Embark on this half-day trip from Puno to witness the life and traditions of people living on the renowned and serene Uros floating islands, just minutes away from the bustling city of Puno.
Lake Titicaca, the world’s highest navigable lake straddles the border between Peru and Bolivia. It is home to several tiny islands. Some of these islands are open for tourism. Lake Titicaca floating islands tour is one of the most popular tours in the Peruvian part.
Uros Islands Peru are a group of floating islands of Lake Titicaca. These islands are home to Uros People who have built them entirely using layers of totara reeds that can be found on the bottom of the lake.
Uru people have been around since the Pre Inca Empire. As they faced threat, they built these reed islands with thatched roof houses and preserved their age-old traditions and customs.
Uru people have implemented several sustainable practices including the use of Solar Panels and sewage treatment systems to protect the lake from contamination.
Their primary source of income is hunting and fishing. They have also implemented community-based tourism programs to allow travelers to witness their traditions and culture which in turn allows them to generate income.
Visiting the floating islands of Uros is an unmissable activity in Southern Peru. Just as tours to Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca tours are getting popular for the unique cultural experience it has to offer.
Join us on a half-day tour from Puno to witness the most interesting aspect of the Uros people, their traditional way of life, rich history, and cultural heritage.
Puno Hotel Transfer
09:00 AM, 12:00 Noon and 03:00 PM
Your epic Lake Titicaca Floating Islands tour begins with a transfer from your hotel in the center of Puno city. We will be driving you to the main boat pier where you will be boarding a motorized boat for a 25 minutes journey to Uros Islands Peru.
As we will be docking on the shores of Uros Island, locals will be extending a warm welcome to their houses. Our English-speaking local tour guide will be introducing you to the traditions and customs of Uru people. Most of them continue to communicate in their traditional language, Aymara.
Accompanied by the head of the island, you will get an overview of how they built these islands. Locals will then invite you to their houses to give you an insight into their way of life.
Once you have had your fill of the traditions and culture of the Uru people, you can embark on a short ride on a traditional reed boat to the main island. This activity is completely optional and costs 10 Soles per person. You can pay this to the head of the community who will be using it for the welfare of the people.
The main island of Uros houses a small market where they sell their handmade crafts. If desired, you can buy one or simply take a walk and soak in the views and serenity.
At a designated time, we will be embarking on the motor boat for the ride back to Puno. Our representative will be meeting you on arrival and will transfer you back to your hotel in Puno.
The Titicaca Lake is a unique place in Peru. Its islands are calm and peaceful.
