Kayaking in the Uros
Description:
We will start this wonderful adventure Kayaking in the Floating Islands of the Uros with the pick up and transfer from your hotels to Esteves Island at 07:45am approximately, where we will receive all the instructions and professional kayaking equipment necessary to make a proper use of the kayak, then we will leave navigating in the kayaks towards the floating islands of the Uros paddling for approximately 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 Uros village. After this we will return to Puno and our hotels at approximately 11.45am.
Pick up and transfer from hotels located in the city center. 15 minutes before scheduled pick up time.
DURATION: 4 hours and 1 schedules, Morning (from 7:00am to 11:45am).
| MORNING ITINERARY | APPROX. TIME |
|---|---|
| Pick up from your hotel in Puno to Esteves Island | 07:00 AM |
| Receipt of equipment and instructions from the guide | 07:15 AM |
| Departure by kayak to the floating islands of the Uros (1 hour navigation, view of flora and fauna). | 07:30 AM |
| Arrival to the Uros and explanation of the guide about this impressive village. | 08:30 AM |
| Return to the city of Puno | 11:00 AM |
| Arrival in the city of Puno and transfer to your hotels. | 11:30 AM |
Includes:
- Transfer Hotel – Port – Hotel.
- Instructor guide (English/Spanish).
- Support personnel and motorboat.
- Entrance ticket to the Uros.
Does not include:
- Gratuities.
- 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.







