Lake Titicaca Tour with Amantani Island Homestay (2 Days)

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About this activity

The Two-Day Lake Titicaca Tour by Discover Lake Titicaca offers a unique mix of experiences. It covers Uros, Amantani, and Taquile islands, each possessing unique cultures and landscapes. What sets this tour apart is the homestay on Amantani, fostering a deep connection with locals. Lake Titicaca's stunning views add an unforgettable visual component. Our guides are knowledgeable and passionate about the region's history, bringing the surroundings to life. The small group size ensures personalized attention and comfort. It's not merely a tour, but an immersive journey into Lake Titicaca's heart.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 25 people
People per booking: 1–25
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Discover Lake Titicaca

Ages: Children (3–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–65 years) · Seniors (66–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 01 Night Accommodation
Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: Bi-lingual local travel expert (English and Spanish)
Included: Hotel pickup and drop off (Within The Centre of City)
Included: Uros, Amantani and Taquile islands Entrances

Not included

Not included: Breakfast on the first day and Lunch on second day
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Other personal expenses
Not included: Hotel pick-up or drop-off outside the center of Puno (25 soles per way)
Not included: Optional Totora Reed Boat Ride

Itinerary

Day 1 · Puno - Uros - Amantani

Uros Floating Islands

one hour Admission included

Your epic tour begins with a transfer to the boat pier where you will embark on a 25 minutes boat ride to see the life on the floating islands of Uros. As you begin sailing away, you will get a pristine view of the snow capped Andean peaks at a distance.

As we will reach to the shores of Uros islands, locals will extend a warm welcome and will introduce you to their life on this man made island. People here speak Aymara, our tour guide will teach you a few words so you can greet them in their language.

The head of the community will demonstrate on how they build these islands and will share the history of it.

If desired, you can buy some souvenirs here.

The locals will then offer a short ride on their totora reed boat to the main island of Uros (this has an additional cost).

You will have some free time to stroll around, the island is also made of totora reed. Once you have had your fill of the history and views, we will embark on a journey to Amantani Island.
Amantani Island

17 hours Admission included

As we would dock into the shores of Amantani island, locals would extend a warm welcome to you. They will accompany you to their house where you will be spending the night in a private room. They will serve a freshly cooked authentic Peruvian meal for lunch. After having lunch you will have some free time to wink a nap or saunter through the cobble stone streets of this beautiful island. In the evening our guide would meet you to start your up hill walk to the two ancient Incan temple Pachatata and Pachamama. These temples offer a stunning panoramic view of the Lake Titicaca and you can witness the sunset from here. Once you are back from this short tour, your host family would have dinner cooked. After dinner, you may join the local folkloric musical event. Your host would help you get dressed in a traditional attire and walk you to the community hall where the event would be held. Young boys from the island play live Andean Folkloric Music while the visitors dance to the tune.

01 night family stay. Please note that Amantani Island is quite secluded, facilities here are quite basic.

Day 2 · Amantani Island - Taquile Island - Puno

Taquile Island

4 hours Admission included

As the boat would near the shores of Taquile Island, our local expert will be giving you a brief information of the life of locals here. It is almost a 45 minutes walk up the hill to the summit from where you will get to contemplate the views.

Taquile is home to the best Andean handicrafts. Men here do the knitting while women spin the wool. People here dress based on their marital status. Our guide will be explaining this to you in detail.

A village chief will give you a demonstration on how they dye the wool using vegetables.

After a brief introduction, we will be stopping for lunch at a local restaurant.
Puno

3 hours

After lunch, we will be hiking back down to the pier and embark on our boat for a return trip to Puno. The distance of 36 kilometres (22 miles) will be covered roughly in two and a half hours. We will be reaching Puno by 04:30 PM.

Our representative will meet you and will transfer you back to your hotel within the centre of the city.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

If arriving in Puno by bus from Cusco or La Paz on the tour day, please send your bus details (Point of origin, Name of the bus company and estimated time of arrival). Wait for us at Terminal Terrestre; Our guide will pick you up to begin the activity immediately.
Please wait for us by the light house in the main boat pier (Estacion Muelle Puno) our guide will pick you up to board the transport and begin the activity.

End point

If arriving in Puno by bus from Cusco or La Paz on the tour day, please send your bus details (Point of origin, Name of the bus company and estimated time of arrival). Wait for us at Terminal Terrestre; Our guide will pick you up to begin the activity immediately.
Please wait for us by the light house in the main boat pier (Estacion Muelle Puno) our guide will pick you up to board the transport and begin the activity.

Pickup points

Hostal Oscar Inn
Hostal Turistico Internacional
Hotel Pumakala
Andenes D'orion Puno
Peru Hostel
Hostal Suit Andina
Puno Victoria Suites
Sumaq Puno
Camino Real Puno
Hosteleria Samaran Wuasi
Hostal Acuarius Puno
Maria Angola Inn

and 64 more pickup points

We offer complimentary hotel transfers to our guests who are staying in hotels or airbnb (within the centre of Puno). If you outside the centre of city, we can extend the service to you at an additional cost of 25 Soles each way.

Please wait for us in the lobby of your hotel. or airbnb, our guide will pick you up to board the transport and begin the activity.