Uros and Taquile Islands tour from Lake Titicaca: Fast boat

Two island cultures in one morning, without the long boat ride

A speedboat tour of Lake Titicaca's Uros Floating Islands and Taquile Island, departing from hotels with a bilingual guide, lunch and all transport included. The fast boat cuts travel time in half, leaving more hours to hike Taquile's terraced slopes, learn about traditional textiles and eat with views across the lake, then return the same day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. Uros Floating IslandsEntry included2h
2. Taquile IslandEntry included5h 30m

Visit Uros and Taquile Islands

• Pick up from hotels to port
• Sail 20 minutes to Uros Islands
• Explore Uros Islands with guide
• Optional small boat trip (extra cost)
• Travel 1 hour to Taquile Island
• Hike and learn about local culture
• Lunch with Titikaka Lake view
• Return by fast boat and road

The experience

Hotel pickup starts the morning, a 15-minute drive to the port where you board the speedboat. The crossing to Uros Floating Islands takes around 20 minutes: the bilingual guide travels with you and explains how the Uros people build their islands from totora reeds, their handicrafts and their history. You walk the floating islands themselves. An optional small boat ride through the channels costs extra if you want it. The whole stop runs long enough to see how people live and work there without rushing.

Then comes the hour-long fast-boat crossing to Taquile Island. The hiking starts as soon as you arrive: the guide leads you through the terraced landscape and teaches you about the island's weaving traditions, a cultural practice that still defines daily life there. You'll learn how the Taquile people make natural dyes from local plants. Lunch happens on the island with a panoramic view of Lake Titicaca spread below you, and the return journey (an hour and a half by boat and road) gets you back to your hotel by late afternoon.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transport.
• bilingual guide throughout the day.
• fast-boat crossings to both islands.
• lunch on Taquile Island with lake views.
• access to Uros Floating Islands and Taquile Island attractions.

Before you book

Lasts 8h, runs every day at 07:00, from US$ 30 per person, with a live guide in English and Spanish and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (62 to 90 years) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 9 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 22 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomeNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Titicaca Travel Peru

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see both islands in a single day without spending half of it on the water: the speedboat cuts the crossing time, so you have more hours to walk Taquile's terraces and learn about the weaving traditions that define the island, or explore the floating reed islands at a real pace.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years); Child (5 to 9 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the boat ride from the port to Uros Floating Islands?

The speedboat crossing to Uros takes around 20 minutes, which is why the tour saves time compared to traditional slower boats. You spend less of the day traveling and more on the islands themselves.

What will I learn about on Taquile Island?

Taquile Island is known for its textile traditions and weaving practices, which the guide covers during the hike across the island's terraced slopes. You'll also learn about the natural dyes the people make from local plants and the cultural significance of the work.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Yes, lunch is included and served on Taquile Island with views of Lake Titicaca. The meal is part of the full-day itinerary.

Can I take a smaller boat around the Uros islands?

An optional small boat ride through the totora reed channels at Uros is available for an additional cost of $5 USD per person if you want to explore the waterways more closely.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, pickup from your hotel is included. The drive to the port takes about 15 minutes, and the return journey brings you back to your hotel in the late afternoon.