MIXED TOUR UROS and TAQUILE ISLANDS by KAYAK
Full Day

Lake Titicaca (Quechua = Titiqaqa Qucha) is a large, deep lake in the Andes on the border of Bolivia and Peru, known as the highest navigable lake in the world and the largest lake in South America.

Other cultures lived on Lake Titicaca prior to the arrival of the Incas, according to legend, the Uru people originated in the Amazon, migrated to the area of Lake Titicaca in the pre-Columbian era, where they were oppressed by the local population and were unable to secure land of their own. They built the reed islands, which could be moved into deep water or to different parts of the lake, as necessary, for greater safety from their hostile neighbors on land.

On the other hand Taquile is a hilly island located 45 km (28 mi) east of Puno. Culture is very much alive, which can be seen in the traditional clothes everyone wears. Taquileans run their society based on community collectivism and on the Inca moral code Ama Sua, Ama Llulla, Ama Qhilla, (do not steal, do not lie, do not be lazy).

Itinerary

This tour begins at 6:30 am and then we transfer you to the Estebes island where we will begin this wonderful adventure towards the Uros Islands, but before we start we get all the safety instructions as well as the professional kayak gear and after that we start paddling the kayaks towards the islands for approximately 1 hour and For support we will be accompanied by a professional instructor and a motorized boat, during the journey we will have an incredible experience as we will be paddling and sailing on the highest lake in the world, with an average altitude of 3812 m. n. m. From our kayak we will appreciate the immense beauty that Lake Titicaca offers us, an amazing landscape surrounded by hills and mountains typical of the highlands in the central Andes. The floating islands of the Uros are located in the bay of Puno, finally once we reach the island of the Uros we will learn a bit about the lifestyle that is still preserved in the place, we have to take a journey to the past to understand the reality that still keeps alive, millenary activities, fundamental for the survival of the population of the place, dedicating themselves to fish and hunting birds also depending completely on the Totora (Aquatic Plant of the Lake) a Plant with which they build their islands, houses, rafts and that also serves as food and fuel. On the island live very friendly people descendants of Los Uros who were one of the oldest ethnic groups that inhabited the highlands, they will gladly show us how they have built their islands made with large blocks of the roots of the Totora that makes them float due to the Porosity of the blocks aided by the gases produced by its decomposition. People have a very hard job joining the blocks and also they have to put a layers of Totora, somemething that must be replaced every 20 days. In this island we will have time to explore and also buy some souvenirs from this special people, then to continue with the tour we board our boat to go to Taquile Island (2 more hours and a half) once we arrive we have an small hike to the top of it for about 30 minutes, the summit is a perfect natural lookout point to appreciate the immensity of the lake. Then we have plenty of time to enjoy a very delicious lunch and after that we will be able to appreciate the great alive culture on the island, Taquileños are known for their fine handwoven textiles and clothing, which are regarded as among the highest quality handicrafts not only in Peru, but also in the world. Knitting is exclusively performed by males, beginning in early boyhood. Women spin wool and use vegetables and minerals to dye the wool to be used by the community. Taquile is narrow and long, it was used as a prison during the Spanish Colony In 1970, it became property of the Taquile people, who have inhabited the island since then. After that we have to hike back to the place where the boat is going to be waiting for us and we then return to Puno and then to the hotel, ending about 5:00pm or 5:30 pm.

Mixed Tour Uros and Taquile Islands by Kayak Includes

o   Transfer hotel - Estebes Island - hotel
o   Departure time 6:30 am STANDARD SERVICE
o   Free pick-up schedule at your disposal SUPERIOR SERVICE
o   PERU ULTIMATE EXPEDITION souvenir kit
o   Professional Instructor guide (English / Spanish)
o   staff and support boat
o   shared boat STANDARD SERVCIO
o   Private Boat SUPERIOR SERVICE
o   Entrance tickets to the islands
o   Traditional lunch STANDARD SERVICE
o   Buffet lunch SUPERIOR SERVICE
o   Bottles of water and snacks SUPERIOR SERVICE
o   First aid kit

It Is Not Included

o   Breakfast the first day
o   Alcoholic beverages
o   tips for the tour guide and staff
o   Travel insurance

What do we need to bring?

Q     Bring light and also warm clothes, the weather in the morning is cold, at noon a bit hot, windy in the afternoon
Q     Bring a cap and / or sunscreen cream
Q     Comfortable shoes for the ride
Q     Cash if you want to buy souvenirs
Q     Bring drinks and / or snacks

Note

§ For the Kayak Tour we will have a professional kayak instructor as well as a motorized boat and support staff.

§ We have safe, comfortable and professional kayaks, for one and 2 people.

§  No experience required

§ The private tour has been created for all people who want to have a more personalized experience, where the pick-up time is more flexible and adapted to their plans and pace of travel, No group is shared and you can stay longer in the tourist places, private tours give you the opportunity to learn more about the places visited, because there is a private tour guide attentive to your needs, during the time the tour lasts.