Top Puno Outdoor Activities

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.

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.

Let yourself be captivated by Lake Titicaca, get to know the floating islands of the Uros and the island of Taquile in the best way (by speedboat) and with a Local Tour Operator with more than 10 years of experience. In Uros, we will have an explanation from the guide and a resident of Uros about aspects of its architecture, history, culture, economy and more; We can also ride in a typical boat (optional). as well as being able to explore the island on your own. In Taquile, we will enjoy the majestic view of the lake and a show of dances and live music by the residents. We will taste a delicious local lunch overlooking the lake. We will also have free time so you can explore the island of Taquile. Throughout the tour we will discover more about the history, culture, ecology and traditions of the populations of Lake Titicaca.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

Combine visits to three different Peruvian islands with an overnight homestay on this 2-day trip. Get views of the Cordillera Real mountain range and Lake Titicaca, as well as insight into the indigenous cultures that call that area home. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Puno, all entrance fees, basic accommodations, and meals per itinerary provided.

Home to close-knit communities who have lived the island life for centuries, Lake Titicaca ranks among Peru’s must-see natural attractions. On this tour, discover sites of interest including the pre-Inca Temple of Pachatata, explore Titicaca islands like Amantani, Taquile and Uros, and learn of the traditions and folklore of local people. Enjoy local hospitality on an overnight home stay, with meals plus round-trip travel from your Puno hotel included.

Explore the idyllic floating islands of Lake Titicaca on an exciting full-day tour from Puno. Visit Uros and Taquile 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 a culture untouched by mainland modernity. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off is included in this tour.

The only way to discover the Uros Floating Islands is out on the waters of Lake Titicaca. This boat tour takes you around the reed islands and gives you an opportunity to learn about everyday life on the lake. Learn how the islands were built, and then head to Taquile Island and walk around the island's archaeological sites to learn about Taquile's rich history.

Immerse yourself in the indigenous cultures on Lake Titicaca during this 2-day tour. Go kayaking on the lake, then stay overnight with a local family on remote Amantani Island. All kayaking equipment, basic overnight accommodations, meals per itinerary, and round-trip transport from Puno are included. Please note: there is a mandatory pre-departure orientation the day before your tour begins.

The National Reserve of Titicaca (RNT) is located on the continental waters of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, in the immediate vicinity of the provinces of Puno and Huancané in the department of Puno, at an average altitude of 3,810 masl. It covers 36,180 hectares. Wild flora and fauna from Lake Titicaca are preserved in the area. The reserve also contributes to the socio-economic development of the region and maintaining alive the traditional cultures of the people that inhabit the area. The communities of Uros and Uros Titino, which inhabit the islands on the vast lake, offer various hospitality options for tourists, providing an excellent opportunity to soak up the local culture.

This tour is very special, a true experience of staying in Uros with the perfect comfort for you. You will know better and understand the life of these special people called Uros, you will do different cultural activities such as cutting rushes, fishing by hand, building a representation of the islands and much more.

Perhaps the only thing more fun than saying 'Titicaca' is paddling on this legendary lake - the world's highest navigable body of water. Breathe in the crisp mountain air and enjoy the scenery while kayaking to Uros Island from Puno. Then enjoy a ride on a speedboat to Taquile Island, known for its intricate handmade textiles, and an authentic lunch before returning to Puno.

An adventure program that will allow you to reach the Floating Islands of the Uros, adventure in Kayak for an hour and arrive at this wonderful and peculiar place that will allow you to do friendly practices with the environment, you will get to know closely the reproduction of the reeds, fish, birds a set of flora and fauna and. Speed boat to Taquile Island

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.

On this tour you will kayak around Lake Titicaca for about 1 h; We will take you to the port and then you will have to reach the island of the Uros passing through the Titicaca national reserve; This is a different way of seeing the lake in Puno and visiting the island of the Uros. In addition, you can join another group to visit Taquile (full day) or Amantani (2d1n); For this, see our related optional products Key notes: • Small group size • Transfers from the hotel from the center to the port and vice versa • Ideal for all • Instructor guide • Physical condition is not required • Kayaks are professional, safe and very stable: "Sea Kayaks". • We will have additional support: boat and staff. • Estimated to paddle is 1 hour from Puno to the island of the Uros. • We will have a kayak instructor. • No previous experience required.

In this wonderful tour of the islands of Lake Titicaca you can enjoy the most exquisite life experiences in the middle of the highest navigable Lake in the world, you can not imagine how incredible you can spend if you decide to do this tour, and what More important is to contribute to the development of families in Amantani.

Enjoy one of the most incredible visits in Peru, that add millennial culture and nature, by visiting the Islands of Uros and Taquile!