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The 15 Best Uros & Taquile Island Tours in Puno

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The reed islands are forty minutes out of Puno; Taquile is another two hours across open water. These 15 cover the half-day, the full day and the overnight homestay on Amantani, with prices and honest notes on how commercial each stop feels.

From Puno: Uros, Amantaní & Taquile Islands 2-Day Tour - Uros and the totora islands near Puno
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From Puno: Uros, Amantaní & Taquile Islands 2-Day Tour

1.Uros, Amantaní & Taquile Islands 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 452 reviews · 2 days · from $59Our pick

Travel from Puno to the floating Uros Islands, Amantaní, and Taquile on a two-day guided trip. You’ll sleep with a local family, eat simple regional meals, visit Pachatata, and hike to 4,130 meters for sunset. Guides such as Bruno, Richard, and Carlos lead the English and Spanish tours. Expect basic facilities, cold nights, and plenty of uphill walking.

“It was everything really well planned for us and the hole trip was exciting.”

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From Puno: Floating Islands of the Uros Half-Day Tour - Leaving Puno for Lake Titicaca
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From Puno: Floating Islands of the Uros Half-Day Tour

2.Floating Islands of the Uros Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 394 reviews · 3 hours · from $10

From Puno, take a boat across Lake Titicaca to the Uros floating islands. A bilingual guide such as Freddy, Roly, or Brian explains the islands’ pre-Inca roots and how totora reeds are layered into firm ground, homes, boats, and cooking fuel. Allow 15 soles extra for the traditional reed boat ride.

“We had a wonderful afternoon exploring the floating islands of Uros. Freddy our guide was amazing and it was so special to have him as our guide when he grew up on the islands. He had so much knowledge. Our 2 captains Brian and Christopher were also excellent. We had a great time- thank you.”

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Lake Titicaca 2-Day Tour to Uros, Amantani and Taquile - Day one: the floating reed islands of Uros
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Lake Titicaca 2-Day Tour to Uros, Amantani and Taquile

3.Lake Titicaca 2-Day Tour to Uros, Amantani and Taquile

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 199 reviews · 2 days · from $69

Travel by motorboat from Puno to the Uros floating islands, stay with a local family on Amantani, and visit Taquile’s famous weavers. Guides such as Carlos, Elmer, and Jose Carlos have helped make this trip memorable, while the homestay adds real local contact. Expect simple rooms, shared toilets, no hot water or internet, and steep walks for the best views.

“I loved the floating island and the culture and the biodiversity of the island. The family stay was very good but please be aware that there is no meat no WiFi and no television.. also be very aware that you do not have the use of the shower only the toilet which is not in your room so be prepared to walk down in the middle of the night to use it …my other concern was the amount of walking up hills that you have to do so that you can take advantage of the spectacular views.. not for the faint hearted this one….”

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Puno: Full-Day Tour of Lake Titicaca and Uros & Taquile - Taquile offers a quieter cultural contrast
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Puno: Full-Day Tour of Lake Titicaca and Uros & Taquile

4.Full-Day Tour of Lake Titicaca and Uros & Taquile

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 178 reviews · 11 hours · from $33

Spend 11 hours on Lake Titicaca with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, visiting the reed islands of Uros and the island of Taquile. You’ll see traditional reed structures, eat a local lunch, and watch cooperative weavers at work. Pickup covers hotels in central Puno, with meeting-point service available outside the area.

“Mi è piaciuto vivere una giornata con queste comunità locali dove ho potuto conoscere la vita peruviana con le sue tradizioni e il folclore e le sue culinarieta'.grazie di tutto”

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Floating Islands of the Uros - Leaving Puno for the floating islands
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Floating Islands of the Uros

5.Floating Islands of the Uros

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 101 reviews · 3 hours · from $7Best value

From downtown Puno, travel to the floating Uros Islands with an English or Spanish guide. Learn how Aymara families use totora reeds, meet island residents, and take photos during two hours on the islands. Guides such as Roly and Freddy are praised for clear cultural explanations. The reed raft ride costs extra.

“Fairly good, but very short. Interesting to know about the Aymara living condition on Uros island in Lake Titicaca”

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From Puno: full day tour to Uros and Taquile with Lunch - Starting in central Puno and reaching the port
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From Puno: full day tour to Uros and Taquile with Lunch

6.full day tour to Uros and Taquile with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 95 reviews · 9 hours · from $28

Spend nine hours on Lake Titicaca, traveling by speedboat from Puno to the floating Uros Islands and Taquile Island. Learn how totora reeds shape life on Uros, then walk Taquile’s uphill paths, enjoy grilled trout, and return to Puno. English and Spanish guiding, entrance fees, hotel-center pickup, and lunch are included.

“Interesting to see the islands of the lake, and be given some information about the local peoples.”

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Lake Titicaca, Uros and Taquile Full-Day Tour - Leaving Puno for the open water
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Lake Titicaca, Uros and Taquile Full-Day Tour

7.Lake Titicaca, Uros and Taquile Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 69 reviews · from $65

Spend 10 hours on Lake Titicaca with an English or Spanish-speaking guide and a group of up to 15 people. Visit Uros, where families build islands, homes, and boats from local reeds, then walk Taquile Island, meet Quechua communities, and eat a traditional lunch before returning to Puno.

“Well organized and very kind and helpful guide (she spoke three languages!). The lunch on the island was excellent and the landscape... just wow!”

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From Puno: 3-Hour Uros Floating Islands Tour - From Puno pickup to the open water
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From Puno: 3-Hour Uros Floating Islands Tour

8.3-Hour Uros Floating Islands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 67 reviews · 3 hours · from $39

Travel by motorboat from Puno to two Uros floating islands with a Spanish- or English-speaking guide. Learn how totora reeds support homes and daily life, meet local families, browse crafts, and choose an optional 20-minute reed boat ride for S/20. Private and small-group options are available.

“The boat has a top deck that shows the best view. The guide is knowledgeable and speaks English and Spanish. We've absolutely loved the tour. Also, we were able to tour at our own pace as we got the private tour.”

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Full Day Lake Titicaca Tour to Uros and Taquile Islands - The 25-minute boat ride to Uros
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Full Day Lake Titicaca Tour to Uros and Taquile Islands

9.Full Day Lake Titicaca Tour to Uros and Taquile Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 56 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $52

Spend about nine hours on Lake Titicaca, visiting the reed-built Uros Islands and Taquile Island. A bilingual English and Spanish guide explains Aymara culture, reed construction, local weaving, and island life. Expect a 45-minute uphill walk on Taquile, a two-hour crossing between islands, and lunch that may include fresh trout.

“Great tour and well organized!! Uros Islands were incredible and unique! Overall this tour was really relaxing and a great day to recover from hikes! Lunch was also incredible as we had grilled trout.”

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Two-Day Tour to Uros with Amantani and Taquile from Puno - Crossing to Amantani for the more personal part
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Two-Day Tour to Uros with Amantani and Taquile from Puno

10.Two-Day Tour to Uros with Amantani and Taquile from Puno

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $73Top rated

Travel by motorboat from Puno to the Uros floating islands, Amantani, and Taquile. You’ll learn about island life with a bilingual guide, sleep with a host family on Amantani, share dinner and music, visit Pachatata, and enjoy lunch with a lake view. The optional Uros boat ride costs S/15.

“leuke 2 daags waarbij we 3 eilanden ontdekt hebben en we een nacht bij de locals hebben mogen overnachten. Zeer vriendelijke mensen en een leuke ervaring. Soms een beetje te toeristisch.”

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Full-Day Tour of Uros, Taquile and Sillustani from Puno - Taquile’s uphill path, lake trout, and textile tradition
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Full-Day Tour of Uros, Taquile and Sillustani from Puno

11.Full-Day Tour of Uros, Taquile and Sillustani from Puno

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $147

Spend a full day on Lake Titicaca visiting the reed-built Uros islands, textile-making Taquile, and the pre-Incan chullpas of Sillustani. Your fast group boat, lunch, entrance fees, guide, and hotel transfers are included. Expect walking, high-altitude scenery, and a long but efficient day.

“Hemos realizado la visita de día completo a las islas de los Uros, la isla de Taquile y el complejo de Sillustani. El guía Samuel ha sido muy atento y profesional, y nos ha explicado los diversos lugares y ha ofrecido información muy interesante sobre las culturas aymara y de la isla de Taquile, reconocida por sus gorros y sombreros. Ha sido un placer tenerle como guía e incluso como conductor! Recomendaremos esta visita a los amigos que vengan a Puno, ha sido un día estupendo!”

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Full Day Tour to Titicaca Lake in Puno: Uros and Amantani - Uros and the practical side of floating islands
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Full Day Tour to Titicaca Lake in Puno: Uros and Amantani

12.Full Day Tour to Titicaca Lake in Puno: Uros and Amantani

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 29 reviews · 9 hours · from $29

Leave Puno at 7:15 am for a full day on Lake Titicaca. Visit reed-built Uros islands, then travel to Amantani for a one-hour walk, local trout lunch, textiles, village life, and wide lake views. An English or Spanish guide, boat, entrance fees, hotel pickup, and return transfer are included.

“It was a very nice experience to discover the Uros islands. The guide was very polite and attentive to everyone ´s préférence for food and transport. He also knew a lot about the lake, the islands and their history. The meal provided for lunch was delicious. ❤️ It’s a slow paced tour, perfect for a day of recovery after trekking. We enjoyed it very much. The extra 15 soles for the ride in a traditional totora boat were totally worthed. It’s an unique experience and it also helps the community of islanders. The only small problem was that the extra price for pick up and return to our hotel was…”

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From Cusco: Lake Titicaca, Uros and Amantani by sleeper bus - The chilly early morning in Puno
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From Cusco: Lake Titicaca, Uros and Amantani by sleeper bus

13.Lake Titicaca, Uros and Amantani by sleeper bus

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 24 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $90

You’ll travel overnight from Cusco to Puno in a 180-degree sleeper seat, then cruise to the reed-built Uros Islands and Amantani. The day includes a local lunch, island walks, and time in Puno before your return bus. A longer option adds a family homestay on Amantani and Taquile Island.

“Please know that this is a semi-guided tour. I had to be on the sleeper bus by myself, and when I arrived at Puno, I was greeted by a local ‘coordinator’ who did not even speak English. A lot of time was spent waiting since the bus arrived in Puno around 5-ish a.m. and the tour did not start till past 7-ish. The bus station was also very cold around this time of the year (June). Thereafter, I was ‘handed’ off to another guide who took me to join a larger group at the port for the boat cruise. It was a bilingual tour hence a lot of back and…”

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LAKE TITICACA 2-DAY EXCURSION: UROS AMANTANI AND TAQUILE + 3 MEALS - Uros, where the island itself floats
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LAKE TITICACA 2-DAY EXCURSION: UROS AMANTANI AND TAQUILE + 3 MEALS

14.LAKE TITICACA 2-DAY EXCURSION: UROS AMANTANI AND TAQUILE + 3 MEALS

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 18 reviews · 2 days · from $58

This two-day Lake Titicaca trip takes you from Puno to the floating Uros Islands, Amantani, and Taquile. You will sleep with a local family, eat three included meals, hike to Pachatata, and join an evening fiesta. English and Spanish guides lead the trip, with Pablo noted for his attentive help.

“The experience of staying with the family who were really friendly and helpful was fantastic. The fiesta in the evening was great as well.”

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Puno: Uros and Taquile Islands Full-Day Tour with Lunch - From central Puno to the lake
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Puno: Uros and Taquile Islands Full-Day Tour with Lunch

15.Uros and Taquile Islands Full-Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 8 hours · from $34

Travel by speedboat from Puno to the floating Uros Islands and Taquile Island on an 8-hour cultural tour. Walk across totora reed islands, learn about local customs, see Taquile’s famous textiles, and eat lunch prepared by island residents. English and Spanish guiding is available, with vegetarian meals on request.

“Divertida y genial para conocer costumbre y guía Giovani genial”

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