Uros Floating Islands: A Magical Journey to Ancient Lake Titicaca Habitations
3.2
9 Ratings
Puno
Embark on a magical journey to the ancient Lake Titicaca habitation of Uros Floating Islands. Discover unique wildlife, experience a totora raft ride, and support local families through tourism.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Uros Floating Islands - When we arrive, our guide will tell you the story behind these wonderful floating islands and the people who live there.

You will be able to know the animals and plants that we have in the Uros.

Then you will have the chance to enjoy a great ride on a totora raft that will take you to another floating island! (The ride on the totora raft in the Uros has an additional cost and for this reason it is optional if you want to do the walk or not). (10.00 soles)

Continuing, on this other island you can buy water or other snacks. Remember to take advantage and take more fun photos! because then we return to the boat to take you to the city of Puno and finally to the hotel or plaza de armas.

What's Included
  • Professional bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
  • All local taxes included
  • Access to the Floating Islands of the Uros
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off (selected locations)
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages (available for purchase)
  • Food and drinks
  • Raft ride, local transportation (optional) 15.00 soles
Additional Information

It’s worthwhile noting the Uros Floating Islands have turned into a major tourist attraction, yet they retain their whimsical charm. Furthermore, it’s key to understand that tourism has contributed in providing these families with everyday support through the sale of their produce and services; the trick is to relish it. There, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about the local fauna and flora. Subsequently, you’re set to delight in a splendid voyage aboard a totora raft, ferrying you to another floating isle!

Location
Jr. Puno 517
Jirón Puno
In front of the Cathedral
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(9 Ratings)
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Edudoria
Dec 13, 2023
Floating Islands of Uros: unmissable and unforgettable tour of the countless artificial islands of Lake Titicaca - The Floating Islands of Lake Titicaca are an unmissable and unforgettable tourist attraction in Puno with its traditional families inhabiting the numerous islands made of totora. They are artificial islands made with totora, a local aquatic plant in overlapping layers changed every 15 years and anchored with ropes so that they do not drift in the lake. There are accommodation facilities on some islands for those who wish to spend one or more nights staying on the islands, living more intensely in contact with the inhabitants of the floating islands of Uros, descendants of the Aymarás with origins older than the Incas. There, on the islands, explanations are given about the origin of the islands, local traditions, fishing, way of life and handicrafts made by families on the islands are sold.
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Alexandrecohen
Sep 13, 2022
Excellent cultural tour - Agency: very good attention to client.I recommend. Tour: ir is a very good experience to know something very unusual and surprised. It is a cultural tour. There is many focus on selling local merchandise, but this is understandable, it is they way of making money, I do not felt any pressure. It is very much necessary to bring money with you, nobody accepts cards.
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Tony6459
May 19, 2022
Fantastic Experience - The experience with our Guide Javier was fantastic, very knowledgeable about the culture and history of the floating islands of the Uros, thank you very much for the service to the agency.
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Carol5653125
May 19, 2022
Nice experience - It has been a nice experience to visit these ancient floating islands, their way of life is authentic, I really recommend it and the service of the agency here is good. thank you.
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Mario_h
Jan 4, 2024
Terrible - Awful experience. They never showed up and I waited for more than an hour at the meeting point. Tried to call and text them in WhatsApp, just got ignored even though they saw my messages. Wasted valuable time in Puno and weren't able to see the islands then.
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Charlotte_h
Oct 30, 2023
Never showed up - The tour guide never showed up, I also received no contact from them. Luckily, I was able to re-book through my hostel. I am now in the process of receiving a refund.
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Millie
Sep 19, 2022
Would not recommend this tour - I would not recommend this tour! It is very touristy and feels as though you are just being taken in a tour to be ripped off. It’s a shame as the islands themselves are very beautiful and interesting. The tour guide was dishonest with what the raft trip involved and then tried to lie about it when later questioned. Also the raft is 15 soles not 10 as it states.
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