If you are planning 2 days in Puno, the best use of your time is the lake. Turismo Liberty’s Uros, Amantani and Taquile 2-day, 1-night tour starts at $105 per person, with a homestay with a local family, program meals, a guide and entrance fees included. It leaves at 7:00 AM from your hotel or the Plaza de Armas in Puno and brings you back to the port around 5:00 PM on day two. If you already have dates, message us on WhatsApp +51 959 175 901 and we will confirm your spot in under 5 minutes.
It is not the only way to build the trip, though. If you would rather sleep in a hotel in town, you can also combine two one-day excursions. This guide compares both options using the real prices on our site, the schedules, what each one includes and what you should know about altitude, because Puno sits at 3,810 m (12,500 ft).
🧭 2 Days in Puno 2026: The Uros, Amantani and Taquile Tour
Here is the full snapshot of the tour we recommend if you only have two days and want to really experience Lake Titicaca, not just see the port:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tour | Uros, Amantani and Taquile Islands | 2-Day, 1-Night Tour on Lake Titicaca |
| Price | From $105 per person |
| Duration | 2 days / 1 night |
| Starting point | 7:00 AM pickup from hotels and the Plaza de Armas in Puno |
| What’s included | Hotel pickup, tourist boat, program meals (breakfasts, lunches and dinners), homestay with a local family, professional guide and entrance fees |
| What’s NOT included | Extra expenses |
| Difficulty | Moderate — maximum altitude 4,050 m (13,287 ft) |
| Group size | Maximum 18 travelers |
| Best season | March to November |
🌊 What You Will See: Uros, Amantani and Taquile Islands
The first stop is the Uros floating islands, built from totora reeds on Lake Titicaca, about 25 minutes by boat from the Puno port. You see how Uros families live on the water and how the islands are layered together. If you prefer fewer crowds, read our guide to the Uros Islands at sunrise.
Next comes Amantani Island, where you have lunch with the host families, hike to the ceremonial temples of Pachamama and Pachatata, and have dinner in your host’s home. In the evening there is traditional dancing with the community, and you sleep in the family’s house. If you are unsure which island to stay on, read Uros vs Amantani: where to stay overnight on Lake Titicaca.
On day two you visit Taquile Island: a walk to the main village, its archaeological sites, a typical lunch and a visit to the textile hall. Taquile’s textile art is recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. For more detail, see our guides to the Taquile Island tour and the Amantani Island tour. For background on the lake itself, see the Lake Titicaca article on Wikipedia.
🗓️ 2-Day Itinerary: Hour by Hour
This is the program listed on the Turismo Liberty tour page. Times are approximate:
- Day 1 · 7:00 AM — Pickup and boarding: we collect you from your hotel and the Plaza de Armas in Puno and head to the dock.
- Day 1 · ~7:25 AM — Uros floating islands: about 25 minutes by boat, then a visit to the totora reed islands.
- Day 1 · ~12:30 PM — Arrival on Amantani: typical lunch with the host families and free time from 1:30 PM.
- Day 1 · 2:30 PM — Hike to the temples: a walk up to the ceremonial temples of Pachamama and Pachatata.
- Day 1 · 6:30 PM and 8:00 PM — Dinner and dance: traditional dinner with your family, then a cultural dance with the community. Overnight in a family home.
- Day 2 · 7:00 AM — Breakfast: at your host family’s home.
- Day 2 · 8:00 AM — On to Taquile: boat to the island (arrival around 9:00 AM), a walk to the main village and a tour of its archaeological sites.
- Day 2 · 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM — Lunch and return: typical lunch, a visit to the textile hall and the boat back at 1:30 PM. Arrival at the Puno port around 5:00 PM.
⚖️ Option A or B: Two Ways to Spend 2 Days in Puno
Not everyone wants to sleep on an island. These are the two real ways to build your trip with Turismo Liberty tours, using the prices exactly as they appear on our site:
| Aspect | Option A: one 2-day tour | Option B: two 1-day tours |
|---|---|---|
| What you do | Uros, Amantani and Taquile (2 days, 1 night) | Day 1: Uros and Taquile Full Day · Day 2: Sillustani or Aramu Muru |
| Tour price | $105 per person | $87 (with Sillustani) or $104 (with Aramu Muru), adding the two tours |
| Where you sleep | Family homestay on Amantani (included) | Hotel in Puno (not included) |
| Meals included | Breakfasts, lunches and dinners in the program | Lunch on Taquile on day 1; day 2 includes no meals |
| Islands you visit | Uros, Amantani and Taquile | Uros and Taquile |
| Best for | Travelers who want to stay with a local family and see three islands | Travelers who prefer a hotel bed and want to add an archaeological site |
If you choose option B, day one is the Uros and Taquile Full Day ($55). On day two you have two paths: the Sillustani Chullpas tour (4 hours, from 2:00 PM, $32) or Inca Uyo and the Aramu Muru Portal (full day with 7:30 AM pickup, $49). For details on Sillustani, read our Sillustani Ruins tour guide, and for the Portal see the Aramu Muru Portal tour guide. A hotel night and the day-two meals add to the total, so compare against option A before deciding. If you have one more day, see the 3-day Puno itinerary.
🌤️ Best Time for 2 Days in Puno
The tour page recommends traveling from March to November. On the altiplano the dry season brings the sunniest days, but also the coldest nights:
| Period | Weather | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| March to May | Transition: the rainy season ends | Good time; bring a light rain jacket |
| June to August | Dry: sunny days and very cold nights, near 0°C (32°F) | Clear lake views; strong warm layers for the Amantani night |
| September to November | Dry, with milder temperatures | Good time; book ahead around holidays |
| December to February | Rainy season on the altiplano | Outside the tour’s recommended range |
For a fuller month-by-month view, see our guide to the best time to visit Puno.
🎒 What to Pack for 2 Days and 1 Night on the Lake
- Layered clothing — thermal base layer, fleece and a windproof jacket; island nights are cold.
- Hat and gloves — especially from June to August, when night temperatures approach 0°C (32°F).
- Sunscreen and UV sunglasses — the sun burns quickly at this altitude, even through cloud.
- Comfortable shoes with good grip — there are stone paths to walk on Amantani and Taquile.
- Small flashlight — useful for moving around the family home at night.
- Cash in Peruvian soles — for handicrafts, snacks and extra expenses that are not included.
- Water and coca tea — they help you handle the altitude on day one.
We have a full list in our Lake Titicaca packing guide.
🏔️ Arriving in Puno Without Altitude Sickness: What Other Itineraries Skip
Many 2-day itineraries assume you arrive rested and acclimatized. In practice, the tour starts at 7:00 AM and day one reaches Amantani, with a maximum altitude of 4,050 m (13,287 ft). If you land in Juliaca in the morning and head to the lake the next day, your body has barely had time to adapt. The safest plan is to reach Puno the afternoon before, sleep in town and take the tour the next day. For the trip from the airport, see our guide to Juliaca Airport to Puno.
If you start to feel a headache, dizziness or nausea, tell your guide. We explain the symptoms and remedies in altitude sickness in Puno.
💰 Price, What’s Included and How to Book
The Uros, Amantani and Taquile 2-day, 1-night tour starts at $105 per person. It includes hotel pickup, a tourist boat, program meals, a family homestay, a professional guide and entrance fees; extra expenses are not included. Groups are capped at 18 travelers. The best way to book is to message us on WhatsApp with your dates and number of travelers: Turismo Liberty confirms the spot and the current price. To compare with the cost of a full trip, read how much a trip to Puno costs in 2026.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: 2 Days in Puno 2026
Turismo Liberty’s Uros, Amantani and Taquile 2-day, 1-night tour costs from $105 per person, departing from Puno. That price covers pickup at your hotel or the Plaza de Armas in Puno, the tourist boat, a professional guide, entrance fees, a homestay with a family on Amantani and the program meals (breakfasts, lunches and dinners). It does not include extra expenses, such as snacks or handicrafts you buy yourself. If you would rather sleep in a Puno hotel, you can build two days from one-day tours: the Uros and Taquile Full Day costs $55 and the Sillustani visit costs $32, which is $87 in tours before your hotel and meals. Prices can change in high season, so confirm the current rate on WhatsApp with Turismo Liberty before you book your date.
Turismo Liberty’s 2-day, 1-night Lake Titicaca tour includes pickup at your hotel or the Plaza de Armas in Puno, a tourist boat to reach the Uros, Amantani and Taquile islands, a professional guide, entrance fees to the sites on the route, a family homestay and the meals listed in the program: breakfasts, lunches and dinners. On day one you visit the Uros floating islands, have lunch and hike to the Pachamama and Pachatata temples on Amantani, and share dinner and dancing with the community in the evening. Day two covers Taquile Island, with its village, archaeological sites and textile hall, and the return to Puno. Extra expenses are not included, meaning anything you buy yourself on the islands. The price is from $105 per person and the difficulty is moderate.
Turismo Liberty’s 2-day Uros, Amantani and Taquile tour leaves from Puno at 7:00 AM. The team picks you up at your hotel or the Plaza de Armas in Puno and takes you to the dock to board the tourist boat. The first leg to the Uros floating islands takes about 25 minutes by boat, and you arrive on Amantani around 12:30 PM. On day two you have breakfast at your host family’s home, head for Taquile at 8:00 AM, and the boat back leaves at 1:30 PM, reaching the Puno port around 5:00 PM. If your hotel is far from the center, message us on WhatsApp with the address so we can confirm your pickup point before you travel. The program times are approximate, and your guide confirms the final schedule on the day.
Two days are enough for the most important part of Lake Titicaca, though not for everything. With Turismo Liberty’s 2-day, 1-night tour you see the Uros floating islands, sleep on Amantani and visit Taquile, which is Puno’s most distinctive experience. If you prefer another format, you can do the Uros and Taquile Full Day ($55) on day one and add Sillustani ($32) or the Aramu Muru Portal ($49) on day two. What two days leave out is city life in Puno and other excursions; for those you want a third day, like in our 3-day Puno itinerary. Remember to arrive in Puno the day before: the city sits at 3,810 m (12,500 ft) and the first tour day is demanding. Turismo Liberty can help you decide between the two formats once you share your dates and budget on WhatsApp.
Turismo Liberty’s 2-day Uros, Amantani and Taquile tour has moderate difficulty, with short walks to the temples on Amantani and to the village on Taquile. The highest point on the route is 4,050 m (13,287 ft) and the city of Puno sits at 3,810 m (12,500 ft), so altitude sickness can appear on day one. To reduce the risk, arrive in Puno at least the afternoon before the tour, walk slowly, drink water often, avoid heavy meals and alcohol, and have coca tea. If a headache, nausea or dizziness does not ease, tell your guide. Travelers with heart or breathing problems should check with their doctor before booking. More advice is in our guide to altitude sickness in Puno. Drinking water and resting during the first hours in Puno also help your body adapt before the tour begins.
The tour page for Turismo Liberty’s 2-day, 1-night tour lists March to November as the best season. In those months the dry season dominates on the altiplano, with sunny days and better visibility over Lake Titicaca. Keep in mind that from June to August nights on Amantani are very cold, with temperatures near 0°C (32°F), so you need strong warm layers to sleep in a family home. December to February is the rainy season on the altiplano and falls outside the recommended range. If you travel on long holiday weekends or in high season, book ahead: Turismo Liberty groups are capped at 18 travelers and spots are limited. Check availability and the current price from $105 on WhatsApp. Message the Turismo Liberty team with your travel month and we will tell you which departures suit that season best.
With the right itinerary, 2 days in Puno is enough to take in the essentials of Lake Titicaca: the floating islands, a night with a family on Amantani and Taquile’s textile culture. Turismo Liberty offers the 2-day, 1-night tour from $105 per person, with guide, homestay, program meals and entrance fees in a single booking.
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The Uros, Amantani and Taquile 2-day, 1-night tour starts at $105 per person and includes a guide, boat, family homestay, program meals and entrance fees. Groups capped at 18 travelers, no middlemen.
