Homestay tour and cultural on the Uros floating island (2D/1N)
DESCRIPTION:
DAY 1:
At 10.00 a.m. Our guide pick you up from your hotels in Puno, to go behind to the Small port between Libertador and Ecco Inn Hotels, (15 min from the city of Puno) where we board a small motor boat, which will take us along the way, we will amazing the wildlife and flora of the National Reserve of Lake Titicaca. After travel approx. 20 min, arrive at the famous floating Islands of Uros “Kantati”.
Where the local families will give us a warm welcome, comfortable facility prepared by them, Local families will give us an explanation of the construction, traditions, and way of life of Uros inhabitants.
Then, we will have a delicious lunch prepared by the same locals, in the afternoon; we will travel on a reed boat with families to put fishing nets (fishing). then, see we will see how cut the reeds (for the construction of the same islands, handicrafts, etc.) the inhabitants themselves will teach you to make your own crafts made from reeds, dinner and overnight on the island in the middle of Lake Titicaca.
DAY 2:
The first activity before breakfast, we will pick up our fishing net and see the diversity of native fish of Lake Titicaca, after this activity will have a typical breakfast the place, finally return to the city with Puno.
If want, you can continue your journey to Taquile Island or to Amantani Island.
ITINERARY:
| ESTIMATED TIME | ITINERARY OF DAY 1 |
|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. | Pick up and transfer from your hotel to the port in between Libertador and Eco Inn. |
| 10:30 a.m. | Arrival at the Uros floating Island. |
| 11:00 a.m. | Warm welcome from the local’s families. |
| 11:15 a.m. | Explanation of the activities and installation housing on the island. |
| 12:30 p.m. | Lunch and free time to relax. |
| 3:00 p.m. | Placement fishing nets and demonstration the use of reed. |
| 4:30 p.m. | Handicraft work with the cattail plant, with families. |
| 6:30 p.m. | Dinner and overnight in the Uros floating Island on the Lake Titicaca. |
| ESTIMATED TIME | ITINERARY OF DAY 2 |
|---|---|
| 7:OO a.m. | Pick nets up and demonstration the native fishes of lake Titicaca. |
| 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast with family. |
| 9:00 a.m. | Return to Puno by small motor boat. |
| 9:30 a.m. | Arrival and transfer to Puno downtown hotels. |
THIS TOUR INCLUDES:
- Advice one day before the tour.
- Meals: Lunch, dinner and breakfast (prepared with products from the area)
- Professional English/Spanish speaking guide.
- Hostel.
- Regular boat
- Transfers hotel downtown Puno – port of the Lake Titicaca.
THIS TOUR DON’T INCLUDES:
- Others not mentioned in the program.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Consider that you can take:
- Camera, Toilet paper and extra batteries.
- A bottle of water (2 liter).
- Comfortable shoes for walking.
- Personal backpack with everything necessary for your tour.
- Snacks, chocolate or energy candies.
- Lightweight and warm clothing.
* Autumn and winter: cold and wind (wear light coat). Spring and Summer: rain (raincoat and umbrella)
Keep in mind:
- Additional cost for pick up from the following hotels:
- Casa Andina Private Collection, Posada del Inka, Hotel Eco Inn y Libertadores:
- Up to 02 people ( Auto ): $ 8.00 USD.
- Up to 05 people (Van H-1): $ 20.00 USD.
- Mirador del Titikaka y Hotel José Antonio:
- Up to 02 people ( Auto ): $ 12.00 USD.
- Up to 05 people (Van H-1): $ 25.00 USD.
- Casa Andina Private Collection, Posada del Inka, Hotel Eco Inn y Libertadores:
RESERVATIONS:
USD 83.00 / per person
Ask for our offer prices for 5 or more people.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT:
Overview of the Homestay Tour on the Uros Floating Island (2D 1N)
On this tour, we will visit to the one of the famous Floating Island, Called “kantati”. One of more than 85 small islands in an extraordinary archipelago of floating reed islands populated by the Uros, on the Lake Titicaca.
The oldest inhabitants of the Peruvian highlands invite you to an unforgettable experience upon the waters of Lake Titicaca and discover how this thousand-year old people live on floating islands and in perfect symbiosis with the highest navigable lake in the world.
Sleeping on the Floating Island is an authentic rural homestay you won’t find anywhere else and today, their customs still remain alive; Their gastronomy, dances and music, Andean culture and way of living on the islands of Lake Titicaca.
It’s characterized by the quality of tourist services, offering theirs beautiful and comfortable Accommodations, in addition, its inhabitants are very kind in sharing their customs and traditions.
The Island has the following facilities:
- Private bungalows constructed of totora, with wooden flooring, and decorated with handcrafted textiles.
- Comfortable mattresses and pillows, with plenty of warm bedding.
- Three gourmet meals a day (included), served in a communal dining room.
- Solar-powered energy throughout the island.
- Hot showers.
- Chemical toilets, emptied daily. All waste is taken to town and disposed of in a treatment facility.
- First Aid kit, including oxygen.
While you stay there, you will be a guest in at home, participating in the day-to-day locals activities:
- Net fishing.
- Harvesting totora (depending on the season).
- Boat rides.
- Handicrafts.
- Learning our traditional songs and dances.
- Wearing traditional dress.
