02DAYS AMANTANI ISLAND
Lake Titicaca

RATES 2021

PRIVATE & GROUP SERVICES

02DAYS AMANTANI ISLAND + UROS & TAQUILE ISLAND
Vía Regular Motor Boat

DESCRIPTION OF ITINERARY:
DIA 01: PUNO – UROS ISLAND – AMANTANI: The tour begin with the transfer fron your hotel to the main port, where you will board a motor boat to visit the unique floating islands of Uros are located 6km from Puno. The residents of the Uros were one of the oldest ethnic groups that inhabited the lake Titicaca, who used the aquatic plants “totora reeds” that grows in the lake, to create life conditions and ensure that the islands stay afloat. The dense roots that generate these plants support the island. The islanders use the totora reeds for building their islands, houses, cooking and eating as well. Uros people have spoken Uro puquina language, but now a day they speak Aimara Language. There are about 90 artificial islands, besides guest houses, primary school and the reed boats the unique method of transportation. Following with our journey, we will visit another island, where locals offer to visitors passport stamp, besides you take a boat ride on the typical balsa. Then a trip to Amantani Island which is located 41 km away from Puno, where live 4000 inhabitants, and divided into 10 communities. Upon arrival to Amantani Island, you will receive from the local families lodging, meals and unforgettable experience in the middle of the Lake Titicaca. In the afternoon hiking up to the top of the Island (4130m) to visit the preinca temples (pachatata and pachamama) and observe the magnificent sunset on the Titicaca, the highest and navigable lake in the world. Here we have the chance to dinner together with our host family. After dinner the community organize a welcome party (optinal) where we can dance and wear the traditional dressing of locals. Overnight at family house.
DAY 02: AMANTANI ISLAND – TAQUILE – PUNO: Breakfast included at the Lodge. Then we visit Taquile Island, which is located in the major lake, to 37 km away from Puno, formerly called Isla Intiqa. Upon arrival at Taquile island we have hiking, enjoying along the way the escenery, the view to lake Titicaca and andes mountain range. Taquile is famous for its craft production, particularly for its beautiful textiles. The islanders still practice the moral principles of Inca as (do not steal) (do not be lazy) and (do not lie) that are still used among inhabitants. On the island, now a day live 2000 inhabitants approximately. Visiting non-tourist areas you will appreciate the pre Inca temples and farming terraces, traditional farming techniques and their customs. Lunch included on Taquile Island. Then a return trip to Puno, then transfer to hotel.

WHAT IS INCLUDED: Transfers, English-Spanish speaking guide, entrance fees Amantani Island US$3, entrance fees Uros Island US$3, entrance fees Taquile Island US$3, all meals & accommodation, lunch on Taquile Island, regular motor boat.
NOT INCLUDED: Additional cost (in group service) for transfer from hotels located out of Puno city as Hotel Sonesta Posada, Casa Andina Premiun, Xima, Libertador and Jose Antonio. Extras and tips.