Conditions: Minimum 02 Passenger.
Places to be visited: Sillustani
Chullpas, Uros and Taquile Islands on theTiticaca Lake.
Type: Archeological and Cultural. |
Include:
- In / out transfers
- 2 nights accommodation in Puno
- Bilingual guided tours
- Meals as indicated in the program
- Entrance fees
- Applicable Taxes
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch,
D=Dinner |
| PROGRAM
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 (B) (L)
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 (B)
In
the morning, after breakfast, transfer to Juliaca airport to take your
departure flight. End of services.
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