FIRST DAY: Uros and Amantani islands.

On this tour to the Lake Titicaca islands: Amantani, Uros and Taquile, from Puno in Peru. The passengers will be picked up from hotels in downtown to the port, where we take our comfortable motor boat.

Our bilingual guide (Spanish / English) will take us to the Uros floating islands (30 min travel time), before reaching Amantani (approx. 2 ½ hours) by averaging mid-day, where families of Amantani will wait for us.

We’ll walk (30 min uphill) to local houses in Amantani Island, we’ll take our lunch based on Andean provided by the islanders, we’ll have time for resting and settle in the rooms; then we’ll walk to the top of the island and see the ceremonial Inca temples Pachamama and Pachatata, also we’ll have the wonderful chance to see ¡one of the best sunsets in the world!, then return to the local houses for dinner, and at night we’ll go to dance with the families (the party is optional).

SECOND DAY: Going to the island of Taquile

After our breakfast, we descend to the port of Amantani (8 am) to take our boat towards to Taquile island, have lunch in this island and then return to the Port of Amantani (01:00 pm.) to return to Puno averaging arrive at 04:00 pm.

• A tour billed as the best of Puno visiting the most beautiful Lake Titicaca Islands
• Is not only is Amantani, also we visit Uros floating islands and Taquile island.

Day 1

ITINERARY	APPROX TIME
Pick up from hotels in downtown (According to your hotel We’ll give you an hour close to pick up time).	07:40 – 08:00AM
Departure from the port of Puno.	08:00AM
Visit and explore 2 Uros Islands (Around 1 hour).	08:30AM
Depart to Amantani (2 hours 45 min).	10:00AM
Arrival on Amantani and meeting with local families.	01:00PM
Lunch in Family’s house.	02:00PM
Walking 01 hour, until the top of the island PACHATATA Hill where they are Inca ceremonial temples and for looking the amazing sunset.	04:00PM
Return to houses and Lunch.	06:00PM
Special welcome meeting and cultural exchange with families (Optional).	08:00PM

Day 2

ITINERARY	APPROX TIME
Breakfast in Amantani Island.	06:30AM
Walk downhill to the main dock and departure to Taquile Island.	08:00AM
Arrival in Taquile’s port.	09:00AM
Visit Plaza de Armas, local market, and see the different textiles and tradition from people in Taquile.	10:30AM
Touristic lunch in Taquile.	12:00PM
Return from Taquile.	01:30PM
Arrival to Puno and transfers to downtown hotel in Puno.	04:00PM

INCLUDED

• Entrances fees.
• Spanish / English guide.
• Transfer hotels - port - hotels.
• Motor boat.
• Basic accommodation in Amantani and 03 meals:
  • lunch.
  • dinner of the first day:
  • breakfast of second day:
  • based on Andean food:
    • potatoes.
    • rice.
    • egg.
    • quinoa soup.
    • goose.
    • cheese.
• Lunch on Taquile Island (Second day)
  • Main Course:
    • Fried trout or Omelet accompanied with rice.
    • French fries and a nice salad.
  • Soup: Quinoa.
  • Hot Drinks: Coca tea.

NOT INCLUDED

Personal Expenses

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In this improved version, we will give you the possibility to have a private guide during the 2d1n tour, The perks are notorious, you will have a personalized service, despite the shared transportation and group guide, your private guide will be with you all the time, solving your questions and help you to have a better communication between you and the families. As well he can organize some extra walks around the island.

If you want to immerse in a truly homestay tour, we suggest you a private guide that can improve the experience. You will be apart from the group (30 people approximately) and if you want to go to explore around, you can do it.

Transportation is shared with other passengers but you have a private guide.

INCLUDED

• Entrances fees to Uros, Amantani and Taquile.
• Spanish/English private guide for 02 days.
• Transfer Hotel – Port - Hotel.
• Motor Boat for 02 days.
• Rural lodge and 3 meals in Amantani based on Andean/vegetarian food: potato, rice, eggs, quinoa soup, ocas, etc.(1^st Day: Lunch and Dinner; 2^nd Day: breakfast).
• Lunch in Taquile (2^nd Day).
• Main course: Grilled trout or Omelet; both accompanied by rice, French fries and salad.
• Soup: Quinoa soup.
• Hot drinks: Coca or Meant Tea.

DON'T INCLUDED

• Personal expenses

Description

Our private tours include private transfers and transports; also are mainly guided in English and Spanish (other languages may be available upon request); have freedom of pick-up time and flexibility on time spent on touristic places; as well they are not tied to regular itineraries of shared/group tours. Ideal for couples, families, small groups and anyone who wants to experience the best of private and personalized services available in Puno and Lake Titicaca.

INCLUDED

• Transfers from downtown hotels – port and return.
• Private motor boat Puno – Uros – Taquile – Puno.
  • Travel time Uros – Amantani: 3h20min.
  • Travel time Amantani-Taquile (1h).
  • Travel time Taquile-Puno (2h40min).
• Basic lodging on Amantani island.
• Lunch, dinner (1st day) and breakfas (2nd day) on Amantani island.
• Touristic lunch on Taquile island.
• Entrances fees.
• Professional Spanish/English speaking guide 2D/1N.

DON'T INCLUDED

• Extra Expenses

Why travel to Amantani?

• Is not only is Amantani, also we visit Uros floating islands and Taquile island.
• Beautiful landscapes: Lake Titicaca, the sunrise and sunset are spectacular from this island.
• For lovers of trekking (long walks): Despite walk uphill is arduous (1 hour), sunset and landscapes are spectacular.
• Stay one night on Amantani, is a unique experience, this is an opportunity to learn about the life of Andean people and an example of the reality of the islands of Titicaca.
• Southern Constellations, from here you can see the different constellations in the night, with no light disturbance: Southern Cross, Orion, Scorpio, Milky Way, etc.
• Social support, this is the less touristy island on Lake Titicaca and its inhabitants are the lowest income. Opting for this tour means help the development of this island.

Benefits

• Personalized service: You will have private transportation and a guide only for you.
• Flexible Itinerary: We will have the possibility of adjusting schedules according to your convenience and likes; your own rhythm, your own travel plan. It is the same as traveling alone, but with the advantage of having a professional and dedicated guide for you.
• Know deeper places visited: Taking a private service, give you much more time for knowing better destinations you choose.