2-Day Amantani Homestay + Titicaca Kayak Experience
US$ 425 for a solo traveler (private)
US$ 247 per person (min 2 people)
We're kayaking from Puno to Uros Islands, and then navigate to Llachon by motor boat.
At Llachon, kayak adventure continues on to Amantani Island by paddling, on arrival have lunch at local Amantani community lodging house.
The first day during our stay on Amantani we'll also walk up to the Temple of Pachatata.
The next day, after an early breakfast, we'll go by kayaks from Amantani to Taquile Island.
Our lunch is in Taquile Island, then after we’ll depart toward Puno by motor boat or have a final paddle from Uros to Puno shore on the way back.
2 Day Amantani Homestay + Kayak Features
Activity level: Moderate
Paddling Distance: 24 km +
Tour Route: Puno to Uros, Llachon, Amantani, Taquile to Uros to Puno
Kayak Frequency: Daily
DAY 1: Kayak from Puno to Uros and from Llachon to Amantani
Hotel pickup time: 7:00 am
Paddling Time from Puno to Uros: 45 minutes
Paddling distance to Uros: 4 km
Motor boat navigation: 2 hours from Uros to Llachon
Paddling Time from Llachon to Amantani: 2 hours
Paddling distance from Llachon to Amantani: 10 km
Lunch place: At local family house, Amantani Island (1:00 pm)
Overnight: At local family house, at Amantani Island.
DAY 2: Kayak from Amantani to Taquile Island
Kayak departure: 8:00 am from Amantani
Paddling duration: 2 hours (approx. since it begins until we get to Taquile)
Paddling distance to Taquile: 10 km
Arrival Time to Puno: 4:50 pm
Where you’ll begin kayaking
Kayak through the reeds from Puno to Uros (Lake Titicaca National Reserve).
Navigate by boat to Llachon shoreline where from we’re paddling again toward Amantani Island surrounded with such beautiful landscape, crystal, clear and pure water (open lake). Next day we’ll kayak from Amantani to Taquile Island.
Guest reviews (on TripAdvisor)
Before you go read what our client has commented about Amantani Homestay and Titicaca Kayak Experience Tour:
Private Paddle on Lake Titicaca
Our one night/two day private paddling tour on Lake Titicaca with Edison was a standout highlight of our Peru trip. From ease of booking to the door-to-door service, Edison and his support team took care of us every step of the way in a professional yet highly personal manner. Our round-trip included an overnight Homestay with Maralena and her lovely family on Amantani Island. Their hospitality was flawless. The next day started with an early morning 10 km paddle to Tequile island and then another private family welcome to the iconic reed islands of Uros.
While the lake paddling was the true activities, it was all the people involved that took this experience beyond expectations. Edison takes very good care of his guests and is an incredible source of information. We could discuss any topic and I always came away with learning something new.
If you are a decent paddler, the total 26 km over two days is do-able. There was also the option of a final paddle from Uros back to Puno Bay which we did not do. Edison and our boat driver, Valeri, was with us at all times. As two women, we felt safe every minute.
The food we had was delicious! What a treat to have a meal cooked over a wood-fire and ingredients right from the garden.
A few tips that worked for us:
Pack extra layers for the overnight stay on Amantani if you go during the colder periods.
Sunscreen and re-apply when on the water
Consider purchasing textiles/woven items from the co-op market on Tequile because not only is the quality the best that we saw, the money goes directly to the people who make these items by hand.
Tour Overview
DAY 1: Kayak from Puno to Uros Islands, then from Llachon to Amantani
- 7:00 am pick-up from hotel
- 7:20 am departure to Uros by kayak.
- 8:05 am arrival to reed Islands and motor boat ride to Llachon.
- 10:15 am disembark at Llachon port.
- 10:30 am departure to Amantani Island by kayak.
- 1:00 pm arrival time to Amantani.
- 1:30 pm lunch time at family house.
- 3:00 pm visit the Temple of Pachatata.
- 6:30 pm dinner.
DAY 2: Kayak from Amantani Island to Taquile
- 7:00 am breakfast.
- 8:00 am kayak departure from Amantani to Taquile.
- 10:15 am arrival time to Alsuno local port at Taquile.
- 11:30 pm lunch at a local restaurant (20 min walking up).
- 1:00 pm leave Taquile by boat to Puno
- 3:30 pm arrival to Uros
- 4:00 pm arrival to Puno by motor boat.
- 4:50 pm arrival to Puno, if we paddle again from Uros.
Tour Description (what you’ll do)
DAY 1: Kayak from Puno to Uros Islands, then from Llachon to Amantani
This day will be unique and tailor-made vacation out there on Lake Titicaca, paddling, meeting new people, contemplating the beauty of the surroundings.
This first day begins with the visit of Uros Islands.
Kayak to Uros Islands
Our driver picks you up from your hotel in Puno then he’ll drive you to Kalapajra pier. So you don't have to worry about how to get to kayak departure point. Just be ready at 7.00 am.
Here, after 15 min drive and a safety briefing from your kayak guide upon arrival.
You’ll wear the appropriate safety equipment and embark on our 0ne hour kayaking adventure to Uros reed islands.
Go to Uros islands by kayak then get to Amantani by boat. Day 2: after Taquile visit, do a final paddle from Uros back to Puno.
There are more than 80 floating islands. We’ll step on one of those islands to onboard the motor boat. Your guide and the boatman are uploading on the boat the kayaks, which takes 15 min while enjoy the view of the reed islands.
Llachon Kayak to Amantani
Then after at 8:15 am we're finally leaving Uros islands to Llachon by a motor boat.
After 2 hours navigating to Llachon we’ll reach our embarkation point.
We will start the second part of kayaking hugging the shoreline along the Capachica Peninsula until we reach the tip from where we'll see the next Island: Amantani.
We're paddling across the open water and pass small rocky places over to Amantani Island.
Amantani Homestay
This adventure kayak takes about 2 hours and 15 min (10 km), then on arrival to Amantani Island we'll be disembarking on its Western tip (Incatiana community) and start hiking along the island to our family host house, beautiful ambiance.
Our family provides lunch.
Visit the village’s pre-Incan Temple of Pachatata or Pachamama and in the afternoon settle into our rural lodge for dinner and overnight.
Beautiful views of the surrounding lake-shore including the Cordillera Real on the Bolivian side of the lake.
Day 2: Kayak from Amantani Island to Taquile
Taquile Island is our destination this second day.
It is located 36 km away from Puno city, and 10 km from Amantani Island which will be reached by kayaks.
Sun is rising while we're getting ready to paddle toward Taquile Island.
Today we'll proceed to explore the Island of Taquile. Our host family we'll tell us “Adios, Goodbye”. We'll enter in our kayaks and begin paddling to our last destination: Taquile the men knitting Island.
It is located 10 km approx. from Amantani, this mean we're spending at least 2 hours and 15 min paddling including breaks.
Taquile Island
When we arrive to Taquile, Alsuno Port, we're walking up to the restaurant where we'll be explained by the guide about their art textile.
People still keep their ancient traditions of weaving and knitting. We'll learn how married and single people wear.
Lunch is based on Trout and Quinoa Soup.
This visit will take almost 3 hours since we arrive until we leave the Island to get back to Puno city by motor boat.
When we are already at Uros Islands as a last option you can decide to paddle one more time from Uros reed islands to Puno shore (to same initial launch point)
At the end of the day we’ll back by boat to Esteves Island and you’ll get transferred to your hotel by our driver.
What to bring
- Sun protection
- Sunglasses
- Hat/Cap
- Long sleeve T-shirt
- Warm Jacket
- Extra snacks
What’s included (what we provide)
- Private transfer from your Puno hotel to kayak dock.
- Kayak equipment/gear.
- Entrance fees to Uros, Amantani and Taquile islands.
- English-Spanish speaking kayak guide.
- Accommodations at family lodge on Amantani Island.
- All meals included at Amantani family homestay while we’re on the tour.
- Lunch on Taquile Island.
- Drop off by hotel on return.
What else you should know
Remember that it is a physical activity so be prepared to paddle 24 km through the most beautiful spots of the Open Lake Titicaca and National Reserve (Puno sector), as well as wearing comfortable clothes that you can wet.
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