Lake Titicaca 2-Day Tour

Daily Tour 2 days
Peru Puno and Lake Titicaca

With this 2-day tour of Lake Titicaca, you will get to know what has been considered a sacred place among the Andean indigenous peoples. In addition to being the cradle of great pre-Hispanic civilizations such as the Tiahuanaco, Collas and Aymaras. It is also where the mythical legend of Manco Capac, the first Inca, and Mama Ocllo, his wife, began. The beautiful legend tells that, they emerged from the water and under the orders of the Sun God, they founded the Inca Empire in the neighboring region of Cusco.

Besides enjoying the great scenery, you will have the opportunity to navigate in its sacred waters that are home to diverse Andean communities. The ones that you will visit sharing with the inhabitants their local culture, food, beliefs and traditions. A genuine immersion experience.

You will visit the iconic Taquile island. An indigenous community that conserves its original traditions and organization. Then the famous Uros floating islands, and finally, overnight in the beautiful Amantani island.

Lake Titicaca is the perfect place for lovers of authentic experiences and unforgettable landscapes.

Why to choose Culturandes Travel & Adventure for this Lake Titicaca 2-Day Tour?

Are you looking for unforgettable memories for this adventure? Culturandes Travel & Adventure want you to have a hassle-free planning and an unforgettable travel experience without any stress and unexpected situations by the hand of its experts travel advisors and knowledgeable local guides providing you:

  • Reliable and high level services
  • Certified Peruvian tour operator
  • Safe transport according to the highest standards
  • Adequate equipment for the activity
  • Detailed and personalized information prior to the trip
  • 24 hour support during your trip
  • Excellent official local guides who will be the star of your trip

We are experts in private and customized tours all around Peru, ask our expert travel advisors to upgrade your experience with additional activities and extensions.

Group services versus Private services?

This is a question we all need to ask ourselves when planning a trip. The answer depends largely on the age, the particular interests of each person and, above all, the economy of each passenger. Below, we list the differences between conducting a group service versus a private service. It should be noted that, in either of the two modalities, you will receive top quality care from the entire team of professionals who will make your trip unforgettable.

Group Services

  • The driver follows the stops designated by the tour
  • Groups can have between 15 and 20 people
  • Guidance is simultaneous in English and Spanish for the entire group
  • The itinerary has to be strict to fulfill the daily plan
  • Guidance is available at the same time for the entire group
  • The main advantage of group services is the affordable price

Private Services

  • The driver will make the necessary stops where you indicate
  • Of 5 or more people, the private service has a similar price to the group service.
  • You own the time you want to have at each stop
  • Guidance is in only 1 language and at the passenger’s choice (prior consultation for rare languages)
  • The guide will be available only for you and attentive to your requirements
  • The travel experience becomes much more personal and deep in knowledge

We urge you to get in touch with us so we can design your trip to Peru together, probably combining some excursions in private and some in group services. Our team of experienced voyagers knows what it means to plan a trip of a lifetime as well as the investment that implies, therefore, we want everything to go perfect.

Highlights

THE CLASSIC 2-DAY TOUR TO LAKE TITICACA

  • Marvel at the famous Lake located between the border of Peru and Bolivia at almost 4000 masl, considered the cradle of the Inca civilization and the highest traversable lake in the world
  • Spend an unforgettable night in Amantani island in a local house
  • Enjoy the visit of the main islands as Taquile and Amantani and interact with local people
  • Enjoy places full of amazing Andean scenery and authentic culture
  • Be impressed by the inhabitants of the floating island of Uros, one of the most fascinating indigenous groups of the continent
  • Soak into some of the most important pre-Columbian cultures of America

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Itinerary

Lunch, dinner

This great day begins with a transfer from your hotel to the port. You will then travel by motorboat to visit the unique Uros floating islands. Step on them feels a lot like being on a waterbed, then meet its friendly inhabitants who are descendants of one of the oldest South American cultures and share an intercultural activity with then to see their houses and learn about the construction of the reed floating islands.

Rides on traditional reed boats can be arranged with the local fishermen.

You will then continue your journey to Amantani island while learning through your local guide about the origins of the Inca culture, Quechua language and much more. As you arrive, local families may well be running down the hill to welcome you and then the group will break into smaller ones for the home stay.

After meeting your assigned family, (designated by the local administration), feel free to participate cooking with them a typical lunch made with fresh natural products and in the afternoon take a hike to the highest point of the island to watch the beautiful sunset in an incredible setting.

Dinner with your family means dressing up in traditional local costumes and visiting the community hall for a fun celebration to experience the energy and joy of these amazing Andean communities.

After a great night you will return to your home along with your family enjoying the cold breeze of the highlands, the clean air and a spectacular view of the milky way.

Overnight in a local house. (basic facilities)

MAKE IT DIFFERENT (OPTIONAL)

Kayak the highest navigable lake in the world, ask our experts to upgrade your experience.

Breakfast

Enjoy a final sentimental meal with your family before heading off on a pleasant motorboat ride to the Taquile island. After an hour you will arrive to this unique place. There, a long gradually 50 minutes ascending path enjoying stunning views and landscapes, will take you to the center of the village where you will visit the most representative places of the island.

Lunch at a local restaurant is not included, but offers the opportunity to experience local dances, textiles and unique cultural events. Taquile Island is the home for an authentic community that conserves Incan laws and its social system. Then you will descend 500 steps down to the port. The return to Puno will take 3 hours, and you will be transferred to your lodging.

We also offer the possibility to overnight in Taquile island instead of Amantani

MAKE IT DIFFERENT!
Ask our experts travel advisors to complete your trip including a visit to the majestic Colca Canyon, the mysterious Nazca lines, the enigmatic jungle or the Kingdom of the Chachapoyas

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