FLOATING ISLANDS

Lake Titicaca

2 Days, 1 Night
(full day and half day tours also available)
Floating Islands Tour - short description

Not to be missed are the Floating Islands on Lake

Titicaca – the world’s highest navigable lake. The
islands of Uros, Amantani and Taquile can be
visited in two days and one night with the amazing
opportunity of a home-stay with a family on the
island of Amantani.
Learn about the construction techniques of the
floating islands and get a glimpse into the amazing
culture of the people of Lake Titicaca during this
unforgettable two day tour.

If you’re short on time, ask about the full day and

half day tours available.

Prices:
2 day/1 night: $30
Full day: $20
Half day: $15
Itinerary: Day 1 – Puno to Uros and Amantani Islands
At 7:30am you will be picked up at Bothy Hostel in
Puno (clean hostel with pancake breakfast) and
driven to the harbor. After a brief introduction to the
guide the journey will begin to Uros Island. You will
arrive at Uros island after a 1 hour motorboat ride,
and there you will get a first hand look at island
building techniques and their solar power uses. From
Uros you will have the option to take a ride on a
traditional totora reed raft to a nearby island (10/s ).
After another 2-3 hour motorboat ride you will arrive
at the island of Amantani.
Overnight – Family home-stay, Amantani Island
Upon arrival to the island of Amantani you will be introduced to
your host family and taken to their home for a rest. For many
people the home-stay is a revelation of the reality of the Andean
people of Lake Titicaca – there is no running water, electricity
and of course no toilets or showers!
In the afternoon you can take a 1 hour hike up Pachatata
mountain for fantastic views of the sunset over Lake Titicaca –
but don’t forget your flashlight for the walk back to the town! A
traditional dinner will be served in your host family’s home,
followed by a party in the main square - you can dress up in
traditional costumes and meet the local people.
Day 2 – Taquile to Puno
After breakfast with your host family in Amantani you will
take the 1 hour motorboat ride to Taquile Island. On the
island there is a great market with good quality
souveniers – but be aware that prices are fixed here, so
no bartering! Lunch is not included and will be at a
restaurant on the island (15/s) with veggie and meat
options.
The boat back to Puno leaves at 1pm from the main dock
– 538 steps down! Make sure to bring water and snacks
for the trip.
Back in Puno a van will be waiting at the harbor to take
you back to your hostel.
Full Day Uros and Taquile Islands
Itinerary -
You will be picked up at your hostel at 6:30am
and embark by motorboat to the Uros floating
islands. After a visit of the islands you will head
to Taquile where there will be a one hour hike
until reaching the main village of Taquile and the
fantastic market. After lunch (not included) you
will hike back to the dock and return to Puno,
arriving at about 5pm.

Price: $20

Half Day Floating Islands – Uros islands

Itinerary
After an 8:45am pickup at your hostel you will depart
from the main dock in Puno and head towards the
Uros floating islands. There will be time to visit two or
three of the floating islands before returning to Puno,
arriving at about 12:30pm.

Price: $15
 Floating Islands 2 days 1 night
Included

• Transport from Bothy Hostel to harbor

• All motorboat rides
• Professional bilingual guide
• Entrance Fees
• Food, from lunch on the first day to breakfast on the second day 

• Accommodation: home-stay on Amantani island 

• Transport back to Puno
• 24 hour emergency number - both English and Spanish spoken

Not Included

• Lunch in Taquile
• Tips and gifts for host family
• Optional boat trip on totora reed raft

What to bring

• Small backpack (we can store your large backpacks securely in locked room free of charge)
• Wind jacket
• Fleece
• Camera, films & batteries (no electricity for charging cameras on Amantani Island)
• Hat to protect from the sun, rain and cold
• Sun block
• Sunglasses
• Water bottle
• Personal medical kit
• Change of clothing
• Toilet paper
• Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli
• Cash in Soles and/ or US$ for snacks and souvenirs