OVERVIEW
TITICACA LAKE
Puno, Uros, Taquile, and Amantani are some wonderful islands that we find within the mysterious Lake Titicaca which we can visit if you take this tour. What’s more, we can assure you that you will live an unforgettable experience since the places that we will visit have great stories and a historical value of great magnitude.
DAY 1: PUNO – UROS FLOATING ISLANDS – PUNO
Pick up from your hotel to start with a tour of the Historic Center of the city, we will visit the Plaza de Armas to admire its architecture, we will find the Municipal Palace, The House of the Count of Lemus with great historical content, the Yavari “boat turned into the museum ”and finally the museum of the navy where they will introduce us to the investigations of the lost city in the depths of Lake Titicaca, after this, we will have a traditional lunch.
Continuing, we will go to the Uros artificial floating island in Lake Titicaca built with reed from Totora, their people live weaving, making different types of crafts with reed from Totora this plant grows in abundance in this part of the lake. Likewise, you will have the opportunity to participate in the activities that the population performs, such as weaving, crops, fishing in the caballitos de totora, and more.
Until you return to the city of Puno and then take you to your respective hotel and thus rest for the next day.
DAY 2 TITICACA LAKE: PUNO – AMANTANI ISLAND
Our guide will pick you up and then make your transfer to Amantani, an island of dreams and charm surrounded by flowers, located 38km away. away in the interior of Lake Titicaca, at an altitude of 3817 m.a.s.l., near the peninsulas of Capachica and Chucuito; Here are two ceremonial centers called Pachatata (Coanos) and Pachamama (Llacastiti), you can also see the entire panorama of the Lake and the sunset. This trip is very popular for the opportunity to interact with the natives who still maintain their traditions, due to the very simple and quiet lifestyle that they lead and also the houses are very simple and cozy and likewise, everything has a view of the Lake, This combination of culture and nature makes this place a charm.
Here, you will have the opportunity to stay in the home of a family and in the same way collaborate and at the same time learn their way of life. In the same way, you will be able to learn more about their culture and learn their language since they will gladly support you.
DAY 3: AMANTANI ISLAND – TAQUILE ISLAND – PUNO
Very early in the morning after breakfast we will go to Taquile, another fascinating island on the lake and located 45km from Puno, Taquile has several viewpoints since it is located at a favorable height which will allow us to have wonderful views. The ground is a deep earthy red color and with the sunlight, it contrasts magnificently against the intense blue of the lake and that is why we can be captivated by its nature. Also, we will have a view of the snow-capped Cordillera.
The people wear the traditional colorful clothes that they make themselves and their dialect is Quechua, unlike the majority of the population who speak Aymara. It is thus a community rooted in its custom, where it invites you to be part of it. This tour will take us all day until we return to the city of Puno, but of course, it will be worth it.
ITINERARY
TITICACA LAKE
DAY 1: PUNO – UROS FLOATING ISLANDS – PUNO
- First of all, I pick you up from the hotel and a brief explanation of the tour.
- Then Transfer to the historic center of the city.
- then a tour of the main square, the municipal palace, the house of the count of lemus, yavary “ship converted into a museum”.
- later Traditional lunch.
- Also, Transfer to the islands of the Uros.
- Finally, Return to the city of Puno and transfer to your hotel.
DAY 2
TITICACA LAKE: PUNO – AMANTANI ISLAND
- Breakfast.
- Transfer to the island of Amantani for 1 hour.
- Arrival and welcome on the island.
- Accommodation in one of the homes of the Amantani villager.
- Visit the flowery fields and participation in agriculture.
- Lunch
- Visit the archaeological remains of Pachatata and Pachamama.
- Participation in the preparation of chicha.
- Visit the animal husbandry fields.
DAY 3: AMANTANI ISLAND – TAQUILE ISLAND – PUNO
- Breakfast.
- Transfer to the island of Taquile for 30 minutes.
- Arrival and welcome on the island.
- Observation of several neighboring islands.
- Impressive photographs.
- Lunch.
- Participation in weaving and dyeing costumes.
- Participation of crops in the ridges.
- Return to the Puno, and transfer to your hotel.
To know more about this tour you can check the following VIDEO
INCLUDED
THE TITICACA LAKE TOUR INCLUDES:
- A professional English-speaking Tour Guide.
- Pick-up from your hotel in Puno.
- Private vehicle transport to the center of Puno City.
- Transfer from the hotel to the Puno’s port (and vice versa).
- A motorboat transport on the Titicaca Lake.
- Puno City Tour.
- Guided visit of the Uros Floating Islands.
- Amantani Tour and experiential tourism activities.
- Taquile Island Tour and experiential tourism activities.
- All entrance fees.
- 1 night at a hotel in Puno.
- 1 night at a local family house on the Amantani Island.
- Meals: 2x breakfast, 3x lunch, 2x dinner (a soft drink included during the meals) – a vegetarian option upon request.
- Life jacket.
- Drop-off at the Puno’s hotel.
NOT INCLUDED
THE TITICACA LAKE TOUR NOT INCLUDES:
- Pick-up and transport from Juliaca’s airport.
- Pick-up from a hotel outside of Puno.
- Breakfast on day 1.
- Dinner on day 3.
- Beverages not mentioned.
- Ride on a totora (reed) boat at the Uros floating islands.
- Tips to local staff.
- Walking stick (you can rent one from us).
- Any flights.
WHAT TO BRING
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU TO THE TITICACA LAKE TOUR?
- Sun cream,
- Sunglasses,
- A cap/hat,
- Small backpack,
- Comfortable clothes for 3 days and cold nights (e.g. sweater, jacket, long trousers, T-shirt, sets of socks, underwear).
- Raincoat/poncho,
- Walking shoes,
- Camera,
- Toiletries,
- Small towel,
- Paper towels,
- Bottled water,
- Pocket money (to buy some souvenirs or refreshment).
- Personal medication (if applicable).
PRICE
TITICACA LAKE
The price depends on the number of participants, travel dates, type of accommodation and other preferences. Please inquire about a personalized price.