Puno: Full Day Uros Floating Islands + Amantani + Spanish/English Tour Guide
ID: GYG886462-1392973
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Experience the magic of Titicaca in half a day! Explore the Floating Islands of the Uros and the enchanting Amantani. History, traditions and unique landscapes with tour guide in Spanish/English.
Immerse yourself in the magic of Lake Titicaca with this incredible half-day tour that will take you to explore two unique cultural gems.
Begin your adventure at the legendary Floating Islands of the Uros, where you will learn how this ancestral community has lived for centuries on islands made of totora reeds. Learn about their traditions, their way of life and their amazing connection to the highest navigable lake in the world. Then, continue to the mystical island of Amantani, famous for its serenity, dazzling landscapes and unique hospitality.
An expert tour guide in Spanish and English will accompany you so that you don't miss any detail of this cultural experience. If you are short on time but want to experience the best of Puno, this tour is perfect for you, book now and discover the heart of Titicaca!
This tour starts at 7:00 am with the transfer from your hotel to the Port of Puno where we will take the motor boat with which you will first visit the floating islands of the Uros. In Lake Titicaca there are more than 50 floating islands of which you will visit only two; on the first floating island the tour guide will explain a little about the people who live on the floating islands. After the explanation there will be free time to walk around the island, take pictures, and spend a little more than an hour visiting two floating islands.
After this visit you will continue with the boat trip to the island of Amantani, in the port of the island you will meet the families; who will take you to their homes to have lunch, in the afternoon there will be an explanatory meeting for the hike to the highest point of the island (the Pachatata temple) located at 4150 m.a.s.l. (13600 ft.). You will return to the city of Puno, ending the tour at 5:00 pm approx.
Includes:
- Transfers from the hotels to the port and return.
- Tour guide in English and Spanish.
- Entrance fees to the islands.
- Boat trip.
- Lunch.
Highlights
- Puno: Discover Lake Titicaca, Floating Islands of Uros and magical Amantani
- Puno: Cultural wonder, the authenticity of Uros and the tranquility of Amantani
- Puno: Get to know the living traditions of the Titicaca with this Full Day
- Titicaca: Floating islands, ancestral legends and the beauty of Amantani
- Puno: Uros and Amantani Islands in a unique Full Day full of history
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Recommendations:
- Warm clothes and light clothing (temperature changes very fast).
- Sun hat, sunglasses, sun block.
- Water bottle (you can also buy one on the islands).
- Rain gear (rainy season from October to March).
- Trekking shoes.
INCLUDED
- Transfers from hotels to the port and return.
- Tour guide in English and Spanish.
- Entrance fees to the islands.
- Boat trip.
- Lunch.
NOT INCLUDED
- Services or activities not specified.
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.