Puno Executive and Uros Floating Islands
Technical Notes
| Tour Lenght: | 3 days / 2 nights |
|---|---|
| Activities : | Cultural , Archaeological |
| Places to be visited: | Sillustani Chullpas, Uros and Taquile Islands on theTiticaca Lake . |
| Minimun Number of Pax: | 02 pax |
Itinerary
Day 1: Juliaca - Puno
Assistance on your arrival in Juliaca. On your way to Puno, visit the famous Chullpas of Sillustani, cylinder burial towers built of stone, (12m / 40 ft tall) where the Aymaras buried their important leaders. Lake Umayo, located in front of the Chullpas, only adds beauty to the place. Here you will have the opportunity to observe the wild guinea pigs, birds and other wildlife of the area. Arrival to selected hotel where you will have the time free to rest and get acclimated to the altitude. If you arrive by train the excursion to Sillustani will be on Day 3.
Day 2: Titicaca Lake : Floating Islands Uros and Taquile Island
Early in the morning after breakfast, take a full day motor boat excursion on the Titicaca Lake waters towards the unique Floating Islands of the Uros, ancient inhabitants of the lake, known as the Water Tribe. This Andean natives built their own islands by adding periodically new layers of a unique plant called totora (a type of reed), as well as their homes and boats. Next continue your motor boat trip to the Taquile Island, inhabited by quechua-speaking natives who have developed an efficient and original social systems and a fine hand weaving technique through generations. After lunch at a local posada of Taquile, take a walk through the several hills and archaeological sites of this 6km long island. Early afternoon return to Puno for overnight at selected hotel.
Day 3: Puno - Juliaca
In the morning, after breakfast, transfer to Juliaca airport to take your departure flight. End of services.
Tour Inclusions
- In / out transfers
- 2 nights accommodation in Puno
- Bilingual guided tours
- Meals as indicated in the program
- Entrance fees
- Applicable Taxes
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