FLOATING ISLANDS & LAKE TITICACA 2 DAYS HOMESTAY (FROM CUSCO)

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This 2-day tour from Cusco is a great option to visit beautiful Lake Titicaca and learn about the life of the locals. This itinerary includes the Floating Islands, Amantani and Taquile Islands. You will spend the night in a homestay at a local family's house. Overnight buses from and back to Cusco are included in the package.

OVERVIEWOVERVIEW

Explore Lake Titicaca by taking this 2-day tour (+ 2 overnight buses) with homestay from Cusco. You will learn about the life and traditions of the locals during your visit to the Uros floating islands, Amantani and Taquile Islands. You will spend the night at a local family's house and join them in music and dances.

ITINERARYITINERARY

We gather at our private bus terminal (located on Alameda Pachacutec 495 in Cusco) at 9.30 PM ready for the 10 PM departure to Puno. The overnight journey lasts for about 8 hours, arriving in Puno by 6 AM. Upon arrival, you will have some free time to buy your breakfast in one of the local restaurants.

DAY 1 – Cusco Puno –  Floating Islands – Amantani – Homestay 
We meet again at 7.45 AM and get on our private boat to the world-famous floating islands of the Uros people. We will take a guided tour of these reed islands and learn about their history and culture with the help of a knowledgeable local guide.
At 10.30 AM we get back on our ferry and cruise the highest navigable lake in the world to reach the Island of Amantani. You arrive there at around 1.30 PM and you will meet and greet your host family upon arrival. They will show you your place for the night and after this they will serve you a typical lunch prepared with natural ingredients. In the afternoon you will spend time altogether with them sharing stories and taking part in intercultural activities and games. You can also decide to take a 1-hour uphill hike to the temple of Pachacata viewpoint to enjoy spectacular views of the sunset over the lake. Dinner will be served at around 7 PM at the local house. In the evening you can join in group performances with dances and music. Overnight on the island. 

DAY 2 – Amantani – Taquile Island – Puno – Cusco
We have breakfast with the family and say goodbye to them. We get on our ferry and continue our journey to the Taquile Island, and start a 45-min hike to the main square. Here we will learn about the textile art and traditions of this place, part of the UNESCO World Heritage. At around midday we will have lunch. Our boat to Puno leaves at 1.30 PM, arriving at 4 PM. You will be dropped off at the Pacha Suites Hotel and can use their free bag storage facility as well as have shower for only 10 soles.
You will have free time in Puno until 9 PM - you can explore the main square and have dinner in one of the many local restaurants. Our bus back to Cusco leaves at 9.30 PM arriving at around 6 AM the following morning.

INCLUDED / NOT INCLUDEDINCLUDED / NOT INCLUDED
INCLUDED
  • Shared tourist bus transport Cusco to Puno to Cusco (with seatbelts, speedometre)
  • Accommodation drop-off in Cusco
  • English-speaking assistant on the bus
  • All boat rides between the islands
  • Floating Islands tour
  • Taquile Island tour
  • 2 x lunch, 1 x breakfast, 1 x dinner
  • Homestay accommodation on Amantani (can be shared)
 
NOT INCLUDED
  • Accommodation pickup in Cusco
  • Breakfast on day 1 and dinner on day 2
  • Extra food and beverages
  • Reed boat ride (kontiki) in Uros Islands (S/.10 soles - optional)
  • Tips

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONIMPORTANT INFORMATION
CANCELLATIONS
These are the cancellation policies for this tour. Please note that we can only process cancellations during office hours.
  • All cancellations incur a minimum cancellation of 20% of the ticket price (80% refundable)
  • Within 8 days of departure: 40% of the ticket price (60% refundable)
  • Within 4 days of departure: 60% of the ticket price (40% refundable)
  • Within 48 hours: no refunds
  • Cancellation on the first day of your package, or day of departure: no refunds
  • Non-notification of cancellation and departure has already occurred: no refunds

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