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Day 1: Juliaca – Puno
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Assistance on your arrival in Juliaca. On your way to Puno,
visit the famous Chullpas of Sillustani,
cylinder burial towers built of stone, (12m / 40ft
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 4. |
Day 2: Lake Titicaca:
Floating Islands of the Uros and overnight at the Amantani
Island
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After breakfast, take a two-hour 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. After experiencing
some of the ancient traditions of the local people, continue
your motor boat trip to Amantani Island, inhabited by quechua-speaking
natives still ruled by their ancient traditions and whose
main occupations are the production of ceremics and textiles.
The positive energy of this island is so powerful that it
is known as the "Love Island".
Box lunch. Overnight at the house of a local islander to enjoy
the hospitality of a typical Amantani home. |
Day 3: Lake Titicaca:
Amantani Island and Taquile Island - Puno
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After breakfast, time at leisure to stroll by the quaint
streets of this colorful island. Late morning, take motor-boat
towards 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. Afternoon,
return to Puno for overnight at selected hotel. |
Day 4: Puno
– Juliaca |
In the morning, transfer to Juliaca airport to take your
departure flight. End of services.
Tour Inclusions :
2 nights accomodation in Puno.
1 night accomodation in Amantani Island on Lake Titicaca
Bilingual guided tours.
Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
In / out transfers
Entrance fees.
Applicable Taxes.
Rates and prices may vary according to the category of accommodation,
season, and number of people, Please contact us to get more
information.
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IATA
(International Air Transport Association)
Affiliation Code: 91-5-008-0
Telephone Number: (+511) 222-4353
COTAL
(Latin America Confederation of Travel Organizations)
Affiliation Code: AC1812
Telephone Number: (+5411) 4393-5696 (based in Argentina)
APAVIT
(Peruvian Association of Travel Agencies)
Affiliation Code: AO683
Telephone Number: 011-511-433-1111
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