Want to see Lake Titicaca without overspending? Turismo Liberty’s 2 days in Puno on a budget plan pairs two guided trips: the Uros and Taquile Islands Full Day (from $55) and the Sillustani Chullpas (from $32). Together that’s $87 per adult in tours, with a certified guide, entrance fees and a typical lunch on Taquile. If you already have dates, message us on WhatsApp +51 959 175 901 and we’ll confirm availability within minutes.
One honest note before you read on: that $87 covers the tours only. Your hotel, dinners, breakfasts and getting to Puno are extra. So this guide separates what’s already paid from what you need to budget, and explains why the two trips have to be done on different days.
🎉 The 2-Day Puno Plan: Price, Times and What’s Included
Here’s what to know before booking, using the details as listed on each tour page at turismoliberty.pe:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Uros and Taquile Islands Full Day tour — from $55 per adult |
| Day 2 | Sillustani Chullpas — from $32 per adult |
| Total in tours | $87 per adult |
| Duration | Day 1: about 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM · Day 2: about 4 hours starting at 2:00 PM |
| Starting point | Pickup from hotels in Puno’s historic center; drop-off near the Plaza de Armas |
| What’s included | Certified guide in English or Spanish, entrance fees, ongoing assistance. Day 1: tourist boat and typical lunch on Taquile. Day 2: tourist transport |
| What’s NOT included | Day 1: extra expenses. Day 2: food |
| Difficulty | Day 1 is moderate: altitude above 3,800 m and a walk on Taquile |
💰 Real Budget: What the $87 Covers and What to Add
None of the competitor pages we reviewed puts tour costs and what’s left out in one table. Here it is, plainly:
| Item | Reference amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Uros and Taquile tour (day 1) | From $55 | Lunch on Taquile included |
| Sillustani Chullpas (day 2) | From $32 | Food not included |
| Tours subtotal | $87 | Per adult |
| Accommodation (1 night) | From about $30 per night | Reference from booking platforms; varies by season |
| Dinner, breakfasts and day-2 lunch | On your own | No verified figure |
| Extras on the islands | Optional | Handicrafts and personal spending |
With a basic hotel, your total trip cost goes above $100. It’s still an affordable plan, but we say $87 in tours rather than “under $100” for everything.
🏝️ What You’ll See in 2 Days: Uros, Taquile and Sillustani
Lake Titicaca, at over 3,800 m above sea level, is the backdrop for both trips. The Uros Islands are floating islands built from totora reeds, where you’ll learn how the Uros community lives and browse local handicrafts. Then roughly 2.5 hours of boat travel takes you to Taquile Island: you walk past agricultural terraces up to the viewpoints and learn about its community organization and its textiles, which UNESCO recognizes as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Local families prepare the lunch.
Day 2 changes the scenery: the Sillustani Chullpas are Colla-culture funerary towers overlooking Lake Umayo, about 40 minutes from Puno. The visit includes a stop at a local community to see Andean traditions and crafts. For background on the lake itself, Wikipedia’s Lake Titicaca entry is a good starting point.
🗓️ Day-by-Day Itinerary: 2 Days in Puno
- Day 1 — Uros and Taquile (7:00 AM to 5:00 PM): hotel pickup in the center, transfer to the port, a visit to the floating Uros Islands, boat ride to Taquile, a walk around the island, a typical lunch and the boat back. You’re dropped near the Plaza de Armas around 5:00 PM.
- Evening of day 1 — Puno at your own pace: dinner and a stroll around the Plaza de Armas and the pedestrian street Jirón Lima. Go to bed early: altitude plus a day on the lake tires you more than you’d expect.
- Morning of day 2 — Free and costs nothing: wander central Puno. Our guide to what to see in Puno city suggests a walking route that includes the Cathedral and the viewpoints.
- Day 2 — Sillustani (from 2:00 PM): hotel pickup, about 40 minutes to Sillustani, a guided visit to the chullpas with views of Lake Umayo, a stop at a local community, and drop-off near the Plaza de Armas.
⚖️ Budget Plan vs Other Puno Options
If you’re weighing this plan against other lake packages, this table uses the prices currently shown in our catalog:
| Option | Price from | Duration | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget plan: Uros & Taquile + Sillustani | $87 (2 tours) | 2 days, no night on the lake | Tight budgets and flexibility |
| Uros, Amantaní and Taquile | $105 | 2 days, 1 night | Sleeping on the lake |
| Puno 3 days, 2 nights | $145 | 3 days, 2 nights | Travelers with more time |
If you’d rather spend a night with a family on the island, read our guide to the Amantaní Island tour (in Spanish). To browse everything we offer, see our tours in Puno.
🌤️ Best Time for the 2-Day Puno Plan
| Period | What to expect | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| May to October | Dry season: clearer skies and very cold nights | Dress warmly at night; it’s high season |
| November to March | Rainy season: rainy afternoons and greener scenery | Bring a rain jacket; book the lake day with some margin |
🎒 What to Pack for 2 Days on the Altiplano
- Layered clothing — the sun is strong by day and Puno nights are cold.
- Sunscreen, a hat and UV-filter sunglasses — the radiation feels much stronger out on the lake.
- Comfortable shoes with good grip — for the trails on Taquile and at Sillustani.
- Cash in Peruvian soles — for handicrafts and extra expenses on the islands, which aren’t included.
- Water and coca tea — they help with altitude in the first days.
- A light rain jacket — essential from November to March.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: 2 Days in Puno 2026
The plan combines the Uros and Taquile Islands Full Day (from $55 per adult) and the Sillustani Chullpas (from $32), for $87 per adult in tours. It doesn’t include accommodation, dinners or breakfasts. Prices can vary by date.
Both include pickup from hotels in Puno’s historic center, a certified guide in English or Spanish, entrance fees and ongoing assistance. The Full Day adds a tourist boat and a typical lunch on Taquile; Sillustani adds tourist transport. Sillustani doesn’t include food.
Both start in Puno with pickup at your hotel in the historic center and drop-off near the Plaza de Armas. The Full Day leaves at 7:00 AM and Sillustani from 2:00 PM.
No. The Full Day returns around 5:00 PM, and Sillustani starts from 2:00 PM. That’s why the plan is split over two days.
To see the floating islands, Taquile and Sillustani, yes. If you want more time, a night on the lake or extra tours, look at the 2-day/1-night or 3-day/2-night options.
May to October is the dry season, with clearer skies and very cold nights. November to March brings rain, mostly in the afternoon, and greener scenery.
To sum up: with $87 in tours you see the floating islands, Taquile and Sillustani, and you only need to add your hotel and meals. Turismo Liberty coordinates both trips with a certified guide and entrance fees included, so setting up your 2 days in Puno comes down to choosing dates.
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Uros and Taquile from $55 + Sillustani from $32 = $87 per adult in tours, with a certified guide and entrance fees. Trips coordinated by Turismo Liberty, no middlemen.
