Lake Titicaca is a freshwater lake located on the border between Peru and Bolivia. This lake is frequently referred to as the world’s “highest navigable lake.” It is also the biggest lake in South America in terms of volume and surface area.
Prior to the advent of the Incas, several native peoples lived on Lake Titicaca. A team of international archaeologists and divers discovered the remnants of an underwater temple believed to be 1,000 to 1,500 years old and most likely erected by the Tiwanaku people around 2000 BCE. The ruins are 200 by 50 meters in size (660 by 160 ft). The temple was surrounded by a hamlet, roadways, farming terraces, and an 800-meter-long retaining wall.
The ” Uros Floating Islands” are tiny, man-made islands built by the Uros people out of layers of chopped totora, a thick, buoyant sedge that grows abundantly in Lake Titicaca’s shallows. The Uros create the islands by regularly adding sedges to the surface of the lake, which grows naturally on the lake’s shores.
Amantani is yet another little island on Lake Titicaca that is home to Quechua speakers. On the nearly circular 15 km2 (6 sq mi) island, over 4,000 people dwell in ten settlements. Pachatata (Father Earth) and Pachamama (Mother Earth) are two mountain peaks with ancient ruins on top of each.
On Amantani Island, terraced slopes rise from the lake and are sown with wheat, potatoes, and vegetables. The majority of the tiny fields are handled entirely by hand. The fields are divided by long stone fences, while cattle and sheep graze on the slopes.
Taquile is a steep island 45 kilometers (28 miles) east of Puno. It was utilized as a jail during the Spanish colony and into the twentieth century. Then, it was given to the Taquile people, who have lived on the island since 1970.
The present population of Taquile is around 2,200 people. The island has a maximum size of 5.5 by 1.6 km (3.42 by 0.99 mi) and an area of 5.72 km2 (2.21 sq mi). The island’s highest point is 4,050 m (13,290 ft) above sea level, while the main settlement is at 3,950 m. (12,960 ft). Pre-Inca remains and agricultural terraces have been discovered on the island’s highest point.
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Our 2 Day Lake Titicaca Tours is perfect for exploring the most famous places of Lake Titicaca. We also offer day trips to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the Humantay Lake, and 4 Day Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu. Explore the most incredible places of South America with us.
Puno hotel transfer.
8:00 am
We will pick you up from your hotel in Puno City around 8:00 am. Then, we will go in our private vehicle to Puno’s port, where we will board a boat to the famous Uros Islands. The climate on Lake Titicaca is cold and dry, so wear warm clothes.
Once we arrive at the Uros Islands, you will have a guided tour of this enchanting place. You will learn about the ancient techniques used by the Uros people to build and maintain their artificial islands. You will also have the chance to buy some local souvenirs, such as traditional clothes. As an optional activity, you can also take a short trip on a totora reed raft.
Then, we will sail to the beautiful Amantani Island. The boat trip to this island takes around 3 hours to complete. Once we arrive at Amantani, you will have a guided tour of this cozy island. You will learn about the unique traditions and customs of the inhabitants of Amantani.
After the initial tour of Amantani, you will have a traditional lunch at your host family’s home. Then, in the afternoon, you will have a short trek to the Pachatata Ceremonial Center, located on the highest point of Amantani Island.
Afterwards, you will have a traditional dinner, to then spend the rest of the night in your host family’s house.
We will wake up at 6:30 am to have breakfast. Then, we will sail to the cozy Taquile Island. You will have a short trek around this small island. Once we get to the main square, you will be able to get incredible views of the island and the surrounding Lake Titicaca. Then, we will have lunch at a traditional restaurant.
After exploring Amantani, we will board our boat to return to Puno City. We will be arriving at Puno City around 3:30 pm. Once there, we will transfer you back to your hotel.
An incredible two-day tour of Lake Titicaca in Puno!
