Puno Tours 4 days

TOUR: MILLENARY PUNO 4DAYS/3NIGHTS

PUNO CITY, TITICACA LAKE, AMANTANI, TAQUILE AND UROS ISLANDS

Puno is located at an altitude of roughly 4000 meters above sea level, and on 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. Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo children of the sun god emerged from the cold waters of the lake to find the city of Cusco and to start civilization. Here you will have the chance of experiencing the traditions and festivities that have been preserved by this nation for centuries.

All our programmes can be tailor made according to your requirements, whether regarding the length of your tour, any special interests or specific ations, flight reservations, optional destinations or tours.

DAY 01: JULIACA/PUNO

Assistance upon your arrival to Juliaca. On your way to Puno, you’ll visit the famous Chullpas of Sillustani, 12 m/40ft high stone cylinder burial chambers, used by the Aymaras to bury their important leaders. The Lake Umayo, located in front of the Chullpas, adds further beauty to the place. Here you’ll 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: LAKE TITICACA UROS FLOATING ISLANDS AND OVERNIGHT AT AMANTANI ISLAND.

After breakfast, we’ll board a two- hour motor boat excursion on the lake Titicaca waters 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 experiencing some of the ancient traditions of the local people, you’ll 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 island family to enjoy the hospitality of a typical Amantani home.

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 colorful island. Late morning, you’ll 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 to Taquile village we will have 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 a selected hotel.

DAY 04: PUNO - JULIACA AIRPORT

In the morning, transfer to Juliaca airport to board your departure flight.
 

INCLUDED:

. 2 Nights accommodation in Puno

. 1 Night accommodation in Amantani Island

. Bilingual guided tours (English/Spanish)

. Meals as indicated in the itinerary

. in/out transfers- entrance fees

NOT INCLUDED:

. Additional nights due bad weather o flight cancellation.

. snacks

. tips

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