Itinerary (5D/4N):
In the morning you will be met at the Juliaca Airport. On your way to Puno, visit the Chullpas (Burial Mounds) of Sillustani.Next day, in the morning, take a trip to visit the city of “Las Cajas Reales Chucuito,” which lies just 20 km from Puno. Pay a visit to the community of Chinchera. There you’ll have a private weaving demonstration. On the folowing day, take a boat to the Floating Islands of Uros, home of the ancient inhabitants of Lake Titicaca. Later, visit the Island of Amantani, where you will see the sacred sites of Pachatata and Pachamama, (Father Sky and Mother Earth). This is where you’ll be spending the night.
In the morning, visit the Island of Taquile, whose inhabitants are known for their friendliness as well as for their weavings. They design mantas, chullos (earflap hats), and other articles of clothing. Return by boat to Puno. Next day, in the morning you will be taken back to the Juliaca Airport to board your flight back to Lima.
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Pricing available upon request*
* Prices will vary depending on the particulars of your program. Special pricing will apply to self-formed groups and families.
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Accommodation in clean, comfortable double room, with private bathroom, including breakfast / 3-4 stars hotels |
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Kuoda Tours Representative "Host," at your service in Puno |
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Private English-speaking guides to all sites mentioned |
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Private Weaving demonstration in Puno |
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Excursion by boat on Lake Titikaka, visit to the Floating Islands of Uros, Amantani Island and Taquile Island |
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Homestay on Amantani Island, hosted by a friendly local family |
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All transfers and tours in private, comfortable, roomy vehicles |
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Entries to all mentioned sites |
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Meals as specified in program |
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Day 1 |
Puno’s Enchantment (Arrive to Puno) |
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Traditional Puno |
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The Windy Waters of Lake Titikaka (Puno – Lake Titicaca) |
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Exploring the Island of Taquile (Lake Titicaca – Puno) |
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Return to Lima |
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Highlights of Your Trip:
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See the Sacred Lake, Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. |
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Private weaving demonstration, demonstrating the steps in the weaving process, using plant dyes and animal fibers. |
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Boat to the Floating Islands of Uros, and the Islands of Amantani and Taquile, where natives practice their traditional fishing and agricultural life styles. |
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See the Chullpas of Sillustani, ancient, impressive burial mounds built by the Collas people. |
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Places to Visit:
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Puno City |
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The Chullpas of Sillustani |
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“Las Cajas Reales Chucuito” |
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Temple of Fertility |
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Community of Chinchera |
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Floating Islands of Uros |
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Island of Amantani |
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Island of Taquile |
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| Chullpas of Sillustani - Puno |
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Floating Islands of Uros -Lake Titicaca |
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| Floating Islands of Uros -Lake Titicaca - Puno |
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Island of Taquila in Lake Titicaca - Puno |
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