Description
You have the opportunity to trek to the top of the mountain (4150 m.a.s.l) to see the Temples of the Pachamama and Pachatata and learn about the traditional customs of the island people. Food (lunch and dinner) and authentic music will be prepared and performed by your designated family. You will also stay the night with the family
Itinerary
Between 7:40 a.m. and 8 a.m. we pick you up from your hotel to bring you to the port. By motor boat we take you to one of the legendary Uros Islands where you can observe the lives of the Uros people who live on floating reed islands, some only 20 meters in length. After a beautiful 3 hour boat ride we reach Amantani Island where we will split into smaller groups to stay with the local families. You have the opportunity to trek to the top of the mountain (4150 m.a.s.l) to see the Temples of the Pachamama and Pachatata and learn about the traditional customs of the island people. Food (lunch and dinner) and authentic music will be prepared and performed by your designated family. You will also stay the night with the family.
After breakfast we take a short boat ride to the neighbouring Taquile Island, where we will tour around the ruins and visit the beautiful people, world famous for their intricate and fascinating weavings. After lunch we return to Puno where we will arrive at your hotel around 4 p.m.
*Shared service, or private services, please mentioned in your reservation. Special prices for groups or students.
Included / Excluded
To help you plan your trip, we have put together a list of what's included and what's not included in your tour package. This will give you a clear understanding of what to expect and help you make any necessary arrangements before your journey begins.
- Professional english/spanish speaking guide
- Pickup from your hotel
- Entrance fee to the island
- Motor boat-driver
- 01 night home stay with the family (Amantani)
- 1x breakfast, 2x lunches, 1x dinner
- Snacks and water
- Travel insurance
- First aid kit
- Tips for the guide-driver boat
Complementaries
- Walking shoes.
- Water canting.
- Insect repellent.
- Sunblock.
- Cash in small bill form.
- A backpack.
