Cultural Homestay Experience in Puno, Peru - 2 Days
Why we love it?
The Andean Homestay Connection is a two-day cultural experience in Puno, Peru, designed for travelers seeking an immersive encounter with local traditions and communities. Participants will explore the unique floating islands of Uros and the scenic landscapes of Amantani and Taquile, engaging with local families and learning about their customs and way of life. This tour is particularly suited for those interested in cultural exchange and authentic experiences, as it includes guided visits to the islands, motorboat transportation, and opportunities to interact with residents. The distinctive aspect of this tour is the homestay experience on Amantani, where travelers can enjoy traditional meals and participate in local activities, providing a deeper understanding of Andean culture.
Inclusions
- Transfer from your hotel
- Tourist transport.
- Professional guided in English – Spanish.
- Tourist entrance tickets to the Islands of Lake Titicaca.
- Motor boat service to visit the Islands of Lake Titicaca.
- 01 night accommodation in a lodging house on the island of Amantani (Experiential tourism).
- Entrance tickets to the three islands.
- 01 Lunch, 01 Dinner, 01 breakfast on the island of Amantani.
- Complete visits to the Uros, Amantani and Taquile Islands.
- Permanent Assistance
Exclusions
- Ride on the traditional boat (reed boat) – S/.10
- Other services not specified.
Itinerary
Day 1 Uros – Amantani
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We start this tour at 7:45 am. With transfer from your hotel to the port.
- Then we board to the floating island of the Uros (25 min Approx.)
- Upon arrival we receive a small reception from the inhabitants, then our guide will give us a complete explanation of the inhabitants, customs and characteristics of this fascinating place, we visit 2 of the 80 islands and we will also have the opportunity to take a short ride (15 min approx.) in the traditional reed boats (optional).
- Next, After a 3-hour navigation we arrive at the island of Amantani, upon disembarking at the port, the group is divided into smaller groups to rest in the rural houses with the various Taquileña families.
- The typical lunch is served with the designated families.
- At sunset, we undertake a walk to the highest point of the island known as “Pacha Tata” to see the sunset. There our guide will give us a brief description of the main characteristics and peculiarities of the island.
- After dinner, the designated family dresses us in their typical costumes, to take us to the community room or peña, where we will have a small celebration.
- Upon returning, spend the night in the rural houses designated for each group.
Day 2 Amantani – Taquile
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- Breakfast at a rural house then we begin our tour at 8:00 am.
- Heading towards the island of Taquile, after approximately 1 hour. By navigation, we arrived at this island, upon disembarking at the port we began with a gradually ascending walk to the main square of said island, (approximately 45 minutes of walking) without demand, to visit the communal cooperative where their fabrics are exhibited.
- The guide will tell us about the way of life of the inhabitants and their famous textile industry, which was declared “intangible cultural heritage of humanity” by UNESCO
- Next we will have lunch at one of the local restaurants (not included)
- After lunch we descend a route of 500 steps to the main port (optional route).
- At approximately 1:00 pm. We embark to Puno (approximately 3 hours of navigation).
Return to Puno and End of services.
Please Note
- Reservations can be made until 4:00 PM the day before departure. If you wish to make a reservation after this deadline, please contact us to confirm availability. Agency's opening hours on the contact page.-------------------------------
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 12 days before start
Non-refundable after 12 days before start
