Lake Titicaca 2-Day Homestay Tour from Cusco

4.7 (80 reviews) Cusco, Peru
Duration4 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 40 travelers

Overview

Discover Lake Titicaca with a 2-day boat tour of the lake visiting the famous “floating islands” and the isolated mainland island community of Amantani. Stay the night on the island (Amantani) and see first-hand the traditional island life and customs passed down through generations.

Be aware the first and last nights are overnight buses from and back to Cusco, as the tour starts from there.

What's included

  • Accommodation is Included with a Local Family
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Guided tour of Amantani Island
  • Restroom on board
  • Bilingual Guide
  • Stay connected with free high-speed Wi-Fi powered by Starlink, available on every Peru Hop bus
  • Boat Transfer across the Islands
  • Breakfast upon arrival to Puno (optional - extra)
  • Dinner in Puno returning from islands
  • Reed Boat Ride (Kontiki) in Uros Islands: S/.10 soles – this is OPTIONAL.

What to expect

Day 1: Cusco - Puno
  1. Cusco
    9h
    Travel overnight from Cusco to Puno aboard a comfortable Peru Hop bus with onboard high-speed Wi-Fi. The bus departs from Cusco at 9:30 pm, arriving in Puno around 6:00 am.
Day 2: Puno - Uros Floating Islands + Amantani Overnight Stay
  1. Puno
    Pass by
    You will be taken to our partner hostel, you will be picked up from there, between 7:15 am and 8:15 am, to start the tour to the Lake.
  2. Uros Floating Islands
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Around 8:15 am, you will board the boat out to the Uros Islands for a guided tour of the famous “floating reed islands”.
  3. Amantani Island
    18h · Admission ticket included
    At 10:30 am, the highest navigable lake in the world out to the remote Island of Amantani.

    At 1:30 pm, you will have a guided tour of the island and learn the traditional history, lifestyle, and cultures of the island community.

    At 2:00 pm, you will have a typical lunch in the family's house made from natural products.

    At 3:00 pm, intercultural activities with the local family. After the activities, you can decide if you wish to go to 1-hour hike up to Pachatata temple to watch the sunset.

    At 7:00 pm, you will have a typical local dinner at the family's house.

    You will spend the night with a local family.
Day 3: Llachon Peninsula
  1. Amantani Island
    1h
    You will have time from 7:00 am to 8:00 am to have breakfast with your host family.

    At 9:00 am, you will board the boat to Llachon Peninsula, this is a 1-hour boat ride.
  2. Llachon
    4h
    From 10:00 am to 12:00m pm, witness the seasonal activities of this rural community. Free time to enjoy one of the most picturesque locations on Lake Titicaca.

    At 12:00 pm, you will have lunch
  3. Puno
    7h
    At 1:30 pm, you will catch the boat back to Puno, arriving around 4:00 pm. You will have free time in Puno until 9:00 pm, when the Peru Hop bus departs back to Cusco. The meeting point is our partner hostel.
Day 4: Return to Cusco
  1. Cusco
    Pass by
    Arrive back in Cusco, around 5:00 am. We will cover the taxis to your accommodation, as long as these are located near the city center.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

For this tour, we meet all passengers at our Peru Hop Private Terminal just 10 - 15 minutes from hotels/hostels.

End point

For this tour, we meet all passengers at our Peru Hop Private Terminal just 10 - 15 minutes from hotels/hostels.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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