Kayak in Uros – Taquile (1 Day) Speedboat
Description:
We will start this wonderful kayaking adventure in the Floating Islands of the Uros and Taquile with the pick up and transfer from your hotels to the Esteves Island at approximately 06:45am, where we will receive all the instructions and professional kayaking equipment necessary to make proper use of the kayak, then we will leave navigating in kayaks towards the floating islands of the Uros paddling for about 1 hour.
At all times we will be accompanied by the safety of a professional instructor and a back-up motorized boat.
During the journey we will be able to appreciate all the biodiversity of Lake Titicaca (Flora and Fauna), besides seeing and touching the totora which is the raw material for the existence of the floating islands of the Uros, we will also see rocky areas and the most beautiful views of Lake Titicaca. Finally we will arrive to the Uros, where the local people will give us a warm welcome and our guide will give us a complete explanation of this fascinating village of the Uros.
We will continue our trip and board our speedboat (1 hour 20 minutes) to the island of Taquile, famous for being declared by UNESCO as “Cultural and Intangible Heritage of Humanity” thanks to its textiles. After lunch in Taquile and learn more about their customs and textiles we can appreciate all the beauty of the sacred lake of the Incas, finally we will return to the city of Puno at about 03:30 pm to transfer you to your hotels.
Duration: From 07:00am to 03:30pm.
Pick up and transfer from hotels located in the city center. 15 minutes before scheduled pick up time.
| ITINERARY | APPROX. TIME |
|---|---|
| Pick up from your hotel in Puno to Esteves island | 06:45AM |
| Receipt of equipment and instructions from the guide | 07:00AM |
| Departure by kayak to the floating islands of the Uros (1 hour navigation, view of flora and fauna). | 07:15AM |
| Arrival to the Uros and explanation of the guide about this impressive village. | 08:15AM |
| Departure by boat to Taquile Island | 09:15AM |
| Arrival at Taquile Port and 25 min walk to the local restaurant. | 10:30AM |
| Explanation by guide at the local restaurant | 11:30AM |
| Typical Lunch. | 12:30PM |
| Walk around the island and/or Plaza de Armas (optional) | 01:30PM |
| Return to the city of Puno. | 02:15PM |
| Arrival in Puno and transfers to hotels. | 03:30PM |
Includes:
- Transfer Hotel – Port – Hotel.
- Motorized boat (fast).
- Professional kayaking equipment + “Sea Kayak” + First aid kit.
- Spanish/English guide.
- Tourist entrance fees to Uros and Taquile.
- Lunch in Taquile.
Does not include:
- Gratuities.
- Local boat ride (Totora raft) in the Uros, optional service, It lasts approx. 10 to 15 minutes, the price is (S/10.00 soles) or ($3.00 dollars) per person and the payment is to the villager.
- Others not mentioned.
Recommendations:
- Wear light and warm clothes, the weather is cold in the morning, hot at midday and windy in the afternoon.
- Wear a hat and/or sunscreen.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
- Cash if you wish to buy souvenirs/souvenirs, credit/debit cards are not accepted.
- Drinks and/or snacks.
Important Information for the Kayak Tour!
- We will have a professional kayak instructor.
- We will have a motorized boat and support personnel at all times.
- We have safe, comfortable and professional kayaks.
- Approximate kayaking time (1 hour) from Esteves Island to the floating islands of the Uros.
- We have individual and couple kayaks.
- It is not necessary to have experience with kayaks.
- Average water temperature in the lake 9 ºC.











