Uros – Taquile and Luquina (1 Day) Speedboat
In the Tour to Taquile Island, Luquina Chico and Floating Islands of the Uros by speedboat, we will enjoy the most beautiful landscapes of Lake Titicaca, we will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch on the shores of the lake in Luquina. First we will know the great living culture on the island of Taquile expressed in the beautiful fabrics and ancestral customs, which was declared by UNESCO as “Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity”.
Then we will go to the Chucuito Peninsula to visit the local community (Aymara) of Luquina Chico, where the experiential tourism is practiced with great success thanks to its friendly people and spectacular locations, there is the famous restaurant “La Casa del Pescador” where we will serve an exquisite buffet lunch based on ingredients from the region (Altiplanic Buffet) where we have an interpretation center of Quinoa accompanied by typical dances.
Finally in the afternoon we will embark towards the famous floating islands of the Uros where we will have an explanation about the history, architecture and customs of this impressive culture.
DETAILS TO CONSIDER ABOUT THE TOUR!
- This Taquile, Luquina and Uros Tour is different from the traditional and conventional tours, because it is the only one that offers a buffet lunch on the shores of the lake with a personalized service, thus avoiding the large crowds of tourists of the usual tours.
- We will visit the south side of Taquile Island, thus avoiding a long and tiring walk to the main square, but instead enjoy the beach in Taquile where we will have some free time to enjoy the waters of the Titicaca.
Pick up and transfer from hotels located in the city center. 15 minutes before scheduled pick up time.
EXPERIENCE THIS EXCLUSIVE TOUR!
| ITINERARY | APPROX. TIME |
|---|---|
| Pick up of visitors from downtown hotels | 06:45AM |
| Departure of the boat to Taquile Island | 07:10AM |
| Visit to Taquile Island (2 1/2 hours) | 09:00AM |
| Departure to Luquina Chico | 11:30AM |
| Arrival at Luquina Chico where we will have lunch. | 12:00AM |
| Departure to the Uros Floating Islands | 01:30PM |
| Visit to the Uros Floating Islands | 02:30PM |
| Departure to Puno | 03:30PM |
| Arrival in Puno and transfer to your hotel. | 04:00PM |
IMPORTANT: Due to their location, guests staying at the following hotels require an additional transfer to participate in our group tours:
The additional cost for the transfer is as follows:
1 to 3 passengers: USD 10.00 (round trip), $5 each way.
4 to 6 passengers: USD 16.00 (round trip), $8 each way.
Includes:
- Transfers hotel – port – hotel.
- Professional, bilingual English-Spanish guide.
- Entrance fees to the islands.
- Tourist boat, dinghy / speedboat.
- Buffet lunch in Luquina Chico (La Casa del Pescador).
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.









