Puno Tours

Embark on a day tour of Lake Titicaca, a large mountain lake that serves as a natural border between Peru and Bolivia. Depart your Puno hotel (Puno is a 4-hour drive from Peru's second most populous city, Arequipa) for port, then set out via motorboat toward the floating Uros Islands. Visit two of these dozens of man-made islands—each constructed from native reeds found in the lake's shallow waters—and learn about their distinct inhabitants and culture as you go. Next, continue to Taquile island, home to some of Peru's best weavers.

Explore the idyllic floating islands of Lake Titicaca on an exciting full-day tour from Puno. Visit Uros and Taquile to gain insight into the indigenous inhabitants of the unique islands; ride the gentle waters of the world’s highest lake on a boat; and enjoy an authentic experience of a culture untouched by mainland modernity. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off is included in this tour.

Discover the rural tranquility of the Uros and Taquile Islands on an enriching full-day excursion from Puno. Cruise the shimmering waters of Lake Titicaca, the worlds highest lake, and spend some leisurely free time exploring the beautiful islands. Marvel at the majestic floating islands, made entirely of reeds, as you wander and watch locals go about their daily business. Learn about the rich culture and history of the region from your expert guide and feast upon a complimentary lunch when hunger strikes.

Explore the world's highest navigable lake on a kayaking tour from Puno. Paddle the waters of Lake Titicaca—the mountain lake that acts as a natural border between Peru and Bolivia—toward the floating Uros islands: a series of man-made islands constructed from native totora reeds. Explore a Uros and learn about its residents from your guide, then set out via boat to Taquile Island, a hotbed of textile art. Embark on a leisurely island hike with some time spent in Taquile's town square for lunch, shopping and weaving demos.

Take a motorboat across Lake Titicaca to the floating reed island of Uros and learn about one of the first ethnic groups of the Andes and admire the craftsmanship of the large reed boats made by the men of the island. Visit Taquile Island to get a closer look at the handicrafts made in this region and have lunch at a local restaurant—not included—before heading back to Puno.

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.

Enjoy a true cultural immersion with the traditional island cultures of Peru’s Lake Titicaca during this full-day excursion to the islands of Uros and Taquile. Get a taste of daily life for the residents of these floating islands made of ‘totora’ reeds as you learn about the villagers’ artwork and boat-making. An included lunch of typical local cuisine adds to the authenticity.

Aramu Muru or Hayu Marca, is certainly one of the most mystical places in Lake Titicaca, in Hayu Marka, there is an enigmatic gate carved in a one big Stone located in the middle of the rocky formations, also this place is a reference for many mystical people around the World. Our tour to Aramu Muru does interesting stops on the way. The first stop is in Chucuito village a colonial town, near is The Temple of Inca Uyo which has more than 20 penises carved in stone, probably related with the fertility. After doing the visit, we will continue to Aramu Muru gate located in a fantastic place among rocky formations, the tour includes a short hiking around.

Cruise to Taquile Island (Isla Taquile) on a full-day tour by fast boat that includes the Uros floating islands, hiking, cultural activities, and a lunch of island cuisine. The 28 mile (45 km.) cruise from Puno to Taquile Island can mean a long time in transit on slow-moving tourist boats, but traveling by fast boat means you’ll have even more of the day to explore Taquile Island’s unique culture and scenery.

THE FIRST STOP IS MADE IN "LAGUNILLAS" CONTINUING OUR TOUR, WE WILL STOP AT "PATAWASI” (PAMPA CAÑAHUAS), WHERE WE OFFER PASSENGERS A SNACK AND COFFEE, AT THIS POINT THEY CAN ALSO MAKE USE OF THE SS.HH, IN ADDITION TO BEING ABLE TO BUY HANDICRAFTS AND SOUVENIRS . THE NEXT STOP WILL BE IN "PAMPA CAÑAHUAS" WE WILL ARRIVE IN THE CITY OF AREQUIPA BETWEEN 12:15 - 12:45 APPROXIMATELY (AT NOON), THE TRANSFER TO THE HOTEL IS INCLUDED IN OUR SERVICE. STOPS THROUGHOUT THE ROUTE: (NO ADDITIONAL PAYMENT IS NECESSARY) Departure day: Mon to Sun Time of departure: 06:00 Arrival Time: 12:00 Duration approx: 6hrs. Exclusive Service for Tourists Price: USD 35.00 TIME / PLACE OF SHIPMENT: AT THEIR HOTEL IN PUNO 05:45 - 06:00 HOURS. (INCLUDING HOTELS IN THE CITY CENTER AND BAY) TIME / PLACE OF ARRIVAL: WE WILL ARRIVE IN THE CITY OF AREQUIPA BETWEEN 12:15 - 12:45 APPROXIMATELY (AT NOON), THE TRANSFER TO THE HOTEL IS INCLUDED IN OUR SERVICE. INCLUDE STOPS, GUIDE ON BOARD AND SNACK.

Sun Island, or the Isla del Sol, lies off the southern shores of Lake Titicaca—but its remote location makes exploring independently a challenge. On this tour, reach Sun Island from your Puno hotel with all your transportation covered.  With your guide to lead the way, discover the farms and fishing bays on which the islanders rely, and admire uninterrupted views over the eucalyptus forests, rocky headlands, and pretty coves.

On this tour you will kayak around Lake Titicaca for about 1 h; We will take you to the port and then you will have to reach the island of the Uros passing through the Titicaca national reserve; This is a different way of seeing the lake in Puno and visiting the island of the Uros. In addition, you can join another group to visit Taquile (full day) or Amantani (2d1n); For this, see our related optional products Key notes: • Small group size • Transfers from the hotel from the center to the port and vice versa • Ideal for all • Instructor guide • Physical condition is not required • Kayaks are professional, safe and very stable: "Sea Kayaks". • We will have additional support: boat and staff. • Estimated to paddle is 1 hour from Puno to the island of the Uros. • We will have a kayak instructor. • No previous experience required.

An adventure program that will allow you to reach the Floating Islands of the Uros, adventure in Kayak for an hour and arrive at this wonderful and peculiar place that will allow you to do friendly practices with the environment, you will get to know closely the reproduction of the reeds, fish, birds a set of flora and fauna and. Speed boat to Taquile Island

Set sail on Lake Titicaca to reach the Uros Floating Islands on this small-group tour from Puno. Learn about traditional life on the islands and admire the scenery as you tour the lake with your guide, stopping to enjoy a local lunch like freshly caught fish and quinoa soup. Return back to your hotel at the end of the trip.

Combine visits to three different Peruvian islands with an overnight homestay on this 2-day trip. Get views of the Cordillera Real mountain range and Lake Titicaca, as well as insight into the indigenous cultures that call that area home. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Puno, all entrance fees, basic accommodations, and meals per itinerary provided.

The shimmering blue waters of Lake Titicaca is home to the famous, man-made Floating Islands of Uros. These islands and their dwellings, which date back to 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 Taquile and experience the unique culture of the locals.

In Peru, there exists a civilization that lives and works on islands made entirely out of woven reeds. The Uros people, who still live on floating islands on Lake Titicaca, only speak Aymara, so unless you’re fluent in the dialect, you won’t be able to unlock the secrets of their mysterious society without a guide. On this half-day tour, you'll tour to islands by boat and gain insight in Puno's preserved culture. Hotel pickup and drop-off, island admission ticket, boat, and bilingual guide provided.

Al tomar el tour en la lancha rápida los pasajeros tienen mas tiempo en las islas,así pueden disfrutar mas de los lugares a visitar,tambien al volver puedes visitar otros lugares como chucuito o Sillustani o si tuvieran un vuelo,la lancha rapida es mas confortable y moderna

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!

One of the world’s highest expanses of water, Lake Titicaca lies on the border between Peru and Bolivia—with a history of habitation by the indigenous Uros people dating back to pre-Columbian days. On this 2-day tour, reach the islands of Lake Titicaca in comfort from your Cusco hotel and spend the night in a local family's homestay. Travel by boat between Amantani and Taquile islands, and enjoy an immersive experience of life on the water.

Visit the Sun Island on the southern portion of Lake Titicaca on this full-day tour from Puno. Explore the archaeological site of Pilkokayna where the Incas built many structures to worship the God of the Sun, Inti. Then, head to Yumani, the site of the fountain of youth in Inca mythology, as well as the pre-Columbian terraces and gardens before heading back to Puno.

Enjoy a complete day of sailing in the highest lake in the world: Titicaca lake. Learn about the culture and history of the Uros floating Islands and the traditions in Taquile island.

In the morning, you will be transferred from your hotel to the bay of Esteves Island, where the guide will give a brief talk about the adventure of the day. Then start the route kayaking on the wonderful Lake Titicaca, rowing 1 hour and 30 minutes approx. On the way you can see beautiful landscapes, a variety of birds, the beauty of the flora and fauna, and an island of rock formation (Foroba Island, popularly known as Devil's Island). Arriving the Uros, the guide explains the tour on the island, then you will have free time to explore it, visit the family home, and take pictures. At the end of the tour, you will return to Puno paddling in the kayak, and then be taken back to your hotel. Previous experience is not needed.

Seize the opportunity to visit the incredible and unique Uros Islands, which sit floating on magnificent Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. On this guided tour, learn how these man-made islands are constructed and maintained, as well as how the local people live sustainably, using the resources available to them. Take a trip away from the bustling city, and discover these little-known, distant communities.