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Tour Duration |
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03 days / 02 nights |
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Starting
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Puno |
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Ending point |
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Puno |
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Tour activities |
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Archaeological, Cultural. |
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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: Lake Titicaca: Floating Islands
of the Uros and the Taquile Island
Early in the morning after breakfast, take a full day motor
boat excursion on the Lake Titicacaca 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.
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Inclusions |
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- 2 nights accomodation in Puno.
- Bilingual guided tours.
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
- In / out transfers.
- Entrance fees.
- Applicable Taxes. |
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Rates and prices may
vary according to the category of accommodation, season, and
number of people, Please contact us to get more information. |