2 Day Amantani Island Rural Tourism Tour Standard Option
ID: GYG84747-119949
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
2 days
Description
Stay a night with a local family in Amantani Island (Rural area), Lake Titicaca. Try the local food and experience life in the countryside. The tour includes a visit to Uros Floating islands and Taquile Island on the second day.
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.
Highlights
- Stay a night with a local family and experience life in the countryside
- Taste the local food of the islanders
- Enjoy amazing views of the sunset from Amantani island
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
There will be Vegetarian options.
Please bring:
Walking shoes
Extra warm clothes
Waterproof clothes (January, February and March only)
Sun screen
Sun hat
Hiking is necessary on this tour (medium - high level)
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Pickup from your hotel. Please confirm your pickup time with the local partner the day before the trip.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.