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Day by day…
The mysterious Lake Titicaca and all its legends...
Many things can be said about Lake Titicaca. First, it is the highest navigable lake in the world (3810 m.a.s.l); and with a surface of 4550 Km2 it is fifteen times bigger than Leman Lake! Legend says that Manco Cápac, the first Inca, and Mama Ocllo, his wife, arose from the waters of the lake with the purpose of founding the Inca Empire. This would make the Uros, native people who live on the islands of Lake Titicaca, direct descendants of Manco Cápac and Mama Ocllo. We highly recommend that you discover the islands of Uros, Amantani and Taquile.
Day 1: PUNO – UROS – AMANTANI (BOAT)
Transfer to Puno’s port to board early in the morning to go to Uros and Taquile islands. After a 40-min boat ride, guided tour of the Uros floating islands. These islands are not natural; the Uros tribe built them. This tribe’s main activity is fishing. After a 40-min tour, departure by boat to Amantani located 2h30 away from the Uros Island.
Arrival in Amantani in the end of the morning and a family will receive you in their house. Lunch with the family. In the afternoon we will visit sites that are dedicated to the Pachamama and the Pachapapa.
Lunch, dinner and night, in your family’s house.
Everything is included
Day 2: AMANTANI –TAQUILE – PUNO (BOAT)
Departure by boat at 08: 30 to Taquile Island located at 1 hour from Amantani. Taquile is an island of great cultural interest. The inhabitants still follow the ancient traditions and the Inca laws. Guided tour of the island and its Inca ruins. Free time to have lunch in one of the island’s typical restaurants.
Time to relax and return to Puno in the middle of the afternoon.
Transfer to Balsas Inn **.
Free time for meals.
Note 1: it is forbidden to navigate by night on the lake.
Included:
Mentioned transport, double room in 2-star hotel with breakfast, nights in houses in communities visited, guided visits and mentioned excursions, English speaking guide.
Not Included:
International and domestic flights; Airport tax (US$28 per person for international flights and US$5 for national flights); meals which are not mentioned, drinks, tips, etc.; Personal equipment; Obligatory personal insurance.
Hotels
- Puno
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3 star
Faraona ***
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4/5 star
Libertador *****
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