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Combine visits to three different Peruvian islands with an overnight stay at a family home on Lake Titicaca. Learn more about the way of life and live with them this beautiful unique experience. Get views of the Cordillera Real and Lake Titicaca, as well as insight into the indigenous cultures that call that area home.
• Pick up and return to the hotel in Puno,
• All entrance fees, basic accommodation and meals are provided as per itinerary.
• 2-day trip to the islands of Lake Titicaca with overnight accommodation with a host family on Luquina Island.
• Round trip transportation from Puno.
• Navigate the highest lake in the world.
What's Included
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Extra charges apply for transportation from Libertador, Posadas del Inka, Eco Inn, Jose Antonio, Casa Andina Private Collection, Mirador del Titiakaka, Yatch and Taypikala.
Itinerary
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1Uros Floating Islands
After breakfast at your hotel have a comfortable pick-up to the main port in Puno, relax during a panoramic drive parallel to the resplendent Lake Titicaca. Climb aboard a motor boat and set sail for the Uros Islands, man-made floating islands made entirely of reeds. Enjoy a warm welcome from the friendly locals, who will show you around their rustic homes while your knowledgeable guide explains the fascinating history of the islands; Originally built as a defense mechanism, the islands were designed with flexible reeds to move easily during attack. Learn about the logistical issues of rotten reed foundations, then return to the ship for the next leg of your journey.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Taquile Island
Disembark on the island of Taquile, a place that has avoided the metropolitan development of the modern world; the women still wear traditional woven clothing and the artisanal treasures are created using ancient methods. Learn about inversions in stereotypical gender roles and enjoy a light lunch inspired by regional recipes.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Lake Titicaca
. After your culturally enriching exploration, return to the boat that will take you to the island called Luquina. Your host family will wait for you at the port of Luquina and they will take you to their home. You will enjoy a delicious dinner with the local family before going to bed. Have the afternoon to watch the sunset.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4Lake Titicaca
Start your day fairly early with a tasty breakfast with the family before having the chance to take part in your daily activities, such as herding sheep, working the crops, or even learning how to milk a cow. You will then enjoy a delicious lunch before saying goodbye to the family and leaving the community. You will take the boat back to Puno, finishing the tour around 3:45 p.m.
7 hours • Admission ticket included
PUNO - TITICACA LAKE - UROS ISLAND
LIVE THE CULTURE WITH A HOST FAMILY - LUQUINA - PUNO
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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