About this experience
By day, discover the legendary textile art of Taquile Island, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, then cross by boat to sleep in the silence of the community of Luquina Chico with Yonel and his mother Cefererina. It combines Titicaca's most iconic landscape with a night of genuine family life, far from crowded tours. A favorite of culture, textile and photography lovers.
Duration
2 Days / 1 Night
Group
1–6
Place
Luquina Chico
From (p/p, couple)
$75 USD
- Yonel personally accompanies you as your local guide
- Taquile Island and its UNESCO-recognized textile art
- Lake crossing from Taquile to Luquina Chico
- Private room with private bathroom and hot water
- A morning of farm life with our family
Detailed Itinerary
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DAY 1
Taquile and arrival in Luquina Chico
We sail to Taquile Island: stone paths, master weavers and lunch facing the lake. In the afternoon we cross by boat to Luquina Chico, where we welcome you home. Hammock time and family dinner.
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DAY 2
Farm life and return
Lakeside breakfast, a morning in the farm fields and herding with Bernardo the donkey alongside mother Cefererina. Farewell lunch and return to Puno.
What's Included?
- Yonel as your host and local guide
- Visit to Taquile Island
- Boat crossing Taquile → Luquina Chico
- 1 night in a private room with private bathroom and hot water
- 4 meals (2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast), vegetarian on request
- Farm and herding activities
- Shared boat, round trip
Not Included
- Boat Puno ↔ Taquile / Luquina Chico (chosen and paid separately)
- Tips
Hosted by Yonel and his mother Cefererina
Luquina 360 is run by our own Aymara family in the community of Luquina Chico. You'll share our home, the farm, sheep herding with Bernardo the donkey and the home cooking of Yonel and his mother Cefererina.
Transport (paid separately)
To give you freedom and the best price, the transfer between Puno and our home is chosen and paid separately, so you never pay for something you don't need.
- Choose by budget: private door-to-door car or local transport.
- The private car is priced per vehicle, not per person, so families and groups save.
- Arriving by your own car, from Bolivia or from Chucuito? No extra cost.
Shared boat, round trip
$40 USD per person
Yonel arranges your transfer with you on WhatsApp before you arrive.
Price by group size
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Pick your group and date
The total updates instantly in the panel.
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Message Yonel
He confirms availability by WhatsApp or email.
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Secure with a deposit
25% via PayPal or Izipay; pay the rest on arrival.
1. Check availability
Yonel replies personally on WhatsApp, usually the same day.
- No payment needed to ask
- 7-day cancellation policy
- Book directly with the host family, no middlemen
2. Secure your date
Only after we confirm your date do you pay the 25% deposit.
Deposit to book (25%): $39 USD
Yonel confirms your date first, then you pay the deposit.
PayPal: reservas@luquina360.com
Izipay: we send you a secure payment link
PayPal or card: +5% fee. The remaining 75% is paid on arrival, in cash (no fee) or by card (+5%). Transport in a single payment.
Step 2: after paying the deposit, send us the receipt on WhatsApp (+51 943 476 199) and we will confirm your date.
Your comfort, guaranteed
- Warm beds with thick blankets for Andean nights
- Clean private bathroom
- Pick-up at your Puno hotel (optional transport)
- Home-cooked meals adapted to vegetarian and gluten-free diets
Comments
"A wonderful experience with a warm, lovely family"
"All the logistics with Yonel were perfect. The room and en-suite bathroom were spotless, with incredible views of Lake Titicaca, and so many sweet touches like the crochet decorations. Taking the sheep out to graze, planting potatoes, learning to crochet and cooking with Yonel and his mother was a unique experience. Thank you to Yonel, his mother and Barry and Rocky the dogs for such a lovely welcome!"
"Incredible"
"Our experience was simply wonderful! Yonel and his mom are very nice, the food very tasty and the room clean and comfortable! You live at the rhythm of the family, cutting corn and taking out the sheep. I recommend it 1000 times"
"Incredible experience."
"An incredible experience from start to finish. The hosts were very welcoming and made you feel part of the family and the community. The facilities were really good, the food delicious, and participating in agricultural activities was fun and enjoyable."
"Sunrise at the lake"
"The family welcomed us even though we arrived very late and they were all very attentive. It feels like home. The place is a paradise and the mom has a very special energy."