**Hotel pickup and preparation in Puno
** The experience begins with pickup from your hotel in Puno and transfer to the starting point. There, you will receive a full safety briefing and instruction on kayaking techniques, equipment use, and paddling skills, ensuring a safe navigation on Lake Titicaca.
**Kayaking to the Uros Floating Islands
** We begin the kayaking journey navigating through the totora reed beds, an ecosystem home to a wide variety of birdlife such as ducks, grebes, and the elusive seven-colored bird. This immersive route leads us to the Uros Floating Islands.
**Cultural encounter with a Uros family
** Upon arrival, a Uros family will welcome us with the traditional greeting “Kamisaraki” (How are you?), to which you may reply “Waliki” (I am well). You will learn about their way of life, traditions, and the use of totora reeds through a close and authentic cultural exchange.
**Totora reed boat ride and return to Puno
** To conclude the experience, you will enjoy a ride on a traditional totora reed boat before returning to the city of Puno, completing a truly unique Lake Titicaca experience.