PUNO CITY,
TITICACA LAKE, TAQUILE AND UROS ISLANDS
Puno is
located at roughly 4000 meters above sea
level, and at the shores of the Titicaca
Lake, the highest navigable lake in the
world.
According to
the legend this lake was the cradle of the
Inca civilization leaded by 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
civilization. In here you will have the
chance of experiencing the traditions and
festivities that have been preserved by the
population for centuries now.
All our
programmes can be tailor made according to
your requirements, whether regarding the
length of your tour, any special interests
or specific activities, flight reservations,
optional destinations or tours.
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
the selected hotel where you’ll have free
time to rest and get acclimatized to the
altitude.
DAY 02:
TITICACA LAKE, UROS FLOATING ISLANDS AND
TAQUILE
Early morning,
we’ll take a two hour motorboat excursion on
the waters of lake Titicaca to the unique
Uros floating Islands. 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
straw unique in the area called “Totora”.
Their homes and boats are also made from
this material. We’ll 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 lunch. We will
walk through the various hills and
archaeological sites of this 6km long island.
In the afternoon, return to Puno for
overnight at the selected hotel.
DAY 03:
PUNO JULIACA
In the morning,
after breakfast, transfer to Juliaca airport
to take your departure flight.
INCLUDED:
. 2 night’s
accommodation in Puno
. Bilingual
guided tour (English/Spanish)
. Meals as
indicated in the itinerary
. In/out
transfers
. Entrance
fees
NOT
INCLUDED:
. Additional
nights for bad weather o flight cancellation
. Snack
. Personal
expenses.
All our programmes can be tailor made according
to your requirements, whether regarding the
length of your tour, any special interests or
specific activities, flight reservations,
optional destinations or tours.
