central Puno per visitor($4.00)

People say about us

Good fast service. We booked last minutes tickets for the Machu Picchu and mountain without issues

Jason, USA

Pick from the hotel to transport terminal and then directly to Ollantaytambo. Perfect service

Selena Gomez

Transport from Cusco to Machu Picchu within our budget, and met nice people. Jose the driver is amazing.

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