Community-Based Tourism in Amantani | 2-Day Lake Titicaca Tour
This 2-Day Lake Titicaca Tour offers a different way to experience the highest navigable lake in the world. While most visitors return to Puno the same day, this journey gives you the opportunity to spend a night on Amantani Island, stay with a local Quechua family, and discover traditions that remain an important part of everyday life within the community.
During this tour, you will visit the floating Uros Islands, share daily life with a local Quechua family on Amantani Island, and explore Taquile, renowned for its centuries-old textile traditions. You will also hike to the temples of Pachatata and Pachamama, located at the highest point of the island, where you can watch the sunset over Lake Titicaca and enjoy some of the most breathtaking views of the Peruvian highlands, accompanied by an experienced local guide.
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| Departure: 07:45am – Return: 04:00pm |
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Tour Plan: Experiential tourismo | Uros islands | Amantani island | Taquile island | Lake Titicaca
Contact
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Rural Tourism in Amantani – 2 Days
More than just an island, Amantani offers a unique opportunity to experience everyday life in a traditional Lake Titicaca community. Located 38 km from the city of Puno and approximately 3½ hours by boat, the island is known for its warm hospitality, rich cultural heritage, and stunning natural surroundings. It is also home to the Cantuta flower, Peru’s national flower and an important symbol of Andean culture.
Community-Based Tourism on Lake Titicaca
The families of Amantani open their homes to visitors, offering an authentic cultural experience and a glimpse into daily life on the island. During your stay, you will have the opportunity to:
- Take part in traditional farming activities
Experience the daily routines of local residents and learn about traditional crops such as quinoa, corn, potatoes, and other native Andean products. - Learn about the importance of Pachamama
Discover the deep spiritual connection that island residents maintain with Pachamama (Mother Earth), whose presence remains an important part of local traditions and beliefs. - Enjoy panoramic views of Lake Titicaca
Explore scenic viewpoints overlooking the lake and visit ceremonial sites such as Pachatata and Pachamama, as well as an ancient pre-Hispanic burial site. - Discover local craftsmanship
Admire the skills of local artisans who continue to preserve traditional weaving and stone-carving techniques passed down through generations. - Stay with a local family
Accommodation is provided in a family home, offering a simple yet comfortable stay. While homes do not feature modern amenities such as internet access or private hot showers, the genuine hospitality of your hosts, along with clean and warm bedding, creates a memorable and rewarding experience.
Before the end of the day, you will have the opportunity to join a traditional gathering organized by the community, featuring local music, folk dances, and a chance to share meaningful moments with your host family.
Itinerary:
DAY 1: UROS and AMANTANI
- 07:45 a.m.: Pick up visitors from their hotels.
- 08:00 a.m.: Departure from the port of Puno city, heading to the Uros floating islands.
- 08:30 a.m.: Arrival to the first floating island, reception by the natives who share their ancestral customs.
- 10:00 a.m.: We continue our journey to AMANTANI Island.
- 13:00 p.m.: Arrival in Amantani Island, where organized families welcome us, accommodation in typical family houses, where share pleasant moments with them.
- 14:00 p.m.: We will taste a typical lunch prepared by them, spare time.
- 16:00 p.m.: Hike towards the ceremonial temple Pacha Tata, enjoy a beautiful view of Lake Titicaca and its landscape, likewise a spectacular view of the sunset.
- 17:45 p.m.: Descend into the respective family homes.
- 18:00 p.m.: Typical dinner with the family.
- 20:00 p.m.: Peña show (dancing) organized by families.
DAY 2: AMANTANI AND TAQUILE
- 08:00 a.m.: After breakfast, we start in the same boat to the Taquile Island.
- 09:00 a.m.: Arrival to Taquile Island, take a walk. Visit the main square and the market, visitors can enjoy and share the customs and traditions of this beautiful and scenic island.
- 12:00 p.m.: Typical lunch at a local restaurant.
- 13:00 p.m.: Descend to the Chilcano dock to take our boat back to Puno.
- 16:00 p.m.: Arrival to Puno and thansfer to your hotel.
What is included:
- Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off (Round Trip)
Convenient and safe transportation between hotels located in downtown Puno and the port. - Professional Bilingual Guide (English & Spanish)
An experienced local guide will accompany you throughout the journey, providing insights into the culture, history, and traditions of Lake Titicaca. - Fully Equipped Tourist Boat
Travel comfortably aboard a well-equipped vessel featuring comfortable seating, life jackets, first-aid equipment, onboard restroom facilities, and all necessary safety measures. - Entrance Fees to Uros, Amantani, and Taquile Islands
- Full Board in Amantani
Enjoy lunch, dinner, and breakfast prepared by local families using fresh, locally sourced ingredients from the region. - Homestay Accommodation in Amantani
Spend the night with a local family and experience daily life in one of Lake Titicaca’s traditional island communities. - Traditional Lunch on Taquile Island
Savor local flavors and regional specialties during your visit to Taquile. - Snack: A light snack is included to keep you energized throughout the tour.
- Personalized Assistance
Dedicated support before and during your trip to ensure a smooth and memorable experience.
What’s Included:
- Ride on a typical raft of the Uros price S/ 15.00 optional.
- Tip.
- Extras.
Important Notice
An additional transfer fee applies for guests staying at the following hotels:
- GHL Lago Titicaca
Casa Andina Premium
Lake Titicaca Hotel
Posada del Inca
Jose Antonio
Taypikala Hotel (Chucuito)
These hotels are located outside our standard pick-up area in downtown Puno and require a special transfer service to and from the port.
What to bring?
- Backpack with personal items.
- Sun block.
- Sun glasses.
- Sun hat.
- Sneakers.
- Jacket.
- Snacks.
- Flashlight.
- Mineral water.
NOTE:
It will be applied an extra cost of transport for people who have a reservation in the following hotels:
- GHL Lago Titicaca, Casa Andina Premium, Posada del inca, Xima.
- Jose Antonio.
- Taypikala (Chucuito).
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Muy buena experiencia.
Agradezco mucho la oportunidad de que hoy día se pueda ofrecer una excursión de este calado, adentrándonos en culturas tan antiguas y aún vivas. un día muy completo, buena comida. gracias fausto, tuvimos mucha suerte de tenerte como guía.
El tour estuvo genial!
Planificación y transporte óptimos. El programa y la información son muy amplios. El almuerzo fue muy bueno y suficiente. La visita a los Uros fue interesante pero casi un poco comercial. El viaje a la isla Taquille fue muy hermoso y la isla muy interesante.
Muy lindo viaje.
Muy lindo viaje y buena relación precio calidad. Alejandra y Fredy fueron guías muy amables. El almuerzo estuvo listo también.
Un tour para llenarte de cultura.
Nunca imaginé que las isla de los uros fuera tan maravilloso, el guía con mucho conocimiento y la comida deliciosa.
Recomiendo definitivamente la experiencia.
Manuel fue un guía espectacular, cuida muy bien del grupo y realiza explicaciones sobre la historia del lugar que nos ha encantado. Recomiendo definitivamente la experiencia.
Todo perfecto
Todo perfecto, los guías estupendos! Y nos recogieron en la estación de autobuses! Un servicio de 10
Gran viaje.
Tuvimos una buena introducción a la historia de las islas y a la vida allí hoy en día. El guía era perfectamente bilingüe.
Una experiencia inolvidable
Tuvimos la suerte de tener a Max como guía, una persona maravillosa y un guía apasionado y conocedor. Además de presentarnos los lugares que visitamos, nos contó mucho sobre la cultura y tradiciones de las distintas civilizaciones peruanas. Además, cuando tuvimos algún contratiempo, él estuvo inmediatamente disponible para ayudarnos y brindarnos asistencia. El transporte en autobús fue excelente y súper cómodo; Conducía Valentín, un excelente conductor y muy cuidadoso en la carretera.
A magical time.
We did a private tour with Richard as our guide and it was a wonderful experience. Having one on one time with him and a beautiful young family gave us an opportunity to ask questions and with his excellent English a better understanding of Peruvian life. A magical time.
Richard fue un guía maravilloso.
He leído quejas sobre que este viaje era demasiado concurrido o estaba abarrotado, etc., y no tuvimos esa experiencia porque pagamos un poco más (30 USD) para que un guía experimentado nos acompañara en un recorrido privado con un barco privado. Nuestra experiencia para 2 personas nos permitió hacerle preguntas a Richard y decidir cuánto tiempo queríamos quedarnos en cualquier lugar. Esto lo convirtió en un recorrido realmente especial. La información del guía personal es difícil de encontrar cuando se usa la aplicación. Tienes que desplazarte hacia abajo una vez que estás en la página de la experiencia y hay opciones adicionales para personalizar tu experiencia.
Richard was a wonderful guide.
I’ve read complaints about this trip being too many people or crowded etc and we didn’t experience that because we paid a little more ($30 USD) to have an experienced guide shepherd us on a private tour with a private boat. Our experience for 2 people allowed for us to ask Richard questions and decide how long we wanted to stay at any location. This made it a really special tour. The personal guide info is difficult to find when using the app. You have to scroll down once you are on the experience page and there are additional options to customize your experience.
We've absolutely loved the tour.
The boat has a top deck that shows the best view. The guide is knowledgeable and speaks English and Spanish. We’ve absolutely loved the tour. Also, we were able to tour at our own pace as we got the private tour.
Nos encantó el recorrido.
El barco tiene una cubierta superior que ofrece la mejor vista. El guía es experto y habla inglés y español. Nos encantó el recorrido. Además, pudimos recorrerlo a nuestro propio ritmo, ya que hicimos el recorrido privado.
La comida estuvo genial
La comida estuvo genial, es en lo que siempre tengo dudas, porque en estas actividades suelen llevarte a buffet libre que la comida suele ser malísima.
Disfrutamos mucho de todo el tour.
La comunidad de Uros es muy interesante aunque hoy en día ya parece como un teatro para los turistas y te quiere vender cosas industriales super caro. La caminata por la isla de Taquile es muy bonita con unas vistas preciosas. El almuerzo en el restaurante local fue fenomenal (sopa de verduras, trucha a la plancha o la omelete para los vegetarianos) – acompañado por una presentación de ropa y costumbres locales.
Fue increíble todo!
Mi guía Fernando sabía muchísimo y no sentí apretados los tiempos. Bastante justos para poder explorar los Uros y Taquile
Nos encanto, Linda experiencia.
Muy bonito compartir con personas que viven felices, disfrutan y permiten que conozcamos su diario vivir. Aparte de la belleza y majestuosidad de paisajes . Fue algo realmente reconfortante. hermoso paseo.
El viaje y la experiencia muy bonita.
Solo no me gusto que en el viaje iban bebés muy chiquitos. Por una parte me parece peligroso y irresponsable por parte de los padres llevar bebés a un viaje así y por otro la agencia esta asumiendo un gran riesgo si pasa algo. Pero lo que me molesto en si es que los niños no disfrutan un tour así y tampoco dejan disfrutar a los demás viajeros. Muchas veces los padres no los saben controlar y nadie se atreve a decir nada. En este caso un niño estuvo majadero durante el viaje a los Uros y durante el almuerzo. La verdad uno trabaja mucho durante el año para coger vacaciones y no me parece justo tener que aguantar este tipo de situación.
Trato amable y cordial
Trato amable y cordial, en cuanto a la guía, se nota que les gusta compartir su cultura.