Peru Tours, Inca Trail, Machu Picchu

The Titicaca, World's Highest Navigable Lake is part of the Titicaca National Reserve, and was created in 1978 to preserve 37,000 hectares of marsh reeds in the south & north sectors of the lake. Amantaní is an island on the Peruvian side of Titicaca Lake. According to a 1988 census, it has a population of 3,663 Quechua speakers divided among about 800 families [1]. The island is circular and about 9,28 km² in size. It has two mountain peaks, Pachatata (Father Earth) and Pachamama (Mother Earth) with ancient Inca & Tiawanaku ruins on top of both. The hillsides are terraced, mostly worked by hand and planted with wheat, quinoa, potatoes, and other vegetables. Livestock, including alpacas, also graze the slopes.

The reserve is divided into two sections, Ramis, in the provinces of Huancané & Ramis; and Puno, in the province of the same name. The reserve is home to dozens of native bird species (over 60 species in total between resident & migratory birds), fish (4 different families) and amphibians (18 native species). There are three islands in the lake, Huaca Huacani, Toranipata and Santa María.

Tours Uros-Taquile Amantani island itinerary:

Day 01: Puno - Uros - Amantani - The tour starts at 8:30AM in the morning from Puno on Titicaca Lake to the remarking floating reed islands – built on layers of Totora – home to the Uros indians, who still live as their ancestors did a thousand years ago. Then we will go to Amantani island. A 3-hour boat ride on the Titicaca Lake takes us to Amantani island (3,812 m./12,500ft) and home to impressive archaeological sites. Passengers can meet the Yatiri indians, the "Shamans" of the Titicaca Lake who read the future in Coca leaves (lunch, dinner). Familiar Lodge.

Day 02: Amantani - Taquile - Puno - Next morning the excursion will start about 8:30AM, by boat from Amantani island, this remote island is a remarkable community where Quechua, the language of the Incas, is kept alive by the islanders. The outstanding highlight of its inhabitants is their handicraft derived from techniques developed over centuries. We will have our lunch in this island. In the afternoon we will return to Puno for dinner.

• All transfers.
• Accommodations in a familiar lodge in Amantani island.
• All-lake transportation.
• All scheduled excursions with English-speaking guide services.
• All entrance fees.
• Meals 1B/1L/1D.

DEPARTURES: Every day.

Amantaní is an island on the Peruvian side of Lake Titicaca. According to a 1988 census, it has a population of 3,663 Quechua speakers divided among about 800 families.^[1] The island is circular and about 9.28 km² in size. It has two mountain peaks, Pachatata (Father Earth) and Pachamama (Mother Earth), with ancient Inca and Tiwanaku ruins on top of both. The hillsides, are terraced mostly worked by hand and planted with wheat, quinoa, potatoes, and other vegetables. Livestock, including alpacas, also graze the slopes.