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AQUATIC TOUR ON LAKE TITICACA

FLOATING BIKE / UROS FLOATING ISLAND (Half Day)
SHARED GROUP SERVICE

  • Description


    Transfer from the hotel at around 8:00am to the Esteves Island (rustic port of Libertadores Hotel). We will pedal for around 1 hour; in the route, you can see: a variety of birds, flora and fauna, the landscapes of the Lake Titicaca also the island of rock formation.

    Then, we arrive to Uros islands for discovering by ourselves the same islands, we will see different main activities of the residents of the Uros, ending all we back to Puno by motorboat and we arrive approx. 11:30am. At the hotel.

    NOTE: No previous experience required. Departure: Every Day. Minimum: two passengers.

  • INCLUDED:
    • Instructor Guide (English / Spanish)
    • Support Staff, Entrance fee
    • Transfer: Hotel / Port / Hotel
    • All equipment Adventure + Floating Bike
    • Support Boat.

  • Recommendations during floating bike


    • You can take with you, your cameras or electronic devices. (we will have like a kind of skirt that will protect us from the water)
    • Take with you light and wind-protecting clothes
    • Sun screen, caps, are very important for protecting you against sunlight’s.

FLOATING BIKE PUNO / UROS + CLASSIC TAQUILE (FD)

  • Will be picking you up at around 6:55am to the Uros local port (according to your hotel we will give you a better pick up time). We will pedal for 1h to 1h15min (depending on your physical conditions) towards Uros floating islands, in the route, you can see: a variety of birds, flora, fauna, the landscape of the Lake Titicaca and a full rock island before arriving.

    When we arrive to Uros Islands, the families present us, their main different activities, after that, we will continue to Taquile Island joining to a bigger group by motor boat (2h30min trip). Taquile is the place of the best weavers. People wear colorful traditional clothes, which they make by themselves; Taquile Island is famous for its crafts productions, particularly for its beautiful textiles and landscapes. We will get back to Puno around 17:00hrs.

    • Transfer: Hotel / Port / Hotel
    • Instructor Guide (English / Spanish)
    • Support motorboat (where you can leave your luggage/backpack if you have one)
    • Entrance fees Uros and Taquile Island
    • All equipment Adventure + Floating bike
    • Motor boat from Uros to Taquile and Puno
    • Group guide during Taquile island
    • Lunch in Taquile
      • Main Course:
        • Option 1: Grilled trout accompanied with rice, French fries, and salad
        • Option 2: Omelet (made with eggs and vegetables) accompanied with rice, French fries, and salad
        • * You can choose between these main courses the same day of your trip.

  • Recomendations:

    What to bring?

    • A light day pack to carry all the necessary things for you:
      • Water bottle
      • Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses, disinfecting alcohol and gel, and toilet paper.
      • Full charged camera, cellphones or electronic devices
      • Money for snacks, souvenirs, etc. (in Peruvian soles)
      • Jumper (sweater).
      • Some snacks like chocolate bars and fruits.
      • Two kind of clothes, temperature in the morning is cold, during the day is hot, and during the afternoon is cold/windy.
      • Walking shoes or boots (In Taquile we will walk 30-40 min uphill and go down by long stairs)
      • Waterproof clothes (In rainy season from October to March)

    Who cannot try this tours?

    Normally everybody can try floating bike but according to our experience people in the following list should contact us to talk before booking a tour:

    • People with extreme overweight.
    • People that feel fear of the sea, you should not
    • People who have some particular health problem 

    What about the weather and lake conditions?

    In Puno you can paddle all the year, we check sea and atmospheric conditions every day. Tours depend on these conditions but normally you always can paddle with us

    NOTE: No previous experience required, water waves from the lake are quite.

    DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Medium-good physical conditions

FLOATING BIKE PUNO / UROS + FAST BOAT TAQUILE (FD)

  • DESCRIPTION

    Will be picking you up at around 6:55am to the Uros local port (according to your hotel we will give you a better pick up time). We will pedal for 1h to 1h15min (depending on your physical conditions) towards Uros floating islands, in the route, you can see: a variety of birds, flora, fauna, the landscape of the Lake Titicaca and a full rock island before arriving.

    When we arrive to Uros Islands, the families present us, their main different activities, after that, we will continue to Taquile Island joining to a bigger group by motor fastboat (1h15min trip). Taquile is the place of the best weavers. People wear colorful traditional clothes, which they make by themselves; Taquile Island is famous for its crafts productions, particularly for its beautiful textiles and landscapes. We will get back to Puno around 15:30hrs.

    • Transfer: Hotel / Port / Hotel
    • Instructor Guide (English / Spanish)
    • Support motorboat (where you can leave your luggage/backpack if you have one)
    • Entrance fees Uros and Taquile Island
    • All equipment Adventure + Floating Bike
    • Motor fastboat from Uros to Taquile and Puno
    • Group guide during Taquile island
    • Lunch in Taquile
    • Main Course:
      • Option 1: Grilled trout accompanied with rice, French fries, and salad
      • Option 2: Omelet (made with eggs and vegetables) accompanied with rice, French fries, and salad
    *You can choose between these main courses the same day of your trip.

  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    Recommendations:

    What to bring?

    A light day pack to carry all the necessary things for you:

    • Water bottle
    • Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses, disinfecting alcohol and gel, and toilet paper.
    • Full charged camera, cellphones or electronic devices
    • Money for snacks, souvenirs, etc. (in Peruvian soles)
    • Jumper (sweater).
    • Some snacks like chocolate bars and fruits.
    • Two kind of clothes, temperature in the morning is cold, during the day is hot, and during the afternoon is cold/windy.
    • Walking shoes or boots (In Taquile we will walk 30-40 min uphill and go down by long stairs)
    • Waterproof clothes (In rainy season from October to March)

    Who cannot try this tours?

    Normally everybody can try sea floating bike but according to our experience people in the following list should contact us to talk before booking a tour:

    • People with extreme overweight.
    • People that feel fear of the sea, you should not
    • People who have some particular health problem

    What about the weather and lake conditions?

    In Puno you can paddle all the year, we check sea and atmospheric conditions every day. Tours depend on these conditions but normally you always can paddle with us

    NOTE: No previous experience required, water waves from the lake are quite.

    DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Medium-good physical conditions

SHARED GROUP SERVICE FLOATING BIKE PUNO UROS + AMANTANI TAQUILE (2D/1N)

  • DESCRIPTION

    DAY 1: PUNO / UROS IN FLOATING BIKE / AMANTANI:

    Transfer from the hotel at 7:55am around.  to the Esteves Island (local port), pedal 1 hour after we arrive to Uros floating islands, in the route you can see: a variety of birds, flora and fauna, the landscape of the lake Titicaca also the island of rock formation, then we arrive to Uros island the families present: Different main activities of the residents of the Uros. After, we will continue to Amantani Island by motor boat (joining to a boat pool). Where we stay the overnight with families. There, we have the lunch, in the afternoon take a walk toward the temple of Pachatata, then return to the family home for dinner and at night a SHOW PEÑA (meeting with community), overnight at a family home.

    DAY 2: AMANTANI / TAQUILE / PUNO:

    After breakfast, we will continue To Taquile Island, to take a walk to get to the town where you can watch the famous fabrics and traditional clothes, after we have the lunch, and then we return to Puno by motor boat, arriving to Puno approx. at 3:30pm – 4.00pm.

  • ITINERARY

    Morning Hours

    APPROX TIME ITINERARY
    Itinerary First Day
    07:45 AM< Pick up from hotels in downtown (According to your hotel we will give you an hour close to pick up time).
    08:00 AM Floating bike tour experience departs (paddling time 1 hour)
    09:00 AM Visit Uros Island (Around 1 hour)
    10:00 AM Join to shared boat and Depart to Amantani (2 hours 45 min)
    12:50 PM Arrival on Amantani and meeting with local families
    02:00 PM Lunch in Family’s house
    04:00 PM Walking 01 hour, until the top of the island PACHATATA Hill where they are Inca ceremonial temples and for looking the amazing sunset.
    06:00 PM Return to houses and Lunch
    08:00 PM Special welcome meeting and cultural exchange with families (Optional)
    Itinerary Second Day
    06:30 AM Breakfast in Amantani Island
    08:00 AM Walk downhill to the main dock and departure to Taquile Island
    09:00 AM Arrival in Taquile’s port
    10:30 AM Visit Plaza de Armas, local market, and see the different textiles and tradition from people in Taquile.
    12:00 PM Touristic lunch in Taquile
    01:30 PM Return from Taquile
    04:00 PM Arrival to Puno and transfers to downtown hotel in Puno

  • INCLUDED

    During the floating bike Puno - Uros

    • Transfer: Hotel / Port for Floating bike
    • Instructor Guide (English / Spanish)
    • Support Staff
    • All equipment Adventure + Bloating bike
    • Support motor boat (for luggage and in case of emergency)

    During tour Uros Amantani Taquile 2d1n

    • Entrances fees to Uros, Amantani and Taquile
    • Spanish/English guide for 02 days
    • Transfer Hotel – Port - Hotel
    • Motor Boat for 02 days
    • Rural lodge and 3 meals in Amantani based on Andean food: potato, rice, eggs, quinoa soup, ocas, etc. (1st Day: Lunch and Dinner; 2nd Day: breakfast)
    • Lunch in Taquile (2nd Day)
      • Main course: Grilled trout or Omelet; both accompanied by rice, French fries and salad
      • Soup: Quinoa soup
      • Hot drinks: Coca or Meant Tea

  • Recommendations during The floating bike

    You can take with you, your cameras or electronic devices.

    Recommendations during tour Uros Amantani Taquile

    It is necessary to take bottled water (1 liter per person) with you, cause long walks (In Amantani 1 hour uphill). You can buy them before your tour in local markets or the same day in the port of Puno or the different islands (higher price)

    It is necessary to have flashlights, in Amantani there are not streetlights.

    Families will give you 3 clean blankets for sleeping, however you can request more to the families if you feel cold at night.

    Toilets are basic and there are not showers on Amantani

    We recommend take with you:

    A light 2D1N pack to carry your things

    • Money for snacks, souvenirs in Peruvian Nuevos Soles
    • Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses
    • Flashlights
    • Trekking shoes – Hiking shoes (if possible)
    • 01 Change of clothes

    During winter season May – July, we recommend to take with you warm clothes during night and light clothes during day; the normal temperature is:

    • From 00h – 6h (Vary from -4°C to 5°C)
    • From 06h – 08h (Vary from 5°C to 7°C)
    • From 08h – 16h (Vary from 7°C to 15°C)
    • From 16h – 00h (Vary from 15°C to 2°C)

    Optional: if you want, you can take some fruits to the families for sharing.

    You can see photos of Amantani island in here.

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