Puno Tours

The shimmering blue waters of Lake Titicaca are home to the famous, man-made Floating Islands of Uros. These islands and their dwellings, which date back to a pre-Incan time, are made completely out of totora reeds, a native bulrush plant that grows in the lake. With a guided tour, get to know the inhabitants that have formed a small community and learn how these islands stay afloat. During the afternoon, visit the island of Amantani and experience the unique culture of the locals.

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.

Embark on a day tour of Lake Titicaca, a large mountain lake that serves as a natural border between Peru and Bolivia. Depart your Puno hotel (Puno is a 4-hour drive from Peru's second most populous city, Arequipa) for port, then set out via motorboat toward the floating Uros Islands. Visit two of these dozens of man-made islands—each constructed from native reeds found in the lake's shallow waters—and learn about their distinct inhabitants and culture as you go. Next, continue to Taquile island, home to some of Peru's best weavers.

Have an incredible adventure kayaking the highest navigable lake in the world: Lake Titicaca. This spectacular place, has a lot of islands among like Uros and Taquile. Explore this amazing lake by kayak, visiting communities and discovering ancestral customs.

Visit one of the largest and highest lakes in the world as you embark on an excursion to Lake Titicaca. The lake is split between the Peruvian and Bolivian borders and features several inhabited islands. On this tour, learn about the indigenous Uros people who have inhabited the region since pre-Columbian days.

Seize the opportunity to visit the incredible and unique Uros Islands, which sit floating on magnificent Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. On this guided tour, learn how these man-made islands are constructed and maintained, as well as how the local people live sustainably, using the resources available to them. Take a trip away from the bustling city, and discover these little-known, distant communities.

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.

Private transfer from the airport in the city of Juliaca to the city of Puno (or vice versa). Travel safely with our modern fleet of cars. Our drivers are bilingual (English / Spanish).

You will be able to know the animals and plants that we have in the Uros. Then you will have the chance to enjoy a great ride on a totora raft that will take you to another floating island!

The floating islands of Uros are a must-see attraction at 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. Take photos, visit with local families, and walk around the incredible islands before returning to your Puno hotel.

You will visit the best of Puno and Lake Titicaca One of the highest bodies of water in the world, Lake Titicaca straddles the border between Peru and Bolivia, On this 2-day tour, reach the islands of Lake Titicaca and spend the night at the home of a local family. Travel by boat between the Amantaní and Taquile islands and enjoy an immersive experience of life on the water.

In Peru, there exists a civilization that lives and works on islands made entirely out of woven reeds. The Uros people, who still live on floating islands on Lake Titicaca, only speak Aymara, so unless you’re fluent in the dialect, you won’t be able to unlock the secrets of their mysterious society without a guide. On this half-day tour, you'll tour to islands by boat and gain insight in Puno's preserved culture. Hotel pickup and drop-off, island admission ticket, boat, and bilingual guide provided.

Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world, at over 3,800 meters above sea level! Take a trip from the port of Puno and navigate these shimmering waters to the legendary Floating Islands of the Uros people, constructed entirely out of the buoyant totora reed, a bulrush wetland plant which grows naturally in the lake. Discover a unique community and way of life, that was until recently unknown to the outside world.

Why do we recommend the Uros and Taquile tour by speedboat? The main reason is that we shorten the navigation time on the lake, having more time to enjoy the visits in Uros and Taquile, in addition to having calmer walks and being more comfortable because the boat is also more spacious and comfortable. The places that are visited are the same as those of the Tour of Uros and Taquile normal boat: 2 islands in the Uros (of the more than 90 islands that make up these floating islands) Taquile Island, where we will visit its main square to have lunch and appreciate its customs, beautiful views of the lake and its textiles. As we mentioned before, the difference is basically the navigation time that each boat makes, as we show below.

The archaeological complex of Sillustani (FUNERAL TOWERS) is located at the high plateau surrounded by a magical lagoon called Umayo of stunning beauty in the western city of Puno. Sillustani is one of the most important necropolis in the Andean world known for its gigantic funerary towers "CHULLPAS". The famous Chullpas are towers constructed in stone that were used by diverse cultures, among them the collas and later by the Incas. The chullpa of the Lizard stands out for being the highest of site, reaching more than 12 meters of height. In the vicinity you can see some waru waru, which are artificial earth mounds designed to protect crops against frosts and floods. With luck in Sillustani you can also observe wild pigs of the Indies, birds like flamingos and other wild animals of the high Andes.

Archaeological complex of Sillustani, one of the most important necropolis of the Collas, Lupacas and Inkas Cultures of the Altiplano

Aymara Route is the set of tourist attractions such as the fertility temple, which is very famous for finding 6 minor phalluses and one larger one.After visiting the fertility temple, the group will go to the chullpas of Molloco, which are known for having a different style from those of Sillustani where you can see 3 square towers and a circular one, niches will be seen under the ground which were also used as niches, after that you will go in the direction of seeing the circular Andean Waru warus, where we can appreciate this ancestral technique used as a laboratory for the domestication of Andean grains and tubers, after that we will go to the gate of Aramu Muro where meditation will be practiced and the rock formations will be seen, ending with a visit to the Rome of America to see its beach and see other optional activities lunch ending at 4 pm the tour in Puno, the visit to the mentioned places will be accompanied by an official tour guide.

Explore the largest city on Lake Titicaca by foot on this 2-hour city walking tour. Learn about the history and culture of Puno and Peru as you walk past popular landmarks such as the Cathedral of Puno, the Balcony of the Conde de Lemos, Arcos Deustua, the Central Market, and many more.

Cover more ground than you could alone and spend a full day exploring some of the lesser-visited towns and archaeological ruins around Puno without the hassle of navigating public transit. Visit sites you might not otherwise know about and that few travelers think to visit, benefiting from the insight of your guide to learn more about each destination than you would independently along the way.

Let yourself be captivated by the scenic beauty of the place, a beautiful peninsula where the funerary towers stand surrounded by the Umayo lagoon, a place full of mysticism and energy, you can also appreciate the pre-Inca and Inca architecture. Half day excursion (Every afternoon from 2pm to 6pm).

Explore the world's highest navigable lake on a kayaking tour from Puno. Paddle the waters of Lake Titicaca—the mountain lake that acts as a natural border between Peru and Bolivia—toward the floating Uros islands: a series of man-made islands constructed from native totora reeds. Explore a Uros and learn about its residents from your guide, then set out via boat to Taquile Island, a hotbed of textile art. Embark on a leisurely island hike with some time spent in Taquile's town square for lunch, shopping and weaving demos.

It differs by the speed of the boat, unlike the normal boat travels 3 hours to Taquile, the speedboat does it in just 1 hour, so we will gain more time in navigation and enjoyment.

The Uros islands and UNESCO–listed Taquile Island are widely considered among Lake Titicaca’s top attractions, but chartering boats to reach them independently is a challenge. On this tour, begin with pickup at your central Puno hotel, then take to the waves by motorboat with your guide. With entry fees included, explore the Uros islands and Taquile in one day, and experience a way of life very different to the mainland.

You will be able to know the animals and plants that we have in the Uros. Then you will have the chance to enjoy a great ride on a totora raft that will take you to another floating island!