2 days – Uros Island Vivencial

This trip will give you the chance to experience the magnificent Lake Titicaca. For many people this home-stay experience and the encounter with the host family is a revelation of the reality of Andean people at such altitude. This cultural exchange experience in Llachon Community is very touching and fascinating. Also, in this tour, every traveler is welcome to share with the locals their time, some artistic gift, educational activities or just conversations. By participating in this tour you will contribute to improve family of the life.

Reservations are easy enough to do. We accept bookings via e-mails, and payment would be when you arrive to Puno in our office. No deposit is required. Basically, you send us a mail here confirming which tour you'd like to take, pay the money when you get here. Please do not hesitate to contact us here.

Location: Duration Departure
Puno - Peru 2 Days All year
Day Activity
day 1 Puno + Uros
day 2 Uros / Puno
day 3  

TRIP CODE: SIC.UR

Discover a hidden jewel at Lake Titicaca; The Floating Uros Island is a small island located at the north west of Lake Titicaca to 06 kilometers from Puno by lake, a place full of authentic culture, spectacular landscapes. A great opportunity to get in contact with the families in a vivencial Turism with the traditions and culture of Lake Titicaca.

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1: Puno + Uros:

Live the best experience Titicaca Lake, authentic culture & traditions. This excursion begins at 9:00 am with transfer from your hotel to the port. Then by Semi – Fast motor boat, that will make of this a enjoyable journey (35 feet long with a covered section in case of rain or cold weather, comfortable bus type seats and fully equipped, WC) we visit the Uros floating Islands. The families present: Different main activities of the Island. Stepping on them feels very much like a water bed (but it is quite safe). We see the houses, the islands and meet its friendly inhabitants .Uros people are descendents of one of the oldest South American groups. Rides on traditional reed boats can be arranged. We visit two of the 50 islands.

After lunch they will take you in a deep cultural encounter with the daily life issues. Then you will have different activities: The Fishing, The bird hunting, The cutting of reeds and the reed craft construction. Optional football match or volleyball, then return to the family home for dinner and overnight at a family home.

 

DAY 2: Uros / Puno.

Breakfast with family, later at 11:00am. The group leaves Uros Floating Island to Puno. After an 25 minutes navigation we get to Puno. On arrival at Puno we transfer you to your hotel. (End of the adventure).

Note 1: This program can be combined with Adventure Tour: Sea Kayaking: Puno / Uros for the National Reserva of the Titicaca ………………………. See More

Note 2: No previous experience required. Departure: Every Day. Minimum: 2 passengers.

Note 3: This program can be combined with Taquile Island (Full Day).

Note 4: The tour arrives back In Puno at 3:00pm. Then there is the chance to take other excursions like the one departing to Sillustani or Chucuito and see impressive pre Incan buildings amongst superb landscapes, for the night can you continue by Bus to Cusco or Arequipa.

 

Includes and Prices

OUR PRICE INCLUDES:

  • Bilingual guide (Spanish-English).
  • Assistance on Uros Island for two days. (Spanish spoken)
  • Transfers: Hotel /Port / Hotel.
  • Motor boat transport
  • Home stay accommodation + 3 meals at home stay
  • Cultural activities at the family house
  • Entrance fees.

OUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

  • Lunch last day in Taquile Island
  • Small trip in reed boat ride in the Floating Uros Island
  • Drinks extra
  • Tips
  • Additional charge of $ 4.00 US p/p. for transfers OUT SIDE City hotels, like : Hotel Libertador, Casa Andina Private Collection, Posada del Inca, Josι Antonio, Eco INN and others.

PRICES

  • Daily Service:
  • $ 59.00 - 2 person
  • $ 56.00 - 3 person
  • $ 53.00 - 4 person
  • $ 50.00 - 5/6 person
  • $ 47.00 - 7/10 person UP

ASK FOR PRIVATE SERVICE: UROS FLOATING ISLAND (Price on application)
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