Uros & Amantani Islands Full-Day Tour

Full Day Tour Uros & Amantani Islands: a unique cultural experience on Lake Titicaca. Discover the magical floating islands of the Uros, enjoy a traditional lunch on Amantani, and connect with the ancestral customs of its communities while surrounded by breathtaking landscapes.

Detailed Itinerary (Full Day)

Living Culture, Traditions & Landscapes • Uros & Amantaní

Single Day: Puno — Uros Floating Islands — Amantaní Island — Puno

04:30 – 07:20

Acommodation Pickup and Transfer to Cruzpata

We coordinate your pickup according to your arrival time or lodging status:

Option 1 (Bus Terminal): Pickup between 04:30 AM and 05:00 AM if you arrive in Puno early in the morning. Our team will be waiting for you directly at the Main Bus Terminal (Terminal Terrestre).
Option 2 (Hotel): Pickup between 07:00 AM and 07:20 AM if you are already staying at a downtown hotel.

If you arrive in Puno in the morning, our team will meet you at the Bus Terminal; if you are already staying in the city, we will pick you up from your hotel.

07:45 – 07:55

Check-in and Boarding at Puno Port

We will head over to the main pier to board our boat and begin navigating toward the Uros Floating Islands.

08:00 – 09:20

Navigation and Exploration of the Uros Floating Islands

Discover their astonishing reed-crafted (totora) islands and the warm hospitality of the locals, who stand as proud guardians of ancestral traditions.

09:30 – 11:30

Boat Ride to Amantaní Island

We continue our boat journey across the lake to Amantaní Island, enjoying the open views and unique Andean scenery along the way.

11:30 – 12:15

Traditional Welcome Dance

The local community will welcome you to their island with a vibrant, traditional folk dance full of cultural identity and color.

12:30

Homemade Local Lunch

Enjoy a delicious, freshly made lunch prepared with organic ingredients harvested right on the island, surrounded by a peaceful community atmosphere.

13:30

Walk Down to Amantaní Pier

As our main activities wrap up, we will gather and walk down to the island's dock to prepare for our departure.

14:30 – 17:30

Return Boat Ride to Puno

We board our boat back to Puno, taking in the vast beauty of Lake Titicaca and its unforgettable landscapes. Upon arrival at the port, you will be transferred back to your accommodation.

What's Included

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Pickup from your hotel in Puno or from the Bus Terminal.
Valid if pickup option is selected during booking
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Comfortable and secure tourist transportation to the pier.
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Tourist motorboat for all transfers across Lake Titicaca.
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Puno port admission fee.
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Entrance fees to both Uros and Amantaní Islands.
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Traditional homemade lunch on Amantaní Island.
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Traditional Muña (Andean mint) or Coca herbal tea, ideal for altitude acclimatization.
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First-aid kit and emergency oxygen tank available throughout the journey.
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Professional bilingual tour guide (English – Spanish).
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Return tourist transportation from the pier back to Puno.

Not Included

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Breakfast before the tour starts on the first day.
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Extra drinks (such as individual bottled water or alcoholic beverages).
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Dinner after the tour concludes.
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Optional traditional reed boat ride (Kuntiki) in Uros – approx. extra cost of S/. 15.00.
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Tips (voluntary, based on personal appreciation).
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Hotel accommodation in Puno city.
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Travel insurance (highly recommended to purchase in your home country prior to traveling).

💡 Financial Note: It is highly important to carry cash in Peruvian Soles (PEN). Small local shops, handcraft artisans, and the optional reed boat ride do not accept credit or debit cards.

🎒 Packing List & Recommendations

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Warm clothing: jacket, scarf, gloves, and a beanie to protect yourself against the cold Andean wind.
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Sun protection: a wide-brimmed hat or cap and UV sunglasses.
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Snacks and energy boosters: chocolates, candies, or coca leaves to keep your energy high.
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Personal water bottle or hydrating drinks for the journey.
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Camera with fully charged extra batteries or a reliable power bank.
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Personal medical kit with any regular medication you might need.
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Altitude sickness medication (such as Soroche Pills or generic alternatives).
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Comfortable and reliable footwear: trekking shoes or sturdy sneakers with a good grip.
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Rain gear: a waterproof jacket or poncho (especially essential during the rainy season).
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Extra local cash (Soles) for personal beverages, souvenirs, or tipping.

General Meeting Point

Passengers staying outside the downtown pickup zone

If you are staying in distant residential areas, peripheral hotels, or an Airbnb outside the historic center of Puno, we will pre-arrange a strategic meeting point right at the city's main square (Plaza de Armas).

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Boarding Logistics

Pickup Windows: According to your selected option

Please be completely ready and waiting in your hotel lobby or reception desk (or at the pre-arranged meeting spot) within your designated time slot. Due to local traffic regulations and to guarantee the tour departs on time, vehicles can only make a very brief stop. Please keep your WhatsApp active for real-time operational updates.

* Route Conditions: Planned pickup times may fluctuate by 5 to 10 minutes due to local urban traffic variations or minor delays from preceding passengers on the scheduled route.

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