Puno and Lake Titicaca
Puno and Lake Titicaca 2 Days / 1 Night (Uros, Amantaní and Taquile Islands)
Two days on Lake Titicaca: the Uros floating islands, a night with a local family on Amantaní, and a visit to Taquile, whose textile tradition is recognized by UNESCO. Includes boat, bilingual guide, and four meals.
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- Local Cusco agency since 2003, registered with MINCETUR
Pickup from your accommodation in Puno between 7 and 7:45 a.m.
Commentary in English, Spanish, or Portuguese throughout the tour
The Uros Islands, Amantaní Island, and Taquile Island
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Uros, Amantaní, and Taquile in two days, with a night in a local family home on the lake
The 2-day Lake Titicaca tour from Puno covers the three most iconic islands on the highest navigable lake in the world. It starts at the Uros Islands, the floating archipelago made of totora reeds, with a 1.5-hour visit, and continues with a three-hour crossing to Amantaní.
There, you have lunch in a local family home; afterward you take a one-hour walk up Pachamama hill to watch the sunset and spend the night with dinner and traditional music: this is community-based tourism, not a hotel. On day two, the boat continues to Taquile, whose textile tradition has been inscribed by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
It costs US$ 115 per person and includes pickup and drop-off, bus and boat transfers, a bilingual guide, one night of lodging with breakfast, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner. If you only have half a day, there is a short version to the Uros Islands; and if you are coming from Cusco, you can get here on the Route of the Sun.
A night with a family on Amantaní
Lodging and meals in a local family home, with dinner and the chance to dance to the island's traditional music.
Sunset on Pachamama hill
A one-hour walk to the highest point on Amantaní to watch the sun set over Titicaca.
Taquile and its weavers
An island that is home to one of the most recognized textile traditions in the world, declared Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.
Uros floating islands
A 1.5-hour visit to the artificial archipelago built from totora reeds, to see the ancestral culture of its people up close.
Itinerary
Your 2-day program, step by step: from Puno to the Uros, Amantaní, and Taquile
Day 1 · Puno – Uros Islands – Amantaní Island
- 7 – 7:45 a.m. · Pickup from your accommodationTransfer to the port of Puno to board the boat.
- Uros floating islandsA 1.5-hour visit to the artificial archipelago built from totora reeds, to learn about the ancestral culture of its people.
- Crossing Lake TiticacaThree hours on the water with lake views, all the way to Amantaní Island.
- Amantaní · Lunch with a local familyLunch in the home of an island family, as part of the community-based tourism program.
- Pachamama hill · SunsetA one-hour walk to the highest point on the island to watch the sunset.
- Dinner and night on the islandDinner with your host family and, if you like, music and dancing with the locals.
Day 2 · Amantaní Island – Taquile Island – Puno
- 7 a.m. · Breakfast on AmantaníWe wake up and have breakfast before boarding.
- Boat ride to TaquileBoat crossing from Amantaní to the island of the weavers.
- Taquile · Walk along the trailsExploring the island and learning about its textile tradition, protected by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage.
- Lunch on TaquileA stop for lunch before saying goodbye to the island.
- Approx. 3 p.m. · Return to PunoBoat ride back to the port and transfer to your accommodation.
What's included in your Puno and Lake Titicaca 2 Days / 1 Night tour?
No surprises and no fine print: here is exactly what the service covers and what you will pay separately on the day of the tour.
2 days / 1 night
3,827 m (12,560 ft) above sea level
Daily morning departure; the tour starts at 7:40 a.m.
English, Spanish, or Portuguese
Included
- Pickup from your accommodation and return transfer
- Bus and boat transfers throughout the tour
- 1 night of lodging with breakfast on Amantaní Island
- Professional bilingual guide (English, Spanish, or Portuguese)
- 2 lunches and 1 dinner
Not included
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Additional drinks
- Entrance fees or community contributions not listed
- Tips and personal expenses
Note: on the first night you stay in a family home on Amantaní, as part of a community-based tourism program; conditions are simple and welcoming, but not the same as a hotel. Before you buy this tour, please get in touch with us.
Frequently asked questions
Here are answers to the most common questions, so you can book with peace of mind.
Do I need to acclimatize before the 2-day Titicaca tour?
Yes, it is a good idea. Puno and the lake sit at 3,827 m, and the walk up Pachamama hill on Amantaní climbs even higher. We recommend spending at least one day in the city before the tour, staying well hydrated, and eating light.
How difficult is the tour?
Easy to moderate. Most of the program is spent on the boat. The hardest parts are the one-hour walk up Pachamama hill on Amantaní and the trails on Taquile, both at altitude.
Which tickets do I need to buy separately?
The program includes the transfers, lodging, and the meals listed. You pay separately for meals not mentioned, additional drinks, and tips.
What time does it start and how long does it take?
We pick you up at your accommodation between 7 and 7:45 a.m., and the tour starts at 7:40 a.m. The program lasts 2 days, with 1 night on Amantaní, and you are back at your accommodation in Puno around 3 p.m. on day two.
What should I bring?
Light luggage for one night, warm clothes (nights on the islands are very cold), a windbreaker, comfortable walking shoes, a warm hat, sunglasses, sunscreen (the sun on the lake is strong), a flashlight, cash in soles for crafts and tips, and your passport.
How do booking and payment work?
Before you buy, please contact us to confirm availability with the families on Amantaní. Then we agree with you on the exact pickup point and time in Puno. We have English-speaking guides; just let us know if you would like one.
What happens if the weather gets in the way?
Boat trips depend on lake conditions. If the weather does not allow a safe departure, we agree with you on a new date or an adjustment to the program based on conditions that day.
How much does the 2-day Lake Titicaca tour cost?
The price is US$ 115 per person. It includes pickup from your accommodation and the return transfer, all bus and boat transportation, a professional bilingual guide, 1 night of lodging with breakfast on Amantaní Island, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner. Meals not mentioned, additional drinks, and tips are not included.
What is the lodging on Amantaní like?
It is community-based tourism: you sleep in the home of an island family, who also cook your lunch and dinner. Conditions are simple and welcoming, not the same as a hotel (do not expect heating or guaranteed hot water), and nights on the lake are very cold, so bring warm clothes and a flashlight. In return, it is the part of the trip most travelers remember best.
What is the difference between the Uros, Amantaní, and Taquile?
The Uros are artificial islands made of totora reeds, very close to the port of Puno, and the visit takes an hour and a half. Amantaní is a natural island three hours away by boat, where you spend the night with local families and climb Pachamama hill in the late afternoon. Taquile is also a natural island, known for its textile tradition recognized by UNESCO, and you explore it on foot along its trails.
Ready to book or have a question?
Talk to one of our travel advisors in English. We reply Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Peru time, GMT-5).