Amantani Homestay + Titicaca Kayak Experience

Amantani Homestay + Titicaca Kayak Experience

Amantani Lago Titicaca Puno
2D/1N
Moderate
English

Duration

2D/1N

Departure

8:00 AM

Return

4:30 PM

Pickup

Hotel pickup in Puno

Level

Moderate

Guide

English

Available

Available

Overview

The Experience

On Amantani Homestay + Titicaca Kayak Experience, paddle from South Puno to Uros, ride to Amantani by boat, lunch, hike and overnight. Next day kayak to Taquile and return.

It is a great way to combine kayaking in the highest navigable lake in the world and local living at Amantani Island. Both combo activities provides unique glimpse of the Andean way of life and traditions.

Itinerary — 9 stops

Your Journey .

Kayaking from South Puno to Uros Islands

Day 1 - 8:00 AM

Our friendly driver takes you from your hotel to the Chimu kayak launch point on a 20-minute car ride. Your passionate kayak guide waits for you with the proper kayak gear and equipment at the secluded shoreline of Lake Titicaca. You'll start kayaking on clean water and enjoy the view of the surrounding maze of reeds, Mountains and local birds.

Guided visit at Uros Islands

Day 1 - 9:00 AM

After one hour, you'll arrive and disembark at the Lake Titicaca's premier attraction, the floating Islands of the Uros people. Your guide provides a natural and cultural history interpretation of the floating islanders' innovation. Take your time to interact with the locals.

Uros to Amantani boating

Day 1 - 10:30 AM

Then after, you're heading to Amantani Island shoreline by a covered motorboat. This will be a direct boat navigation of 2 hours 30 minutes though the open view of the Lake. Upon arrival, you'll hike up to the local family house for about 25 minutes.

Lunch at Amantani

Day 1 - 1:00 PM

The family provides lunch. The set menu is based on Quinua soup, grilled Trout or chicken with white rice and hot drinks.

Kayak at sunset or hike up lookout

Day 1 - 4:00 PM

The late afternoon would be the ideal time to hike up the lookout or just decide to paddle again at Amantani Island at its most mesmerizing time the sunset.

Dinner and overnight

Day 1 - 7:30 PM

Dinner will be provided by the local host family. Overnight.

Kayaking from Amantani to Taquile Island

Day 2 - 8:00 AM

After an early breakfast, descend to the Lake shoreline from where you'll get fitted in your floatation device and venture on the kayak paddling towards Taquile Island. You'll kayak for about 2 hours up to 2 hours 30 minutes on a slow pace.

Hiking and lunch on Taquile

Day 2 - 11:00 AM

You'll disembark at the North tip of Taquile Island and start walking up to its Main Square. After a 45 minute walking you'll have lunch based on Quinoa soup, grilled Trout or vegetable omelet with white rice and salad.

Return to Puno

Day 2 - 2:00 PM

Your guide will lead you down through the stone stairs. You'll onboard again the motorized boat and head directly to Puno port on a 2 hour 45 minute of navigation.

Details

What's Included .

Included

14 items
  • Hotel to kayak launch private transfer (Day 1)
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Tandem kayaks
  • Life jacket, spray skirt, paddles
  • Entry tickets to Uros
  • Private covered motorboat
  • Entry tickets to Amantani
  • Lunch and dinner in Amantani
  • 01 night accommodation in Amantani
  • Breakfast at Amantani house (Day 2)
  • Entry tickets to Taquile Island
  • Lunch in Taquile Island
  • Taquile to Puno private boat ride
  • Puno port to hotel car transfer

Not Included

3 items
  • Water, snacks
  • Gratuities
  • Reed souvenirs

What to Bring

11 items
Hat, cap
Local cash currency
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Warm jacket
Scarf, gloves
Comfortable light shoes
Snacks, bottled water
Warm, light, waterproof jacket
Gloves, wind breaker
Long sleeve T-shirt

Total

$ 500 / 1 person

Group Price (6)

1 person $ 500
2 persons $ 600
Total $ 500
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