THE LAKE OF THE GODS TOUR 1 DAY

TOUR THE LAKE OF THE GODS

(UROS AND TAQUILE ISLAND)

The Lake of the Gods, this tour take you to the Lake of Titicaca, it's the highest navigable lake in the World at 3856 metres above sea level, it is bigger than some countries, Its shores and islands such as Amantani and Taquile, are home of the Aymaras and Quechuas, who are amongst Peru's oldest peoples, predating the Incas by a thousand years. Here visitors may wander through old traditional villages where Spanish is a second language and where ancient myths and beliefs still hold true. Our program also includes the visit to the famous Uros Floating Islands. Our tour is led by a local guide who will introduce you its inhabitants and will explain about their history and traditions. Here we will take a nice ride on their little handmade reed boats around the floating villages.

Morning: 8:30 am per 03 hours
Afternoon: 13:30 pm per 03 hours

Taquile Island - Lake Titicaca - Peru

Itinerary:

06:30 hrs. Early in the morning you will be picked up from your hotel in Puno by our local guide and then transferred to the harbor. We start off our boat excursion of Lake Titicaca by visiting "The Uros Floating Islands",a small community that has lived on these reed Islands for decades. Centuries ago the small indigenous Uros tribe conceived of the islands as a way to isolate and protect themselves from rival tribes, the Collas and the Incas. 

Visita guiada Puno - Islas Uros

The Uros people harvested the reeds in the shallows of the lake, bundled them together tightly and built floating island platforms complete with reed houses and canoes, creating in this way their own little world. On the islands we will learn with our local guide about the life style and customs.

After strolling around the floating Islands, we continue our journey towards "Taquile Island" (2 hour aprox.), a traditional Quechua speaking community, full of ancient agricultural terraces.

The Taquile population was relatively isolated from the mainland until 1950s, and the notion of the community and family is still very strong among them. The weaving tradition of the Taquile Island goes back to early civilizations, thus keeps elements from pre-Inca Andean cultures alive in the present.

Viaje Puno - Islas Uros - Taquile

All weaving is done on pre-Inca fixed and pedal looms. The most characteristic garments are the so-called "Chullo", a knitted hat with an earflap, and "The Calendar Waistband", depicting the annual cycles connected to ritual and agricultural activities. When we reach the shores of Taquile Island,

we will have to walk up along a narrow path, enjoying on the way impressive views of the Lake Titicaca and also see gorgeous little houses inhabited by the direct decedents of the Inca Culture. At the top of the Island, you will have free time to explore this place on your own and afterwards you will meet the group for lunch at one local restaurant. After lunch, we will descent to the harbor to take our boat back to Puno.

We will return to the city of Puno, and then transfer to your hotel, by 17:00 hrs. approximately.

 

Included:

  • Transfers your hotel to the port.
  • Entrance fees to all touristic attractions
  • Touristic bus with insurance SOAT
  • Tourist motorized boat
  • Professional bilingual guide (English - Spanish) along your excursion.
  • Tour in the Titicaca Lake, visiting Uros flotting Island and Taquile Island
  • Lunch in Taquile Island.

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Entrance to recreational sites, such as "Clubs" "Waters Springs, Amusement Parks "
  • Unscheduled Meals.
  • Others not specified in the Program *

If you want more information please send us a e-mail we'll be more than happy answering your questions.

Traveler Reviews

Maria
Lima, Perú
Gran experiencia que combina lo maravillo de la naturaleza con la aventura, la visita a las Islas Ballestas fue espectacular con el Candelabro y los lobos marinos y estar en Huacachina haciendo buggy sandboarding y ver el atardecer es maravilloso. Todo es perfecto en este lugar, definitivamente lo recomiendo.
Pablo C
Córdoba, Argentina
Cumplieron con todo lo prometido. Excelente experiencia. Los super recomiendo Me quedé con ganas de conocer más cosas. Seguramente el próximo año volveré
Kriss A
Realmente muy contenta con el servicio brindado, hicieron que tenga una estadía sin preocupaciones y sobre todo la puntualidad. Gracias a nuestro guía que hizo más amena la visita, nos sentimos en casa.

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