Uros Floating Islands Half Day

The islands of the Uros call themselves Kotsuna, “the man of the lake”, and its origins go back to previous times to the Incas. It is located north of the Bay of Puno, 6 kilometers from Puerto Lacustre, at an altitude of 3,812 meters above sea level (the highest lake in the world). The islands of the Uros (3,810 m a.m.) are located in the Bay of Puno. The cold and dry climate characteristic of the region is attenuated in the zone thanks to the action of the masses of water that evaporate constantly. The average temperature in the nights of 10 ° C thanks to the regulating action of the lake water that receives the rays of the sun during the day, and at nightfall they distribute the accumulated heat.

Puno – Uros Floating Islands Half Day- Puno

Our departure starts from your hotel at 8:45 am, or you can take the afternoon tour . Our private transport will take you to the port or main pier, then start the boat or boat trip, to the floating islands of the Uros, sailing time 30 minutes. This excursion allows us to visit one of the most important attractions of the city of Puno, “The floating islands of the Uros”, a thousand years old town that lives in the middle of the totora, an AYMARA language community that maintains the tradition of Artisanal fishing, wild game hunting and duck egg collection, men are skillful builders and drivers of totora rafts and women are expert weavers. Our specialized guide will give you a general explanation about the daily life that the people of Uros do. Finally we will take the way back to the city of Puno, arriving at approximately 12:00 pm

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IMPORTANT NOTE:

• All itineraries are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control including, weather, road or trail conditions and flight schedules.

Uros Floating Islands Half Day Includes :

• Professional, English speaking-Spanish guide
• Collection from your hotel in the morning of trips departure. R-T
• Admission ticket to the Island
• Motor boat

Uros Floating Islands Half Day Dosent Include :

• Snacks and Water
• Travel insurance
• First aid kit
• Tips for the guide

You should bring

• Positive mind
• Smile around the trips
• A light day pack to carry your things
• Wáter bottle
• Money for snacks, souvenirs and tips if you wish to tip, in Peruvian soles
• Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses
• Jumper (sweater)
• Rain protection (or plastic poncho)
• The Cusco region can experience “all seasons in one day” therefore it´s wise to take a warm hat and gloves, as well as s sunhat, when you leave in the morning, in order to be prepared for all eventualities
• Recommendable to be in Puno, 1 day before to start the trip, altitude conditions.

THIS TOUR IS AVAILABLE IN THE SERVICE GROUP AND PRIVATE SERVICE.

DAILY DEPARTURES !!  8:45am – 12:20am 

SHARED SERVICE :USD USD $  (Adult or student )(10-15 ppl Average – 20ppl Maximum over 15 ppl 02 Guides)(Based on availablity)02 person to open a new group and you can leave any day you suit .

To Book: we need you to send us the filled out booking form as well as a deposit of US$ per person by Paypal or Western Union .