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Half-Day Kayaking to Uros Island on Lake Titicaca - Puno

Join a half-day Uros Islands kayaking tour that takes you into the heart of the Lake Titicaca National Reserve, where you'll paddle past reed-made floating islands on the Wily river and watch endemic and migrant birds in their natural habitat. Your tour begins at 8:50 am after an early hotel breakfast with pick-up from your Puno hotel to the kayak dock on Lake Titicaca, where your English-speaking guide fits you with a personal flotation device and prepares you for the day ahead. You’ll receive basic kayak paddling instructions and techniques before launching, then sail across the still waters around the Uros Islands to experience the unique reed island communities up close. This activity is ideal if you want an accessible, Water-Based adventure from Puno that combines culture, nature, and hands-on learning in a compact half-day format.

About this activity in Lake Titicaca - Puno

Cancellation policy
All sales are final. no refund is available for cancellations.

Highlights

  • Half-day guided kayaking through the heart of Lake Titicaca’s Uros Islands - paddle around the famous reed-made floating islands and observe endemic and migrant birds.
  • Small-group experience with an English–Spanish speaking guide who provides basic paddling instruction and safety briefing before you launch.
  • All kayak equipment and personal flotation devices provided so you can focus on the scenery and local culture.
  • Convenient hotel transfer included: pick-up from your Puno accommodation and return drop-off after the tour; island entrance fees are covered.

Important Information

  • Tour departs at 8:50 AM after an early hotel breakfast; allow time for morning pick-up from your Puno lodging.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels, but not recommended if you have spinal injuries; the guide will tailor instruction for comfort and safety.
  • Kayak gear, life jackets and entrance fees to the Uros islands are included; gratuities for the guide are not included.
  • Expect hands-on paddling training, route guidance around the reed islands and opportunities for birdwatching and photography on the shorelines.

Meeting Point

Meet in the lobby of your Puno hotel for morning pick-up; the guide will transfer you to the kayak dock and complete final preparations there. You’ll be dropped back at your hotel after the half-day tour.

Includes

  • All necessary kayak equipment and gear provided for your paddling on Lake Titicaca
  • Round-trip transfer from your Puno hotel to the kayak dock so you can start and finish with ease
  • English–Spanish speaking group guide accompanies you throughout the experience
  • Entrance fees to the Uros Islands are included for visits to the floating reed communities

Excludes

  • Gratuities are not included

Other

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for travelers of all physical fitness levels

Customer Reviews

10/10
Based on 10 Reviews
Teryn C
Jul 12, 2025 09:25:03 PM
Summary: Kayaks had spray skirts so we didn’t get wet. Brought my phone in the kayak in a waterproof bag. They also have a follow boat to carry any items you want like your water of extra jacket. Perfect way to experience the floating islands of Uros! Water was calm. It was peaceful kayaking to Uros. Once there, we had a half an hour on our own to explore before meeting our guide Ronald at a specific island where we disembarked and learned from him and the family that lived there. Fascinating and truly lovely people. It didn’t feel overly touristy or like we were invading their space. Kayaking in seemed respectful of the peace and quiet of this amazing community! I highly recommend this half day trip it was a highlight of our time in Peru!
Megan_F
Nov 19, 2024 01:19:51 PM
Summary: Ronald was a great kayak guide. We got free pick up/drop off and stayed pretty much entirely dry. Wear suncream even if it's overcast!!!
Milind_C
May 23, 2024 12:20:52 PM
Summary: The best way to experience the floating islands. Ronald was super knowledgable, professional and friendly. We had one of the islands all to ourselves to talk to the local people, and see what life is like without the swarms of people on the tourist boats.

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Know more about Lake Titicaca - Puno

You’ll paddle a kayak through the heart of the Lake Titicaca National Reserve, explore the reed-made floating Uros islands on Wily river, and observe endemic and migrant birds while an English-speaking guide leads the route and provides paddling instruction.
Yes - before you launch your kayak the guide fits you with a personal flotation device, gives elemental paddling instructions and shows paddling techniques so you’re prepared for the day on the water.
Yes - while paddling within the reserve you’ll pass reed-made floating Uros islands and have opportunities to see endemic and migrant birds that inhabit the Lake Titicaca area.
The tour departs after an early hotel breakfast with pick-up from your Puno hotel to the kayak dock; the activity begins at 8:50 am and includes return drop-off to your hotel after the half day outing.
The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, making it accessible to beginners and family groups who want a Water-Based outdoor nature experience among the floating islands and birdlife.
The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries; otherwise it’s designed to accommodate a wide range of physical fitness levels for a safe kayaking experience.