Private tour in Puno Sandra Cecilia D

Uros and Taquile Islands All-Inclusive Full Day Tour

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Sandra Cecilia D.

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Hi, my name is Sandra and I was born in Puno 38 years ago. I feel so blessed for being peruvian and to be from Puno because we have the most enigmatic lake of the world right in front of us and I´m not kidding, it´s not about being proud of the place where I was born, it´s thousends of people traveling to come here because they know the importance of this place and I would like to share that with you. I just want to create a the perfect experience that suits for you and your party group; if you do not want to wake up too early, it is fine! if you are vegan, vegetarian, celiac or have any restriction, no problem, I will find delicious food for you, if you like or dislike hiking, no problem! I can find the best path for you, if you have a list of the places that you want to visit but you do not know how to make it work, just let me know and I will customize the best tour for you with all what you expect! If the prices of my tours are not the right ones, do not worry! those are for 2 people but I can customize them specially according to your needs, just contact me! My country is beautiful and I love it, everything is full of energy and life that makes me feel alive and ready to let you know more about our traditions, history and cosmovision. I am sure that you won't ever forget this land of mystery for humankind. Peru has 47 native languages which means that we are different in 47 ways and also a mix of several cultures that have populated this land since thousends of years ago; only in my region we have almost 300 different dances, music and choreographies. I have worked in travel agencies in Lima (operations department), in hotels here in Puno and finally as a tour guide for the past twelve years, 15 years of experience in this industry! So you can be sure that your tour with me will be well organized, on time and you will receive exactly what you asked for. Come to Peru, come to lake Titikaka! I hold a Degree in Tourism and I am a licensed tour guide for Puno area. I also can pick you up/drop you off, from/in the airport (Juliaca), Cusco, the Colca Canyon, Rainbow mountain or the border with Bolivia, just contact me to custom your tour. I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.

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Overview of your Puno tour

Did you know the native people are descendants from ancient Uros who have inhabited this area for more than 1500 years? Of course peruvians are a mix of pre-inkas, inkas, spanish, british, germans, chinese and japanese blood. Taquile is a natural island, located about 45 km away from Puno city, 2h:40min far, it could sound to long but trust me, all the time that you can spend with the lake view is refreshing, relaxing and pumps new energy to your body and soul, I just cannot explain it with words you have to feel it for yourself, imagine to "see" peruvian history in front of you walking with those fluffy skirts, every one of a different color and knitting on her knees without shoes or with the ones made of wheels, what about if you could see a jung man in his bloom trying to knit a perfect hat that will show to his future parents in law how much he loves their daughter and how good prospect he is? The history has not died! Do not forget that Puno is about 3818 m. a. s. l. Or 12 500 feet.

Recent Reviews

Rob W.United States
September 2025

Sandra provided a great tour: easy logistics, good communication, and extensive knowledge and insights. A fascinating part of Peru that is well worth the journey. Sandra did a great sharing and educating us as we explored together. We also have to thank Sandra for taking care of us with an unexpected medical issue during our tour. She ensured there was a physician waiting for us as soon as the boat returned to the dock. This was so helpful and made the rest of our trip much smoother because we were able to get the care needed so quickly.

Kimberly (Kim) L.Canada
June 2025

Wow, our tour through Lake Titicaca with Sandra was incredible! A definite highlight on our visit to Peru! Sandra was a delight! She is extremely knowledgeable not only of the scientific history but also the mystical legendary perspective. The places we stayed were beautiful and the kind service was much appreciated. I would highly recommend this tour!

John W.Australia
September 2024

We had an excellent day with Sandra. Everything was meticulously organised, from the pickup at the hotel, the private boat transfers and lunch at Taquile Island. Sandra was knowledgeable and informative and her English was excellent. We were totally amazed at the floating reed island!

Douglas B.Canada
February 2020

I am delighted to write an appraisal of Sandra's service because she was the best of 4 tour guides I used in Peru. It started months ago when I was emailing Sandra to figure out the best way to visit Uros and Taquile Islands and then integrate that into my overall trip plan. What really helped was Sandra's excellent command of written and spoken English. She can simply and effectively convey concepts and is well educated in Peru's history. The logistics for the day on Lake Titicaca were seamless.

Patricia S.United States
November 2019

Sandra D was wonderful!! Her vast knowledge of the history of this entire area made this tour a wonderful learning experience for us. Her explanations of all the aspects of this tour were very insightful for us, and her interactions with the local people led us to know she was well respected on the islands. We were very pleased with every aspect of this tour, and would certainly recommend this guide to anyone interested in visiting this area. Thank you very much, Sandra D!!

Your Puno tour itinerary

- At 7. 00 hrs I pick you up from your hotel to go to the harbor - It takes 25 min to get to the Uros islands there are about 100 islands made of reeds and we will meet the local people and their way of life. - Let's spend about an hour and 20 min there - Continue the journey to Taquile island ( 2:10 hours from Uros). - In Taquile the locals show us how they live and why their textiles are considered world heritage, it is a beautiful and peaceful island where we have lunch. About 14:00 hrs we return to Puno city, arriving around 16:30 hrs. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to customize this tour.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Boat

I pick a van or sprinter renault or merceds benz to go to the harbor and a traditional boat with capacity of 20 people for the tours it does not have air conditioning or heater. Van , sprinter or traditional boat, all of them are private, just for you and no one else.

What's included
Other: Lunch on Taquile island. *Water *Sailing in a reed boat (15-20 minutes)
Private Guide
Tickets: Uros and Taquile islands
Private Transportation With Driver
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. drinks
Meeting location

Puno, Puno, Peru

Hotel

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Off The Beaten Path
Boat
Tour reference number
278559
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity level
Light

Traveller reviews

5.0

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Who is this private tour in Puno best suited for?

This private tour in Puno is perfect for travellers who want to explore the rich cultural heritage of the Uros and Taquile Islands while enjoying the stunning views of Lake Titikaka. It's ideal for those interested in meeting the Quechuas and Aymaras people and learning about their way of life. The tour is also suitable for anyone looking to connect with a local guide, Sandra Cecilia D., for deeper insights into the region's history and culture.

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