Lake Titicaca 2-Day Homestay Tour from Cusco

Our trip was amazing and comfortable considering it was a 13 hour bus ride our amazing tour guide Miguel was very informative and patient with and group and very inviting

The experience was amazing! I was a bit worried, but it was very smooth. The guides like Ricardo and Luis made the experience very smoothly for us.

This trip was simply wonderful, I stayed at Mr. Ivan's house, lovely family. I wish many people had this experience, strengthening local tourism and generating income for such a wonderful people 🥰

Luis is super cool. Attentive and polite. Very good guide! Thanks for everything Luis !!

This tour is an excellent way to discover a quieter and more authentic side of Lake Titicaca. The organisation was very good throughout, with friendly staff and guides who provided clear information and ensured that participants always knew where they needed to be. The overnight bus was comfortable enough for the long-distance journey, offering a practical way to travel between Cusco and the lake region. Most importantly, I felt safe throughout the entire experience, both during the transfers and while visiting the local communities. The island itself was peaceful and unspoilt, providing a welcome contrast to some of Peru's more crowded attractions. One of the highlights was undoubtedly the homestay on Amantaní Island. Staying with a local family offered a fascinating glimpse into daily life in a traditional Andean community and was far more rewarding than simply passing through as a day visitor. Before arriving at Amantaní, the tour included a visit to the famous Uros floating islands, where residents continue to maintain artificial islands constructed from totora reeds. While the Uros Islands are one of Lake Titicaca's most well-known attractions, my favourite part of the tour was experiencing life on Amantaní itself. In particular, visiting "El Pueblo", the island's main community, provided an opportunity to observe local customs and appreciate the slower pace of life that characterises the island. The atmosphere was remarkably calm, the landscapes were beautiful, and the experience felt genuine rather than overly commercialised. Spending the night with a local family added a personal dimension that made the visit especially memorable. There are, however, a few aspects that prospective travellers should bear in mind. The journey between Cusco and Lake Titicaca is quite long, and the return trip can feel tiring, particularly on a short itinerary. Accommodation on the island is intentionally simple, and in my case the host family did not have hot water available, which unfortunately made it impossible to have a proper shower during my stay. In addition, the USB charging ports on the bus were somewhat unreliable. Some sockets were slightly loose, and the available power was insufficient to charge my Samsung S26 effectively. These inconveniences were relatively minor in the context of the overall experience, but they are worth knowing in advance. Overall, however, this was a rewarding, culturally enriching and memorable tour that offered a genuine insight into life on Lake Titicaca.

You did a really good job!!! Thank you

I loved the trip, it was well organized and I felt I was taken care 100%. The Homestay was a fantastic experience. Both guides on the boats, Angelo & Pablo were very knowledgeable and caring. Gabriel was incredible knowledgeable and kind Peru Hop host & Moni as well was kind, organized and helpful too. Thank you. iI will recommend Peru Hop to others and hope to come and travel with you again in the future.

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PeruHop’s Brenda is a real diamond of a gem… she’s every traveller’s expert guide and assistant when in need… I left my GoPro13 at the previous hotel and she co ordinated everything and had my GoPro sent to the next hotel by the next day’s bus….she also was advising in a clear manner how to go about all the processes of the tours and bus rides for PeruHop! …

My journey with Peru Hop has been fantastic. Brenda was an excellent guide on this tour taking care of all the details and paying attention to each traveller and their onward journey. Very friendly and professional. Best wishes!

Brenda assisted us from Cusco to Puno. Very kind and helpful guid! I’d like to cooperate with her more!