Amantani Homestay & Kayak Experience 2D/1N
Amantani Homestay & Kayak Experience 2D/1N
Amantani Homestay & Kayak Experience 2D/1N
2 Days Starting and ending in Puno
Visiting: Amantaní, Puno
Tour operator:
Tour code:
9839
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 16
Age range:
18-90
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact Bamba Travel with any specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Tour Overview
Get ready to go back in time on a colourful, vibrant and eye-opening cultural experience. Go kayaking on Lake Titicaca and spend the night with an indigenous family on the remote island of Amantani. Get to know the local Aymara and Quechua-speaking families and experience their unique way of living.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Puno-Amantani Island, Peru
Location: Amantaní
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Duration: 2 Days
Departure Time: 07:30
Kayak from Puno to the Uros Floating Islands & Amantani Homestay (L/D)You'll be picked up at your hostel between 7:00-8:00am. Meet your guide at Lake Titicaca for safety briefing and paddling tips. Kayak through Titicaca National Reserve, possibly spotting lake wildlife. Arrive at Uros floating islands for 1-hour kayaking and exploration. Visit two of the 50+ islands. Learn about locals on the first island, explore, take photos, and support with souvenirs.
Then, a 3-hour boat ride takes you to Amantani Island. Lunch with a local family, optional sunset hike (4,150m). Enjoy stunning views of Lake Titicaca and Cordillera Real. Evening brings a local party and optional traditional clothing and dance. Experience a lively blend of locals and foreigners laughing and dancing together.
Day 2: Amantani Island-Puno, Peru
Location: Puno
Meals Included: Breakfast
Taquile Island & Return to Puno (B)
The next day you will have an early breakfast before saying goodbye to your family and heading over to the neighbouring Taquile Island (1-hour boat ride). The people who live on this island are very famous because they are considered “the best weavers of Peru”. There, you will go on a beautiful hike to enjoy the views of the lake. During this hike you will stop to visit the town square of Taquile and visit the handicraft shops to see the typical weaving. The square is also the highest point of the hike (3,950m or 12,960 feet). After enjoying some free time around the square, you will enjoy a typical lunch (not included). Then you will finish the hike going to the second port of the island, where you will take the motorboat back to Puno where your tour will come to an end at 3:30pm approximately.
What's Included
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Accommodation
1 Basic dorm on Amantani Island
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Transport
Transfers, boat ride
Boat rides
Accommodation pick-up/drop-off (city centre) -
Meals
1B / 1L / 1D
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Activities
Boat rides
Optional hike on Amantani Island
Party with locals
Cultural and active adventures -
Guides
Bilingual tour guide
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Extras
Fees, briefing, equipment
Entrance fees to the Islands
Pre-departure briefing
Kayak and equipment
What's Not Included
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Lunch on Taquile Island
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Tips for guide and driver (in Peru it is common to tip your tour guide if you feel he/she provided you with a good service. It is not obligatory but it would be a nice gesture)
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Small gift for host family to show appreciation (can be purchased in Puno on the morning of departure)
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Travel insurance
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Personal expenses
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Transfers from hotels located out of the city (Libertador, Eco Inn, Casa Andina Private Collection, Posada del Inca, Mirador del Titicaca, Taypikala, Yacht, Jose Antonio)
Mode of Transport
This tour includes transfers and a boat ride, ensuring a seamless journey from Puno to Amantani Island and back.
Accommodation
Enjoy a stay in a basic dorm on Amantani Island, offering a unique opportunity to experience local life and culture.
Check out our Q&As
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Is there a guide provided during the tour?
Yes, a bilingual tour guide will accompany you throughout the tour.
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What activities are included in the tour?
The tour includes kayaking on Lake Titicaca, visiting the Uros Floating Islands, a boat ride to Amantani Island, a sunset hike, a local party with traditional clothing and dance, and a visit to Taquile Island with a hike and exploration of the town square and handicraft shops.
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What kind of accommodation is provided on Amantani Island?
You will stay in a basic dorm on Amantani Island, offering a unique opportunity to experience local life and culture.
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Are meals included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, and 1 dinner.
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What time does the tour end on the second day?
The tour ends at approximately 3:30 pm on the second day when you return to Puno.
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What is the highest point we will reach during the tour?
The highest point of the tour is the town square of Taquile Island, which is at an elevation of 3,950 meters (12,960 feet).
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What should I bring for the host family on Amantani Island?
It is recommended to bring a small gift for the host family to show appreciation. This can be purchased in Puno on the morning of departure.
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What is the difficulty level of the activities on this tour?
The tour includes activities such as kayaking and hiking, which may require a moderate level of physical fitness.
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Is there an age limit?
No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.
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Do I need travel insurance?
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of bamba travel charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.