Lake Titicaca 2-Day Tour: Uros, Amantani & Taquile Islands

Two days on Lake Titicaca, from floating reed islands to pre-Incan burial towers

A 2-day tour from Puno visiting four Lake Titicaca landmarks: the Uros Floating Islands, where you dress as a local and see how reed islands are built; Amantani Island, where you stay with a local family, hike to the summit at sunset, and join a traditional welcome party; Taquile Island, known for UNESCO-recognized textile weaving; and Sillustani, a pre-Incan burial site with chullpas reaching 10 meters high. The tour includes all transport, lodging on Amantani, meals, and a guide in English or Spanish.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Uros and Amantani islands.

• Visit Uros Floating Islands
• Dress like a native local
• See island construction process
• Ride traditional totora reed boat
• Arrive at Amantani Island
• Meet local families
• Hike uphill to rural houses
• Enjoy Andean lunch
• Relax and settle in rooms
• Hike to island summit
• Visit Inca temples Pachamama and Pachatata
• Watch sunset over the lake
• Return for dinner with hosts
• Join traditional welcome party

Day 2: Taquile and Sillustani

• Depart Amantani Island port
• Arrive at Taquile Island
• Hike along ancient terraces
• Visit Taquile main square
• Observe traditional weaving demonstrations
• Enjoy lunch with lake views
• Return to Puno by boat
• Drive to Sillustani ruins
• Walk to summit of burial towers
• Explore chullpas and surroundings

The experience

The tour starts on the Uros Floating Islands, where the Uros people have built and lived on approximately 120 self-made islands for generations. You'll walk through these reed constructions, visit local families in their homes, and have the chance to dress in traditional clothing to experience their way of life firsthand. A traditional totora reed boat ride is available if you want it (20 Soles per person, separate cost).

Day one ends on Amantani Island, where local families welcome you with an Andean lunch they've prepared. After settling into basic lodging in their homes, you'll hike uphill for about an hour to the island's summit. There you'll see the Inca temples Pachamama and Pachatata before watching the sunset over the lake. Dinner and a traditional welcome party with the families follow, giving you an evening immersed in island culture.

Day two starts early at 8 am, with a boat crossing to Taquile Island. A scenic hike along narrow paths lined with ancient agricultural terraces leads to the main square, where you'll see the island's renowned textile art and watch weavers at work: traditions UNESCO recognizes as Intangible Cultural Heritage. Lunch features local specialties with panoramic lake views. From there, you return to Puno by boat, then travel by car about an hour to Sillustani, a pre-Incan burial site on a peninsula surrounded by Umayo Lake. A walk to the summit reveals the towering chullpas, some reaching 10 meters, built by the Colla civilization and later used by the Incas as elite burial chambers.

What’s included

• Basic lodging on Amantani Island with a local host family.
• all entrance tickets to the four sites.
• group motorboat service for both days.
• group land transport to Sillustani and back to Puno.
• breakfast and dinner each day.
• lunch on both Taquile and Amantani.
• hotel-to-port transfer in Puno city center.
• Spanish or English-speaking guide for the full 2 days.

Options for this experience

2 options

Shared boat with a private guide, 2 daysGuide in English or Spanish · 08:00 and 08:20Amantani 2-day, 1-night tour with a private guide, giving you more time and a more personalized service while you visit the islands. Pickup is included.

Tour for groups (everything on a shared basis)Guide in English or Spanish · 08:00Shared-basis group tour for 2 days and 1 night, with pickup included. Services are shared among the group.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 08:20

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Inca Lake

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to experience Lake Titicaca's islands without splitting your time across multiple separate bookings: the fixed itinerary fits all four major sites into a single 2-day trip. The overnight stay on Amantani with a local family is what lets you join the evening welcome party and watch the sunset from the island's summit, moments you'd miss on a day trip. Bring a light 2-day pack and mineral water. The uphill hike on Amantani and basic facilities on the island require moderate fitness and preparation.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

What's the hike on Amantani Island like?

The uphill walk to Amantani's summit takes about an hour. You'll reach the Inca temples Pachamama and Pachatata at the top and watch the sunset from there before returning to your host family's home for dinner.

Where do I sleep on this tour?

You stay one night on Amantani Island in basic lodging provided by local host families. Toilets are basic and there are no showers on the island, so pack accordingly.

What can I see at Taquile Island?

Taquile is known for its intricate handwoven textiles, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. You'll watch traditional weaving demonstrations, walk through the island's agricultural terraces, and have lunch with views across Lake Titicaca.

How long is the drive to Sillustani?

The drive from Puno's port to Sillustani takes approximately one hour through the Andean landscape. You'll walk to the summit to see the chullpas, the tallest reaching 10 meters high.

Is there a reed boat ride included on the Uros Islands?

A traditional totora reed boat ride is available on the Uros Islands but costs 20 Soles per person and is not included in the tour price.