Titicaca lake 2 days/1 night: visit Uros, Taquile & Amantani
ID: GYG561076-961819
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
2 days
Description
Visit Titicaca lake and live incredible moments aboard a boat visiting Uros and Taquile Islands; spend the night on Amantani, another island where you will be part of the residents' daily lives.
Day 1: visit Titicaca lake, Uros and Amantani islands
To begin the tour you will be picked up from the bus station or hotel in Puno (06:30 am), and then transferred to the port of Puno where Lake Titicaca is located, the highest navigable lake in the world. At this point you will board a boat to first visit the Floating Island of Los Uros which are made of reeds, here the tour guide will give an explanation about the history of the island and its economic system, and will also appreciate the customs of this island and its crafts.
After, you will go to Amantani Island on a 3-hour trip through the waters of Lake Titicaca, during the trip you will observe a great variety of scenic beauty, as well as the chain of mountains that belong to the Andes mountain range. In the main port of Amantani, a family from the community will welcome you into their home to show you their daily life and customs, providing you with accommodation, food (lunch) and company. During the afternoon you will have the option of going hiking to one of the sacred mountains known as Pacha Tata. At night and after dinner, you can rest.
Night in Amantani.
Day 2: Amantani and Taquile islands - return to Puno
After a delicious typical breakfast, the trip will continue to the next island of Taquile aboard a boat. The trip will take 1 hour, arriving at the island we will have the opportunity to meet the inhabitants of this area who are very collaborative and well organized. In addition, this community has demonstrated its high degree of advancement in Textile Industry, even receiving its recognition award from UNESCO. It should be noted that the spinning and weaving of these textiles is done mainly by men, starting at the age of eight. Life in Taquile is still largely unchanged by modernity. At noon you will enjoy a delicious lunch. Finally, the guide will inform you of the return time, arriving at 5:00 p.m. in the city of Puno.
Highlights
- Visit the Islands that surround Titticaca lake aboard a boat in 2 days
- Visit Uros and Taquile islands; spend the night on the charming Amantani island
- Venture through the incredible Lake Titticaca and make the best memories
- Spend a cozy night on Amantani island and be part of the community
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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.