Lake Titicaca Homestay Independent Adventure
4 days
From
$ 239
Duration4 days
Get ready to see what local life is like outside of Peru's well-known cities. Relax on the pristine waters of Lake Titicaca and immerse yourself in rural Indigenous culture. Explore the village, get to know your hosts, and peek through a window into a culture that is unique and fascinating.
This tour is operated by
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Duration: 4 daysService level: Standard
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Physical Grading: Light
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Ages: 12+
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Itinerary
Day 1: Puno
Meet up with a G Adventures representative to go over trip details.
Arrive at any time.
Please note that hot water shortages and power outages can be fairly common in Peru (even in upgraded hotels and private homes). We appreciate your patience and understanding that these occurrences are outside of our control.
On this tour, you may meet up with other G Adventures travellers in the area for the Lake Titicaca excursion.
On this tour, you may meet up with other G Adventures travellers in the area for the Lake Titicaca excursion.
Day 2: Puno/Lake Titicaca
Head out by boat across Lake Titicaca. Visit the community on the Taquile Islands and enjoy a local lunch with spectacular views.
Afterwards, cruise to the another village (this can vary based on community availability) for an overnight homestay on the shores of the lake. This experience provides an opportunity to learn more about rural life in the Peruvian highlands and to participate in local traditions. Eat with the family, learn some Quechua and Spanish language skills, try on traditional costumes, and help out with daily chores around the village.
Afterwards, cruise to the another village (this can vary based on community availability) for an overnight homestay on the shores of the lake. This experience provides an opportunity to learn more about rural life in the Peruvian highlands and to participate in local traditions. Eat with the family, learn some Quechua and Spanish language skills, try on traditional costumes, and help out with daily chores around the village.
Enjoy a guided tour of Lake Titicaca and a homestay in a small village.
Savour a local lunch.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 3: Lake Titicaca/Puno
Leave your homestay family in the late morning and visit the Uros Islands on the way back to Puno. A popular optional activity in Puno is a visit to the spectacular chullpas (funerary towers) of Sillustani, a pre-Inca archaeological site only a short drive away.
Visit the floating islands of Uros before returning to Puno. Opt to visit the Sillustani burial site.
Day 4: Puno
Depart at any time.
Inclusions
Included
- Your Local Living Moment: Lake Titicaca Homestay, Lake Titicaca
- Floating islands of Uros visit
- Lake Titicaca guided tour
- Taquile Islands visit
- Puno stay
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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Transport
Private van, Boat -
Accommodation
Hotels (2 nts), Homestay (1 nt)