Day 1: Uros Islands
and Amantani Island
After picking you up from your hotel in the city of Puno, our transportation will
take you to the Puno port where the professional
kayak team is located, initiating a 2-day
adventure on the breathtaking Lake Titicaca.
Lake Titicaca
sits at an elevation of 3,800 meters above sea level, earning its title as the highest navigable lake of the world.
The kayak journey lasts around 1 hour and 20 minutes. Along the way, you`ll be
able to admire the beautiful Puno bay
and the stunning flora and fauna that surround it.
We will arrive at the floating
island of Uros, a collection of handmade artificial islands located in the
high-altitude region of the Andes. These islands are the home of the indigenous
Uro community, who have constructed and inhabited these floating structures for
centuries.
The islands are primarily made from totora, an aquatic plant that thrives abundantly in the lake. The
Uros use these plants to build the
islands, houses, boats, and various objects for their daily lives.
After visiting the Uros
Islands, we will depart on a regular boat to Amantani Island. Upon arrival, you will settle into the assigned
host family house for the night. You will enjoy a typical Andean lunch consisting of quinoa soup and lake fish, along with
comforting coca tea.
Amantani is renowned as a popular destination for tourists
seeking to experience life in local communities. The majority of population of
Amantani is of indigenous Quechua
descent and has preserved many of their ancestral traditions.
The island offers a panoramic
view of Lake Titicaca and the surrounding mountains, making it a beautiful
and tranquil place to explore. One of the most iconic spots is Pachatata, a viewpoint atop a hill that
offers spectacular views of the lake and its surroundings.
In the evening, we will have dinner and enjoy a lively local
party organized by the community.
Day 2: Taquile Island
and Return to Puno
Start your day with an early morning breakfast before we
depart to Taquile Island by regular boat.
The journey across the stunning Lake Titicaca takes about an hour.
Upon arrival on the island, you will walk to the small yet
charming main square. Here, you can visit the local museum (optional) or
explore wonderful textile shops.
Taquile Island is
known for its rich cultural heritage and impressive landscapes. The indigenous
community here has upheld ancestral traditions and sustainable ways of life.
The people of Taquile are renowned for their expertise in creating high-quality
textiles, which are considered invaluable heritage.
The inhabitants are master weavers, crafting textiles by
hand using techniques passed down through generations. These textiles are artistic and cultural
expressions, featuring patterns and colors that reflect Andean Cosmo vision and
the community history. Each piece tells a story and can communicate the social
status wearer, gender, and identity.
You will have lunch at a local restaurant and then take the regular boat back to the Puno port. Our
transportation will take you back to the hotel.