REMOTE TAQUILE: Lake Titicaca's Living Heritage

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This is our A1 full day tour to Taquile! In case the speedboat is fully booked we will take our small group in a regular private boat. The advantage of this tour is that we bring you to the non-touristy side of the island and let you enjoy encounters with local families, examination of textile designs of Taquile, interpretation of the traditional clothing and way of life of people from Taquile.

If staying for overnight, the “comunero” guides assist you in finding paths leading to beautiful remote parts of the island. These include the pristine hide-away of the white-sand beach located on the island’s southern side. They also take you through an enlightening discovery of the essence of their local culture.

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At least 15 families have organized themselves to provide home-stays, offering you the opportunity to experience “old-style” accommodation, excellent home-cooked meals and a bonfire experience for those who stay with them for one night.

Important note: At the conclusion of each program you are required to descend approx. 530 stairs to the main departure dock. We recommend that you consider any knee problems you may have or ask for more information about this descent.

Group Tour in fast boat (full day)

Suggested Start time: 7:00 a.m. Returns: 17.00 p.m.
Price p.p. $52.00 per person.

Includes: lunch, cultural program, entrance fees and English speaking guide.

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO CHECK IF THERE ARE OPEN DEPARTURES FOR THIS TOUR.

Group Tour in fast boat (2 day /1 night)

Suggested Start time: 7:00 a.m. Returns: 17.00 p.m. (next day).
Price p.p. $52.00 per person.
Additional price for overnight + meals + activities and local guides: $33.00 per person.
Return ticket in speedboat second day. Only if speedboat is available: $15.00 per person.
Return ticket in regular second day: $8.00 per person.

*English/Spanish speaking guide stays only the full day. For a 2-day English request private guide and quotation.

Tour itinerary:

Remote Taquile - group tour (full day)

6:30am: *Pick-ups from hotels start
7:00am: Recommended time to depart in the direction of the reed islands of UROS (floating’ islands).
Visit of Uros floating island.
11:00am: Approximate time of arrival at the southern dock of Taquile Island. We start a 30 minute hike (difficulty level: easy to moderate) towards the exhibition point.
During 1 hour and ½ we enjoy encounters with local families, examination of textile designs of Taquile, interpretation of the traditional clothing and the way of life of people from Taquile. After the exhibition, we continue our hike to the restaurant (10 minutes hike).
12:30pm: Suggested time for lunch. We have lunch in a local house (upon reservation).
13:30p.m: We start the return towards the main dock of Taquile. We walk for five minutes up-hill to reach a high point from where we get beautiful views of both sides of the island. From this point, we walk for 1 hour and 15 minutes down hill and arrive to the main dock.
14:30pm: Suggested time to depart from main dock of Taquile Island.
17:00pm: Approximate time of arrival at Puno city’s main dock and transfer you back to your hotel.

Tour includes: Pick-up from hotels, **English-Spanish speaking guide for the full day, entrance fees, and shared basis speed boat or regular private boat (depending of the availability of the speedboat).

Not included: lunch, tips.

*There is a supplemental charge of $3.00 for pick-up from hotels: Libertador, Eco Inn and Posada del Inka and Casa Andina Private Collection.

**NOTE: Check price of tour guide in specific language: French, German, Italian, etc.

Remote Taquile 2 day- 1 night – group tour

DAY 1:

6:00am: *Pick-ups from hotels start.
7:00am: Recommended time to depart in the direction of the reed islands of UROS (floating’ islands).
Visit of Uros floating island.
11:00am: Approximate time of arrival at the southern dock of Taquile Island. We start a 30-minute hike (difficulty level: easy to moderate) towards the exhibition point.
During 1 hour and ½ we enjoy encounters with local families, examination of textile designs of Taquile, interpretation of the traditional clothing and the way of life of people from Taquile. After the exhibition, we continue our hike to the restaurant (10 minutes hike).
12:30pm: Suggested time for lunch. We have lunch in a local house (upon reservation).
3:30pm: Meet host families. Afternoon walk with the “comunero” guides who assist you in finding paths leading to beautiful remote parts of the island. These include the pristine hide-away of white-sand beach located on the island’s southern side.
18:00pm: Return home and dinner. Optional: Bonfire.
20:00p.m: Overnight in local house.

DAY 2

8:00am: Breakfast with local family.
9:00am: After breakfast the group starts the walk towards the main village and visit the Plaza, church and local museum (1 hour and 30 minutes hike).
12:00am: Lunch in local restaurant.
13:15p.m: We start the return towards the main dock of Taquile. Be aware that you will take the 530 steps down to main dock. It is a nice walk but make sure you don’t have knee problems.
14:00pm: Pick up of groups from Taquile Island.
16:30pm: We arrive at Puno city’s main dock and transfer you back to your hotel.

Tour includes: Pick-up from hotels, **English-Spanish speaking guide for the full day, entrance fees, and fast boat transportation. Check extra cost for meals, activities and overnight in Taquile.

Not included: tips

*There is a supplemental charge of $3.00 for pick-up from hotels: Libertador, Eco Inn, Casa Andina Private Collection and Posada del Inka.

**NOTE: If you need a bilingual guide for the 2 day program please check price of a tour guide in specific language: English, French, German, Italian, etc.