ANAPIA ISLAND TOURS
In this tour, you will know as the main destination the island of Anapia, a virgin place (non-touristic island) that is exclusive for people that want to avoid the crowd of tourists that are in similar islands like Uros, Taquile or even Amantani.
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ANAPIA ISLAND TOURS
PRIVATE TOUR TO ANAPIA ISLAND 2D1N
Private service from Puno with additional visits to Chucuito, Aramu Muru, Juli and Yuspique Island
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INTRODUCTION
In this tour, you will know as the main destination the island of Anapia, a virgin place (non-touristic island) that is exclusive for people that want to avoid the crowd of tourists that are in similar islands like Uros, Taquile or even Amantani. It won’t be only Anapia but other places like: Chucuito (Temple of fertility – Inca Uyo), Aramu Muru (God’s gate), and finally Juli churches.
Tour departs at 7am from Puno city and you will get back to Puno at 5pm in Puno, you will sleep in Anapia Island.
DESCRIPTION
Day 1
In this tour we will pick you up at 7am for taking you to the city of Yunguyo; we will pass through different places like Chucuito (fertility Inca temple) and Aramu Muru (temple of the gods). Once in Yunguyo we will take you to Punta Hermosa (nearest port to Anapia). Families will receive us in the port and will take us to our rooms and provide us our lunch. We will have our period of resting, later in the afternoon we will share the moments with the family and explore the main plaza, cementery and other relevant places on the island; during the night, we will have our dinner and go to bed.
Day 2
At around 7am, we will have our breakfast, later we will take our sail boat that will take us to Yuspique, Other island where you will find a lot of vicuñas protected by the community, there, we will have the possibility to enjoy the views of Lake Titicaca, the snowcapped mountains of Bolivia and finally the agricultural system. Finally, we will arrive to the port, where the transportation takes us again to Puno, making a stop on Juli. We will arrive to Puno at 5pm around.
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First Day
7:00am Pick up and departure to Puno 7.30am Arrival in Chucuito city and visit Inca Uyo for 15min around 8.30am Arrival to Aramu Muru and guided visit to the gate for around 30min. 10.30am Arrival to Yunguyo city and departure to Punta Hermosa port 11.00am Arrival to Punta hermosa and departure by boat to Anapia 12.30am Arrival to Anapia island, welcome by the members of the families and settlement in local rooms. 1.00pm Lunch 3.00pm Exploration on the island, main plaza and around. 6.00pm Dinner Second day
7:00am Breakfast 8.00am Departure by sail boat to Yuspique, exploration of the island, walking to the lookout and finally we will have some time to go the beach. Departure to Punta Hermosa 12.30am Arrival to Punta Hermosa and departure to Yunguyo 01.00pm Arrival to Yunguyo, box lunch 02.00pm Arrival Juli and guided visits to churches of Juli 03.00pm Departure towards Puno 05.00pm Arrival to Puno city, end of services -
INCLUDED
First day
- Private transportation Puno – Chucuito – Aramu Muru – Yunguyo – Punta Hermosa
- Private boat Punta Hermosa – Anapia
- Lunch on Anapia
- Cultural activities on Anapia
- Dinner
- Guide during all day
- Lodging on Anapia
Second Day
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Travel times:
Travel time Duration Land transportation from Puno hasta Yunguyo 2h30min Land transportation from Yunguyo to Punta Hermosa 25min Motorboat transportation from Punta hermosa to Anapia 1h30min a 2h Sailboat transport from Anapia to Yuspique 45min Motorboat transportation from Yuspique to Punta Hermosa 1h -
Anapia (Map)
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FREQUENTLY ASK QUESTIONS
Why visit Anapia Island?
This is a virgin destination, is out of traditional islands like Uros, Amantani, or Taquile. Rarely you will find tourist here. The beautiful of its landscapes (snowcapped mountains), vicuñas Andean camels, and its far away location, makes this place a jewel in the Lake.
As well you take a look to the closest island called Yuspique, where you will find a lookout, a small beach and many vicuñas around.
Why prices are so expensive?
Due distances on land or water, make the prices increases too much, keep in mind that car transportation needs to go from Puno the first day, and the second as well (double trip); the motor boat will be private and you will have a private guide for the two days, so if you don’t speak Spanish, you’ll have a great friend (your guide) and also the host family. If you have the possibility, take a private tour it will make you know many things on the route as well, the visit is complement with some sights of temple of fertility in Chucuito, temple of gods in Aramu Muru and the stunning churches in Juli. In case this go out of your budget, check our low-budget program you have that reduces prices (it has some disadvantages as well).
What kind of food do will I get?
The food is bases on Andean products like potato, oca, dried potato, quinoa, King fish, beans, corn, Andean cheese combined with some vegetables and fruits.
What should I take to the tour?
You should take sunglasses, sun protection, bath suit (if you are brave enough to take a cold bath), power banks, camera, cap, clothing for cold temperature during nights and hot temperature during days.
How is the type of lodging in Anapia?
The lodging is basic, however they have hot shower and electric energy for you to charge your electronic devices.
Family houses have running water
The families accept 2 passengers per house, each room has two single beds, the bathroom is not private, is shared, families will provide you enough blankets for you to sleep comfortable.
I see this destination is close to Bolivia, can you drop me off on the border Kasani, so I can continue my trip to Bolivia?
Yes, is possible, drop you off in the Peruvian/Bolivian border of Kasani
Are there some stores for me to buy some products?
Yes, in Anapia there are small stores where you can buy water bottled, cookies, canned products, paper, etc. Prices here are expensive than in the city due all the logistic for getting products on the islands.
PRIVATE TOUR TO ANAPIA ISLAND 3D2N
Private service with additional guided visits to Chucuito, Aramu Muru, Juli and Yuspique island
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INTRODUCTION
Different from the 2d1n tour, in this case you will have more time to visit Anapia, it will be a richer experience, this tour is suggested for people want to have a full immersion on Anapia island.
Apart from Anapia, you will know other touristic places like: Chucuito (Temple of fertility – Inca Uyo), Aramu Muru (God’s gate), and finally Juli churches.
Tour will depart at 7am first day and will end the 3rd day at 1.30pm. You will sleep on this non-touristic island called Anapia for two days.
DESCRIPTION
Day 1
In this tour we will pick you up at 7am for taking you to the city of Yunguyo; we will pass through different places like Chucuito (fertility Inca temple) and Aramu Muru (temple of the gods). Once in Yunguyo we will take you to Punta Hermosa (nearest port to Anapia). Families will receive us in the port and will take us to our rooms and provide us our lunch. We will have our period of resting, later in the afternoon we will share the moments with the family and explore the main plaza, cemetery and other relevant places on the island; during the night, we will have our dinner and go to bed.
Day 2
At around 7am, we will have our breakfast, later we will take our sail boat that will take us to Yuspique, Other island where you will find a lot of vicuñas protected by the community, there, we will have the possibility to enjoy the views of Lake Titicaca, the snowcapped mountains of Bolivia and finally the agricultural system. If you’re brave enough, you can take a bath in the small beach located there. Later we will return again to Anapia for lunch, during the afternoon the families will take us to the farms on the other side on the island, they will show us how they make agriculture, do activities related to livestock and finally we will return again to home for taking dinner.
Day 3
On this last day, after our breakfast, we will board to go to Punta Hermosa, where our driver will be waiting for us to take us to Puno, on the way we will make a stop on Juli to visiting the beautiful churches there. We will be arriving to Puno at 5pm
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First Day
7:00am Pick up and departure to Puno 7.30am Arrival in Chucuito city and visit Inca Uyo for 15min around 8.30am Arrival to Aramu Muru and guided visit to the gate for around 30min. 10.30am Arrival to Yunguyo city and departure to Punta Hermosa port 11.00am Arrival to Punta Hermosa and departure by boat to Anapia 12.30am Arrival to Anapia island, welcome by the members of the families and settlement in local rooms. 1.00pm Lunch 3.00pm Exploration on the island, main plaza and around. 6.00pm Dinner Second day
7:00am Breakfast 8.00am Departure by sail boat to Yuspique, exploration of the island, walking to the lookout and finally we will have some time to go the beach. Departure to Anapia 12.30am Arrival to Anapia, walking to the family house and lunch 01.00pm Lunch 03.00pm Agricultural and livestock activities 06.00pm Dinner Third day
7:00am Breakfast 8.00am Departure by motorboat to Punta Hermosa 09.30am Arrival to Punta Hermosa and departure to Yunguyo 10.00am Arrival to Yunguyo 11.00am Arrival Juli and guided visits to churches of Juli 12.00pm Departure towards Puno 01.30pm Arrival to Puno city, transfer to hotel, end of services -
INCLUDED
First day
- Private transportation Puno – Chucuito – Aramu Muru – Yunguyo – Punta Hermosa
- Private boat Punta Hermosa – Anapia
- Lunch on Anapia
- Cultural activities on Anapia
- Dinner
- English Spanish speaking guide
- Lodging on Anapia
Second day
- Breakfast
- Sail Boat Anapia – Yuspique – Anapia
- English Spanish speaking guide
- Lunch
- Cultural activities
- Dinner
Third Day
- Breakfast
- Motor boat Anapia – Punta Hermosa
- Guide
- Box lunch in Yunguyo or Juli (According arrival time)
- Land private transportation Punta Hermosa - Yunguyo – Juli – Puno
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Travel time Duration Land transportation from Puno hasta Yunguyo 2h30min Land transportation from Yunguyo to Punta Hermosa 25min Motorboat transportation from Punta Hermosa to Anapia 1h30min a 2h Sailboat transport from Anapia to Yuspique 45min Motorboat transportation from Yuspique to Punta Hermosa 1h -
Anapia (Map)
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FREQUENTLY ASK QUESTIONS
Why visit Anapia Island?
This is a virgin destination, is out of traditional islands like Uros, Amantani, or Taquile. Rarely you will find tourist here. The beautiful of its landscapes (snowcapped mountains), vicuñas Andean camels, and its far away location, makes this place a jewel in the Lake.
As well you take a look to the closest island called Yuspique, where you will find a lookout, a small beach and many vicuñas around.
Why prices are so expensive?
Due distances on land or water, make the prices increases too much, keep in mind that car transportation needs to go from Puno the first day, and the second as well (double trip); the motor boat will be private and you will have a private guide for the two days, so if you don’t speak Spanish, you’ll have a great friend (your guide) and also the host family. If you have the possibility, take a private tour it will make you know many things on the route as well, the visit is complement with some sights of temple of fertility in Chucuito, temple of gods in Aramu Muru and the stunning churches in Juli. In case this go out of your budget, check our low-budget program you have that reduces prices (it has some disadvantages as well).
What kind of food do will I get?
The food is bases on Andean products like potato, oca, dried potato, quinoa, King fish, beans, corn, Andean cheese combined with some vegetables and fruits.
What should I take to the tour?
You should take sunglasses, sun protection, bath suit (if you are brave enough to take a cold bath), power banks, camera, cap, clothing for cold temperature during nights and hot temperature during days.
How is the type of lodging in Anapia?
The lodging is basic, however they have hot shower and electric energy for you to charge your electronic devices.
Family houses have running water
The families accept 2 passengers per house, each room has two single beds, the bathroom is not private, is shared, families will provide you enough blankets for you to sleep comfortable.
I see this destination is close to Bolivia, can you drop me off on the border Kasani, so I can continue my trip to Bolivia?
Yes, is possible, drop you off in the Peruvian/Bolivian border of Kasani
Are there some stores for me to buy some products?
Yes, in Anapia there are small stores where you can buy water bottled, cookies, canned products, paper, etc. Prices here are expensive than in the city due all the logistic for getting products on the islands.
TOUR TO ANAPIA AND YUSPIQUE ISLAND 4D3N LOW COST BUDGET
Low Budget service (departure only Thursday)
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DESCRIPTION
In this service, you will use only Shared local services to get to Anapia and get back to Puno. This service only can depart on Thursday returning on Sunday.
This service is given to all passengers that want to take a 4d relax days away from the city. In these 4 days, you will share beautiful moments with family hosts of this island.
The departures are only on Thursday at around 9.30am, and you will be returning to Puno Sunday on 11am. (Schedules are referential only, due you take shared local services)
A local guide from Puno will accompany only the first day from Puno to Yunguyo (where you will eat a lunch on a local market) Punta Hermosa (nearest port to get Anapia) and once in Anapia, the families will take care of you the 4 days, they speak only Spanish (so a basic Spanish is important to do this tour), they will accompany to you again on Sunday to the bus stop to cars to Puno. You will be dropped off in a local bus station in Puno.
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ITINERARY
Day 1: Only Thursday
Time Activity 09:30am Pick up from your hotel to take you to Yunguyo bus station 12.00am approx. Arrival to Yunguyo city, guide will take you to a local market to eat (local food, don’t expect nothing a la carte) 12.30am Guide will accompany to take cars from Yunguyo to Punta Hermosa 1:00pm Arrival to Punta Hermosa, guide will accompany to you to Port of Punta Hermosa 1.30pm-2pm Departure towards Anapia 4pm Arrival to Anapia island, settle in rooms and local activities with families. 7pm Dinner Day 2: Friday
Time Activity 07:00am Breakfast 08.00am approx. Departure towards Yuspique Island by Sailboat 08.45am Arrival to Yuspique, a local guide will take you to see Vicuñas, the main lookout and finally a very nice beach in Yuspique. Departure to Anapia 12:30pm Arrival to Anapia and walking to the guest house. 01.30pm Lunch 03:00pm Agriculture and livestock activities on the farms of the family. 06:00pm Dinner Day 3: Saturday
Time Activity 08:00am Breakfast ---- Free morning 01:00pm Lunch ---- Free afternoon 06:00pm Dinner *This free time, can be spent with local walks, playing soccer in the local grass field or going to shores to take a bath.
Sunday
Hora Activity 04:00am Breakfast 04:30am Take the Shared local boat from Anapia to Punta Hermosa port 05:00am Departure to Punta Hermosa 07:00am Arrival to Punta Hermosa and waiting time to take a car to Yunguyo 07:30am Departure to Yunguyo 08:00am Arrival to Yunguyo 08:30am Departure from Yunguyo to Puno 11:30am Arrival in small bus station in Puno -
INCLUDED
First day (Thursday)
- Taxi from hotel to local bus station (terminal Zonal) in Puno
- Escort guide from Puno to Yunguyo and Punta Hermosa
- Shared local transportation from Puno to Yunguyo
- Taxi from Yunguyo to Punta Hermosa port
- Shared local boat from Punta Hermosa to Anapia
- Lunch on family guest house
- Spanish - local guide in Anapia (families will act like your guide to provide you all the information to get around the island and explore it by yourselves, they will coordinate with you lunch/dinner time and other important information.
- Dinner
- Lodging on family’s house
Second day (Friday)
- Breakfast
- Sailboat from Anapia to Yuspique island
- Local guide (only Spanish speaking)
- Lunch
- Local activities
- Dinner
- Lodging on family’s house
Third day (Saturday)
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Fourth Day
- Breakfast
- Shared local boat from Anapia to Punta Hermosa
- Local guide (families will act as your guide)
- Shared transportation from Punta Hermosa to Yunguyo
- Shared transportation from Yunguyo to Puno
NOT INCLUDED
- Transfer from bus stop to your hotel (you must to take a taxi once arrive in Puno)
- Personal expenses like beverages and others
- Extra activities like pick fishes (prior coordination with family hosts), it has an extra charge of S/50 Soles
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Perks and disadvantages comparing with a private service (2d1n or 3d2n)
DISADVANTAGES PERKS -Shared land transportation is not comfortable, seats are small and you need to keep in mind they transport passengers and load - Very cheap compared with the private options we have. -Shared boat transportation takes around 30min-1h before going full. Keep in mind they charge passengers and load; seats are benches. - A total immerse experience from the beginning to end. - First lunch will be served on a local market in a town called Yunguyo, don’t expect too much (lunch is basic) - You will be isolated from the city, however, you will have electric energy for you to charge all your electronic devices. - Waiting times for departure in all Shared transportation are subject according how many people go on them. - Local family and the sailboat owner will act as your guides (only speak Spanish) so a basic Spanish is requested in order to enjoy this tour. Travel times
Travel time Duration From Puno to Yunguyo (land transportation) 2h30min From Yunguyo to Punta Hermosa (Land transportation) 25min From Punta Hermosa to Anapia (boat transportation) 1h30min a 2h (time vary according how many people/load is carrying the boat). From Anapia to Yuspique (sailboat transportation) 45min From Yuspique to Punta Hermosa port 1h -
Anapia (Map)
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FREQUENTLY ASK QUESTIONS
What kind of food do will I get?
The food is bases on Andean products like potato, oca, dried potato, quinoa, King fish, beans, corn, Andean cheese combined with some vegetables and fruits.
What should I take to the tour?
You should take sunglasses, sun protection, bath suit (if you are brave enough to take a cold bath), power banks, camera, cap, clothing for cold temperature during nights and hot temperature during days.
How is the type of lodging in Anapia?
The lodging is basic, however they have hot shower and electric energy for you to charge your electronic devices.
Family houses have running water
The families accept 2 passengers per house, each room has two single beds, the bathroom is not private, is shared, families will provide you enough blankets for you to sleep comfortable.
I see this destination is close to Bolivia, can you drop me off on the border Kasani, so I can continue my trip to Bolivia?
Yes, is possible, drop you off in the Peruvian/Bolivian border of Kasani
Are there some stores for me to buy some products?
Yes, in Anapia there are small stores where you can buy water bottled, cookies, canned products, paper, etc. Prices here are expensive than in the city due all the logistic for getting products on the islands.
