The 2-Day Amantani Homestay offers travelers an immersive experience in the indigenous culture of Peru’s Lake Titicaca region. For $233 per person, participants can stay with local families, explore the island by boat and kayak, and gain a deeper understanding of traditional Andean customs. While the accommodations provide a rustic charm, the tour includes essential amenities, meals, and a bilingual guide to enhance the experience. Whether you’re an adventurous soul or simply seeking a unique cultural connection, this homestay promises to introduce you to the vibrant community of Amantani and its captivating way of life.
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Key Points
- A 2-day immersive cultural experience in the indigenous Amantani Island, including a homestay with local families and a kayaking activity.
- Flexible cancellation policy with free cancellation up to 6 days in advance, accommodating up to 25 participants.
- Includes essential amenities such as meals, bilingual guide, and hotel pickup/drop-off, with gratuities left to the traveler’s discretion.
- Requires warm and light clothing, a reliable flashlight, sun protection, and comfortable closed-toe shoes for the hiking and water activities.
- Basic dorm-style accommodations with shared bathrooms, providing an opportunity to disconnect from modern comforts and connect with the Amantani community.
Tour Overview
The 2-Day Amantani Homestay Including Kayak Experience offers a unique opportunity to take in the indigenous culture of Peru’s Lake Titicaca region. Priced from $233 per person, this tour takes travelers to the island of Amantani, where they’ll stay with local families and explore the area by boat and kayak.
The tour accommodates up to 25 participants and features a flexible cancellation policy, allowing free cancellation up to 6 days in advance. With a pre-departure briefing and an early morning start time, this tour provides a comprehensive and immersive experience in the heart of the Peruvian Andes.
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Itinerary and Activities
Kicking off the 2-Day Amantani Homestay Including Kayak Experience is a mandatory pre-departure briefing held at 7pm the day before the tour in Puno’s city center.
The tour starts promptly at 7:30am, with hotel pickups and transfers. Guests will enjoy boat rides, a kayaking experience with equipment provided, and a lunch on Taquile Island.
The accommodation is basic dorm-style with shared bathrooms in family homes on Amantani Island.
The included activities provide an immersive cultural experience, while travelers should bring appropriate gear and respect the local ecology during their stay.
Included and Excluded
This tour includes a variety of essential amenities and experiences. The package covers dinner, lunch, and breakfast, as well as a bilingual tour guide and hotel pick-up and drop-off in the city center. Transfers from select hotels outside the city and souvenirs are also included. However, personal expenses, travel insurance, and gratuities are excluded.
Included | Excluded |
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Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast | Personal expenses |
Bilingual tour guide | Travel insurance |
Hotel pick-up and drop-off | Gratuities |
Transfers from select hotels | – |
Souvenirs | – |
Preparation Essentials
Preparing for the Amantani Homestay and Kayak Experience requires thoughtful planning.
Be sure to pack the essentials, including:
- Warm and light clothing to adapt to the changing weather
- A reliable flashlight or headlamp for navigating in the evenings
- Sun protection like a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
- Comfortable, closed-toe shoes suitable for hiking and water activities
- Local currency (Peruvian soles) to cover personal expenses and optional gifts
Plus, bring a small backpack to carry your daily items, leave larger luggage at your hotel, and consider packing a sleeping bag for added comfort.
Respect the local ecology by properly disposing of any waste and avoiding disturbance to the natural surroundings.
Accommodation Details
Travelers on the Amantani Homestay and Kayak Experience will find themselves immersed in the island’s traditional way of life, staying in basic dorm-style accommodations within local family homes.
These simple but comfortable lodgings feature shared bathroom facilities, allowing visitors to fully embrace the authentic culture. The basic amenities reflect the rustic charm of the island, encouraging travelers to disconnect from modern comforts and embrace the local experience.
This unique homestay arrangement offers a rare opportunity to forge connections with the welcoming Amantani community and gain deeper insights into their way of life.
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Transportation and Pickup
The tour operator arranges for hotel pick-up and drop-off at the city center in Puno, ensuring a seamless start and end to the adventure.
Pickup times are typically between 7 am and 8 am, but travelers should confirm the exact timing with the local supplier. For those staying outside the city center, the tour includes transfers from select hotels.
To make the most of the experience, travelers are encouraged to:
- Arrive at the pre-departure briefing on time, as it’s mandatory at 7 pm the day before the tour.
- Bring a small backpack and leave larger luggage at the hostel.
- Arrange for any personal transportation to and from the pickup location.
- Familiarize themselves with the itinerary and plan accordingly.
- Follow the guide’s instructions for a smooth and enjoyable journey.
Activity Accessibility
The tour is generally accessible to most travelers, though it may pose some challenges for those with limited mobility.
The boat rides and kayaking experience require the ability to step in and out of vessels, which could be difficult for some.
The accommodation on Amantani Island also features basic dorm-style lodging with shared bathrooms, which may not be suitable for all.
However, the tour organizers note that most travelers can participate, and infants are welcome to sit on laps during the boat rides.
Recap
The 2-Day Amantani Homestay offers an immersive cultural experience, allowing travelers to connect with the indigenous community and its traditional way of life. With activities like boat rides and kayaking, as well as accommodations that provide a rustic charm, this tour provides an adventurous and authentic glimpse into the Lake Titicaca region. It’s an ideal opportunity for those seeking a unique and enriching travel experience.
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