The Titicaca Lake as well as the floating islands known as Uros has become one of the must-see in the south of Peru, the fact of knowing that it is one of the most cultural corners of Peru where its people dress in colorful outfits preserving their millenary traditions, living on the islands that are moving every day and where one of the native languages of Peru Aymara coexists with foreign languages, deserves to be visited
This tour gives us the possibility to apply at different departure times (7:30 am -1: 30pm) depending on your arrival in the city of Puno or depending on your comfort or preference, this adventure starts with the pickup of passengers from their hotels and then transfer to the Estebes island where we will begin this wonderful adventure towards the Uros Floating Islands, but before starting we will receive all the necessary instructions as well as the professional kayak gear, after that we start paddling the kayaks towards the Uros islands for approximately 1 hour and For safety and 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 we will board our boat to return to the city of Puno.
Tour Uros Island by Kayak Includes
It Is Not Included
What do you need to bring?
To drink coca tea during the day: Helps reduce the effect of altitude (avoid drinking it before going to sleep, as it could be a stimulant and you may not sleep well).
If you consider that you are not in good physical shape and want to be better acclimatized: You can ask for a tour that involves physical activity at high altitudes (trekking, mountain biking, camping, among others). Ask for more information and check our programs.
Wear appropriate clothing for trekking.
Inform us if you have setbacks or delays when arriving in Arequipa City.
Leave your heavy suitcase in Arequipa City, unless you are going to Puno City from the Colca Valley: (Ask for information about transfer to Puno City from the Colca Valley).
Inform us if you need equipment: (walking sticks, bag, boots, headlamp, among others).
Inform us if you have any health conditions.
Inform us if you have any dietary restrictions.
Note
offers 2 types of services.
(shared service)
The entire tour will be shared by 10 or more people, the members of the group will be made up for people from different nationalities, languages, beliefs, ages, and gender, among others.
(semi private service
This service is consider semi private because we only shared the tourist van to get to the canyon, then the rest of the service is private exactly for those who do not wish to hike in big groups with people from other nationalities, so the hiking expedition will be exclusive only for your group so that you can fully enjoy this adventure
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