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The Uros and Taquile islands in luxury service VIP 1D

DESCRIPTION:

We start at 7:00 a.m. With transfers from its hotels in the center of the city of Puno (near the parade ground for the transfer to the port of Lake Titicaca.)

At 7:30 am the fast boat leaves for the islands of Los Uros (10 min. approx.) The floating island of Uros has approximately 105 islands, and we will arrive to the Islands where we will visit two islands, which still maintain their original culture, our guide will explain about their origin and customs of their inhabitants of the floating islands of the Uros After this visit, we will continue with our trip to Taquile Island, (navigation 1h and 15 min approx.) we will arrive at the port where we will walk 45 minutes along a path until we reach the village, remember that Taquile Island was declared by UNESCO as “Cultural Heritage of Humanity” and its inhabitants recognized as the best weavers in the world.

In the village we will have 30 free minutes to observe variety of fabrics in the small island market, alm We will have luchu in a typical restaurant of the island, then the families of Taquile will carry out demonstrations of their customs and daily activities. After the visit we will return to the port to board our boat to the city of Puno. Arrival at the port at 3:30 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. approx. then transferred to hotels.

ITINERARY:

  • 07:00 a.m. 7:30 A.M. Pick up hotel (hotels near the main square of Puno) and transfer to the port of Lake Titicaca.
  • 07:30 a.m. Boat departure from the port of Lake Titicaca to the floating island of Uros.
  • 07:40 a.m. Visit to two floating islands of Los Uros where we will visit the guide will explain the history of the floating island of Uros.
  • 09:15 a.m. Departure from the island of Uros to Taquile Island.
  • 10:45 a.m. Arrival to the port of Taquile 45 min walk to the town or Taquile weapons plaza and visit to the artisan market where we will have activities
  • 12:30 pm. Lunch at Taquile tourist restaurant (vegetarian quinoa soup, grilled trout, fried potato rice salad, and hot mate drink) after the villager will explain their ancestral customs.
  • 2:00 p.m. Return to the city of Puno.
  • 3:30 pm. Arrival at the port of Puno and transfer to hotels near the main square of Puno.

IT INCLUDES:

  • Transfer from the hotel (downtown Puno) – to Puerto Puno (Vice versa).
  • Entrances or tickets to the island of Uros.
  • Normal speedboat (comfortable seats, lifejackets).
  • Official Spanish / English guide.
  • Lunch.
  • Quinoa Soup.
  • Plate 1: fried trout with rice, French fries and salad or,
  • Plate 2: Omelet of egg and vegetables with rice, potato chips and salad.
  • Muña tea.

DOES NOT INCLUDE:

  • If you will take the typical rafts of totora on the islands of Uros cost per person 15 soles approximately (optional)
  • Others not mentioned in this Program.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

  • Consider carry: One bottle of water (1 liter) Comfortable walking shoes, Lenses, Cap and sunscreen, Light and warm clothing.
  • Autumn and winter: cold and wind (wears light coat). Spring and Summer: rain (rain jacket and umbrella).
  • Keep in mind.
  • Additional cost for picking up the following hotels:
    • Casa Andina Private Collection, Posada del Inka, Hotel Eco Inn and Libertadores:
      • Up to 02 people (Auto): $ 5.00 USD.
      • Up to 05 people (Van H – 1): $ 12.00 USD.
    • Mirador del Titikaka and Hotel José Antonio:
      • Up to 02 people (Auto): $ 10.00 USD.
      • Up to 05 people (Van H – 1): $ 20.00 USD.