Lake Titicaca on the 2-day route to the Uros, Amantaní and Taquile islands
COMMUNITY TOURISM NIGHT ON AMANTANÍ

Lake Titicaca 2-Day Tour: Uros, Amantaní Homestay and Taquile

  • 2 Days / 1 Night
  • Puno · Uros · Amantaní · Taquile, Peru
  • From $70 USD ≈ S/ 242
Stone arch on Taquile Island overlooking Lake Titicaca
Reed houses and boat on the Uros Islands
Reed arch on the Uros floating islands

Community-based tourism on Lake Titicaca: spend the night with a local family on Amantaní Island, hike to the Pachamama and Pachatata temples, and visit the Uros Islands and Taquile.

DURATION 2 Days / 1 Night
MAX ALTITUDE 4,100 m (Pachatata Temple)
DIFFICULTY Easy / Moderate
GROUP SIZE Shared group
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

Experience Overview

The 2-day / 1-night Lake Titicaca tour is a community-based tourism experience that lets you get a close-up look at life in the lake’s island communities. You visit the Uros Floating Islands, sail to Amantaní Island to spend a night with a local family, share their meals and join a traditional celebration, and the next day explore Taquile Island and its renowned textile tradition.

What you’ll experience

  • Uros: man-made totora reed islands and the culture of one of the oldest peoples of the Altiplano.
  • Amantaní: homestay accommodation, home-cooked meals made with island produce and a sunset hike to the Pachamama and Pachatata temples (4,100 m).
  • Cultural night: your host family lends you traditional clothing for a party with local music and dancing.
  • Taquile: textile art recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, terraced landscapes and a trout lunch.

About the accommodation

Homes on Amantaní are simple and welcoming: private or shared rooms, shared bathrooms and, in many cases, no hot water. It is a unique chance to experience Altiplano hospitality while directly supporting the families’ livelihoods.

What to bring

  • A small backpack with warm clothes for the night (temperatures can drop below 0 °C), a beanie and gloves.
  • Flashlight, sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses and a water bottle.
  • A small gift for your host family (fruit, groceries or school supplies) is always appreciated.

Signature Highlights

Spend a night with a local family on Amantaní Island.
Visit the Uros Floating Islands and Taquile Island.
Sunset hike to the Pachamama and Pachatata temples.
Cultural night with traditional clothing, music and dancing.
Home-cooked meals made with local produce included.
STEP BY STEP

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

Each day has been carefully planned to optimize acclimatization and avoid peak tourist hours.

DAY 01

Puno – Uros Islands – Amantaní Island

⛰ 4,100 m a.s.l. ⏱ Full day ⛺ Homestay on Amantaní

Pickup from your hotel and boat ride to the Uros Floating Islands. We continue for about 3 hours to Amantaní, where host families welcome us and take us to their homes for lunch. In the afternoon we hike to the ceremonial temples of Pachamama and Pachatata to watch the sunset over the lake. Dinner with your family followed by a cultural night with traditional music and dancing.

DAY 02

Amantaní Island – Taquile Island – Puno

⛰ 3,950 m a.s.l. ⏱ Full day ⛺ Return to Puno

Breakfast with your host family before saying goodbye and sailing to Taquile. We explore the island, learn about its communal organization and textile art, and have lake trout for lunch. In the afternoon we return by boat to Puno and transfer you to your hotel.

FULL TRANSPARENCY

What's Included in the Expedition

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Included Luxury Services

  • Pickup from your hotel in Puno and transfer to the port.
  • Tourist boat for both days.
  • Official tour guide.
  • Entrance fees to Uros, Amantaní and Taquile.
  • 1 night of homestay accommodation on Amantaní.
  • Lunch and dinner on day 1; breakfast and lunch on day 2.
  • Return to your hotel in Puno.
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Not Included

  • Drinks and snacks.
  • Totora reed boat ride (optional).
  • Tips.
WE ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Titicaca 2-Day Tour: Uros, Amantaní Homestay and Taquile

What is the accommodation like on Amantaní?

It is a simple family home with a private or shared room and a shared bathroom. It is not a hotel but a true homestay experience.

Can I leave my luggage in Puno?

Yes. Bring just a small backpack; your large luggage can stay at your hotel in Puno.

Are vegetarian meals available?

Meals on Amantaní are based on potatoes, quinoa, fava beans, cheese and vegetables, so they are easy to adapt to a vegetarian diet.