PAT 0171 - PUNO AND THE TITICACA LAKE

JULIACA / SILLUSTANI / TAQUILLE / TITICACA LAKE

DEPARTURES

Daíly

 

 

KIND OF SERVICES

Shared (SIB) / Private

 

 

SEASON

Recommended

 

 

THE PROGRAM INCLUDES:

  • Transfers airport / hotel / airport
  • All the excursions indicated in the program
  • All income to the mentioned attractions
  • 2 nights accommodation at the selected hotel
  • Breakfast at hotels
  • Professional local guides
  • Permanent assistance from our staff

THE PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE:

  • Air tickets
  • Personal laundry expenses, phone calls or other expenses within hotels
  • Expenses for medical consultations or medications
  • Food that is not specified in the program
  • Excursions that are not specified in the program
  • Early check-in, late check-out, and extras services at the hotel
  • Drinks during meels

TOUR DETAILS

DAY 1 - JULIACA / PUNO - SILLUSTANI

At your arrival, reception at the airport, train station or bus station, transfer to Puno and check in at the hotel of your choice.

On route, we will make a brief visit to Sillustani, a necropolis of Pre-Inca origin, located on a small peninsular plateau 16 km from Puno. The archaeological center surrounded by the Umayo lagoon in which the best funerary towers of the high plateau stand out, called CHULLPAS, vestiges of the colla, Aymaras, those who were conquered by the Incas in the fifteenth century. The structures housed the remains of entire family groups, although they were probably limited to the nobility. All of them belong to the period of 600 to 800 years A.D. having great mystical significance to be related to the temple of reincarnation. The environment of Sillustani is simply spectacular, you can see a cylindrical platform over the Umayo lagoon in the high Andean landscape.

DAY 2: UROS REED FLOATING ISLANDS & THE TAQUILE ISLAND

Breakfast at the hotel.

The tour begins with the transfer to the Titicaca Lake pier to board a boat in which we will sail to the island of Taquile, located on Lake TITICACA, the highest navigable lake in the world.

This journey by the lake lasts approximately 02.30 hrs. The Titicaca is known by the Andean people as the MAMACOCHA (Mother Lake). Arriving in Taquile, a place of spectacular beauty, we will find highland descendants who maintain ancestral customs, and where we can share some experiences with, while we travelling through part of their territory. We will make direct contact with them to appreciate their customs, observe and optionally buy their handmade products. It should be noted that Taquile was declared as “Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity” by UNESCO in 2005. We will have time to enjoy the landscape.

After lunch we will start the return to the city of Puno, on the way we will visit the Floating Islands of the Uros. The Islands are manufactured by its inhabitants who weave artificial floors with the totora (Reeds that grow in place) place them superimposedly and skillfully interweave them to float on Lake Titicaca. The islands are of various sizes, with small and / or numerous families living in them. These families live from fishing, gathering and selling handicrafts to visitors. During this tour you will see and listen about the legends of the Uros, their uses, customs, and folklore.

We will enjoy this full day tour sailing up Titicaca Lake, the highest navigable lake in the world.

DAY 3 - PUNO

Breakfast at the hotel. At the arranged time we will transfer you to the airport, train station or bus station to continue with your itinerary.

NOTE: We can provide you optional transfer to La Paz City either by bus or sailing along the Titicaca Lake.

1- PASSPORTS, VISAS & RECIPROCITY FEES

Passengers are responsible for having a valid passport (valid at least 6months before travel) and any visas required.

Peru may require visa for some nationalities. Please note that some countries require a reciprocity entrance fee.

This information is subject to government changes without any notice. Please check each of your countries destinations base on your citizenship for your specific personal documents.

2-FLIGHTS

PAT  RECOMMENDS CONFIRMING ALL YOUR FLIGHTS (domestic and international) at least 24 hours prior departure time. If possible make your web check in to confirm your seats numbers and confirm departure time. PAT Travel is NOT responsible for any airlines re-schedule of flights.

3-PRICES LAND SERVICES & FLIGHT FARES:

Prices are per person and are expressed in US dollars. Prices are subject to change without any notice.

The CHD rate applies for children from 2 to 10 years traveling accompanied by two adults and sharing a bed with them. Maximum 1 child is allowed with CHD rate per room. If you require additional bed you must pay an extra cost.

Price valid for foreigners or Peruvians not resident in Peru. The program is subject to spaces. Prices are subject to change without prior notice and can only be guaranteed once the reservation is made. For more information, please contact your reservations executive.

Please note that the ticket prices & taxes may change. The rate is not guaranteed until the actual time of ticketing of full payment.  Note that all Airfares payments are immediate, and completely separate from any deposits that apply to your land tour. Once ticketed, the Airline fare rules apply to any changes or cancellations.

4- TRAVEL INSURANCE: 

PERU A TRAVEL  strongly recommends travel insurance for your trips.

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