Puno city, Titicaca Lake, Amanatani, Taquile and Uros
Islands :
Tour Description
DAY 01: Juliaca - Puno
Assistance on your arrival in Juliaca. On your way
to Puno, visit the famous Chullpas of Sillustani, 12
m/40ft high stone cylinder burial chambers, used by
the Aymaras to bury their important leader. Lake
Umayo, located in front of the Chullpas, adds
further beauty to the place. Here you also have the
opportunity to observe wild guinea pigs, birds and
other local wildlife. Arrival to selected hotel
where you have free time to rest and get
acclimatised to the altitude.
Meals Included: None
If you arrive by train the excursion to Sillustani
will be on Day 4.
DAY 02: Lake Titicaca: Floating Islands of the Uros
and overnight at the Amantani Island.
After breakfast, we take a two-hour motor boat
excursion on the waters of Lake Titicaca to the
unique Floating "Islands" of the Uros. These ancient
inhabitants of the lake, known as the Water Tribe,
have built their own "islands" by periodically
adding new layers of a type of reed unique to the
area called "Totora". Their homes and boats are also
made from this material. After having experienced
some of the ancient traditions of the local people,
you continue your motor boat trip to Amantani
Island. This island is inhabited by Quechua-speaking
natives still governed by their ancient traditions,
whose main occupations are the production of
ceramics and textiles. The positive energy of this
Island is so powerful that it is known as the "Love
Island". Box lunch. Overnight at the house of a
local islander to enjoy the hospitality of a typical
Amantani home.
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
DAY 03: Lake Titicaca: Amantani Island and Taquile
Island - Puno.
After breakfast, you have time to stroll at leisure
through the quaint streets of this colourful island.
Late morning, you take a motor-boat to Taquile
Island, also inhabited by Quechua-speaking natives
who have developed efficient and unique social
systems, as well as fine hand weaving techniques,
down through the generations.
Upon arrival at the Town of Taquile we will have a
lunch.Then, we will take a walk through the various
hills and archaeological sites of this 6km long
island. In the afternoon, return to Puno for
overnight at selected hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast and lunch
DAY 04: Puno - Juliaca
In the morning, transfer to Juliaca airport to take
your departure flight.
