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Lake Titicaca 2-Day Tour to Uros, Amantani and Taquile

1. Lake Titicaca 2-Day Tour to Uros, Amantani and Taquile

Discover the islands of Lake Titicaca on this 2-day tour from Puno. Spend the night at a homestay on Amantani Island and learn about local traditions. Day 1: Uros Islands and Amantani Head to the legendary floating reed islands by motorboat. On Amantani Island the tour breaks into smaller groups for stays with local families. Trek to the top of the mountain to see the Temples of the Pachamama and Pachatata. Authentic food will be prepared and music performed by your designated family. Day 2: Taquile Island – Puno After breakfast, take a short boat ride to nearby Taquile island and meet locals known for their intricate weavings. Return to Puno after lunch, arriving between 3:15 PM and 3:30 PM.

Puno: 2 Day Visit to Uros, Amantani and Taquile

2. Puno: 2 Day Visit to Uros, Amantani and Taquile

Depart from Puno on the first day of the tour and head to the floating islands of Uros and marvel at the stunning scenery all around. Next, enjoy a 3-hour motorboat journey to the Amantani island and see local families running down the hill to welcome you. Meet your designated host family and immerse yourself in their traditional culture and way of life. Enjoy a typical lunch with the family made from natural local products and participate in intercultural activities until dinner time. After dinner, watch a traditional show with your family before spending the night at their home. On day two of the tour start with an early breakfast with your host family. After an emotional goodbye, it's time to depart to Taquile Island a traditional Quechua speaking community, located at the heart of the Lake Titicaca. Admire the beautiful harbor of Taquile and then walk up along a narrow path to the center of the island. Along the walk, gaze upon the breathtaking natural landscapes including the nearby Bolivian mountain range. Once you arrive at the top of the hike, listen to your local guide share stories and anecdotes about traditional life on Taquile. Later on, enjoy some free time to wander around and explore then relax at a local restaurant for lunch. Finally, descend to the harbor and hop aboard the boat back to Puno.

2 Day Amantani Island Rural Tourism Tour

3. 2 Day Amantani Island Rural Tourism Tour

The excursion starts with a morning pick-up from the hotel to the main port in the city. Departing from Puno city, the boat stops in The Uros floating Islands, where the guide will explain the history, purpose, and the way to make floating islands. After the explanation you will have free time to walk along the island or just interact with the locals. Continuing with the trip the boat will head to Amantani Island where the local family will be waiting to take you to the house, Lunch will be prepared by the family using local products. In the afternoon the guide will take you to the top of the island to see one of the most amazing sunsets in Peru (optional), if not, just walk around the island enjoying the great views of Lake Titicaca. At night a welcome party organized by the locals will be held in the comunal room. Dinner and breakfast will be provided by the family. The second day after breakfast the leader of the family will take you to the island's pier to take a boat to ride to Taquile island, where you guide will explain the traditions of the islanders in Taquile which are very special compared with other places in the lake. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in Taquile island. Return to Puno city on the second day.

From Puno: 2-Day Titicaca Lake Uros, Amantani and Taquile

4. From Puno: 2-Day Titicaca Lake Uros, Amantani and Taquile

Have an amazing experience in this 2-day tour on Lake Titicaca and visit the floating islands of Uros, Taquile and Amantani. Spend the night in Amantani and enjoy a beautiful sunset on the lake. Discover how people live in this part of Peru and learn about the activities they do every day. Enjoy the food served during this tour, it is made with regional and very fresh ingredients. Forget the city and simply absorb the positive energies of Lake Titicaca, which is the highest navigable lake in the world and one of the most beautiful in all of South America.

Uros, Amantani, Taquile Island and Sillustani

5. Uros, Amantani, Taquile Island and Sillustani

First Day: Uros and Amantani Island  On this tour to Amantani, Uros and Taquile islands, passengers are picked up from hotels in downtown to the port, then take a comfortable motor boat. Your  guide (Spanish / English) will take you to the Uros floating islands (30 min travel time), before reaching Amantani (approx. 2.5 hours). Walk (30 min uphill) to local houses in Amantani Island, then eat a lunch provided by the islanders. There will be time for resting before walking to the top of the island to see the ceremonial Inca temples Pachamama and Pachatata, and you will also enjoy one of the best sunsets in the world. Return to the local house for dinner, then at night dance with the families (the party is optional). Second Day: Taquile and Sillustani After breakfast, descend to the port of Amantani (8:00 am) to take a boat towards Taquile island. Have lunch at the island and then return to the Port of Amantani (1:00 pm.) Arrive in Puno at around 3:30 pm. Your guide will then be waiting to take you Sillustani. Visit for approximately 1 hour before returning to Puno. 

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What people are saying about Amantaní

Overall rating

4.4 / 5

based on 105 reviews

Truly an unforgettable experience..spectacular Uros the reed islands .. despite the recommendations of the guide on the simple and basic life of local families on amantani, we slept at Mrs Gladys house much better than many hotels during the rest of the trip .. lunch dinner and simple but abundant breakfast, vegetable soups, rice, cheese, pancakes .. very good .. in the evening on Amantani the community has a party with all the tourists dressed in typical clothes .. unforgettable

The trips was an amazing way to see and learn about lake Titicaca and it’s people! Our guide Jose Carlos was great fun and very informative. Our host family on Amantani island we so lovely as well. Overall we had such a great time on the trip and would totally recommend it to anyone who wants to see the natural beauty of the lake and get to know the local people.

Unique and fun adventure. The stop on one of the Uros Islands was very interesting - such gentle people! The overnight home stay on Amantani was special, and the hike up to the temples of Pacha Tata and Pacha Mamá was challenging and beautiful. Excellent two days, with fabulous authentic and homemade food.

This trip was very well organised. Staying with the local family was really nice. You stay with other people from the group too.

So enriching humanly speaking, a real homestay experience as I wanted