Ticonata Island Titicaca Tour 2 Days: Eco-Village, Traditional Sailing & Amantani
2 Days / 1 Night | Ticonata Eco-Village Stay | Ancestral Sailboat Crossing | Capachica & Amantani
A small-group, off-the-beaten-path trip to Ticonata Island featuring pre-Incan archaeology, scenic landscapes, and authentic community-based tourism to connect with local Lake Titicaca traditions.
Itinerary
Explore your day-by-day journey curated by Edgar Adventures local specialists.
Day 1: Uros Reed Islands, Llachón Pre-Inca Trails & Ticonata Island Eco-Village
07:00 AM – Hotel Pickup & Departure
Meet your guide and driver at your Puno hotel for a private transfer to the main dock. Board our comfortable motorboat and cruise into the deep blue waters of Lake Titicaca (12,507 ft / 3,812 m).
07:30 AM – Uros Floating Islands
Arrive at the floating settlements of the Uros people. Step onto the buoyant totora reed platforms to learn how indigenous families harvest root blocks (khili) to build and anchor living islands. (Optional rides on hand-woven totora reed catamarans are arranged directly with local fishermen). Continue your scenic cruise north.
11:00 AM – Capachica Peninsula (Llachón)
Dock at the tip of the Capachica Peninsula in the rural hamlet of Llachón. Set out on an easy, 1-hour guided walk along an original pre-Inca stone pathway overlooking pristine bays, farmland, and distant mountain ranges.
Optional Adventure: Llachón Shoreline Sea Kayaking
Paddle along the tranquil shores and sheltered rocky coves of the Capachica Peninsula. Guided by a certified specialist and accompanied by a motorized safety support boat.
12:30 PM – Scenic Shoreline Picnic Lunch
Enjoy a fresh, wholesome picnic lunch along the water’s edge before boarding the boat for the short crossing to Ticonata Island.
03:00 PM – Ticonata Island Arrival & Pre-Inca Hilltop Viewpoint
Receive a warm welcome from the island community and check into the Ticonata Eco-Village. Settle into your conical thatched-roof cottage—authentic replicas of ancient regional homes. Take a guided hike up the central hill to a pre-Inca ritual site still used for earth offerings, enjoying panoramic sunset views over the open lake.
07:00 PM – Traditional Dinner, Bonfire & Andean Stargazing
Savor a traditional dinner prepared with local highland ingredients. Gather around an open outdoor bonfire for native dances and music performed by community members. Listen to village elders share oral histories and cosmology beneath the brilliant, clear canopy of the Milky Way and Southern Cross.
- Overnight: Ticonata Eco-Village (Private conical cottage).
- Meals Included: Picnic lunch, traditional home-cooked dinner.
Day 2: Ancestral Sailing to Amantaní Island & Return to Puno
06:30 AM – Superfood Breakfast & Traditional Sailboat Crossing
Enjoy an early breakfast made with nutritious native grains, warm breads, and herbal infusions. Board traditional wooden sailboats steered by seasoned island fishermen. Powered by the morning westerly winds, this authentic crossing to Amantaní Island takes 2 to 3 hours. Travelers can actively assist with paddling the final stretch or simply relax, with our private escort motorboat traveling right alongside for comfort and safety.
10:00 AM – Amantaní Island Cultural Walk & Family Lunch
Disembark at Amantaní Island and take a relaxed walking tour through the village. Observe resident families tending to hillside potato crops, weaving textiles, and caring for livestock. Enjoy a warm, home-cooked lunch inside a local family home to learn firsthand about daily island life.
01:30 PM – Return Cruise to Puno
Re-board our private motorboat for the return voyage across open water back to Puno.
04:30 PM – Arrival in Puno & Hotel Transfer
Arrive at Puno’s main harbor, where your private transfer will meet you for the return drive to your hotel.
- Meals Included: Traditional breakfast, family lunch on Amantaní.
What's Included
INCLUDED IN THIS JOURNEY
Curated signature services included in your tour fare- Private round-trip motorboat transportation throughout the itinerary.
- Professional specialized bilingual guide (English / Spanish) for both days.
- 1 night of accommodation at the Ticonata Eco-Village (private conical cottage).
- Complete meals: 1 Breakfast, 2 Lunches (1 Picnic, 1 Family home), and 1 Traditional dinner.
- Authentic traditional sailboat journey from Ticonata to Amantaní Island.
- Private motorized escort/support vessel throughout the sailing portion.
- All entrance tickets, community permits, and archaeological fees for Uros, Llachón, Ticonata, and Amantaní.
NOT INCLUDED IN THIS JOURNEY
Personal & optional items not covered in the fare- Optional sea kayaking activity at Llachón (Day 1).
- Optional ride on traditional totora reed catamarans at Uros (payable directly to local fishermen).
- Transfer surcharges for out-of-town hotels (such as GHL Lago Titicaca, Casa Andina Premium Mirador, Hotel San Antonio, or Taypikala Lago).
- Alcoholic drinks, bottled sodas, and personal expenses.
- Discretionary gratuities for guides, boatmen, and community hosts.
Why Choose This Tour?
A curated community voyage built for travelers seeking genuine cultural preservation, unique pre-Inca architecture, and heritage sailing on the high lake:
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