TOUR TO LAKE TITICACA 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT
Explore the majestic Lake Titicaca, the highest lake in the world, on a journey that blends living culture with Andean nature. Over two days, you will sail its blue waters, visiting the Uros Floating Islands to learn about their unique way of life, and Amantani Island, where you will connect with local families and discover the spirituality of its sacred mountains. The tour concludes on Taquile Island, famous for its textiles and ancestral traditions. An authentic experience organized with the care and warmth of Travel in Peru.
The Highlights
- Sailing on Lake Titicaca (12,507 ft / 3,812 m), the highest navigable lake in the world.
- Visit to the Uros Floating Islands, handcrafted on totora reeds.
- Immersive experience on Amantani Island with local families.
- Hike to the sacred Pachatata Mountain, with panoramic views of the lake.
- Optional participation in a traditional festival with music and traditional costumes.
- Exploration of Taquile Island, famous for its textiles recognized by UNESCO.
- Typical lunch with lake views and return to Puno in the afternoon.
- Professional guide accompaniment and personalized service from Travel in Peru.
Travel Itinerary
DAY 1: PUNO – UROS FLOATING ISLANDS – AMANTANI ISLAND (12,507 ft / 3,812 m)
EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF LAKE TITICACA WITH TRAVEL IN PERU AND DISCOVER THE AUTHENTICITY OF ITS ISLANDS, CULTURE, AND PEOPLE!
At 7:00 a.m., we will pick you up from your hotel in Puno and transfer you to the pier to board the boat to the islands of Lake Titicaca. Our first stop will be the Uros Floating Islands, where you will learn how they were built on totora reeds and how their inhabitants live on the highest navigable lake in the world.
After a one-hour visit, we will continue to Amantani Island, enjoying the Andean landscapes during the journey. Upon arrival, local families will warmly welcome you and assign your accommodation. After a typical lunch, you can hike to the sacred Pachatata Mountain with our guide. In the evening, you may participate in a traditional festival with music and traditional costumes (optional activity). Dinner and overnight stay in a family home.
- Shared boat for the visits
- Shared vehicle for the visits
- Professional tour guide
- Entrance fees to the sites visited
- Local accommodation (family home)
- Local lunch and dinner
- 14 to 15 hours
- Amantani: approximate altitude of 3,850 m (12,631 ft)
DAY 2: AMANTANI ISLAND – TAQUILE ISLAND – PUNO (12,507 ft / 3,812 m)
EXPLORE LAKE TITICACA WITH TRAVEL IN PERU AND ENJOY AN AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCE AMID CULTURE, NATURE, AND ANCESTRAL TRADITION!
After breakfast, we will say goodbye to the host families and board the boat to Taquile Island (approximately 1 hour). Upon arrival, we will take a walk to the main square, enjoying stunning views of Lake Titicaca. You will learn about its ancestral traditions and visit craft shops showcasing textiles made by the locals, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Next, we will share a typical lunch prepared by a local family with lake views. In the afternoon, we will descend to the pier to board the return trip to Puno, arriving around 3:30 p.m., concluding an experience full of culture and living nature.
- Shared boat for the visits
- Shared vehicle for the visits
- Professional tour guide
- Entrance fees to the sites visited
- Local breakfast and lunch
- 14 to 15 hours
- Amantani: approximate altitude of 3,850 m (12,631 ft)
Price and Inclusions
Sail on Lake Titicaca, the highest lake in the world, and discover its islands full of history and tradition. Begin your journey from Puno to the Uros Floating Islands, built with totora reeds and inhabited by families who preserve their ancestral customs. Continue to Amantani, where you will stay with local residents, enjoy a typical lunch, and hike to Pachatata Mountain to admire the sunset. Overnight in a family home, and the next day visit Taquile Island, known for its textiles and communal organization. Conclude your experience returning to Puno, with your heart full of culture and unforgettable landscapes.
The price includes
- Transfer from the hotel to the pier and back.
- Transportation by tourist boat on Lake Titicaca.
- Professional local guide (Spanish / English).
- Entrance fees to the islands included in the itinerary.
- Typical lunch in Amantani and Taquile.
- Dinner and breakfast at the family home in Amantani.
- Basic accommodation in a local home (shared facilities).
Not included
- Other meals and drinks not mentioned.
- Optional evening activity (traditional festival in Amantani).
- Tips and personal expenses.