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Lake Titicaca conjures powerful images: not only the world's highest navigable lake, but also the legendary birthplace of the Inca Empire ... as well as the home of the Bolivian Navy! This short tour is a great way to enjoy the magnificent scenery and fascinating cultures on and around the Lake; and can easily be added to a tour in Cusco.
Day 1: Puno: Arrival
We welcome you upon arrival at either Juliaca airport or Puno bus station and transfer you to your hotel. (Cusco departure is also possible).
In the afternoon, we visit the pre-Inca burial ground of Sillustani, with its remarkable tombs built above ground, with womb-shaped interiors. The ancient Peruvian people believed that Pachamama (Mother Earth) created and regulated life.
Day 2: Lake Titicaca: Uros Islands & Amantani: Lunch & Dinner
In the morning, we take a boat onto Lake Titicaca. We visit the man-made floating Islands of Uros to get an impression of how the Aymara-speaking locals have lived for centuries
We then continue to Amantani Island, where we have the privilege of staying the night with locals and enjoying their traditional way of life and hospitality. The views of the snow-capped Cordillera Real mountains in Bolivia overlooking the lake are the icing on the cake!
Day 3: Lake Titicaca: Taquile Island; Return to Puno: Lunch
On our way back to Puno we stop over on Taquile Island, where time appears to have stood still. Around 350 Quechua-speaking families live here, operating a collective agricultural system dating from the 14th Century and renowned for their textiles - beautifully woven chumpis (belts), chullos (caps), and ojotas (sandals).
The evening is free for the brave to sample some local cuisine: guinea pig (known locally as cuy) perhaps? Or maybe alpaca?
Day 4: Puno: Departure
Tour ends after breakfast.
Wanting more for your tour? Check out our Inca Trail, Classic Cusco, or Short Amazon tours. All leave from Cusco and can be easily combined with this tour!!
Bolivia is also easily accessible from Puno, so you can visit Bolivian Titicaca, spend time in La Paz or enjoy the Highlights of Bolivia
| Accommodation |
Hotel: Tourist Class Homestay on Amantani Island |
| Inclusions |
All sightseeing Accomodation All breakfasts; other meals where stated Entrance fees Cruise on Lake Transfers: bus station or airport |
| Difficulty Rating | 2 (light adventure) |
| Sustainability |
Carbon Offsets available in the Shopping Cart Renewable energy used at hotel Local foods used on tour Local English-speaking guides used (most University-educated) |
| Single Surcharge | US $75 (or other currency equivalent) |
| Notes |
Tour commences in Puno or atJuliaca Airport Transfers from/to Cusco can be arranged No flights included |
| Price dependent on: | Availability |
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