Lake Titicaca 2-day Tour: Experience Indigenous Uros Culture and Homestay
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Puno
Immerse yourself in the indigenous Uros culture on a 2-day tour of Lake Titicaca. Stay in a local family's homestay, explore the islands, and experience life on the water.
Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Uros Floating Islands - We will be picking you up from your hotel within the historic centre of Puno between 0745 and 0800 in the morning.
Before boarding the motor boat to Uros Island we will have a brief stop at the boat pier where you can buy some snacks and bottled water.
Once onboard the boat, a local musician would welcome you with an Andean Folkloric music. Our guide would then introduce himself and the captain of the boat before giving you a brief about the day’s itinerary on the World’s highest navigable lake, Lake Titicaca.
Our first stop will be at the iconic floating islands of Uros. During the journey from the mainland to one of the Uros Islands, you can see totora plants that grow on Lake Titicaca. These constitute the basic source of food and, at the same time, they serve as a maintenance system that the Uros have to perpetuate the existence of the islands As the boat would dock in, local women dressed in the local attire would extend a warm welcome to the place they call home. The head of the island would then demonstrate how they build these islands using totora plants and would share a few words in their native language (Aymara).
Natives here are known for their handicrafts, so you may buy some if you would wish to. You will then have an option of sailing on the traditional totora reed boat (10 Soles) to the main island of Uros. If desired, you can get your passport stamped here as a souvenir.
From here, we will start our boat ride to Amantani islands. You may walk up to the open deck on the upper level of the boat and get some photos of the floating islands that you would be passing through.

What's Included
  • Transport
  • Bi-lingual local guide
  • All entrance fees
  • 1 night’s accommodation on Amantani island.
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Puno hotel transfer
What's Not Included
  • Lunch on second day (could be purchased for 30 Soles)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up or drop-off outside the center of Puno (25 soles per way)
Additional Information

One of the world’s highest expanses of water, Lake Titicaca straddles the border between Peru and Bolivia—with a history of habitation by the indigenous Uros people dating back to pre-Columbian days. On this 2-day tour, reach the islands of Lake Titicaca and spend the night in a local family’s homestay. Travel by boat between Amantani and Taquile islands, and enjoy an immersive experience of life on the water.

Location
Estacion Muelle Puno
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Guillaumery7221kl
May 10, 2024
Highly recommend! - The guide, Carlos, is very attentive and well organized. We felt welcomed and safe. The couple who received us on the island, Necacio and Reina, were very kind and their house was very clean. We had a bit of altitude sickness so remember to take tablets. I highly recommend!
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Excursion59411262470
Apr 19, 2024
A trip of a lifetime - I took this two day Lake Titicaca tour after a friend recommended this tour and the company to me. It was a perfectly planned and well organized tour. The tour company was very easy to reach and helped me a lot in planning the trip. The pickup was ontime and the guide was very knowledgable. The boat was spotless with a toilet inside. Everything was simply perfect. Hihgly recommend them.
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Eros
Mar 12, 2024
Lake Titicaca Tour - Excellent tour, the staff was very helpful, I recommend it, an experience different from everyday life. valid for all ages.
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Neil_f
Feb 17, 2024
Beautifully Gorgeous - Going in I expected something a bit different but in the end I had a wonderful time. Pack light, I did not I had a suitcase. There is walking and hiking in which I love but really no where to store things so you have to take them from point A to point B to Point C etc. Weather changes from hot, to cold, to rain. So prepare the proper clothing for those circumferences also bring Soles with you since everything is cash only and you're going to want to buy beautiful artisanal artifacts on the islands and if you want any additional food or drinks as well. There's also very limited charging for phones and no wifi and limited cell service. It's a great way to disconnect. Overall it's beautiful you learn a lot about agricultural, Incan tribes and traditions and you hike about 26 km in one day to the temples which is pretty awesome. Also prepare for altitude sickness so drink the tea and chew on the cocoa leaves.
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William_b
Feb 2, 2024
Great experience at the world's highest lake. - I thought it was a very good tour. Ricardo our guid did an excellent job explaining things. I would have liked a warning in the tour description that we should have all our needs for the home stay in a small backpack because of a difficult walk to our houses. We had a large suitcase that we had to leave on the boat because it was to bulky to carry. We would have been better prepared if we had known. Otherwise a good tour.
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X5023flandreal
Jan 21, 2024
An unbelievable experience! - These two days were one of my highlights of my trip to Peru! Visiting the Uros islands is an eye opening experience where you get the chance to connect with locals and exchange some priceless moments! The next stop allows you to sleep at the place of a local family where you taste local food and have a little hike to the Pachatata. The evening ends with a small party that the community organises. Everyone was so happy and dancing, we couldn’t stop smiling! The last day allows you to explore the Taquile island prior heading back to Puno. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who’d like to get to know more about the local history, culture and lifestyle!
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Hendersonm969
Nov 24, 2023
Nice two days in Puno - Unforgettable two days in Peru. Planet Odysseys were incredibly nice. The guide was very nice and spoke excellent English and had a very impressive skill of explaining things in detail. The tour included visits to three islands where we were introduced to three different ways of life and it was very nice and immersive experience. Highly recommend them and the tour.
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Ionut
Nov 22, 2023
The most beautiful experience in Peru - The most beautiful experience in Peru, for us it climbs to the top position. Super guide, super locals, super experiences. It's worth coming all the way to Peru just for this.
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Fearl22
Oct 31, 2023
Beautiful lake Titicaca - I had a great experience traveling Lake Titicaca with Planet Odyssey! I booked my spot quite last minute and they were incredibly helpful. I arrived at the bus station in Puno from an overnight bus from Cusco and they went out of their way to help pick me up and take me to a partner hotel to freshen up and get ready for the day! Nancy was amazing as coordinating and helping, and not to mention incredibly friendly. As for the tour to Uros island, Isla Amantani and Taquile it was incredible. The home stay family was incredibly friendly and nice and so was the rest of the community around them. Our guide, Carlos and Walter were also top notch. The tour was in English and Spanish and they didn’t miss a beat. If you’re looking for a tour to visit the islands look no further and book now!! I hope to be able to come back some day!
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Pioneer47923194471
Oct 4, 2023
Lake Titicaca is fascinating - I visited Lake Titicaca with Planet Odysseys and it was truly unforgettable. The 2-day itinerary was perfectly organized and allowed us to immerse ourselves in the beauty and culture of the place. The team demonstrated professionalism and passion for what they do, guaranteeing a smooth tour.
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