From Puno: 2-Day Amantani Island Tour
ID: GYG80016-113298
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Country: Peru
Country: Peru
Duration: 2 days
Description
Visit the three famous islands of Lake Titicaca: Uros, Amantani (overnight) and Taquile.
Day 1: Uros and Amantani
On this tour to Amantani, Uros and Taquile Islands, you will be picked up from your hotel in the downtown area and driven to the port, where you will board a comfortable motor boat. Your guide (Spanish/ English) will take you to the Uros Floating Islands (30 minutes travel) before reaching Amantani (approximately 2.5-hours) by midday, where Amantani families will be waiting for you.
Walk (30 minutes uphill) to the local houses in Amantani and have lunch based on Andean specialities provided by the islanders. Have time to rest and settle into your rooms. Then, walk to the top of the island and see the ceremonial Inca temples Pachamama and Pachatata. You'll also see one of the best sunsets in the world. Then, return to the local houses for dinner and at night, go dancing with the families (the party is optional).
Day 2: Going to the island of Taquile
After your breakfast, descend to the Port of Amantani (08:00) to take a boat towards Taquile Island. Have lunch on this island and then return to the Port of Amantani (13:00) to return to Puno by 16:00.
Day 1: Uros and Amantani
On this tour to Amantani, Uros and Taquile Islands, you will be picked up from your hotel in the downtown area and driven to the port, where you will board a comfortable motor boat. Your guide (Spanish/ English) will take you to the Uros Floating Islands (30 minutes travel) before reaching Amantani (approximately 2.5-hours) by midday, where Amantani families will be waiting for you.
Walk (30 minutes uphill) to the local houses in Amantani and have lunch based on Andean specialities provided by the islanders. Have time to rest and settle into your rooms. Then, walk to the top of the island and see the ceremonial Inca temples Pachamama and Pachatata. You'll also see one of the best sunsets in the world. Then, return to the local houses for dinner and at night, go dancing with the families (the party is optional).
Day 2: Going to the island of Taquile
After your breakfast, descend to the Port of Amantani (08:00) to take a boat towards Taquile Island. Have lunch on this island and then return to the Port of Amantani (13:00) to return to Puno by 16:00.
Highlights
- Enjoy the homestay tourism in Lake Titicaca
- Share culture with the inhabitants of Amantani Island
- Know the three beautiful islands of Lake Titicaca
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• High physical condition required
• Don't forget to bring your hiking shoes, sun protection and a 2-day pack
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Hotels located in center of Puno: Plaza de Arma or the surrounding area.
• Don't forget to bring your hiking shoes, sun protection and a 2-day pack
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Hotels located in center of Puno: Plaza de Arma or the surrounding area.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
