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Lake Titicaca Journey 4 Days

In Our Luxury tour in Peru, you will able to go from Cusco to Puno and see in the way of the road the landscape that involves these cities, magical places, Arqueological spots and the environment of the Andes of Peru.

Day 1: Cusco to Lake Titicaca
Today at 7am, your tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel for your journey to Lake Titicaca. You will travel through stunning Andean scenery in the south valley of Cusco passing small Andean villages. You will make a stop at Oropesa Village, known for baking fresh bread in very large, typical, adobe brick ovens. Here you will have the opportunity to taste some typical bread baked by locals. Your journey will then continue to the Andahuaylillas Church, known as the Andean Sistine Chapel, where you will see intriguing 16th, 17th and 18th century mural paintings and altars completely decorated in gold. Next, you will stop at Racchi, a small highland town where you will discover the Incan temple of Wiracocha and learn about its fascinating construction with adobe brick walls that measure up to 11 meters high. You will then continue on a fascinating route, off the beaten track, alongside Lake of Langui, located 4,000 meters above sea level. At this lake, you will be able to observe flamingos, ducks, eagles and a variety of Andean birds in their natural habitat. Here, you will stop for an appetizing picnic lunch with a dazzling view of the lake and its surroundings. After lunch, you will pass an altitude of 4300m, 14100ft at La Raya before heading to Lake Titicaca. Upon your arrival to Lake Titicaca, at approximately 5pm, we will take you to your hotel where you have the rest of the evening to relax or explore the city. (L)

  • Overnight in Puno (Altitude: 3800m, 12500ft)

Day 2: Uros Floating Islands & Overnight at Taquile Island
Today, your guide and driver will be waiting for you at your hotel to take you to the highest navigable lake in the world, Lake Titicaca. During the morning, we will visit the highly unique Uros Floating Islands, which have been built using only totora reeds, a water plant that grows in the lake. You will be amazed at how locals use totora reeds to build their canoes, houses, beds and many other objects necessary in their daily lives. As part of your visit to Uros, you will ride on a totora reed canoe, which will let you experience a smooth and pleasant trip around the islands. From here, we will continue on to Taquile Island via motor boat for 2 hours, so you can relax and enjoy the stunning scenery of Lake Titicaca. Upon arrival to the beach at Taquile, you will enjoy lunch and an opportunity to take a short hike to explore around the island. During the evening, you will be welcomed to your island hut with a locally cooked Peruvian dinner, and you will pass the night in your cozy little hut. (B, L, D)

  • Overnight in Taquile Island (Altitude: 3900m, 13000ft)

Day 3: Amantani Island & to Puno
Today early in the morning, you will arise to a locally cooked breakfast with a spectacular view of the sunrise overlooking Lake Titicaca. After breakfast, you will walk around Taquile Island and learn about its pre-Incan constructions and agricultural terraces. Later in the morning, we will depart Taquile Island to take you to Amantani Island on a 30 minute motor boat ride. At this island, you may notice that their specialties are textiles, weaving and ceramics. The life on this small island is rather simple but fascinating as there are no hotels, cars and limited electricity. You will enjoy a short walk around this island before having a tasty lunch in a traditional Amantanian restaurant. After lunch, it will be time to return back to your hotel in Puno via motor boat across the lake. (B, L)

  • Overnight in Puno (Altitude: 3800m, 12500ft)

Day 4: Lake Titicaca and Flight to Lima
Today your driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the Juliaca Airport for your domestic flight to Lima. You will arrive to Lima in time for your international flight. (B)

Your Tour Includes:
  • Transport and professional driver
  • A professional English speaking tour guide 
  • Transfers from and to Lake Titicaca
  • Boat excursion on Lake Titicaca visiting Uros Floating Islands and Taquile Island
  • Meals as indicated (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
  • 2 nights at a quality hotel  and 1 night on Taquile Island
  • All Local taxes
Your Tour does not Include:
  • Tips
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