UROS FLOATING ISLANDS PRIVATE TOUR - LAKE TITICACA
PRIVATE UROS FLOATING ISLANDS TOUR:
Today we will discover one of the most authentic experiences on the floating Uros Islands in the highest and navigable Lake in the world, Lake Titicaca; their unique lifestyle in the world, we will learn about the construction of their floating islands and others.
We will start with pick you up from your hotel and begin to know the universe of cattail; on the way we will see a variety of flora and fauna; The most representative fauna are birds such as the grebe, the choka, the tikicho and wild ducks (anatidae). Once on the island, we will be welcomed by friendly local people and they will show us their customs and daily activities using only cattail, an aquatic plant that grows in the lake. You will be surprised to see and learn how the locals use cattails to build their canoes, houses, beds, handicrafts and many other objects.
Do you want to take a little piece of the legacy of the highest lake in the world with you?
For a special and wonderful experience, the families will invite you to learn about the culture of this ethnic group "The men of black blood" in the middle of Sacred Lake where you can transport your senses to the world of life wearing typical clothing, weaving symbolic crafts and add a magical touch taking a relaxing ride on a cattail raft like a great Titicaca navigator. Delight yourself with an exquisite dish with a view of the majestic Lake Titicaca. Return to the city of Puno.
Itinerary:
TIME | ACTIVITIES |
15 minutes | Pick up and transfer from hotel to Puno port. |
25 minutes | Start the trip in boat from Puno port to floating Uros Islands. |
2 hours approx. | Guided visit in floating Islands (family island and main island). |
25 minutes | Return trip from Floating Uros Islands to Puno port. |
15 minutes | Transfer from Puno port to hotel. |
- Official guide Spanish / English.
- Speed boat (with toilet facilities on board, comfortable seats, life jackets and first aid kit).
- Pick uo/drop off Hotel - Puerto -Hotel
- Admission ticket to the Uros Floating Islands.
- Others not mentioned in the program.
- Optional ride on a reed boat (It has an additional cost of 10 PEN).
- Tips
- Camera, Toilet paper and extra batteries.
- A bottle of water (a liter).
- Glasses, hat and sunscreen.
1 People | $ 75.00 USD |
2 People | $ 43.00 USD |
3 People | $ 40.00 USD |
UROS FLOATING ISLANDS:
Located withing the bay of Lake Titicaca about 6 km approx., of the city of Puno, (25 -30 minutes of navigation), currently there are more than 82 floating islands made of reed or totora plant.
According to history, the Uros were the oldest inhabitants of the ethnic groups that inhabited the region of Puno, a community of Aymara language that keep the tradition alive. Such as fishing, hunting of wild birds and collecting of eggs, men are skillful boat builders and sailors of reed boats and the women are good weavers and embroiderers.
The totora reed. It is very important for the inhabitants of the Uros Island on the Lake Titicaca, as they use to build their islands, rooms, boats and use as fuel to prepare their food.
* TOUR DISPONIBLE DESDE 2 PASAJEROS
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