Puno city, Titicaca Lake and Taquile and Uros Islands :
Puno is located at an altitude of roughly 4000
metres above sea level, and on the shores of the
Titicaca Lake, the highest navigable lake in the
world. According to legend this lake was the cradle
of Inca Civilisation for Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo,
Children of the Sun God, emerged from the cold
waters of the Lake to found the City of Cusco and to
start their civilisation. In here you will have the
chance of experiencing the traditions and
festivities that have been preserved by the
population for centuries now.
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 leaders. 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
acclimatized to the altitude.
Meals Included:
None
If you arrive by train the excursion to Sillustani
will be on Day 3.
DAY 02: Titicaca Lake, Floating Islands of Uros and
Taquile
Early in the morning, 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. We continue our motorboat
trip to Taquile Island, 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 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 03: Puno - Juliaca
In the morning, after breakfast, transfer to Juliaca
airport to take your departure flight.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Tour Inclusions
INCLUDED:
2 nights accomodation in Puno
Bilingual guided tours (english / spanish)
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
In / out transfers
Entrance fees
NOT INCLUDED:
International and Domestic flights (Lima / Juliaca
/ Lima: US$ 294 aprox.)
