Tours · Uros, Amantani and Taquile
Uros, Amantani and Taquile in two days, with a homestay
UrosAmantaniTaquile
Two days and one night on Lake Titicaca: the Uros islands, a homestay with a local family on Amantani, and Taquile island the next day. From US$ 77 per person.
- Duration
- 2 days, 1 night
- Pickup
- 07:30
- Price · from
- US$ 77
This is the programme that most changes the idea people arrive with. You sleep in the house of an Amantani family, climb Pachatata or Pachamama for sunset, and cross to Taquile the next morning. Community tourism as it actually is: the family cooks, shares and explains.
The route
The itinerary, hour by hour
- Day 1 · 07:30
Pickup and departure
We collect you from your hotel and sail out to the floating islands.
- Day 1 · 08:30
Uros islands
Guided visit to a Uros community.
- Day 1 · 12:30
Arrival on Amantani
The family you will stay with receives you. Lunch at the house.
- Day 1 · 16:00
Pachatata and Pachamama
Walk up to the island's ceremonial hills for sunset over the lake.
- Day 1 · 19:00
Dinner and cultural evening
Dinner with the family and an evening with the community.
- Day 2 · 07:30
Breakfast and farewell
Breakfast at the house, then we board for Taquile.
- Day 2 · 09:30
Taquile island
Guided walk and visit to the weavers' island.
- Day 2 · 12:30
Lunch on Taquile
Island food before the return.
- Day 2 · 15:00
Back to Puno
Sailing back and transfer to your hotel.
What's included
- Hotel pickup in Puno
- Hotel – port – hotel transfer
- Lake transport throughout the programme
- Guided visit to the Uros islands
- One night homestay with a local family on Amantani
- One lunch, one dinner and one breakfast
- Lunch on Taquile
- Visit to Pachatata and Pachamama
- Visit to Taquile island
- Guide or tour escort
- Cultural activity on Amantani
Not included
- Optional reed-boat ride at the Uros
- Extra drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Craftwork purchases
What to bring
- Warm clothes — the Amantani night is cold
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Hat and sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Waterproof jacket or poncho
- Water bottle
- Torch
- Cash in soles
- Small overnight bag
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What is the Amantani homestay like?
It is a family house on the island, simple and clean. It is not a hotel — that is the point of the programme. You stay with the family who also cooks and shares the table.
Does it get very cold at night?
Yes. Amantani sits above 3,800 m and the night drops hard. Warm clothes are not optional.
Is there electricity and hot water?
The service is basic and varies by house. Bring a torch and do not count on hot water.
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