1. INCA LAKE

TOUR TO UROS FLOATING ISLANDS (HALF DAY)

Shared tour to uros floating islands

  • Description

    In this tour to the floating islands of Uros, we will pick you up from your hotels, to move to the port of Puno where we will take our motor boat towards the famous Uros Floating reed Islands. We will have a Spanish / English professional guide that will show you this beautiful place, explaining the life and history of these fascinating Uros inhabitants. You will have enough time to explore the island by yourselves, visit the families houses, take photographs from tower points.

    Inca Lake offer you the possibility to choose three schedules morning, midday or afternoon as seen in itinerary tab. We will ensure this 3 ½ hour excursion will be with you all your life!.

    Benefits for booking Uros tour through us:

    • Comfortable and moderns boats (toilets, 2 floors, and seats similar to bus).
    • Professional guides on English / Spanish languages (other languages upon request to reservas@incalake.com).
    • Guided visit through local guides that know Uros in deep.
    • Hot beverages on board
    • Possibility to take the famous reed boat (optional, pay direct of S/15 p/p to the Uros families).

    The Uros are built of huge blocks of roots of cattails that decompose and produce gases that help flotation. The people of Uros cut and replace the reeds every 15 days; then be anchored to the bottom by means of sticks that cross the floor of the island.

    The floating islands of Los Uros are located in Puno Bay, 6 km from the port of Puno, in South-East of Puno, address book with us to learn more!

  • Itinerary

    Morning Hours

    ITINERARY (MORNING) shared service – 30 people around APPROX TIME
    Pick up from hotels (center of Puno). 08:45AM
    Departure from the port. 09:15AM
    Visit 2 Uros Islands. 10:00AM
    Return to the hotels in Puno. 12:30PM

    Hours Half Day

    ITINERARY (midday) shared service – 15 people around APPROX TIME
    Pick up from hotels in Puno Downtown. (According to your hotel, we will give you an hour close to pick up time). 11.50 – 12:10 PM
    Departure from the port of Puno to Uros floating Islands. 12:15PM
    Visit Uros floating islands (Approx 1h around). 01:00PM
    Return to the port and transfers to hotels. 03:00PM

    Afternoon Hours

    ITINERARY (AFTERNOON) shared service – 8 people around APPROX TIME
    Pick up from hotels (center of Puno). 03:50PM
    Departure from the port. 04:15PM
    Visit 2 Uros Islands. 05:00PM
    Return to the hotels in Puno. 06:00PM

  • INCLUDED

    • Entrances fees to Uros
    • Spanish/English professional speaking guide.
    • Transfer hotels - port - hotels.
    • Motor boat (with toilet and bus seats)

    DON'T INCLUDED

    • Lunch in Uros.

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Private tour to the islands of the Uros

  • Description

    Our private tours include private transfers and transports; also are mainly guided in English and Spanish (other languages may be available upon request); have freedom of pick-up time and flexibility on time spent on touristic places; as well they are not tied to regular itineraries of shared/group tours. Ideal for couples, families, small groups and anyone who wants to experience the best of private and personalized services available in Puno and Lake Titicaca.

  • Benefits

    • Personalized service: You will have private transportation and a guide only for you.
    • Flexible Itinerary: We will have the possibility of adjusting schedules according to your convenience and likes; your own rhythm, your own travel plan. It is the same as traveling alone, but with the advantage of having a professional and dedicated guide for you.
    • Know deeper places visited: Taking a private service, give you much more time for knowing better destinations you choose.

  • INCLUDED

    • Transfers from downtown hotels – port and return.
    • Private motor boat Puno – Uros – Puno.
    • Entrances fees.
    • Professional Spanish/English speaking guide.

    DON'T INCLUDED

    • Lunch in Uros.

  • 10 Facts about the Uros and why you should visit

    • Until today they’re still sleeping in the same floating islands.
    • They have solar panels to help with lighting and electricity at night.
    • They use to live in the famous boats made of reeds that currently is used for tourism.
    • Some chroniclers knew the Uros as lazy due to being too quiet and only spoke between his tribe.
    • EIn the case of a hopeless fight between relatives living in the same island, they just cut the island in two! And continue their normal life.
    • Some of them offer lodging, for sleeping and live like them!
    • The reeds of totora are used for building their houses, firewood, food and crafts.
    • The average depth is about 15 meters above Lake Titicaca
    • The Uros have a primary school, a health post, a small minimarket, a gas station, and the installation of an ATM BCP.
    • Book your tour to the Uros Islands to find out more!

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