ISLAS LOS UROS & TAQUILE FULL DAY TOURS

ISLAS LOS UROS & TAQUILE FULL DAY TOURS.

The floating islands of the Uros are a group of artificial islands that are inhabited and built from Totora, an aquatic plant that grows on the surface of Lake Titicaca. The islands are raised on a portion of the surface of Lake Titicaca, blocks of Totora roots are woven on which successive layers of Totora are laid out woven or interwoven in the form of mats. The Uros are its inhabitants, an ancestral people who are currently concentrated in Peru on the floating islands located in the bay of Puno. Their subsistence is based on the ancestral culture linked to Lake Titicaca, based on the multiple uses given to the Totora that springs from the bottom and fishing.

The island of Taquile (Intika in Quechua), in Lake Titicaca, is located 45 km from Amantani the regional capital. It has a population of about 2,200 inhabitants. The main village is located at 3,950 meters above sea level and the highest point of the island reaches 4,050 meters above sea level.

Itinerary

The tour begins at 07:00 hrs. with the collection of travelers in their hotels bound for the lake port of Lake Titicaca to leave by motorized boat at about 07:30 hrs. The trip is made in 45 minutes until arriving at the floating islands of the Uros. We will visit the main floating islands for 40 to 50 minutes and continue the trip to Taquile Island, where we will be arriving at 11:20 hrs. After a walk of approximately 30 minutes from the port to the village, we will enjoy a visit to Taquile for about two hours, ending with a delicious lunch. We leave Taquile at 14:30 hrs. arriving at the lake port of Puno at 17:00 hrs. to transfer to our respective hotel.

Includes

• Transport.
• Motorized boat on Lake Titicaca.
• Entrance ticket to the different islands.
• Professional guide.
• Lunch on Taquile Island.

Does not include

• Hotel

TIPS: - You must bring your passport for entry to all the vivistas described in the program. - We recommend that clients take out full travel and health insurance for the activities included in the itinerary. - We recommend wearing warm clothes for Cusco and light clothes for Machu Picchu, as well as comfortable shoes, hats, caps and creams to protect the skin from the sun and mosquito repellent and swimwear for swimming in streams, rivers and/or beaches. Rain coat or waterproof clothing in the rainy season from November to March. - It is important that the client, prior to their travel dates, consult the weather forecast in the different countries and regions visited in the program, so that they can prepare the most appropriate clothing and footwear. - Beware of the hot sun. We recommend that you bring your own protective lotions. - We may need a small backpack outside for your personal belongings. Specifically for the tour to Machu Picchu is recommended. - In most countries we have medical assistance, with clinics in the most remote areas of the countries. However, if you have a chronic disease or allergy, etc., we recommend that you bring your first aid kit or personal medications, especially when you are far from major cities. - It is suggested to bring sunglasses and photo and video cameras to keep the beautiful memories of your vacation. - We recommend always drinking bottled and sealed mineral water during the program visits. - If the hotels mentioned in the itinerary are already full, we reserve the right to book other accommodation of equivalent level. - We receive reservations at least 30 days before the tour departure.