Puno & Lake Titicaca Extension
Trip at-a-glance
| Price: | From $495* per person |
| Lodging: | boutique_hotel, eco_resort |
| When: | Year-round |
| Number of days: | 3 |
| Group size: | 24 |
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Trip details
Lake Titicaca straddles Peru and Bolivia, is surrounded by snow-capped peaks and, at 13,120’, is the highest navigable lake in the world. Its landscapes of indescribable beauty have been the origin and cradle of pre-Hispanic civilizations such as: Tiahuanaco, Collas and Aymaras. Puno’s wealth of indigenous dance, arts and culture makes it the folklore capital of Peru. The native residents of Puno are the ethnic Aymara and they make up 13% of Peru’s population. They are fully adapted to this high-altitude environ and many of them are dedicated to the elaboration of beautiful crafts and fine alpaca wool fabrics. Highlights include visiting the floating reed islands of the Uros and the indigenous communities Taquile. Many of the inhabitants of the islands still practice the old traditions of fishing, trapping and living on the totora reeds.
Day 1 - Lima to Puno
Fly from Lima to Juliaca airport (flight takes 2h 10m). Transfer to our hotel by Lake Titicaca. Visit the Sillustani ruins en route if time permits. Enjoy an overnight Sonesta Posada Puno.
Accommodations: Sonesta Posada Puno
Included Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 2 - Lake Titicaca - Taquile & Uros
Leaving from the dockside at the Puno harbor we travel by boat via the famous floating Uros islands to the island of Takile, a community of weavers and spinners in a Mediterranean-like setting - a unique experience navigating at 13,120 ft. on the highest navigable lake in the world. You will have an overnight Sonesta Posada Puno.
Accommodations: Sonesta Posada Puno
Included Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 - Return to Cusco
Transfer to bus station Tickets to Cusco (this bus is a touristic bus, makes a couple of stops on the way to Cusco to take pictures at some ruins (entrances not included). Transfer from cusco bus station included.
Accommodations: n/a
Included Meals: n/a
Notes on Itinerary:
Land Cost Includes: Your accommodations, meals as indicated, naturalist guided activities, national park entrance fees and transfer from vessel to airport on day of disembarkation.
Not Included: Airfare to Peru, excess baggage charges, taxes and port fees, gratuities to Naturalist Staff and crew, items of a personal nature such as alcoholic beverages, and insurance of any kind.
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Qualifications: This trip is available to any traveler with a love of nature and sense of adventure. The trip does take place at high altitude.
To Extend Your Trip: Call AdventureSmith Explorations about the possibilities of combining trips to Machu Picchu and more.
General Information: This trip is subject to AdventureSmith Explorations 'Terms & Conditions'. Please read this information carefully and call us if you have any questions. A packing list, extensive pre-departure and travel insurance information is sent upon confirmation. We strongly recommend the purchase of Trip Insurance through AdventureSmith Explorations. If purchased within 14 days of sign-up, the pre-existing condition exclusion is waived.
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