Taquile Islands

Ready for an unforgettable adventure on Lake Titicaca? Hop aboard a fast, comfortable boat for a 1 day tour to the Uros floating islands and the stunning Taquile Island. Start your day by cruising to Uros, where you’ll meet locals living on man-made islands made of reeds. It’s a fascinating glimpse into their unique way of life. After that, you’ll head to Taquile Island, known for its rich culture, breathtaking panoramic views, and car-free streets. As you explore, you’ll learn about the island’s famous weaving traditions and take in the incredible surroundings. Our all-inclusive tour has everything covered – from transfers and entrance fees to a delicious lunch featuring fresh trout or an omelet with quinoa soup, plus refreshing Coca or Muña tea. A knowledgeable guide will be with you every step of the way, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience. Don’t miss out on this perfect blend of culture, stunning landscapes, and pure relaxation on one of the world’s most beautiful lakes

By taking the speedboat tour, passengers have more time on the islands, so you can spend more time exploring the place, and learning about our culture, heritage and history.

The shimmering blue waters of Lake Titicaca are home to the famous, man-made Floating Islands of Uros. These islands and their dwellings, which date back to a pre-Incan time, are made completely out of totora reeds, a native bulrush plant that grows in the lake. With a guided tour, get to know the inhabitants that have formed a small community and learn how these islands stay afloat. During the afternoon, visit the island of Amantani and experience the unique culture of the locals.

Embark on an unforgettable adventure on the highest navigable lake! Join our day trip to the Floating Islands of Uros and Taquile Island. Discover the local life and fascinating customs of the inhabitants of Lake Titicaca as you sail between islands made of reeds, guided by experts, along with the ancient music and dance of Taquile.

Let yourself be captivated by Lake Titicaca, get to know the floating islands of the Uros and the island of Taquile in the best way (by speedboat) and with a Local Tour Operator with more than 10 years of experience. In Uros, we will have an explanation from the guide and a resident of Uros about aspects of its architecture, history, culture, economy and more; We can also ride in a typical boat (optional). as well as being able to explore the island on your own. In Taquile, we will enjoy the majestic view of the lake and a show of dances and live music by the residents. We will taste a delicious local lunch overlooking the lake. We will also have free time so you can explore the island of Taquile. Throughout the tour we will discover more about the history, culture, ecology and traditions of the populations of Lake Titicaca.

Enjoy your stay in Puno with an excursion to the Uros Floating Islands, where you can meet the local community and learn about their fascinating way of life in the middle of the highest lake in the world.

Full Day Lake Titicaca Tour to Uros and Taquile Islands is a popular and the best way to witness life on these remote islands. At 3812 metres above sea level (12506 ft.), Lake Titicaca is recognised as the world’s highlest navigable lake. Lake Titicaca straddles the border between Peru and Bolivia. A vast portion of the Lake belongs to Peru. It is home to many different remote islands where fishing and farming are main source of income. Floating islands of Uros, Taquile and Amantani are the prominent ones and are open for tourism. On this full day tour, you will be visiting the floating islands of Uros and Taquile Island with our local bi lingual (English and Spanish) travel expert. You will get an insight into the life of locals here and how they sustain their daily life with minimum resources. Locals here are untouched by modernity and maintain their age old traditions and customs. They still talk in Aymara and Quechua.

This itinerary will allow you to explore two unmissable destinations on Lake Titicaca in one day, on the artificial floating islands of Uros and Taquile Island you will be able to get to know the local culture, enjoying impressive landscapes and living an unforgettable experience in one of the most beautiful regions. fascinating things about Peru.

Why do we recommend the Uros and Taquile tour by speedboat? The main reason is that we shorten the navigation time on the lake, having more time to enjoy the visits in Uros and Taquile, in addition to having calmer walks and being more comfortable because the boat is also more spacious and comfortable. The places that are visited are the same as those of the Tour of Uros and Taquile normal boat: 2 islands in the Uros (of the more than 90 islands that make up these floating islands) Taquile Island, where we will visit its main square to have lunch and appreciate its customs, beautiful views of the lake and its textiles. As we mentioned before, the difference is basically the navigation time that each boat makes, as we show below.

Discover two of Lake Titicaca’s famous islands on this full-day tour from Puno. Embark on a cultural journey and explore the islands of Uros and Taquile, and learn about their indigenous people and traditions. While in Peru, don't miss out on this unique opportunity to interact with the Uru and Taquileños.

Our tour to Lake Titicaca includes visits to the floating islands of Uros and Taquile, we will have a day of navigation to see the immensity of this lake that holds many stories like the legend of Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo for the foundation of what was the Empire of the Incas. We will be able to interact with the local inhabitants who will show us part of their cultures and customs and how they live these spaces disconnected from the activity of the city.

Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world and the home of the handmade floating islands of Uros where the local people live a traditional lifestyle utilizing the flora of the lake for the homes & boats. They live in peace amidst the grand lake. Journey to Lake Titicaca and see the sheer beauty of the lakes waters and the many islands both man-made and natural that bring the lake to life. Visit local communities and get to know their traditions while enjoying boat rides across this amazing.

A trip until the heart of Titicaca lake, to discover the traditions and the culture of Taquile Island, where the community lives defending its authenticity and simplicity.

Live an incredible adventure with this fantastic kayak tour from Puno on Lake Titicaca, known as the highest navigable lake in the world. This spectacular natural place has a lot of islands among that we are going to explore with an expert tour guide. You will visit the Floating Islands of Uros on kayak, and if you want, you can extend your tour to discover the Taquile Island by boat. Get to know one of the largest lakes in South America visiting ancestral communities and learning from their traditional customs.

It differs by the speed of the boat, unlike the normal boat travels 3 hours to Taquile, the speedboat does it in just 1 hour, so we will gain more time in navigation and enjoyment.

Why do we recommend the Uros and Taquile tour by speedboat? The main reason is that we shortened the navigation time on the lake, having more time to enjoy the visits in Uros and Taquile, in addition to having calmer walks and being more comfortable because the boat is also more spacious and comfortable. The places that are visited are the same as those of the Tour de Uros and Taquile normal boat: 2 islands in the Uros (of the more than 90 islands that make up these floating islands) Taquile Island, where we will visit its main square to have lunch and appreciate its customs, beautiful views of the lake and its textiles. As we mentioned before, the difference is basically the navigation time that each boat makes as we show below.

It differs by the speed of the boat, unlike the normal boat travels 3 hours to Taquile, the speedboat does it in just 1 hour, so we will gain more time in navigation and enjoyment.

Experience the enchanting culture of Lake Titicaca as you journey to the Floating Islands of Uros and the traditional island of Taquile. Discover the age-old traditions of the Uros people, who have crafted and inhabited these unique reed islands for centuries. Immerse yourself in the daily life of the Taquileños, known for their handwoven textiles and strong sense of community. This cultural adventure on the world's highest navigable lake promises an unforgettable glimpse into Peru's rich heritage.

Ready for an unforgettable adventure on Lake Titicaca? Hop aboard a comfortable boat for a 1-day trip to the Uros and Taquile Island. Start your day cruising to Uros, where you'll meet locals living on man-made islands made of reeds. It’s a fascinating glimpse into their unique way of life. Afterward, head to Taquile, known for its breathtaking panoramic views, rich culture, and car-free streets. As you explore, you'll learn about the island's famous weaving traditions and enjoy the incredible surroundings. This all-inclusive tour covers everything: transfers, entrance fees, and a delicious lunch featuring fresh trout or an omelet with quinoa soup, complemented by Coca tea. A knowledgeable guide will ensure a enjoyable experience. The journey offers cultural immersion, sustainable tourism, hiking opportunities, and a deeper connection with the island communities. Don’t miss out on this perfect blend of culture, stunning landscapes, and pure relaxation on Lake Titicaca

It is differentiated by the speed of the boat, so that we will save more time in navigation and will have much more time to enjoy the Islands, sharing experiences with the locals, and also take an optional ride in local transport.