Tour to Titicaca Lake, Islands and Puno (from Cusco) 3 Days/ 3 Nights
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Overview
From Cusco to Puno, one of the most amazing roads stretches from the Andean Valley up to the ”Alti Plano” (high plateau), where Lake Titicaca is located. Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the World at 3856 m.a.s.l. Its shores and islands, such as Amantani and Taquile, are home to the Aymaras and Quechuas, who are amongst Peru’s oldest people, predating the Incas by a thousand years. Here, visitors may wander through old traditional villages where Spanish is a second language and where ancient myths and beliefs still hold. Also, very close to Puno, we find the famous floating Uros Islands, whose inhabitants preserve their traditions and costumes in their handmade reed floating villages.
Full Itinerary
From Cusco to Puno, we can find one of the most amazing roads, going from the Andean Valley up to the” Alti Plano” (high plateau) where Lake Titicaca is located. Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the World at 3856 m.a.s.l. Its shores and islands, such as Amantani and Taquile, are home to the Aymaras and Quechuas, who are amongst Peru’s oldest people, predating the Incas by a thousand years. Here, visitors may wander through old traditional villages where Spanish is a second language and where ancient myths and beliefs still hold. Also, very close to Puno, we find the famous floating Uros Islands, whose inhabitants preserve their traditions and costumes in their handmade reed floating villages.
Cusco – Puno
The service is provided in Buses equipped for Tourists field, seeking the best way to travel between Cusco and Puno, where the Passenger can enjoy various places of Magical charm and Ancestral History such as The Sistine Chapel of America or Andahuaylillas Chapel, The Imposing Temple of the god Wiracocha, The Majestic Paso de la Raya (Road Limit between Cusco and Puno – View of the Nevado Chimboya) and the Mythical Lithic Museum of the Pukara Culture.
Cusco. We will pick you up at 6:15 from your hotel
Check-in time for boarding tickets and baggage check-in is 6:40 a.m.
Departure time: 7:00 a.m.
The Sistine Chapel of America, or Andahuaylillas Chapel. This is a church that dates back to the 17th century. Also known as The Sistine of the Andes, it is renowned for the beauty of its murals, gold leaf work, and the paintings from the Cusco school that it houses.
IMPORTANT. The visit lasts 25 minutes. Filming or taking photos inside is not allowed. The entrance fee is S/. 15.00
Rakchi. Also known as the Temple of the god Wiracocha, who was the supreme Inka deity, this place features the largest number of Colcas (Granaries) and magnificent adobe stone buildings.
IMPORTANT. The visit lasts 40 minutes. We recommend the use of hats and sunscreen. The payment for the right of entry is S/ 15.00.
Sicuani. Lunch is a buffet and is included in the price of the ticket at the tourist restaurant LA PASCANA, which enjoys good prestige and is recognised for the good seasoning of the chefs. It is strategically located on the outskirts of the town of Sicuani. The buffet offers a diverse selection of national and regional cuisine, appetisers, fresh vegetables, side dishes, and a variety of desserts. Additionally, hot drinks (coca maté, coffee, or tea) are included in the ticket price.
IMPORTANT. Lunch lasts 40 minutes. Cold drinks, such as water, soda, or beer, are not included in the buffet.
La Raya. The border between the cities of Cusco and Puno is situated at an altitude of more than 4,335 meters above sea level, where the famous snow-capped Chimborazo is located, from where the Amazonas River originates. Where tourists can take photos of the landscape, the visit lasts 5 to 7 minutes.
IMPORTANT. The visit time is between 7 and 10 minutes. We recommend wearing extra clothing and consuming coca tea to help prevent altitude sickness.
Pukara. This culture developed from 1600 BC to 400 AD and is located 106 km away. East of the city of Puno, in this museum, we can find ceramics and sculptures representing zoomorphic figures, among them the famous sculpture of HATUNÑAQAC, which in our times would be translated as the supreme cutthroat.
IMPORTANT. The visit lasts 30 minutes. Filming or taking photos inside is not allowed. The payment for the right to enter is S/10.00.
Puno. Arrive at their private bus station in Puno at Avenida Costanera 430
Accommodation Sol Plaza Hotel Puno
We will pick you up early at 07:15 am from the Hotel Imperial and then take you to the local city port. From here, you will be shipped to the floating Uros Islands and then to Amantani Island, where you can watch the pre-Inca temples dedicated to the fertility of the earth (Pachamama and Pachatata).
Located 35 minutes by boat from the port of Puno, the Uros Islands comprise a group of islands mostly made of reed, which is also used to make houses and boats. The inhabitants of the Uros Islands are very friendly people who are cordial with visitors.
Amantani, located 36 km from the port of Puno (three hours by boat), is an island composed of eight communities engaged in the agriculture of corn and quinoa, as well as crafts that are representative of their culture. During this afternoon, you will hike to the top of the island called Pachatata, from where you will have breathtaking views and experience a very unique sunset with a bright, colourful view.
After descending, your host family will welcome you with a typical, delicious dinner. You then dress up in the local costumes and enjoy a nice party with its typical local dance while being accompanied by your host family and the rest of the community.
Meals: Lunch and dinner with the family
Accommodation: Rustic accommodation with family
After having breakfast with your host family, you will be brought to the local harbour where we take a short boat ride to the shores of Taquile Island. From here, we will start to hike to the main square, observing the people who are world-famous for their intricate and fascinating weavings and community work. Amongst men, it is very easy to identify who is married, single or dating a female – just by the colours of their hat! Also, you will get to know who is important on the island just by the way of what items they wear. You will have lunch in one of the community restaurants and then descend to the local port to return to Puno. Arriving in Puno from 03:00 to 04:00 pm, we will finally transfer you to the Hotel Imperial where you will spend the night.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Sol Plaza Hotel Puno
Included/Exclude
- Tourist bus Cuco – Puno with stops at the archaeological site and viewpoints
- 24-hour support from the company owner
- Lunch Buffet in Sicuani
- Transfer to Puno’s local port
- Group boat transport
- Entrance tickets to the Islands
- Professional English-speaking guide
- 1 night with a family on Amantani Island (Rustic basic accommodation)
- 2 nights at Sol Plaza hotel Puno
- 3 meals with the host family in Amantani
- Entrance ticket to the archaeological sites on the way to Puno
- Extra drinks and snacks for the boat
- Tips for a guide or boat driver
- Third day’s lunch
- Insurance of any kind
Recommendations, what to bring
- Sun protection: sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
- Water and snacks for the boat trip
- Camera
- Money for souvenirs and lunch on the second day
- (Some fresh fruits or pens, notebooks, etc, for the children)
Note: Please do not give candies or lollies to the kids on the islands! They appreciate oranges and other fruits, as it is impossible to grow them on the islands in these altitudes, and it will conserve their teeth and the environment.
What we need when you make a reservation
- Full name as it is written in your passport (please include a scanned copy of your passport)
- Passport number
- Nationality
- Date of birth
- Tour departure date
- Send a deposit of 60% of the total price of your tour. (The remainder of your balance will be due upon your arrival in Cusco.) Payment may be made via *Western Union, PayPal, ABN AMRO Bank in Holland or securely and directly through our website by choosing your desired tour and clicking on the BOOK NOW button.
Prices
- Price US$300 per person
- The price is based on two people.
A single person pays +US$40.00 for a single hotel room per night in Puno
Children under 5 years don’t pay for the Titicaca Island Tour. (Indeed: for the bus!)
Please send us their passport information in a separate email during your booking.
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