Titicaca Lake and Sillustani 4 days and 3 nights
Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world and home to the floating islands of the Uros handmade.
Here, the local population maintains its traditional style using the flora of the lake for houses and boats, living in peace in the middle of the great lake.
We will travel to Lake Titicaca and see the beauty of its waters and the natural islands.
We will visit the local communities and get to know their traditions, while we enjoy boat trips through this incredible place.
ItineraryDay 1: Arrival in PunoStop At: Sillustani, Puno Peru
Pick up from the bus station and transfer to the hotel in Puno.
After registering at the hotel, you will have the morning free to make purchases in the city.
Sillustani: On a 4-hour tour you will appreciate the magnificent pre-Inca ruin of Sillustani, a configuration of an ancient necropolis.
This sacred place is known as "the passage from life to death" and was built by the Aymara culture "Collas", which was later conquered by the Incas.
These tombs show a complex construction and are surrounded by impressive flora and fauna, among them the vizcacha, the wild animal of the place.
Night in Puno.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in hostal 3*.
Day 2: Puno - Uros - AmantaniStop At: Uros Floating Islands, Lake Titicaca, Puno Peru
7:30 am - Pick up from the hotel.
We moved to the port of Lake Titicaca, where we boarded the boat for our adventure on Lake Titicaca.
On the way, our guide will explain some important points of the lake. After 30 minutes we arrive at the floating islands of the Uros.
Here we will stop on an island, visit its inhabitants and learn about the customs of these communities that live for years in the highlands.
We can take a raft made of "totora" and walk a bit in the lake. Later we will return to the boat and continue our trip to the island of Amantaní.
This boat trip lasts approximately 3 hours. Upon our arrival, we will be welcomed by groups of islanders who will offer us lodging in their humble homes.
The afternoon is free to explore on our own or just to share the afternoon with the family and their children.
Shortly before sundown, our guide will invite us to take a short walk to a small hill known as "Pachatata", where an archaeological site built by the ancient cultures that inhabited the island a long time ago is located.
From this point, we can also appreciate a beautiful sunset. Let's not forget to take our camera.
Then we will descend to our houses and have dinner sharing with the family.
Later we will attend a folk festival, where we can dance with local people, typical dances in the area.
Previously, being in our homes, our family will give us typical clothes to attend the party.
The women are dressed in very colorful long skirts, beautiful blouses with hand embroidery and a black veil. The men are given a very long poncho and a "chuyo" (wool cap typical of the Andes).
Once ready, we will go to the party, in which we will also meet many other tourists.
The party lasts a couple of hours or so.
Overnight with the local family.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in basic accommodation.
Day 3: Amantani - Taquile - PunoStop At: Lake Titicaca, Taquile Island 21510 Peru
After breakfast, we will say goodbye to our family and descend to the pier to continue our visit to Taquile Island. The trip will last approximately 1 hour.
Taquile is a huge island that is characterized by its beautiful fabrics. Here visitors can see how the people of the island make ponchos, belts, gloves and other typical high Andean garments, all hand-made.
To be able to reach the top of the island, we will have to walk along a beautiful path that slopes a bit, offering spectacular views of the lake.
Here we advise you to walk slowly and take it easy, as you are walking at 3,800 meters above sea level
After approximately 45 minutes we will arrive to the center of Taquile, where we can rest and visit a small museum of the site, which shows, through photos, important aspects of the life of the people of Taquile.
Our group will have lunch in a typical restaurant around the plaza. Then we will have free time to visit the weaving workshops and take pictures with the islanders.
Later we will descend to the pier and start our return trip to Puno, arriving at the city at approximately 5:00 p.m.
Transfer to your hotel in Puno.
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in hostal 3* in Puno.
Day 4: Free dayPass By: Puno, Puno, Puno Region
Breakfast at the hotel.
At the coordinated time: Transfer to the Puno bus station.
End of service
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Hora de Inicio:
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Duración: 4 Days
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
Puno: Reception and transfer from the bus station to the hotel.
Ports- Colegio Adventista Puno, Jr. Tarapaca 106, Puno 21001, Peru
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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