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Take a 2-day trip to the Uros, Amantaní, and Taquile Islands where you will know more about the culture of the Titicaca lake’s traditional residents.
On this tour you will visit the three main spots in the Titicaca area in 2 full days.
On the first day you will visit the Uros floating islands to meet the residences and learn more about those islands made from Totora. Then sail to the Taquile Island to meet the local people, know more about their traditions and enjoy the spectacular panoramic views of Lake Titicaca.
On the Second day after a good night rest in Amantani you will go to Taquile Island where you will be able to explore the local temples, tombs and terraces. You will be back to Puno at around 3.30pm
Itinerary:
Day 1: Puno – Uros Island – Amantaní
Day 2: Amantaní – Taquile – Puno
More details of the itinerary on the itinerary section below
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This tour is also available in half day and 1 full day versions. Find more versions of this tour on the section Other version of this tour above.
On Day 1 you will be picked up in your hotel in Central Puno in the morning and you will be transferred to the port of Puno, where you will board your boat.
The first stop will be in one of the Uros floating islands. There you will have the opportunity to meet the traditional local residences who will explain you more about their culture, how their floating island are made and they will give you more details about their lifestyle.
As an optional activity, you will be able to take a ride on a traditional reed boat.
After the first visit, the tour will continue to Amantani Island.
Upon arrival, you will be welcome by the a local family who will take you to their home.
A traditional lunch will be prepared by the residences with locals products before starting a visit of the island.
You will visit the a popular pre-Inca temple us and hike to the top of the island at 4130 meters above the sea. On this mystical and panoramic point you will be able to see an amazing sunset over Lake Titicaca.
At the end of this day you will have dinner at our local family’s home and if you wish you can celebrate this visit with the traditional music and dances that they will perform (this activity is not mandatory is you do not want to participate).
After a night in Amantani and after local breakfast, you will continue your visit through the Titicaca to Taquile Island.
This island is famous for its handicraft production and good traditional textiles.
You will be able Explore local temples, tombs and terraces from the pre-Inca era, but also learn about the traditions of locals residents.
Finally you will have lunch in a local community restaurant in Taquile before returning back to Puno.
The arrival to Puno will be at 3:30/4pm and you will be dropped off at your hotel in Central Puno.
Get by email a list of times of departure and arrival of all services available.
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Pick from the hotel to transport terminal and then directly to Ollantaytambo. Perfect service
Transport from Cusco to Machu Picchu within our budget, and met nice people. Jose the driver is amazing.
Good fast service. We booked last minutes tickets for the Machu Picchu and mountain without issues
Pick from the hotel to transport terminal and then directly to Ollantaytambo. Perfect service
Transport from Cusco to Machu Picchu within our budget, and met nice people. Jose the driver is amazing.
Andreas - Austria
Nice experience