$195 USD pp
(2 people minimum)
About your Experience
On Lake Titicaca 2 Day Tour you will hike in Taquile Island, stay the night in Amantani and the next day explore the Uros Islands by riding a reed boat.
Ages: 13 – 75
Duration: 2 days
Start time: 7:00 am
End time: 3:00 pm
Mobile ticket: offered
Live guide: English
Activity level: moderate
Walking Distance: 8 km
Tour Frequency: Daily
What’s included
Day 1: Puno to Amantani
- Private transfer from Puno hotel to port
- Private motor boat
- English speaking private tour guide
- Entry tickets to Taquile and Amantani Islands
- Lunches and dinners at Amantani family house
- Single, twin or three-bed private room at Henry’s house
- Private bathroom
Day 2: Amantani to Uros
- Breakfast in Amantani Island
- English speaking tour guide
- Private motor boat to Uros to Puno
- Entry tickets to Uros
- Lunches in Uros Islands
- Reed boat ride at Uros Islands
What’s not included
- Snacks, bottled water
- Handicrafts, reed souvenirs
- Alcoholic drinks
- Extra expenses
- Tips and gratuities (really optional)
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this experience.
Stop at: Hotel, Puno port, Taquile Island, Amantani Island, Uros Floating Islands, Lake Titicaca and Puno, Peru.
Day 1: Puno to Amantani
7:00 AM Hotel to Taquile Island
Taquile Island boat ride
Our friendly driver takes you from your hotel in Puno to the port on a 10 – 20 minute ride (depending where it is located).
You’ll traverse the endless blue horizon of Lake Titicaca from Puno to Taquile by a private section covered regular motor boat with panoramic glass windows on a 2 hour 45 minute ride.
This direct boat navigation towards Taquile is conveniently planned to skip the crowds at the floating Islands, along the way you’ll enjoy the view of the two peninsulas standing as a natural boundary between Aymara and Quechua speaking communities.
Here you’ll see and encounter an ancient indigenous community that has learnt how to conserve its original, genuine traditions and Andean political organization throughout the time.
Taquileños (Taquile Islanders) to this day continue to live a traditional lifestyle uninterrupted from modernization.
10:00 AM Hiking the knitting Island: Taquile
Taquile Islanders
Your private boat drops you off at the North end of the elongated Taquile Island, where a steady walk along a well-paved path provides time to admire the scenery.
You’ll be delighted with a spectacular view of the Lake, the Mountain range, and Sun Island while your private English speaking tour guide informs you about the local tradition, history and Lake Titicaca’s insight.
Based on your physical condition you’ll reach the Main Square in about 35 min up to 55 minutes walking up.
Following your exploration at the Taquile’s small square and insights, you’ll proceed to walk down to the port through a different route, an effortless path. You’ll descend the stone stairs and gain such great unique views of the Lake in a peaceful and quiet place.
12:00 PM Taquile to Amantani Island
Meet up again with your boat driver captain at a different port. You’ll start navigating from Taquile to Amantani Island.
After 1 hour boat ride, you’ll disembark at the local pier and hike up a steep section of the Island. On arrival at Henry and Mariluz’s house, your friendly local host greet you with open arms. You’ll experience the local culture firsthand as you join a local family in their home.
Amantani Pachatata hiking
After lunch in the lodge, you’ll get free afternoon for walking around or embark on a one hour hike to the lookout point and ceremonial centers of “Pachatata” or “Pachamama”. Enjoy one of the highlight of your Titicaca Trip by witnessing the mesmerizing sunset over the expansive Lake Titicaca, a sight that will etch itself in your memory.
Later, enjoy a tasty dinner and rest in the comfort of your local lodge.
Day 2: Amantani to Uros
8:00 AM – Boat ride from Amantani to Uros Islands
Cutting reeds at Uros
After an early breakfast at Amantani house, descend to the Lke shoreline and traverse the endless blue horizon of Lake Titicaca, getting to Uros floating Islands in roughly 2 hour 30 minutes.
On arrival at the Reed Island, the surface of the islands is uneven, thin, and some liken walking on it to walking on a waterbed, a friendly community family greets you with open arms.
Experience the local culture firsthand as you gently ride a traditional reed raft meanwhile your guide provides clue information about the unique way of life, and how the natural Lake source provides home, transportation and sustenance for the Uros residents.
The stop-off at Uros floating Islands will be interesting and unique because you’ll learn about the process of building the islands, its maintenance, and history
Lunch on Uros Island
The family invites you walk inside their reed house where you’ll have local delicacies based on Quinoa or rice, veggies, grilled trout or chicken, fruit dessert and hot Coca tea.
Following your unique experience at the floating village, Lake Titicaca Cultural Homestay comes to an end. You’ll return to Puno. You’ll be picked up at the port and transferred to your hotel by your driver.
Duration: 2 days
What to bring
- Small backpack
- Warm, light jacket
- Long sleeve T-shirt
- Hat, cap
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Water, snacks, fruits
- Local cash currency
Departure and return
Start: Pick-up will be at the hotel in Puno.
End: This activity ends at the hotel in Puno.
Accessibility
- Not wheelchair accessible
Additional information
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Help
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