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Visit Lake Titicaca's floating islands

The unusual floating existence of the Uros Indians began several centuries ago, when they chose to isolate themselves from the other peoples of the lakeshore and constructed island homes from the reeds that grow in the shallows of the lake.

To this day a village of reed structures floats upon Lake Titicaca, complete with a church, a school, simple restaurants and even a football pitch. You can visit the floating islands and set foot on their spongy surface, witnessing the islanders' unique lifestyle for yourself.


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What our clients say

97% of our clients rated their experience with us as Excellent or Good.

Visit Lake Titicaca's floating islands | Rating: Excellent

We visited the Uros islands and met some of the people (mainy the women as the men were off fishing) to hear about their culture and walk around the islands, where they can play football and volleyball, but not netball as you can't bounce the ball very easily on the reeds.  Amantani is a rock island, where the people and their way of life are quite different. We had lunch in one of the houses there.  It was a fascinating day and very worthwhile. 

PR, Edinburgh | October 2017 | 65 and over | With Partner

Visit Lake Titicaca's floating islands | Rating: Excellent

Enjoyed one to one attention from guide. Especially enjoyed visit to Peninsula and seeing agriculture 

SL, | September 2017 | 65 and over | With Partner

Visit Lake Titicaca's floating islands | Rating: Excellent

Fascinating. It was lovely to have the motor boat to ourselves so we could go at a pace to suit us. Our guide was friendly and keen to please.

MH, Manchester | September 2017 | 50 - 65 | With Partner

Visit Lake Titicaca's floating islands | Rating: Excellent

Stunning

SR, London | June 2017 | 50 - 65 | With Partner

Visit Lake Titicaca's floating islands | Rating: Excellent

Tula was excellent guide and great fun. Heavy rain meant a shortage of dry spots for lunch but she called ahead to ensure we had space to eat undercover.

CB, Sandwich | June 2017 | 35 - 50

Visit Lake Titicaca's floating islands | Rating: Excellent

Very helpful, accommodating guide.

RK, Worcester | April 2017 | 35 - 50 | With Partner

Visit Lake Titicaca's floating islands | Rating: Excellent

Excellent guide ... Jose ... Really made up this the best part of the trip.

KH, | October 2016 | 35 - 50 | Family

Visit Lake Titicaca's floating islands | Rating: Excellent

Thoroughly enjoyed the trip with an excellent , knowledgeable guide .

AK, Market Harborough | September 2016 | 50 - 65 | Family

Visit Lake Titicaca's floating islands | Rating: Excellent

Very interesting tour with a sensitive guide (Enrico).

MS, London | May 2016 | 65 and over | With Friends

Visit Lake Titicaca's floating islands | Rating: Excellent

Good personal attention given that we were with a large group most of the time.

GN, Knightsbridge | January 2016 | 65 and over | With Partner

Visit Lake Titicaca's floating islands | Rating: Excellent


Interesting trip to both Taquile Island & the Uros Floating Islands, lovely lunch break

CL High wycombe | April 2015 | 50 - 65 | With Partner

Visit Lake Titicaca's floating islands | Rating: Excellent


Very interesting and learnt a lot about the people there.

JFH Lutterworth | October 2014 | 50 - 65 | Family

Visit Lake Titicaca's floating islands | Rating: Excellent


While this was a classically 'tourist' trip, it was no less interesting for that.  The guide was excellent and informative while all the locals I encountered were unfailingly friendly and helpful.  A knitting and weaving demonstration, followed by a lunch, taken with a local family on Isla Taquile, was a lovely interlude.

DM Nottingham | July 2014 | 65 and over | Solo Traveller

Visit Lake Titicaca's floating islands | Rating: Excellent


Taquile was exceptional. We visited on Easter Sunday which made the visit more special with lots of celebration and church parade.

JC Usk | May 2014 | 50 - 65 | With Partner

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