TOUR UROS - AMANTANI - TAQUILE
2 Days

Day 1: UROS - AMANTANI 

We Pick you up from your hotel in Puno 7:40 am on this tour the first place to visit is the Uros island located in the bay of Puno 12 km away from the port, we sail between 25 and 30 minutes, when we arrive to Uros island we will get a nice experience  learning about the lifestyle and traditions that are still preserved in this place, So we have to take a journey to the past to understand the reality that still remains alive, millenary activities, fundamental for the survival of the local population, dedicating themselves to fishing and hunting birds depending completely on the Totora (Aquatic Plant of the Lake) Plant with which they build their islands, houses, rafts and also serves as food and fuel. On the island live very friendly people descendants of the Uros who were one of the oldest ethnic groups that inhabited the highlands, they will be very glad to show us how they have built their islands made with large blocks of the Totora roots that makes them float due to the porosity of the blocks aided by the gases that produce their decomposition, People have a very hard job joining the blocks and also placing a layer of Totora, the same that must be replaced every 20 days. In the Uros Island we have time to explore and also buy some souvenirs to support this magical place, after that we continue with the journey to Amantani island (2 ½ hours more) and arrive at the average noon where we will be warmly welcomed by local families. Accompanied by them we hike for about 30 min uphill to the local houses, where we have a delicious typical Andean lunch. Then we will settle in the family home and free time to rest because after that we meet our tour guide again to go for a nice hike (about 1 hour) to the top of the island to visit the Inca ceremonial temples Pachamama and Pachatata. After that we will enjoy the beautiful views of the lake and its splendor, and of course one of the most beautiful sunsets in the world. Finally we return to have dinner at the local houses, overnight families organized a welcome party (optional) where we can dance and wear the local dress all accompanied by local musicians.

Day 2: AMANTANI - TAQUILE

We started the day with a typical breakfast and then descend to the port, we will take our boat to Continuing the tour we head towards the natural Taquile Island once we arrive we have an small hike to the top of island it takes about 30 minutes, the summit is a perfect natural lookout point to appreciate the immensity of the lake from a different perspective, then we have plenty of time to enjoy a very delicious lunch and after that we will be able to appreciate the great alive culture on the island, Taquileños are known for their fine handwoven textiles and clothing, which are regarded as among the highest quality handicrafts not only in Peru, but also in the world. Knitting is exclusively performed by males, beginning in early boyhood. Women spin wool and use vegetables and minerals to dye the wool to be used by the community. Taquile is narrow and long, it was used as a prison during the Spanish Colony In 1970, it became property of the Taquile people, who have inhabited the island since then. After that we have to hike back to the place where the boat is going to be waiting for us and we then return to Puno and to the hotel arriving at 4:00pm approximately.

Tour Uros - Amantani - Taquile Includes

o Transfer hotel - port - hotel
o Departure time at your disposal SUPERIOR SERVICE
o Professional Tour guide in Spanish / English
o Tour Guide in another language, ask at the booking time SUPERIOR SERVICE
o Souvenir Kit PERU ULTIMATE EXPEDITION
o Private Regular Boat (with toilet and bus seats) SUPERIOR SERVICE
o Semi Private Boat STANDAR SERVICE
o Entrance ticket to the islands
o 2Lunches, 1Dinner, 1Breakfast for Everybody
o Water bottle and snacks SUPERIOR SERVICE

It Does Not Include

o Breakfast on the first day
o Alcoholic beverages
o Tips for the tour Guide and assistant staff
o Travel insurance

What do you need to bring?

Q Light and warm clothes, the weather in the morning is cold, at midday a little hot, wind in the afternoon
Q Hat and sunscreen
Q Comfortable shoes for the walk
Q Cash if you want to buy souvenirs
Q Drinks and / or snacks

Note
If you apply to the (ECONOMIC or STANDARD SERVICE) and your hotel is Sonesta Posada del Inka - Casa Andina Premium - Xima - Libertador Puno. You must add an extra payment for round trip transfer (From 1 to 4 people $ 7.00 USD) - (From 5 to 7 people $ 13.00 USD) 

The private tour has been created for all people who want to have a more personalized experience, where the pick-up time is more flexible and adapted to their plans and pace of travel, No group is shared and you can stay longer on the island, private tours give you the opportunity to learn more about the places visited, because there is a private tour guide attentive to your needs, during the time the tour lasts