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Puno, Perú
Amantani Taquile and Uros island full day tour
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Tour Amantani, Taquile and Floating Islands in 1 day

Top 3 islands of Titicaca in 1 day

ID: ES015
  • Description

    DESCRIPTION

    Inca Lake gives you the opportunity to visit these three magnificent islands in one day; This tour is ideal for those who are short time for a visit to Lake Titicaca.

    The tour starts at 5:30 AM with a pickup from your hotel in downtown Puno. then you'll be on a boat heading to Amantani Island, a trip that takes about 2h45min. Enjoy the scenic views of Lake Titicaca along the way.

    You'll arrive at Amantani Island around 8:30 AM, where a traditional breakfast prepared by the locals will be waiting for you. After breakfast, visit the Pachamama temple, a sacred site with rich spiritual significance and stunning views (if you can not walk uphill, we'll provide you a less physical required walk around the island)

    At 11:00 AM, you'll head to Taquile Island, a one-hour boat ride. When you arrive at noon, a delicious local lunch will be served. After lunch, explore the craft market and plaza de armas where you can buy beautiful handmade textiles and crafts. You'll also see a traditional unique clothing of islanders, all while enjoying panoramic views.

    Leaving Taquile at 2:00 PM, you'll travel for two hours to the floating islands of Uros. Arriving at 4:00 PM, you'll learn about the Uros people, who have lived on these reed islands for over 500 years. Discover how the islands are made and learn about the daily life and traditions of the Uros community.

    The final part of your journey starts at 5:00 PM with a short 30-minute boat ride back to Puno, ending the tour around 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
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    On this tour you will learn the essentials of each island:

    • Amantani Island: ceremonial temple Pachamama
    • Taquile Island: craft market and parade with panoramic views
    • Uros Island: The famous and unique floating islands of the Uros inhabited for more than 500 years ago.

    Note: This trip will raise your heart rate. Moderate physical activities are included and a good level of fitness is required.

  • Itinerary

    ITINERARY:

    • 05:30 – 05.45 AM Pick up in the center of Puno hotels (According to your hotel, we will give a more exact time of pick up for you.).
    • 06:00 AM Departure from Amantani to Taquile
    • 09:00 AM Arrival to Amantani Island’s port and walk 01 hours to the highest point of the island: Cerro Pachamama to see the Inca ruins and also the beautiful scenery.
    • 11:30 AM Departure from Amantani to Taquile
    • 12:30 PM Arrival to the port of Taquile and walk until the local restaurante (40min uphill)
    • 01:10 PM Understanding local customs of this beautiful island. and lunch
    • 02:00 PM Visit main square, craft market and admiration of unique landscapes from this point
    • 02:30 PM Departure to Uros
    • 04:30 PM Arrival to Uros and visit 2 floating islands of Uros
    • 05:20 PM Arrive in Puno and transfers from the port to the hotels in downtown Puno
  • Include

    INCLUDED

    • Entrances tickets for the three touristic islands
    • Breakfast on Amantani 
    • Guide Spanish / English
    • Transfers hotels in downtown Puno - Port - Hotel
    • Motorboat
    • Tourist lunch on the second day in Taquile Island:
      • Soup: Soup Quinoa
      • Main Course: Omelet or fried trout served with rice, fries, salad.
      • Hot Drinks: Coca tea / muña
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    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 
    Travel Times:

    Boat Puno – Amantani 3h30 min
    Boat Amantani – Taquile 1 hora
    Boat Taquile – Uros 2h
    Boat Uros – Puno 30 min

    Keep in mind

    This tour is suggested for people between 12-60 years. Or at least good physical condition.

    Recommendations:

    • We recommend bringing bottled water for the trip (due to long walks); After taking them, keep the bottles on the boat that return to Puno, please do not leave empty bottles on the islands.
    • Specifically, for this tour it is important to have a good physical condition We recommend bringing trekking/hiking shoes. In Amantani an uphill hike of about 1 hour to see the ceremonial temples are located on the top of the island is made.
    • During the months of November to January (summer) are usually rainy months, so we recommend wearing clothes waterproof, warm.
    • We recommend bringing snacks or energy bars because of the long walks, so you will need more calories to make physical exertion
    • Tell your hotel on an early breakfast (early breakfast) for this tour
    • Bring warm clothes for the cold there in the morning and in the afternoon.
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