Classic Taquile
This tour is recommended for the budget travelers with no much time for in depth cultural 
exploration. Upon the arrival on the island, the group enjoys a 1-hour hike towards the main village. On the way the guide will explain about traditions and live on the island. Once in the main village you will be given free time to explore the local handicraft market.
Taquile has approximately 1,200 inhabitants. The people from this island have a Quechua origin and they are mostly small farmers.
However, since mid 70s they have also become well known for their firm entrepreneurial spirit. Since the beginning of the tourism flow to the island, some “Taquilenos” have been participating directly with the tourism activities. Some of them have organized themselves to provide tourism services such as home stays, restaurants and boat transportation.
Classic Taquile - Group tour (Full day tour)
Includes visit to floating islands Uros
Starts: 07:00 a.m. Returns: 17.30 p.m.
Classic Taquile - Private Tour
Departure time & Price upon request. Ask for quotation.
Tour Descriptions
- Navigation time: 3 hours each way.
- Tour duration in Uros: 45 min - 1 hour
- Tour duration in Taquile: 2 and 1/2 hours
- 06:30 a.m.: *Pick up from hotels downtown Puno
- 07:00 a.m.: Departure to floating islands and Taquile
- 08:00 a.m.: Visit of floating islands of Uros on the way to Taquile.
- 11:00 a.m.: Arrival in northern dock of the island and start 1 hour hike.
- 12:15 a.m.: Arrival in main village of Taquile. Main plaza and market visit
- 13:00 p.m.: Lunch time (lunch not included in price)
- 14:30 p.m.: Return to Puno from main dock
- 17:00 p.m.: Arrival in Puno
Tour includes:
- Pick-up from hotels, English-Spanish speaking guide, entrance fees, boat transportation
- Not included: lunch, tips