Sleep on Uros Island

Upon arrival, the local community will greet you and you'll be shown to your room. This will be a great opportunity to take in the unique views of the lake. At 11:00 AM, you'll be part of an interactive session that delves into the history and construction of the Floating Islands. During this session, you'll engage in a hands-on workshop, contributing to the maintenance or construction of part of an island. Lunch will be served at midday, featuring typical dishes from the region. After lunch, you'll have time to either rest or explore the island at your leisure. The afternoon activities begin at 3:00 PM with a reed cutting activity. Following that, at 4:30 PM, you'll witness a demonstration on the crafting of reed products. The day concludes with a dinner at 7:00 PM immersing yourself in the local culture, including listening to stories and legends told by a Uros family.

crafted from reeds

During this time, you'll get to observe the diverse range of native fish in the lake. It's a great opportunity to learn about the endemic species and understand their role in the lake's ecology. After this, at 8:00 AM, you'll enjoy a breakfast that includes quinoa slices, various local jams, butter, and a selection of hot drinks. Then, at 9:00 AM, you have the option to either return and be transferred back to your hotel in Puno, or you can choose to extend your trip to Taquile Island. If you decide to go to Taquile, remember that this needs to be arranged beforehand.