Uros & Taquile Full Day Tour | Llamitas Travel Peru

About the Tour

Navigate the highest navigable lake in the world and discover the cultural magic of its islands.

Cusco, Puno, Lake Titicaca, Uros Floating Islands, Taquile Island

Explore the natural and cultural wonder of the high Andean plateau with our Full Day Tour to Uros and Taquile Islands. This experience is designed to make the most of your time, departing by bus from Cusco the night before so you can wake up facing the immensity of Lake Titicaca. Our first stop will be at the amazing Uros Floating Islands, built entirely of totora reeds, where local families will show us their ancient way of life on the water.

The navigation will continue to the spectacular Taquile Island, world-famous for the unmatched quality of its textiles and declared a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Here we will hike to its main square, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the lake, and watch typical local dances. In the late afternoon, we will return to the city of Puno so you can enjoy some free time before starting your bus trip back to Cusco.

Cusco

The imperial city of Cusco is located in southeastern Peru, in the Andes Mountains. It sits at over 3,300 meters (10,800 feet) above sea level and was the former capital of the Inca Empire. Today, it is one of the most important tourist destinations in South America.

Puno

Puno is located in southeastern Peru, in the Andean region, near the border with Bolivia, on the shores of Lake Titicaca.

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Step by step

Detailed Full Day Itinerary

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Previous Night (Day 0)

Bus Trip Cusco – Puno

The trip begins the night before. You will board your bus from Cusco to Puno, traveling safely throughout the night.

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06:00 a.m.

Reception in Puno & Breakfast

Upon your arrival at the Puno bus terminal, we will pick you up and give you time to have breakfast on your own before starting the navigation.

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07:30 a.m.

Visit the Uros Floating Islands

We will leave the port at 07:00 a.m. and arrive at Uros. We will have a guided tour of approximately 50 minutes to learn about life on the reed islands.

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11:00 a.m.

Arrival and exploration in Taquile

After sailing the lake, we will arrive at Taquile. We will hike to its central square and visit the pre-Inca archaeological site, admiring local textiles.

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12:30 p.m.

Lunch and typical dances

Free time to taste a typical lunch of the area (not included), accompanied by a beautiful demonstration of dances and textile art by the islanders.

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05:00 p.m.

Return to Puno & trip to Cusco

We will arrive at the Puno port at approximately 05:00 p.m. You will have free time to walk around the Main Square before transferring to the terminal to take your bus back to Cusco.

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Included

Interprovincial bus tickets (Cusco – Puno and vice versa).
Pick-up from the Puno land terminal upon arrival.
Lake transportation in a motor boat.
Bilingual Professional Tour Guide.
Entrance tickets to the Uros and Taquile islands.
Internal transfers to the port.

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Not Included

Breakfast in the city of Puno.
Typical lunch on Taquile Island (approx. S/ 30.00).
Drinks, snacks, or bottled water.
Optional ride on a traditional reed boat in Uros.
Tips (optional).

Tour duration

Full Day (Approx. from 07:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. on the lake, plus bus travel).

Lake altitude

12,506 ft / 3,812 m.

Max altitude

12,959 ft / 3,950 m (Taquile main square).

Difficulty

Easy to Moderate (Involves an uphill walk on Taquile Island).

Tour type

Cultural / Sightseeing Tours.

Frequently Asked Questions

We answer your doubts

Upon arriving in Taquile, our guide will take you to a typical communal restaurant where you can purchase a delicious local lunch (usually quinoa soup and fresh lake trout) for an average price of 30 to 40 soles.

The overnight journey takes about 7 to 8 hours. We use interprovincial tourist buses with reclining seats so you can rest through the night and wake up in Puno ready for the tour.

The walk from the Taquile port to its main square takes about 40 minutes uphill. Although the path is paved, the altitude (almost 4,000 m) makes it feel a bit heavy. We hike at a slow pace.

Yes, Lake Titicaca is at over 3,800 meters. If you come from Cusco, your body will already be partially acclimatized, but we recommend drinking coca tea in Puno before boarding the boat.

Recommendations

Tips for your trip to Puno

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Warm clothing

Bring a thick jacket or windbreaker. The weather in Puno and the wind during the lake navigation are usually very cold.

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Cash in Soles

Bring cash to pay for your breakfast, lunch in Taquile, and if you wish to buy the beautiful crafts from the islands.

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Sun protection

The sun’s reflection on the lake burns the skin quickly. Use sunscreen, a hat, and dark sunglasses.

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Personal medication

If you are prone to seasickness, consider bringing a pill to prevent nausea during the boat ride.

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