Activity Puno, Peru
Uros -Amantani - Taquile Islands 2 Days Titicaca
About this activity
You want to know the culture and live it, if so, this tour is designed for you, venture into the highest navigable lake in the world, and enjoy getting to know its people and its customs that are still maintained after so long.
At a glance
- Duration
- 2 days
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Up to 15 people
- People per booking
- 1–15
- Guide
- English
- Operated by
- Grand America
Ages: Adults (1–75 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: 2Lunch
- Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Included: Professional guide
- Included: 1Dinner
- Included: 1Breakfast
- Included: Overnight accommodation
Not included
- Not included: Alcoholic drinks
- Not included: Drinks
- Not included: Gratuities
Itinerary
Day 1 · Uros- Amantani
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one day Admission included
7:30 am we start picking up our clients from their hotel and transfer them to the port of boats, from where we start our adventure by boat through Lake Titicaca after 20 minutes we will arrive at Los Uros Islands. We take a walk with our guide, to know the customs and traditions of the Uros, where you can ride a boat made of Totora, then we board our speed boat and continue with our journey to Amantani Island. Upon our arrival, the islanders will give us a warm welcome and provide accommodation and food in their modest homes. We will have free time to explore the Island. Later, with our guide we will go up a beautiful path towards the sacred hill Pachatata, to witness a beautiful fall of the sun. We return home to enjoy a delicious dinner with our islander family. The night is of joy, our family will give us typical and colorful clothes made by them.
Day 2 · Amantaní - Taquile - City of Puno.
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one day Admission included
After breakfast we will tell you soon our island family and we boarded our boat to Taquile Island, the second most extensive. The textile art of the Quechua inhabitants of Taquile, have been declared by Unesco, as one of the 43 works of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. We will see men and women of all ages making their yarns and fabrics by hand or on pre-Hispanic pedal looms; the garments made and used by the islanders are: the chullo, the knitted hat with ears, the calendar belt and the belt associated with ritual and agricultural activities. To reach the center of Taquile, we must go up a beautiful path from the pier. We will have lunch in a restaurant in the square, then visit a small museum, where photos of the daily life of the islanders are exposed. We board our boat and return to Puno, arriving at 16.00 h approx.
Meeting point and pickup
Everyone meets at the meeting point.
Meeting point
End point
Using your ticket
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Not recommended for pregnant women
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
|---|---|
| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
- The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
Good to know
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
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Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
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Uros -Amantani - Taquile Islands 2 Days Titicaca
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