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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating 2-day journey to Lake Titicaca and experience the rich culture of Peru with the Lake Titicaca & Luquina Homestay tour. Begin your adventure in Puno, where you'll board a motorboat to explore the enchanting Uros Floating Islands and the renowned Taquile Island, home to Peru's best weavers. Enjoy a scenic hike and immerse yourself in the local culture before heading to the Luquina community for an authentic homestay experience. Spend the night with a welcoming indigenous family, savoring traditional meals and participating in their daily activities. With transfers, boat rides, and an English-speaking guide included, this tour offers a unique opportunity to connect with the local way of life while taking in the breathtaking beauty of Lake Titicaca. Conclude your journey with a return to Puno, enriched by the unforgettable memories of your cultural immersion. ...more ...less
Highlights
Spend the night with an indigenous family in Luquina.
Learn about the culture of the villagers of Taquile Island.
Experience the breathtaking Lake Titicaca.
Visit the unique Uros Floating Islands.
Participate in daily activities with a local family, such as sheep grazing and milking cows.
Enjoy a scenic hike on Taquile Island with panoramic views of the lake.
Itinerary
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You will be picked up from your accommodation and transferred to the port of Puno to board a motorboat to the charming Uros Floating Islands and Taquile Island. Later, continue on to Luquina community to meet your host family and enjoy a delicious dinner.
Day 2
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Luquina - Puno, Peru
Location: Puno
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today you will discover the daily life of the local family before heading back to Puno.
What's Included
Accommodation
Enjoy a basic private room with a shared bathroom at a homestay.
Transport
Transfers and boat rides are included, along with Puno accommodation pick-up and drop-off.
Activities
Visit the Uros Floating Island, enjoy a homestay with the locals, and hike on Taquile Island.
Guides
An English-speaking guide will accompany you throughout the tour.
Extras
Entrance fees to the islands are included.
What's Not Included
Personal expenses
Personal expenses are not included in the tour.
Other Meals/Drinks
Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary are not included.
Small gift for the host family
A small gift for the host family to show appreciation is not included and can be purchased in Puno on the morning of departure.
Transfers from hotels located out of the city
Transfers from hotels located out of the city, such as Libertador, Eco Inn, Casa Andina Private Collection, Posada del Inca, Mirador del Titicaca, Taypikala, Yacht, and Jose Antonio, are not included.
Tips for guide and driver
Tips for the guide and driver are not included. In Peru & Bolivia, it is common to tip your tour guide if you feel they provided good service. It is not obligatory but would be a nice gesture.
Mode of Transport
Transfers and boat rides are included for the duration of the tour, ensuring seamless travel between Puno, the Uros Floating Islands, Taquile Island, and the Luquina community.
Accommodation
Enjoy a basic private room with a shared bathroom at a homestay, offering an authentic experience with a local family in the Luquina community.
Check out our Q&As
What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes a basic private room with a shared bathroom at a homestay in the Luquina community.
Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner.
What activities are included during the visit to Taquile Island?
On Taquile Island, you will go on a hike to admire the panoramic views of the lake, visit a local family home to learn about the famous textiles, and explore the town square and handicraft shops.
What can I expect during the homestay experience in Luquina?
During the homestay in Luquina, you will enjoy a delicious dinner with a local family, participate in their daily activities such as sheep grazing or milking a cow, and have breakfast and lunch with them before departing.
Is there a guide provided during the tour?
Yes, an English-speaking guide will accompany you throughout the tour.
Are entrance fees to the islands included in the tour price?
Yes, entrance fees to the islands are included in the tour package.
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.
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.
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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Jonas Nesset(Norway)
The company is exceptional. When...
Dec 10 2019
The company is exceptional. When I had questions, I always got prompt and professional answers. The excursions that Bamba organized were fantastic! Thank you once again for everything!
Shane Alce(United Kingdom)
For true explorers....
Aug 12 2019
For true explorers.
Marian Reder(Germany)
To this day, this is...
Oct 2 2019
To this day, this is the best tour we've ever done together as a couple! The fun activities, great hotels and nice guides worth the money! We were always taken care of and they made sure that we had a good time. This tour is definitely worth taking.
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Jan 9 2020
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Bamba Travel allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.
Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Bamba Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform bamba travel, 60 days before departure.
Low Deposit
Bamba Travel requires a minimum deposit of
20%
or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
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.
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