Puno: Uros, Taquile, and Amantani Islands 2-Day Tour
ID: GYG872503-1373998
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
2 days
Description
Discover the Uros, Taquile, and Amantani Islands on this 2-day tour from Puno. Learn about the history of the Uros Islands and the local culture from a guide.
Discover the floating islands of Uros, the island of Amantani, and the island of Taquile on a 2-day tour from Puno. Learn about the culture of the local people and enjoy a traditional lunch with a local family.
On the first day, start with pickup from your hotel in Puno and head to the port to board a boat to the floating islands of Uros. Learn about the history of the islands and the local culture from your guide.
Continue to the island of Amantani, where a local family will take you to their home for lunch. Afterward, take a walk to the top of the island to watch the sunset over Lake Titicaca.
On the second day, enjoy a traditional breakfast prepared by the family before saying goodbye and continuing to the island of Taquile. Admire the beautiful landscapes surrounding Lake Titicaca on the way.
Walk to the top of the island, where you can visit the craft markets of the town and see the different chullos made by the men of the island. Enjoy a typical lunch with a spectacular view of the lake before descending the 538 stone steps to take a boat back to Puno.
Highlights
- Learn about the history of the Uros Islands and the local culture from a guide
- Enjoy a traditional lunch with a local family on the island of Amantani
- Watch the sunset over Lake Titicaca from the top of the island of Amantani
- Visit the Taquile Island and see the beautiful landscapes surrounding the lake
- Explore the local markets and see the different chullos made by the men of Taquile
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Be prepared for varying weather conditions
Expect basic accommodation during the homestay
Bring cash for personal expenses as ATMs are not available on the islands
Respect local customs and traditions
INCLUDED
- Pick up at the coordinated point
- Boat Puno - Uros Island - Taquile - Amantani - Puno
- 1 night accommodation (local family)
- 1 lunch (local family)
- 1 dinner and 1 breakfast (local family)
- Entrance ticket to the islands
- Official bilingual guide service during the 2 days
- First aid kit
- Vegetarian food option
NOT INCLUDED
- Drinks: mineral water, soft drinks, beers
- Lunch on the second day
- Tip
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
