Stay a night with a local family in Amantani Island (Rural area), Lake Titicaca. Try the local food and experience life in the countryside. The tour includes a visit to Uros Floating islands and Taquile Island on the second day.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Mobile ticketing: Use your phone or print your voucher
Duration 2 days: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: Spanish, English
Pickup included: Pickup from your hotel. Please confirm your pickup time with the local partner the day before the trip.

The experience

Stay a night with a local family and experience life in the countryside
Taste the local food of the islanders
Enjoy amazing views of the sunset from Amantani island

Full description

The excursion starts with a morning pick-up from the hotel to the main port in the city. Departing from Puno city, the boat stops in The Uros floating Islands, where the guide will explain the history, purpose, and the way to make floating islands. After the explanation you will have free time to walk along the island or just interact with the locals. Continuing with the trip the boat will head to Amantani Island where the local family will be waiting to take you to the house, Lunch will be prepared by the family using local products. In the afternoon the guide will take you to the top of the island to see one of the most amazing sunsets in Peru (optional), if not, just walk around the island enjoying the great views of Lake Titicaca. At night a welcome party organized by the locals will be held in the comunal room. Dinner and breakfast will be provided by the family. The second day after breakfast the leader of the family will take you to the island's pier to take a boat to ride to Taquile island, where you guide will explain the traditions of the islanders in Taquile which are very special compared with other places in the lake. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in Taquile island. Return to Puno city on the second day.

Includes

Pick-up /drop off from your hotel (only hotels located in downtown)
Boat (there and back)
Entrance fees to the Uros floating islands, Amantani island and Taquile island
Basic accommodation in Amantani island (sanitary facilities, no shower)
Lunch, dinner and breakfast in Amantani island and Lunch (2nd day) in Taquile island
Bilingual English and Spanish speaking guide

Pick-up/drop off from the following hotels requires prior coordination: Sonesta Posada del Inca, Casa Andina Premium, Xima Hotels, Hotel Libertador Isla Esteves, Hotel Jose Antonio, Mirador del Titicaca
Gratuities
Cold drinks

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Warm clothing
Sunscreen
Water
Toiletries

Know before you go

There will be Vegetarian options.
Please bring:
Walking shoes
Extra warm clothes
Waterproof clothes (January, February and March only)
Sun screen
Sun hat
Hiking is necessary on this tour (medium - high level)

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 13 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
2/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Safety
4.5/5

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They could have done a better job with informing me about a pick up delay. Pick up was scheduled at 8:00 am yet they didn't show up until 30 minutes later. I tried calling them numerous times but they weren't responsive up to the last minute. Aside from that issue I enjoyed this tour a lot.

September 21, 2019

Fabulous

The excursion to Amantani Island is great, we were greeted by the family with open arms. The meals were excellent and generous. We shared a lot with them. They share with you their life and way of life, a total immersion in 48 hours. The walks (on the Amantani and Taquile islands) are magnificent. It was really fabulous, we were amazed. On the other hand, we found Uros very "kitsch" sur-fact, unlike Amantani and Taquile, Uros is 100% touristy where everything is good to get you a few soles.

May 5, 2019

Great

Great and well organised trip. Loved every minute of it. Bianca who was hosting me was brilliant. I don't speak Spanish but I had Colombian girl in my house/room so she translated everything. The only negative thing I can say is that booking through this website cost me double the price than my Colombian friend paid from an agency by booking in the city for exactly the same conditions :-( Otherwise highly recommend trip and experience.

March 24, 2018

2 Day Amantani Island Rural Tourism Tour

2 Day Amantani Island Rural Tourism Tour

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