Lake Titicaca Tour With Amantani Island Homestay (2 Days)

The Lake Titicaca Tour with Amantani Island Homestay offers travelers a unique opportunity to enjoy the rich Andean culture. This 2-day excursion promises an authentic experience, complete with meals, accommodations, and access to the stunning Uros, Amantani, and Taquile islands. With a remarkable rating and positive reviews, this off-the-beaten-path adventure provides a chance for travelers to connect with local families and create lasting memories. But what truly sets this tour apart is the chance to…

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Key Points

A 2-day tour featuring a homestay experience on the remote Amantani Island in Lake Titicaca.
Positive reviews highlighting the authentic and hospitable nature of the Amantani Island homestay.
Affordable pricing at $85 per person with meals, accommodation, and entry fees included.
Offers culture through participation in traditional activities and customs.
Pickup and drop-off service available for guests staying in Puno’s city center.

Tour Overview and Details

The Lake Titicaca Tour offers a 2-day experience that includes a visit to Amantani Island for a homestay.

A 2-day Lake Titicaca Tour featuring a homestay experience on the picturesque Amantani Island.

With 15 positive reviews and a Badge of Excellence, the tour provides exceptional value at $85 per person with a lowest price guarantee.

Included are meals, accommodation, island entrance fees, and a bilingual guide.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are offered within Puno’s city center, with an additional fee for locations outside.

The tour has a maximum of 25 travelers and isn’t wheelchair accessible.

Guests should wait in their hotel/Airbnb lobby for pickup at 8 am.

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Inclusions and Exclusions

As the tour includes dinner, lunch, breakfast, and a night’s accommodation, travelers won’t need to worry about those expenses.

The package also covers hotel pickup and drop-off within Puno’s city center, as well as entry fees to the Uros, Amantani, and Taquile islands.

However, gratuities and personal expenses aren’t included. Plus, a 25-sol charge applies for pickups and drop-offs outside the city center.

The tour is limited to 25 travelers and isn’t wheelchair accessible, with infants required to sit on laps.

No serious medical conditions are allowed on the tour.

Pickup and Meeting Points

Complimentary hotel transfers are provided for guests staying in hotels or Airbnb accommodations within Puno’s city center.

Complimentary hotel transfers are provided for guests staying in hotels or Airbnb accommodations within Puno’s city center.

Guests should wait in their hotel or Airbnb lobby for pickup. An additional cost of 25 soles applies for pickups outside the city center.

The tour’s start time is 8:00 am, and the maximum group size is 25 travelers.

The tour isn’t wheelchair accessible, and infants must sit on laps.

Travelers with serious medical conditions aren’t allowed to participate.

Tour Schedule and Participation

The tour begins promptly at 8:00 am, with a maximum of 25 travelers per group.

Guests should wait in their hotel or Airbnb lobby for pickup. Those staying outside the city center will incur an additional 25 soles charge each way.

The tour isn’t wheelchair accessible, and infants must sit on laps. Travelers with serious medical conditions may be unable to participate.

The tour give you an authentic and engaging experience, though guests have noted some repetitiveness in the guide’s explanations at the Uros Islands.

Reviews and Feedback

What do the reviews and feedback say about the Lake Titicaca Tour?

According to the 15 reviews, the tour has an overall rating of 4.9 out of 5.

Travelers were particularly impressed with the authenticity and hospitality of the Amantani Island homestay experience.

However, some criticisms were made regarding the Uros Islands being overly touristy and repetitiveness in the guide’s explanations.

The tour provider acknowledges the feedback and emphasizes its commitment to improving services.

The positive reviews and badge of excellence indicate that this tour is a highly recommended experience for travelers visiting Puno, Peru.

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Highlights of the Amantani Island Homestay

According to the reviews, the highlight of the Lake Titicaca Tour is the Amantani Island homestay experience.

Travelers praise the authenticity and hospitality they encounter on the island. They get to enjoy the local culture, living with a host family and participating in traditional activities.

The islanders share their way of life, customs, and rituals, providing a genuine cultural exchange. Guests appreciate the opportunity to step away from the touristy areas and experience true Andean community life.

The Amantani homestay offers an intimate, off-the-beaten-path adventure that leaves a lasting impression on visitors.

Exploring the Uros Floating Islands

While the Amantani Island homestay is undoubtedly the highlight of the Lake Titicaca Tour, the experience of exploring the Uros Floating Islands also holds significant appeal.

Guests will witness the ingenuity of the local Uros people who’ve lived on these man-made islands for centuries.

The tour includes:

Gliding across the shimmering waters of Lake Titicaca on a traditional reed boat
Learning about the unique construction and maintenance of the floating islands
Engaging with the Uros community and witnessing their traditional way of life

Though the Uros experience can feel touristy at times, it provides a fascinating glimpse into a remarkable ancient culture.

The Sum Up

The Lake Titicaca Tour with Amantani Island homestay offers a unique culture experience. Priced at $85 per person, the tour includes meals, accommodation, and island entry fees. With overwhelmingly positive reviews, travelers praise the warm hospitality and authentic glimpse into Andean traditions, making it an unforgettable off-the-beaten-path adventure.