Tour to Uros, Taquile island and Luquina chico (1D)
DESCRIPTION:
It starts at 7:00 am with the pick-up of passengers from the hotel (downtown Puno) for the transfer to the port of Lake Titicaca.
At 7:20 am the boat leaves for Taquile Island, the navigation takes about an hour and a half.
At 8:50 am, approx. We arrive to Taquile where we will appreciate the ancestral culture of the islanders, the most outstanding are the techniques they use in the textile factory to manifest their customs and traditions.
Then we will continue with the trip, this time to the Luquina peninsula, in 30 minutes we will arrive to the place where the inhabitants will welcome us and take us to a rustic restaurant typical of the “The Fisherman’s House” area where we will enjoy the altiplánico buffet based on typical products of the region.
At 1:30 p.m. we go to the floating islands of Los Uros and finally to the city of Puno, the arrival at the port of Puno is at 4:00 p.m. and then transfer to their respective hotels.
ITINERARY:
| SCHEDULE | ACTIVITIES |
|---|---|
| 07:00 a.m. | Pick up from hotel (downtown Puno) and transfer to the port of Lake Titicaca. |
| 07:20 a.m. | Departure to Taquile Island. |
| 09:00 a.m. | Visit to the island of Taquile (2h 30m approx.). |
| 11:30 a.m. | Departure to Luquina Chico peninsula. |
| 12:00 p.m. | Arrival at Luquina Chico peninsula, where we will have lunch. |
| 01:30 p.m. | Departure to the floating islands Los Uros. |
| 02:30 p.m. | Visit to the floating islands of Los Uros (Lake Titicaca). |
| 03:30 p.m. | Return to the port of the city of Puno. |
| 04:00 p.m. | Arrival at the port and transfer to their respective hotels. |
THIS TOUR INCLUDES:
- Advice one day before the tour.
- Buffet lunch in Luquina Chico.
- Official Spanish / English guide.
- Motorboat: Pier – Isla los Uros – Taquile Island – Luquina (VICEVERSA).
THIS TOUR DON’T INCLUDES:
- Others not mentioned in the program.
- Optional walk in totora rafts (additional cost of 10 soles).
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Consider that you can take:
- A bottle of water (1 liter).
- Lenses, Cap and sunscreen.
* Autumn and winter: cold and wind (wear light coat). Spring and Summer: rain (raincoat and umbrella)
Keep in mind:
- Carry your documents carefully.
RESERVATIONS:
USD 68.00 / per person
Ask for our offer prices for 5 or more people.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT:
LA PENINSULA DE LUQUINA:
Located in the Chucuito Peninsula (30 min by motorboat) is a small Aymara community, southeast of the city of Puno, with wonderful landscapes where the blue sky and clouds are reflected in the water’s mirror. Lake Titicaca, making a fabulous contrast with the green hills.
The families of this place are characterized by their kindness and joy, they were previously only engaged in fishing activities and agriculture are currently also engaged in tourism as share the family table, you can also take walks and know the fauna and flora of the place, sailboat rides with the locals and share the fishing, know the techniques and secrets of their agriculture, meet and taste the exquisite cuisine typical of Luquina.
