Tour Uros Floating Islands (half day)

Discover the magic of the Floating Islands of the Uros. Embark on an unforgettable adventure to the Floating Islands of the Uros, a hidden treasure in the bay of Puno, just 20 to 30 minutes by boat from the port of Puno. This exclusive tour of approximately 3 hours immerses you in the life and traditions of one of the oldest ethnic groups of the Andean highlands.
The islands, a marvel of natural engineering, are built entirely of Totora Reeds, an aquatic plant essential to the existence of the Uros. From their floating homes to their boats, the Totora is the core of their culture, used not only for construction but also as a source of food and fuel. The ancestral technique to create these islands consists of joining large blocks of Totora roots, whose porosity and the gases generated by their decomposition allow them to float. These structures are carefully anchored and require constant maintenance, replacing the top layer of Cattails every 20 days to preserve their buoyancy and habitability.

What to expect:By visiting the Uros Floating Islands, you will not only witness an extraordinary way of life that has endured through the centuries, but you will also participate in an authentic cultural experience. Learn up close how the Uros harmonize with their natural environment, keeping their traditions of fishing and bird hunting alive, and how they have adapted their ancestral practices to coexist in perfect balance with Lake Titicaca.

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Price

25USD per person

What Is Included?

ITINERARY (MORNING)
• 08:45 a.m. - Pick up from your hotel in Puno.
• 09:15 a.m. - Departure by boat from the main port
• 10:00 a.m. - Visit 2 Floating Islands
• 12:30 p.m. - Return to the hotels in downtown Puno

ITINERARY (NOON)
• 11:50 a.m. - Pick up from your hotel in Puno.
• 12:15 p.m. - Departure by boat from the main port
• 12:45 p.m. - Visit 2 Floating Islands
• 15:15 p.m. - Return to the hotels in downtown Puno

ITINERARY (AFTERNOON)
• 15:50 p.m. - Pick up from your hotel in Puno.
• 16:15 p.m. - Departure by boat from the main port
• 17:00 p.m. - Visit 2 Floating Islands
• 18:00 p.m. - Return to the hotels in downtown Puno

What is not included?

• Tips.
• Local boat ride (Balsa de Totora) in Uros (optional service), lasts approximately 10 to 15 minutes, the price is (S/10.00 soles) or ($3.00 Dollars) per person and the payment is to the villager.
• Others not mentioned.

Important: Wear light and warm clothing, the weather is cold in the mornings, hot at midday and windy in the afternoon.