This full day tour will take you in an adventure kayaking the Lake Titicaca, from Uros Floating Islands until Taquile Island
Highlights
*Eco-adventure tour kayaking the Lake Titicaca
*Explore the highest navigable lake in the world.
*Learn about the Aymara culture with our professional guide
*Admire Taquile textiles art declared Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
*Visit the Uros Floating Islands, the ancientest inhabitants of Lake Titicaca.
included with
* Private transfers From The Hotel
* Private Instructor Guide In English / Spanish
* Tickets
* Support motor boat to Taquile.
* Guaranteed equipment, with the relevant security measures.
* First Aid Kit.
* Lunch at Taquile.
Essential
Information
Cancellations without charges up to 24 hours before start the tour
Lake Titicaca has an average altitude of 3,800 M.A.S.L., so we recommend prior acclimatization for the excursion.
You should wear comfortable clothing. You should bring hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, gloves, coat.
Restrictions
This activity is not recommended for children 8 and younger.
Detailed Description
We will depart from your hotel located in the city of Puno until we will reach the starting point situated at the Lake Titicaca shore. Before departing, we are going to put on our life jacket and get on the kayaks with safety.
We will cross the extensive lake admiring the beautiful flora and fauna around. Many kind of birds live in this area and within the Titicaca National Reserve such as wild ducks, herons and flamingos. Also, there are species of frogs, and fishes as a daily food.
The Lake Titicaca has an altitude of 3,812 meters above sea level and it is the second largest lake in South America.
The kayak tour on Lake Titicaca continues passing near the rocky island called Isla Foroba and finally we will reach the Uros floating islands. We are going to explore these incredible totora islands, and learn the community customs and lifestyle.
The Uros people is an ancient population dedicated to fishing and farming, as well as tourism all the year round. These islands are made with totora reeds. The inhabitants talk Spanish; however, the official language is aimara.
After this amazing experience you will take a motor boat to go towards the Island of Taquile. You will appreciate stunning landscapes with views to Amantani Island, the largest one located in the Peruvian side.
Upon arrival, the Taquile people will welcome us, and here you will learn about their lifestyle, as well as look up to their incredible textile arts considered as heritage. The people still use old weaving techniques and used vegetables to dye their textiles.
Enjoy a traditional lunch with a local family. At the end of this unique experience, you will take the boat to get back to the starting point and take you to your hotel in the city of Puno.
