From Puno: 2-Day Uros, Amantani, and Taquile Islands Tour

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Discover the Uros, Amantani, and Taquile Islands on a 2-day tour from Puno. Stay with a local family on Amantani and enjoy a traditional lunch on both Amantani and Taquile.

Highlights

  • Discover the floating islands of Uros and learn about their unique construction
  • Visit the island of Amantani and stay with a local family for an authentic experience
  • Explore the island of Taquile and learn about the local customs and traditions
  • Enjoy a traditional lunch on both Amantani and Taquile islands
  • Learn about the history of the islands from your guide

Description

Explore the floating islands of Uros and the natural islands of Amantani and Taquile on a 2-day tour from Puno. Enjoy a homestay with a local family, and learn about the customs and traditions of the local people. DAY 1: Start your tour with a pickup from your hotel in Puno and transfer to the port. Board a boat and head to the floating islands of Uros. Learn about the history of the islands and the customs of the local people. Continue to the natural island of Amantani. Meet the locals and enjoy a family lunch. In the afternoon, hike to the Pachatata and Pachamama temples and enjoy a panoramic view of the sunset over Lake Titicaca. Return to the main square where each family will be waiting for you to return to the accommodation and have dinner together. In the evening, participate in a show prepared by the locals to share their customs and traditional music. DAY 2: After breakfast, head to the port to head towards Taquile Island. Upon arrival, begin a walk uphill for approximately 40 minutes towards the main square of the island. Visit the textile museum, its colonial church, and more. Then, have lunch. As a drink, it is traditional to drink coca or muña tea, which are very good for avoiding altitude sickness and stomach pain. Enjoy free time to take photos before beginning the descent towards the port to board the boat and begin the return journey to the main port of Puno.

Includes

Pick up from your hotel in Puno (if located in the city center) Tourist Transport Puno - Uros Pier Tourist Boat Entrance to the Puno Pier Entrance ticket to the Uros Amantani entrance ticket Entrance ticket to Taquile 2 Country Lunches (Amantaní and Taquile) Mate made from Muña or coca leaf 1 Night in a Family Home in Amantaní 1 Breakfast (Amantani) First aid kit Oxygen tank Professional Guide Spanish - English Tourist Transport Uros Pier - Puno

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