Half-day Tours in Puno

The floating islands of Uros are a must-see attraction at Lake Titicaca. Learn about traditional life on the floating islands with this tour from Puno, which takes you directly to the islands for free time to explore. Take photos, visit with local families, and walk around the incredible islands before returning to your Puno hotel.

In Peru, there exists a civilization that lives and works on islands made entirely out of woven reeds. The Uros people, who still live on floating islands on Lake Titicaca, only speak Aymara, so unless you're fluent in the dialect, you won't be able to unlock the secrets of their mysterious society without a guide. On this half-day tour, you'll tour to islands by boat and gain insight in Puno's preserved culture. Hotel pickup and drop-off, island admission ticket, boat, and bilingual guide provided.

Explore the unique cylindrical tombs of Peru's Pukara Culture during this 4-hour excursion to the Sillustani burial site. Travel through the 'Altiplano' (High Plains) to this ancient indigenous funerary site where you'll visit the "Chullpas" burial towers and learn about this Pre-Columbian culture's belief in the afterlife. All entrance fees and roundtrip hotel transport are covered.

Enjoy a day of exploring Inca ruins with a small-group and an informative guide. Visit the Cemetery of Sillustani to see the funeral towers created by the Inca. See some pre-Inca tombs from the Kollas civilization and enjoy the views of the nearby Umayo lake. This is a great opportunity to learn about the Puno region and the andean vegetables of the area including quinoa and a myriad of potatoes.

Discover the culture of the Uros people on a half-day tour from Puno. Visit the floating islands in the middle of Lake Titicaca and learn about the daily life of the Uros people from your guide and the community. Take a ride in one of their reed boats which they use to travel between islands and learn about the beautiful handicrafts that they have become so well-known for.

Embark on a half-day tour to Lake Umayo's Sillustani, known for its impressive funeral towers. Set out from Puno to this pre-Incan burial ground belonging to Peru's indigenous Colla people. Explore the grounds and learn about the Colla civilization, inhabitants of the surrounding lands years before the Inca people. Your trip includes round-trip hotel transport.

Visit the pre-Incan archaeological site of Sillustani on a half-day tour from Puno. Situated at almost 4,000 meters above sea level, this site was carefully chosen and built by the Kolla people to bury their chiefs and priests. Learn about the ancient Andean cultures of this area and take in the beautiful scenery of the surrounding landscapes before heading back to Puno.

Explore one of the first ethnic groups of the Andes on a trip to the Uros floating islands. Cruise along the lake by motorboat and learn about this fascinating fishing culture. Visit a few of the many floating islands that dot the Lake Titicaca landscape as you observe the large reed boats built by the mean and the intricately woven textiles made by the women.