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Cultural Tours
in Puno 4 Days 3
Nights |
Description
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.
Itinerary
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 4.
Day 02: Lake
Titicaca:
Floating Islands
of the Uros and
overnight at the
Amantani Island.
After
breakfast, 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. After
having
experienced some
of the ancient
traditions of
the local
people, you
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 islander
to enjoy the
hospitality of a
typical Amantani
home.
Meals Included:
Breakfast, lunch
and dinner
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
colourful
island. Late
morning, you
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 at
the Town of
Taquile we will
have a
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
selected hotel.
Meals Included:
Breakfast and
lunch
Day 04: Puno
- Juliaca.
In the morning,
after breakfast,
transfer to
Juliaca airport
to take your
departure
flight.
INCLUDED:
2 nights
accomodation in
Puno
1 nights
accomodation in
Amantani Island
on Lake Titicaca
Bilingual guided
tours (english /
spanish)
Meals as
indicated in the
itinerary
In / out
transfers-
Entrance fees
Applicable Taxes
NOT INCLUDED:
International
and Domestic
flights (Lima /
Juliaca / Lima:
US$ 294 aprox.)
Airport taxes
($30.25 for
international
flights and
$6.05 for
domestic
flights)
Baggage excess
Alcoholic
drinks, soda or
bottled mineral
water
Personal
expenses
Tips
International or
National
personal
telephone calls
Additional
nights for bad
weather o flight
cancellation
Snacks
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