3-Hour Uros Floating Islands Tour from Puno

Sail Lake Titicaca's highest waters to islands built entirely from reeds

A 3-hour boat tour of the Uros Floating Islands on Lake Titicaca departing from Puno, with a bilingual guide, hotel pickup and visits to two islands where you learn how the communities construct and maintain their homes from totora reeds. The tour runs three times daily (morning, noon and afternoon), and includes a covered boat with bathroom facilities. A traditional totora boat ride is available for an additional cost.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Lake Titicaca1h
2. Uros Floating Islands2h · entry included

Explore Lake Titicaca and Uros Islands

• Board covered boat in Puno
• Sail on Lake Titicaca
• Listen to guide's cultural talk
• Take photos of lake scenery
• Arrive at first Uros island
• Meet Uros families and learn island building
• Optional totora boat tour
• Visit second island observation tower
• Relax by Lake Titicaca

The experience

The boat leaves the port with a covered cabin, comfortable seats and a bathroom aboard. You'll sail across Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake, while your guide explains the history and cultural significance of the lake to the indigenous communities who have lived on its waters for generations. The route takes roughly 30 minutes to reach the first island, giving you time to photograph the open water and the mountains beyond.

On the first island, Uros families welcome you and walk you through how the islands are constructed entirely from totora reeds: a technique passed down through generations. The guide shows you the layers of vegetation that keep the islands buoyant and how daily maintenance keeps them intact. If you want to go further, you can book a ride in a traditional totora boat (15 soles per person) to experience the islands from the water itself. The second island has an observation tower where you can see the full expanse of the lake and the surrounding landscape without the crowds.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't arrange transport to the port. The guide speaks both English and Spanish. Three daily departures mean you can choose the light and pace that suits your schedule: morning for soft golden hours, noon for ideal photography conditions, or afternoon for sunset colors over the water.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transport.
• bilingual guide in English and Spanish.
• entry to the Uros Floating Islands.
• covered boat with bathroom and comfortable seating.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 80 years) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Puno Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see the Uros islands and understand how they're built without arranging your own boat, guide and timing: the three daily departures and included pickup mean you show up and the logistics are handled.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4): free.

How long is the Uros Floating Islands tour from Puno?

The tour lasts 3 hours total, including the boat ride across Lake Titicaca and visits to two islands with time to walk and photograph.

Does the tour include pickup from my hotel?

Yes, hotel pickup and return transport to your hotel in Puno are included in the price.

What's included in the boat tour?

The tour includes a bilingual guide in English and Spanish, entry to the Uros islands, and a covered tourist boat with bathroom facilities and comfortable seating.

Can I take a traditional totora boat ride on the islands?

Yes, you can book a ride in a traditional totora boat for 15 soles per person. This is optional and arranged on the day.

What times does the tour depart?

Three daily departures run in the morning, noon and afternoon, each offering different light and atmosphere on the lake.