Summary
Duration
Tour Type
Difficulty
Altitude
Accommodation
Group Size
Immerse yourself in the magic of the highest navigable lake in the world by visiting the floating islands of Uros, where locals build their homes with totora reeds and live off fishing and handicrafts. We’ll continue to the island of Amantaní, where the inhabitants will welcome you with music, singing, and traditional clothing, sharing their tradition and culture. Then, they will take you to their homes, where you can enjoy their hospitality. Later, we will ascend to the temples of Pachamama and Pachatata to take in spectacular sunset views. In the evening, enjoy a party with traditional Andean music.
On the following day, sail toward Taquile Island, internationally renowned for its textile tradition. Observe how its residents preserve ancestral customs reflected in colorful weavings, and conclude your experience with a typical lunch before returning to Puno. Since you will spend only one night away, it is recommended to bring only the essentials and leave large luggage at your hotel in Puno.
- Connect with the living culture of Taquile through its traditional dances, reflecting the islanders’ rich heritage.
- Enjoy a walk on Amantaní Island, ascending a 45-degree slope to the temples of Pachamama and Pachatata, where you’ll admire spectacular views of Lake Titicaca.
- Learn about the traditions and customs of the local population at every stage of this adventure, surrounded by natural beauty and unique cultural expressions.
- Carry the magic of Lake Titicaca with you and create priceless memories to treasure forever.
- Consider packing only the essentials, since you will spend just one night on the islands. You can leave large luggage at your hotel in Puno and bring a personal backpack per person.
Itinerary
Day 1: Puno – Uros – Amantaní
At 7:40 am, you will be picked up at your hotel in Puno and taken to the port, where you will board the boat at 8:00. From 8:00 to 8:30, you will explore the floating islands of Uros, built with totora reeds. You will learn how these islands remain afloat and discover the inhabitants’ activities.
At 8:30, you will depart by boat toward Amantaní Island. The navigation lasts until approximately 10:00, although arrival at the Amantaní port usually happens around 1:00 pm. After disembarking, you will be greeted by local families and, following a 30-minute walk along panoramic trails, you will reach the homes on Amantaní. There, at 2:00 pm, you will enjoy lunch prepared with fresh Andean ingredients (potatoes, carrots, onions, among others).
After lunch, around 4:00, your host family will take you to the top of the island to visit the ceremonial temples of Pachamama and Pachatata. You will have about an hour to admire the sunset and the majesty of Lake Titicaca. Around 6:00, you will return to the local house for dinner.
Around 8:00, a party will begin in the communal house or another venue arranged by the community, where locals play traditional music on instruments such as the quena, zampoña, and drum. During this celebration, men may wear a poncho and chullo, while women wear a skirt, chumpi, jacket, and brightly colored hat typical of Amantaní. The festivities end at around 10:00, at which point you will return to the house to rest.
Day 2: Amantaní – Taquile – Puno
At 7:00 am, you will have breakfast with a privileged view of Lake Titicaca. At 8:00, you will depart by boat for Taquile Island, arriving around 9:00. There, you will walk along a path up to the main area, reaching the island’s main square at around 10:30.
Taquile is internationally recognized for its textile tradition, and you can observe how its residents maintain deeply rooted customs reflected in their clothing and weaving. At noon, you will go to a local restaurant to enjoy a typical lunch, surrounded by panoramic views of the lake. At 1:30, you will head back to the dock to board the boat returning to Puno, arriving around 4:00 in the afternoon, thus concluding this two-day experience on the highest navigable lake in the world.
Inclusions
Incluye
- Transfer from your hotel in Puno to the port on Lake Titicaca.
Pickups are made from hotels near Puno’s main square.
- Entry tickets to Uros, Taquile, and Amantaní Islands
- Basic local accommodation, staying with a host family
- 3 meals: lunch, dinner, and breakfast. In Amantaní, they will offer local Andean food such as rice, potatoes, eggs, quinoa, oca, cheese, coca tea, and infusions.
Not Included
- Optional 15-minute reed boat ride on the Uros Islands (15 Soles)
- Breakfast on the first day, and dinner on the second day
- Accommodation on the second day
What to bring
- Light clothing and warm clothing. Mornings are cold, midday is hot, and afternoons are windy.
- Hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses
- Comfortable shoes or sneakers for walking
- Peruvian soles in cash (credit cards are not accepted in the places you will visit)
- Rehydrating drinks such as water
- Snacks
- Waterproof jacket or rain poncho, only during the rainy season (November to March)
Mapa:Lake Titicaca Tour (2 Days)
Summary
Duration
Tour Type
Difficulty
Altitude
Accommodation
Group Size
Immerse yourself in the magic of the highest navigable lake in the world by visiting the floating islands of Uros, where locals build their homes with totora reeds and live off fishing and handicrafts. We’ll continue to the island of Amantaní, where the inhabitants will welcome you with music, singing, and traditional clothing, sharing their tradition and culture. Then, they will take you to their homes, where you can enjoy their hospitality. Later, we will ascend to the temples of Pachamama and Pachatata to take in spectacular sunset views. In the evening, enjoy a party with traditional Andean music.
On the following day, sail toward Taquile Island, internationally renowned for its textile tradition. Observe how its residents preserve ancestral customs reflected in colorful weavings, and conclude your experience with a typical lunch before returning to Puno. Since you will spend only one night away, it is recommended to bring only the essentials and leave large luggage at your hotel in Puno.
- Connect with the living culture of Taquile through its traditional dances, reflecting the islanders’ rich heritage.
- Enjoy a walk on Amantaní Island, ascending a 45-degree slope to the temples of Pachamama and Pachatata, where you’ll admire spectacular views of Lake Titicaca.
- Learn about the traditions and customs of the local population at every stage of this adventure, surrounded by natural beauty and unique cultural expressions.
- Carry the magic of Lake Titicaca with you and create priceless memories to treasure forever.
- Consider packing only the essentials, since you will spend just one night on the islands. You can leave large luggage at your hotel in Puno and bring a personal backpack per person.
Day 1: Puno – Uros – Amantaní
At 7:40 am, you will be picked up at your hotel in Puno and taken to the port, where you will board the boat at 8:00. From 8:00 to 8:30, you will explore the floating islands of Uros, built with totora reeds. You will learn how these islands remain afloat and discover the inhabitants’ activities.
At 8:30, you will depart by boat toward Amantaní Island. The navigation lasts until approximately 10:00, although arrival at the Amantaní port usually happens around 1:00 pm. After disembarking, you will be greeted by local families and, following a 30-minute walk along panoramic trails, you will reach the homes on Amantaní. There, at 2:00 pm, you will enjoy lunch prepared with fresh Andean ingredients (potatoes, carrots, onions, among others).
After lunch, around 4:00, your host family will take you to the top of the island to visit the ceremonial temples of Pachamama and Pachatata. You will have about an hour to admire the sunset and the majesty of Lake Titicaca. Around 6:00, you will return to the local house for dinner.
Around 8:00, a party will begin in the communal house or another venue arranged by the community, where locals play traditional music on instruments such as the quena, zampoña, and drum. During this celebration, men may wear a poncho and chullo, while women wear a skirt, chumpi, jacket, and brightly colored hat typical of Amantaní. The festivities end at around 10:00, at which point you will return to the house to rest.
Day 2: Amantaní – Taquile – Puno
At 7:00 am, you will have breakfast with a privileged view of Lake Titicaca. At 8:00, you will depart by boat for Taquile Island, arriving around 9:00. There, you will walk along a path up to the main area, reaching the island’s main square at around 10:30.
Taquile is internationally recognized for its textile tradition, and you can observe how its residents maintain deeply rooted customs reflected in their clothing and weaving. At noon, you will go to a local restaurant to enjoy a typical lunch, surrounded by panoramic views of the lake. At 1:30, you will head back to the dock to board the boat returning to Puno, arriving around 4:00 in the afternoon, thus concluding this two-day experience on the highest navigable lake in the world.
Incluye
- Transfer from your hotel in Puno to the port on Lake Titicaca.
Pickups are made from hotels near Puno’s main square.
- Entry tickets to Uros, Taquile, and Amantaní Islands
- Basic local accommodation, staying with a host family
- 3 meals: lunch, dinner, and breakfast. In Amantaní, they will offer local Andean food such as rice, potatoes, eggs, quinoa, oca, cheese, coca tea, and infusions.
No Incluye
- Optional 15-minute reed boat ride on the Uros Islands (15 Soles)
- Breakfast on the first day, and dinner on the second day
- Accommodation on the second day
- Light clothing and warm clothing. Mornings are cold, midday is hot, and afternoons are windy.
- Hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses
- Comfortable shoes or sneakers for walking
- Peruvian soles in cash (credit cards are not accepted in the places you will visit)
- Rehydrating drinks such as water
- Snacks
- Waterproof jacket or rain poncho, only during the rainy season (November to March)
