Tour Uros Taquile and Luquina 2Days
Price per Person: US$70.00
Tour Titicaca: Uros, Taquile and Luquina homestay
- Duration: 02 Days
- Start at 7:00 am and finish at 3:30 pm the following day
This tour offers a glimpse into the lives and traditions of the native people who live along the shores of Lake Titicaca.
The Uros are a native group who have inhabited Lake Titicaca since ancient times. They call themselves the «children of the lake» and claim to have African ancestry. Both the islands and their houses and rafts are constructed from totora reeds (Cirpus totora).
Taquile Island offers spectacular views of the vastness of the lake and the opportunity to meet the Quechua people. Here, you’ll find natives who preserve their ancestral traditions and customs, such as their skill in the art of fine weaving.
Luquina, located on the shores of Lake Titicaca, is home to the Aymara people who welcome visitors into their homes. Travelers can stay overnight and participate in the local activities, savoring traditional cuisine amidst a unique landscape, and at night, enjoy a breathtaking starlit sky (weather permitting).
This trip is very popular with visitors because it offers the opportunity to experience the life of the Aymara people, descendants of an ancient civilization that has inhabited the high plateau since time immemorial.
ITINERARY
Day 01: Tour Uros Islands – Taquile and Luquina (overnight)
7:00 am Pick-up from your hotel or reception in Puno and transfer to the port, where we board a motorboat. Trip to the Uros Islands (40 minutes)
Arrival at the islands and meeting with the Uros natives, where we learn about their way of life. (Optional) Opportunity to take a ride on the totora reed boats that navigate the waters of Lake Titicaca.
Then we continue the journey to the larger Lake Titicaca to visit Taquile Island and learn about the lives of the Quechua natives; also appreciate the vastness of the lake. A typical lunch is offered at midday.
In the afternoon, the journey continues to the Luquina Peninsula, where the Aymara natives await to welcome you into their homes, which are equipped to receive guests. In the afternoon, we have the opportunity to participate in local activities and enjoy dinner with the family.
Day 02: Sunrise at Lake Titicaca and return to Puno.
After breakfast, we have free time to appreciate the scenery or participate in local activities. Lunch is served with the family at midday. Then, at the appropriate time, we board our transport to Puno and transfer to the city center.
Service Includes:
- Pick up from Hotel in Puno
- Transfers Hotel/Port/Hotel
- Motorboat transport with toilet facilities
- Guided group tour of Uros and Taquile Islands (Spanish/English)
- Entrance tickets to the islands
- 1 night accommodation in Luquina (Room with private bathroom)
- Lunch in Taquile
- Meals in Luquina (1 dinner, 1 breakfast, 1 lunch)
- Cultural activity with natives
Not Included:
- Personal expenses or tips
- Guide in Luquina
- Optional: Ride on a traditional Uros raft
We recommend this tour to adventure lovers and those interested in sharing experiences with natives.
