Stone arch on Taquile Island overlooking Lake Titicaca
FULL DAY UROS + TAQUILE

Lake Titicaca Full-Day Tour: Uros and Taquile Islands

  • 1 Day (Full Day)
  • Puno · Lake Titicaca, Peru
  • From $40 USD ≈ S/ 138
Reed boats and local women on the Uros Islands
Uros woman with reed handicrafts on Lake Titicaca
Reed houses and boat on the Uros Islands

A full day on the world’s highest navigable lake: the Uros Floating Islands and Taquile Island, whose textile art is recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

DURATION 1 Day (Full Day)
MAX ALTITUDE 3,950 m (Taquile Island)
DIFFICULTY Easy / Moderate
GROUP SIZE Shared group
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

Experience Overview

The full-day Uros and Taquile tour is the best way to experience Lake Titicaca in a single day. In the morning you visit the Uros Floating Islands, built from totora reeds, and then cruise to Taquile, a natural island of terraced hillsides, stone archways and deep blue waters that recall the Mediterranean.

Taquile is famous for its textile art, proclaimed by UNESCO a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Here the men knit with needles while the women spin and weave on looms; their chullos (knitted hats) and sashes show each person’s marital status and role in the community. The island keeps a communal organization based on the Andean principles of do not steal, do not lie and do not be idle.

Tour highlights

  • The Uros Floating Islands and their ancient culture.
  • A walk across Taquile with views of the lake and Bolivia’s Cordillera Real.
  • Traditional lunch on Taquile: quinoa soup and fresh lake trout.
  • Visit to the main square and the textile cooperative.

Approximate schedule

  • 06:30 – 07:00: pickup from your hotel in Puno.
  • 07:30: visit to the Uros Islands.
  • 11:00: arrival on Taquile, walk and lunch.
  • 17:00: return to Puno.

Tips

The walk on Taquile includes some uphill sections and a stairway of more than 500 steps (on the way back); take it slow because of the altitude. Bring sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, a jacket and cash for handicrafts.

Signature Highlights

Visit the Uros Floating Islands and Taquile Island.
Discover Taquile’s textile art, UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Traditional lunch on Taquile with Lake Titicaca trout.
Views of the world’s highest navigable lake and the Cordillera Real.
Official guide throughout the tour.
STEP BY STEP

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

Each day has been carefully planned to optimize acclimatization and avoid peak tourist hours.

DAY 01

Puno – Uros Islands – Taquile Island – Puno

⛰ 3,950 m a.s.l. ⏱ approx. 10 hours ⛺ Return to Puno

Pickup at your hotel and transfer to the port of Puno. We sail to the Uros Islands, where we learn how the islanders live on their reed platforms. We continue about 2.5 hours by boat to Taquile. We walk up to the village square taking in the scenery and learn about the island’s communal organization and textile tradition. We have quinoa soup and trout for lunch at a local home, then walk down to the dock and sail back to Puno at sunset.

FULL TRANSPARENCY

What's Included in the Expedition

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Included Luxury Services

  • Pickup from your hotel in Puno and transfer to the port.
  • Tourist boat for the entire tour.
  • Official tour guide.
  • Entrance fees to the Uros Islands and Taquile.
  • Lunch on Taquile.
  • Return to your hotel.
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Not Included

  • Totora reed boat ride (optional).
  • Drinks.
  • Tips.
CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

Optional Upgrades & Perks

Complement your journey with exclusive comfort experiences and panoramic summits.

Speedboat

Cuts the boat ride to Taquile in half.

+ $15 USD ≈ S/ 52
WE ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Titicaca Full-Day Tour: Uros and Taquile Islands

How much time is spent on the boat?

About 30 minutes to the Uros Islands and 2.5 hours by traditional boat to Taquile, with the same time for the return trip.

Is the walk on Taquile difficult?

It is moderate because of the altitude (almost 4,000 m). There are gentle climbs and one long stairway; just walk at your own pace.

Can I spend the night on the lake?

Yes. We recommend our 2-day Lake Titicaca tour with an overnight homestay on Amantaní.