Day Trips in Puno

The floating islands of Lake Titicaca are an important part of Peru's cultural heritage and this full-day tour from Puno visits two of the island's communities. Cruise around the Uros islands, learn more about local life and traditions, admire the colorful handicrafts made by the islanders, then enjoy a typical Peruvian lunch on Taquile Island. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Discover the rural tranquility of the Uros and Taquile Islands on an enriching full-day excursion from Puno. Cruise the shimmering waters of Lake Titicaca, the worlds highest lake, and spend some leisurely free time exploring the beautiful islands. Marvel at the majestic floating islands, made entirely of reeds, as you wander and watch locals go about their daily business. Learn about the rich culture and history of the region from your expert guide and feast upon a complimentary lunch when hunger strikes.

Explore the unique island cultures of Lake Titicaca on a day trip to Uros and Taquile. Walk across the incredible man-made reed island of Uros and discover the unique lifestyle of the people. Then, visit Taquile Island and learn about the community that is known for their beautiful handmade textiles. Enjoy a delicious Peruvian lunch while taking in the views of the extensive and beautiful lake.

Discover the gorgeous scenery and fascinating daily rhythms of life on Lake Titicaca during this flexible-length day trip to the Uros Floating Islands and Taquile Island. Explore the highest navigable lake in the world by boat, learning about its unique Floating Islands constructed entirely from native totora reeds. You'll also stop by Taquile Island, where you'll enjoy a tasty lunch of local lake trout. This Lake Titicaca trip also covers a guide, all entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip hotel transport.

Explore two of Lake Titicaca's island cultures on a full-day tour from Puno. First, stop at the man-made floating islands of Uros and learn about the unique culture of one of the oldest ethnic groups of South America. Then head to Taquile Island and observe the beautiful textile handiwork of the community and take in the beautiful views of the lake before heading back to Puno.

Discover the islands on Lake Titicaca on this full day tour from Puno. Visit the Uros floating islands and Taquile Island, where you will learn about the customs and traditions of the local people.

The floating islands of Uros and Taquile are a must-see attraction while on Lake Titicaca. Learn about traditional life on the floating islands with this tour from Puno, which takes you directly to the islands for free time to explore. Then, jet off to the pre-Incan ruins at  Sillustani for a guided tour before returning to Puno.

If you only have time for one-day trip from Puno, make it a cruise around the famous floating islands of Lake Titicaca. On this full-day tour, set sail across the glittering lake, discover the unique culture and traditions of the Uros people, ride a totora reed boat around the islands (optional), and enjoy a typical Peruvian lunch on Taquile Island.

Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world and home to unique traditions. Visit two of the most popular destinations on the lake during this full-day trip from Puno, Peru. Be welcomed onto some of the many man-made floating islands in the Uros community to see what life on the lake is like. On Taquile Island watch local master weavers create their culturally important hats and enjoy lunch with regional favorites including quinoa soup and fried trout.

The Sillustani is a place that is located 40 minutes outside of the City of Puno, the Qolla culture was established here, which was characterized by the elaboration of its "chullpas" tombs of different sizes where the ranges they had in that culture are clearly observed.

Explore the idyllic floating islands of Lake Titcaca on an exciting full-day tour from Puno. Visit Uros and Taquil to gain insight into the indigenous inhabitants of the unique islands; ride the gentle waters of the world's highest lake on a boat; and enjoy an authentic experience of culture untouched by mainland modernity. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off is included in this tour.

Sillustani is a pre-Incan cemetery on the shores of Lake Umayo near Puno. The tombs, which are built above ground in tower-like structures called chullpas, are the vestiges of the Qulla people, who are Aymara conquered by the Inca Empire in the 15th century.

Enjoy a true cultural immersion with the traditional island cultures of Peru's Lake Titicaca during this 10-hour visit to the islands of Uros and Taquile. Get a taste of daily life for the residents of these floating islands made of 'totora' reeds as you learn about the villagers' artwork and boat-making. An included lunch of typical local cuisine adds to the authenticity.

Explore the unique floating islands and UNESCO-listed landscapes of Lake Titicaca on this full-day tour from Puno. Admire the Inca ruins of Amantani Island, tuck into a traditional Peruvian lunch on Taquile Island, and learn about island culture and traditions on the floating islands of Uros. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.