Lake Titicaca Speedboat Tour: Explore Uros and Taquile Islands with Expert Guides
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44 Ratings
Puno
Embark on a thrilling speedboat tour of Lake Titicaca and explore the enchanting Uros and Taquile Islands. Learn about their architecture, history, culture, and more from expert guides.
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Uros Floating Islands - After picking up our visitors from their hotels, we will leave in a comfortable and fast boat to the floating islands of the Uros, where we will visit 2 islands of the more than 90 islands that make up “The Uros Islands”, and then continue the tour. to the natural island of Taquile (21½ hours of navigation).
  • Taquile Island - After arriving in Taquile, we will take a short walk to the upper part of the island (30 minutes approx.), from where we will be able to appreciate the immensity of the lake and all its splendor, we will learn more about its textiles, dances, inhabitants and customs.
    To then go to the restaurant with a view of the lake, where we will taste a local lunch (Quinoa soup as a starter and fried trout as a background with a side of rice, French fries and salad, in addition to hot infusions.

Taquile was declared by UNESCO as “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity”, Spinning and weaving are mainly done by men, who begin to perform this art from 8 years of age. Through these fabrics and clothing, the inhabitants of Taquile demonstrate their marital status, depending on the colors, sizes and mode of use.

What's Included
  • Professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
  • Entrance tickets to attractions
  • Lunch included
  • Speedboat experience
  • Round-trip transfers between hotel and port
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Typical boat ride in the Uros (Optional) Approx S/10.00 Per person
Additional Information

Allow yourself to be enthralled by the beauty of Lake Titicaca, explore the floating Uros islands and the island of Taquile in the most extraordinary manner, utilizing a speedboat, with a local touring agency with over a decade of experience.

At Uros, an informed guide and a native of Uros will share insights about their architecture, history, traditions, economy and more. You’ll also get the chance to sail in a traditional boat (optional), and independently discover the island.

On Taquile island, savor the breathtaking lake view while enjoying a dynamic dance and music performance by the locals. Taste mouth-watering local cuisine for lunch with the lake serving as a scenic backdrop. There’ll also be some spare time to explore Taquile at your own pace.

The tour provides a unique perspective into the history, customs, ecology, and the rich traditions of the Lake Titicaca communities.

Location
Uros Floating Islands
Lake Titicaca
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(44 Ratings)
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Leslie_h
May 1, 2024
Cultures you won’t encounter anywhere else - It’s amazing how the people of the Uros Islands survive and thrive on these islands made of reeds. On Taquile, if you’re a male, your knitting better be up to snuff or you’ll never find a wife!
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Daviderdalm
Apr 20, 2024
5 star service, incredible - Wilson offered a 5 star service. It was actually unbelievable. The level of care and reliability was next level. Organised a tour for me on VERY short notice, reliably got back for when my bus was leaving, was waiting for me at the port with my luggage, drove me to the bus station, realised my ticket was incomplete and helped me correct it. Unbelievable, highly recommend
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Cynthialinniete
Apr 19, 2024
The Magic of Puno: Treasures in Lake Titicaca - The landscapes are very picturesque and the ancestral culture is intertwined in a wonderful visit. Our tour was spectacular, Uros Island and Taquile. I take away a deep appreciation for the wonderful cultural and natural diversity of this region.
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606rafaellac
Apr 17, 2024
Unmissable islands - The service is complete, they serve very well. pick up and return, they accommodated us to our special diet. The tour was very good, plenty of information, good audio/speaker quality. Puno is very nice.
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Cristina_p
Apr 6, 2024
We loved it - Great experience! Learning about the Uros and their life style was very interesting. The guide Manu (Manuel) was friendly and knowledgeable. I really enjoyed it!
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Kevin_b
Apr 5, 2024
Great excursion, phenomenal food! - Loved the whole excursion!! Uros islands and the people were amazing. The trout lunch on Taquile island was phenomenal!!
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G7581mcfernandap
Apr 1, 2024
Excellent - The truth is, there are no words for the guys from the agency, who attended to all the requests, the guide was also very friendly. I would recommend them 100%.
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H701sjgabrielf
Mar 28, 2024
The excursion was spectacular, the landscapes were beautiful, the tourism company was very responsible and punctual. The guides are excellent - The excursion was spectacular, the landscapes were beautiful, the tourism company was very responsible and punctual. The guides are excellent, highly recommended
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Raulc565
Mar 27, 2024
Amazing Experience - Wonderful experience visiting the floating islands of the Uros followed by a trip to Takiles island to meet the locals, their way of life and the magnificent scenery. Our tour guide was knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. Can’t recommend this experience enough. 5 Stars
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Osvaldo_b
May 11, 2024
The tour is unmissable, but poor organization leads to delays and too much sun - Despite all the tourist artificiality of tours like this, the tour is very interesting and, I would say, unmissable, due to the cultural and even emotional aspect. However, failures in organization, as was the case, generate unnecessary delays and a lot of useless time under the scorching sun. It should improve a lot with this operator!
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