This program takes you to discover cultural development accompanied by myths, legends, and stories through three important islands in Lake Titicaca in Puno. It gives you the opportunity to take a motorized boat ride on the wonderful Lake Titicaca, enjoying the customs of the Uros inhabitants, and admiring their homes made of totora reeds, as well as their fishing rafts.
The wonderful natural island of Amantani, an ideal place for experiential tourism enthusiasts, and the island of Taquile, where you can appreciate the Andean customs still preserved by the local inhabitants.
Places to Visit
Puno.
Lake Titicaca.
Uros.
Amantani.
Taquile.
Department
Cusco
Departure / Return Location
Hotel pick-up / Hotel
Departure Time
8:00 AM (subject to change)
Return Time
Approximately 6:00 PM (subject to change)
Day 1: Juliaca - Puno (Airport/Bus or Train Station)
Upon your arrival at Inca Manco Cápac Airport in Juliaca, pick-up and transfer to the city of Puno. On the Juliaca - Puno route, we will visit the Pre-Inca Sillustani Chullpas, according to time availability, also considering the place and time of arrival. Rest of the day free for acclimatization. *Accommodation in Puno / Meals included: / Duration: 08:30 - 18:00 Hours.
Day 2: Lake Titicaca - Uros/Amantani
For this Lake Titicaca tour, breakfast at the hotel then we head to the port, where we will board a boat for our lake journey to the artificial floating islands of Uros, built with totora reeds. Here, the inhabitants live by weaving, making different types of handicrafts with totora reeds and in their peculiar lifestyle. Afterwards, we continue our journey to Amantani Island at 3817 m.a.s.l., a natural dream island. When we arrive, the locals welcome us and lead us to family homes for accommodation, rest, and a family lunch. In the afternoon, we walk to the top of the island to visit the ceremonial centers of Pachatata and Pachamana, where we will also be able to observe the entire panorama of the Lake and the sunset. Then we will return to the assigned family home for our family dinner. The homes are very simple and cozy, all with lake views; this combination of culture and nature makes this place enchanting. *Accommodation in Family Home-Amantani / Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. / Duration: 07:00 - 18:00 Hours.
Day 3: Lake Titicaca - Amantani/Taquile
After our delicious typical breakfast, we will board our boat to head to Taquile Island, another natural and fascinating island. Once we arrive at Taquile, we will climb uphill. Taquile welcomes us, and from this place, we can appreciate the immensity of the lake. We will also learn about its textiles and customs, declared "Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO." We will also have our typical lunch. Life in Taquile is still largely unchanged by modernity. Descent to Taquile port to depart for Puno. *Accommodation in Puno / Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch. / Duration: 07:00 - 18:00 Hours.
Day 4: Puno
Our adventure in the highest navigable lake in the world ends, and according to your departure times, we will transfer you to the Airport / Bus or Train Station in Private Mobility.
The Tour Includes.
Private transportation Juliaca - Puno round trip (Airport or Bus/Train Station - Hotel).
Pick-up and Transfer hotel - Port - Hotel.
Motor Boat.
Professional Guide.
Entrance fees to Uros, Amantani, and Taquile Floating Islands.
03 nights Accommodation.
Meals described in the Itinerary.
Assistance.
The Tour Does Not Include.
Meals not described in the itinerary.
Other expenses outside of what is detailed.
Travel Insurance.
Trip Preparation
Drink coca leaf infusion to prevent altitude sickness.
Drink liquids during your tours.
Everything you should wear and carry in your light backpack
Original passport or original documents with which you made your reservation.
Comfortable shoes.
Waterproof jacket.
Warm wool jacket, hat, and gloves.
T-shirts, shirts, and long, comfortable pants.
Sun hat.
Sunscreen.
Flashlight.
Appropriate clothing for cold winds.
Sunglasses and sunscreen (factor 35 recommended).
Personal hygiene items.
Medicine and/or personal use items.
Binoculars, camera or camcorder.
Have small denomination bills and coins in dollars, euros, or soles on hand.
CONDITIONS
Inbound and outbound transfers to Puno in private service.
Lake Titicaca tour in shared service (approx. 20 people).
Please ask for a personalized private quote.
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