2-day Tour Lake Titicaca - Uros, Amantani & Taquile 2-day Tour Lake Titicaca - Pickup City Hotels

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Country: Peru

Duration: 2 days


Description

Explore the stunning Lake Titicaca with our 2-day tour visiting the beautiful islands around. Enjoy Puno with our Tour Lake Titicaca: Uros Floating Islands, Amantani Island & Taquile Island.
Day 1: Early in the morning, we will pick you up at the hotel located in the city of Puno to go to the port lake, and take the regular boat to start the excursion visiting the Uros Floating Islands. These beautiful islands, handmade by the man, are made with totora reed and there are about 80 islands of this material around.

The islands of Uros are built by weaving the totora reed and also, they build their houses with the same material and cook outdoors to avoid fires. You will meet the friendly Uros people, their customs and lifestyle.

The Titicaca tour continues taking a boat ride towards Amantani Island, sailing the extensive Lake Titicaca considered the highest navigable lake in the world with an altitude of 3,812 meters above sea level, and it is the second largest lake in South America.

Upon arrival, the friendly community will welcome us. There are in total 800 families and this mystical island has important ceremonial centers and shamans who see the future through coca leaves. We will have lunch with the local people to learn more about their lifestyle.

Then we will ascend to Pacha Tata (4,100 meters above sea level), where is located the most important mystical ceremonial center of the Lake Titicaca, to see the beautiful sunset.

Enjoy a lovely dinner with the local people, and if you wish, then you can participate in traditional activities with them.

You will spend the night in a cozy family house.

Day 2: After a traditional Andean breakfast, we will embark on the boat to visit Taquile Island, located 28 miles from Amantaní Island. Taquile has an altitude of 3,950 meters above sea level, however, the highest point reaches 4,050 meters.

On this island, you will enjoy spectacular Lake views, as well as its landscapes surrounded by Andes mountains and an amazing blue sky. Here you will admire wonderful flora such as the Cantuta flower, and the medicinal plant Muña with healing properties, most used in infusions. The fauna is from farm animals such as cows, rams, chickens, among others.

We will appreciate a special show of the local community with dances, music and a photo session with traditional costumes, while you are enjoying lunch.

The Taquile island is well known because of its talented people. The textile art is really impressive with ancient and organic techniques, like the use of natural dyeing from vegetables.

At the end, we will take the boat back towards the port lake of the city of Puno. Then, we are going to drop you off at your hotel.

Highlights

  • 2-Day tour to the highest navigable lake in the world
  • Learn about Aymara civilizations from professional guide
  • Get to know one of world's Underwater Cultural Heritage Site
  • Spend time with local people and learn about their lifestyle
  • Opportunity to participate in traditional activities

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Amantani Island does not have electricity and outlets to charge electronic devices
Lake Titicaca has an average altitude of 3,800 m.a.s.l., so we highly recommend a good rest before starting any activity
Pick up valid for hotels located in the city center of Puno, except for these hotels: José Antonio, Sonesta Posada Del Inca, Xima Puno Hotels, Casa Andina Premium, Ghl Hotel Lago Titicaca.
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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.