Amantani and Taquile Island Tour

Floating Islands of the Uros

After hotel pick up and transfer to the port of Puno, we leave for Amantani. On the way we will stop first at the artificial islands of the Uros where their inhabitants will explain us their way of life. The Uros collect a reed called Totora, and every 20 days they add a new layer to their islands to keep them afloat.

Lake Titicaca Amantani Island Homestay

Upon arrival, the people of Amantani will welcome us and guide us through the island to our respective houses. Later, you will eat at the home of your local family. After lunch, the family will invite us to participate in different daily activities on the island, and we will discover their culture and traditions.

Pachatata Amantani viewpoint hike

We will start a short hike to the highest part of the island, crossing various fields. Once we have arrived, you can admire the majestic hill where rituals and offerings of gratitude and respect to Mother Earth are still performed. You will also find a viewpoint called "Pachatata" to have a better view of Lake Titicaca and its islands during sunset.

Arrival Festival

We will have dinner at the home of our local family. Later, we can join the celebration that takes place on the occasion of our arrival on the island, with traditional music and dances, known as the "peña" night. After the celebration, it will be time to sleep in Amantani.

Taquile Island Tour

After breakfast, we will go to the island of Taquile where we will follow an uphill path towards the main town there. During the short hike, you can enjoy beautiful views and agricultural terraces. Once we have arrived, they will teach us their sheep wool treatment technique and show us the art of weaving and spinning.

Lunch and return to Puno

We will have lunch at a local community restaurant in Taquile. After lunch, we will return to Puno to arrive around 16:00 in the afternoon. To finish our Amantani and Taquile island Tour in Titicaca, a minibus will drop us off at our hotel.