From Puno 2 Day Tour Uros – Amantani and Taquile Island

Exploring the captivating Lake Titicaca region from Puno, this 2-day tour offers an immersive cultural experience. Visitors will discover the iconic floating Uros Islands, where they can interact with local communities and learn about their traditional way of life. The journey continues to the idyllic Amantani Island, where travelers will enjoy a homestay with welcoming families, providing a genuine glimpse into the Andean lifestyle. The final destination, Taquile Island, showcases the island’s renowned textiles and breathtaking vistas. With a perfect balance of culture and natural beauty, this tour promises an unforgettable adventure.

This experience made our list of the 20 Best 2 Day Tours In Puno.

Key Points

• This 2-day tour from Puno explores the floating Uros Islands, Amantani Island, and Taquile Island, offering culture and scenic views of Lake Titicaca.
• The tour includes bilingual guides, transportation, entrance fees, and accommodation in local family homes, with optional activities like a traditional reed boat ride.
• Highlights include learning about the Uros people’s lifestyle, climbing temples on Amantani for panoramic vistas, and observing the intricate handweaving traditions of Taquile.
• Guests will have the opportunity to participate in community events, savor traditional meals, and engage with local cultures during the culture experience.
• The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or individuals over 95 years old, and the accommodation on Amantani Island has rustic family houses without private bathrooms.

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Tour Overview and Pricing

The Puno 2 Day Tour Uros – Amantani and Taquile Island offers a comprehensive exploration of three iconic islands on Lake Titicaca, priced from CZK 1,426 per person.

Spanning two days, this immersive experience allows visitors to discover the Uros Floating Islands, Amantani, and Taquile Island, each with its unique cultural heritage and traditions.

The tour features bilingual guides, transfers, entrance tickets, and accommodation in rustic family homes.

Travelers can also opt for an optional 20-minute ride on a traditional reed boat.

With free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance and the ability to reserve now and pay later, this tour provides flexibility and convenience for those seeking an unforgettable Lake Titicaca adventure.

Itinerary Details

Spanning two days, the tour kicks off with a 07:50 am pick-up from hotels in Puno.

The first stop is the renowned Uros Floating Islands, located just 7 km from the city. Travelers will explore two of the over 90 floating islands, learning about the local lifestyle, history, customs, crafts, tourism, and fishing. An optional 20-minute ride on a traditional reed boat is also available.

Next, the group will travel to Amantani Island, where they’ll enjoy a family lunch in a rustic house. They will visit the Pachatata and Pachamama temples for panoramic views and have dinner with the local community.

The overnight stay on Amantani provides an authentic culture experience.

Day 1 Highlights

On the first day, travelers begin their immersive experience with a pickup from their Puno hotels at 7:50 AM. From there, they’ll venture to the renowned Uros Floating Islands, located just 7 km from the city. Over the course of 30 minutes by boat, they’ll explore two of the over 90 islands, learning about the incredible lifestyle, history, customs, crafts, tourism, and fishing practices of the Uros people. Visitors can even opt to take a 20-minute ride on a traditional reed boat.

Activity	Duration	Details
Visit Uros Floating Islands	30 minutes	Explore 2 of over 90 islands
Learn about local culture	Included	Lifestyle, history, customs, crafts, tourism, fishing
Optional reed boat ride	20 minutes	Traditional transportation

After the Uros adventure, the group will travel by boat for 2 hours and 45 minutes to reach the island of Amantani, where they’ll enjoy a family lunch in a rustic house, visit sacred temples, and participate in a community welcome party before settling in for an overnight stay.

Day 2 Highlights

After a hearty breakfast in Amantani, travelers make the 40-minute walk to the main square of Taquile Island, where they’ll learn about the local history, clothing, hand weaving, crafts, and traditions.

The island is renowned for its intricate textile work, and visitors can observe skilled weavers in action. They may also choose to enjoy an optional lunch at a local restaurant, savoring the unique flavors of the region.

As they explore the surroundings, they’ll encounter traditional stone arches and other architectural marvels that showcase the island’s rich cultural heritage.

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Included and Excluded

The tour package includes transfers from the hotel to the port and back, as well as a bilingual guide who can provide information in both Spanish and English.

Plus, it covers the entrance fees to the Uros, Amantani, and Taquile islands, and transportation via a tourist motor boat.

Travelers will also enjoy accommodation in rustic family houses and several meals, including one lunch, one dinner, and a typical Amantani breakfast.

However, the tour excludes the optional traditional boat ride on the Balsa de totora, extra transfers for hotels outside the city center, the traditional Peña (community event), drinks, and personal expenses.

It’s also important to note that the tour isn’t suitable for wheelchair users or people over 95 years of age.

Important Information

This tour isn’t suitable for wheelchair users or people over 95 years of age. The meeting point is at a hotel within the historic center of Puno, and alcohol and drugs aren’t allowed during the tour.

There are a few important things to note about this 2-day Puno tour:

• It visits three islands on Lake Titicaca – Uros, Amantani, and Taquile.

• Travelers will experience vibrant local culture and traditions throughout the tour.

• Scenic views of Lake Titicaca are a highlight, including seeing the floating reed islands.

• Engaging with local families and enjoying traditional meals are also part of the experience.

• The accommodations on Amantani Island are in rustic family houses, without private bathrooms.

Tour Highlights

Visiting three distinct islands on Lake Titicaca – Uros, Amantani, and Taquile – allows travelers to enjoy the vibrant local cultures and traditions along the way.

On the Uros Floating Islands, they’ll learn about the fascinating construction made from reeds and hear firsthand how the islanders have adapted their lifestyle to this unique environment.

Climbing up to the temples on Amantani offers panoramic views of the serene lake, while exploring Taquile Island reveals the intricate handweaving and crafts that have been passed down for generations.

Throughout the journey, travelers engage with local families, savoring traditional meals and gaining a deeper appreciation for the rich heritage of this remarkable region.

Recap

The 2-day tour from Puno to Uros, Amantani, and Taquile Islands offers a richly immersive cultural experience.

Visitors explore the unique Uros Floating Islands, stay with local families on Amantani, and admire the traditional weaving on Taquile Island, all while enjoying the breathtaking scenery of Lake Titicaca.

This comprehensive tour provides an authentic and memorable journey through the region’s vibrant traditions and natural beauty.

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