Lake Titicaca tours from Cusco, one of the most important destinations in Peru, experience a bus ride that will show you very important Cusco archeological sites like Rajchi and Andahuaylillas, as well observe the impressive Andes mountain range as you slowly ascent to La Raya pass to rich the endless “Altiplano” highlands . One of the most interesting formations in the Peruvian geology. On Lake Titicaca admire the living indigenous culture and experience how is the rural life of Peru by staying in a traditional home stay. On Amantani Island. As well have the opportunity to explore Taquile and Uros reed floating islands.
DEPARTURE | At your elected hotel in Cusco. |
PICK UP TIME | At 6:30. |
What is included in lake Titicaca tours from Cusco?
- Transfer from your elected Hotel in Cusco to the Bus station
- Sightseeing bus from Cusco entrance fees and buffet lunch.
- Two nights hotel room (three stars hotel: Casona Plaza, Intiqa, Hacienda Plaza, Cazona Plaza Centro or simillar) and one night in Amantani island (homestay and meals).
- Two days tour to visit Uros Amantani and Taquile island lake Titicaca entrance fees .
- At you schedule time transfer to the bus station or train station not to the airport.
Lake Titicaca tours from Cusco to Puno itinerary
Day 1: From Cusco to Puno tour bus
6:30 transfer from your elected hotel in Cusco to the bus station, at 7:00 the bus depart, enjoy of the great Andes landscapes, on the way visit the Andahuaylillas Church known as the Sistine chapel of the America’s. Because of its Impressive over Decorated walls, later visit Rajchi Temple the tallest Incan construction, Buffet lunch close to Sicuani town, stop at La Raya pass the highest point on our way , descending to the highlands Visit the Pukara museum , at 17:00 pm approximately Upon arrival to Puno city, reception at the bus terminal and we transfer you to your elected Puno hotel. Our representative will give you a detailed program explanation. Luggage and hotel registration assistance is offered. By night you can visit the Punos’city donw tonw and have dinner in one of the various restaurants located on the main pedestrian street. where you can find : banks, money exchange houses, ATMs.
Includes:
Entrace fees, professional bilingual guide on board, lunch, trasfer to your hotel at upon your arrival, double room at budget three stars.
Day 2: Lake titicaca (Uros and Amantani homestay)
At 7:45am with a transfer from your hotel to the peer. We then travel by motorboat to visit the Uros floating Islands. The boat is 35 feet long with a covered section in case of rain or cold weather. Stepping on the floating islands feels a lot like being on a waterbed but it is quite safe to walk on them. We see inside the houses, visit 2 of the 70 islands and rides on traditional reed boats can also be arranged. We then continue and after a 3-hour motorboat journey we arrive at Amantani Island. You will probably see local families running down the hill to welcome you. At the port our group breaks into smaller groups for home stays. Your designated host family will serve a typical lunch made from natural products. Then there is an optional football match with the locals, and a hike to the high point of the island to watch the sunset. After dinner your host family will dress you up in traditional local costumes and take you to the community hall for a small celebration.
Included:
Transport, professional bilingual guide, home-stay accommodation, lunch & dinner.
Not included:
Drinks, optional reed boat in Uros.
Day 3: Amantani /Taquile / Puno (B)
Have breakfast, then depart to Taquile Island. After an hour’s boat ride we arrive at this unique place. There, a long gradually ascending path will take us to the village. It takes approximately 50 minutes to walk up to the village to visit the communal cooperative and there are plenty of photo opportunities on the way. We’ll enjoy lunch at one of the local restaurants; the views are simply magnificent. Then we descend 500 steps down to the port. We return to Puno, a 3-hour return journey, at about 1 pm. Upon arrival at Puno, at approximately 4pm we transfer you to your hotel
Included:
Double room at budget three stars hotel.
Not included:
Lunch in Taquile.
Day 4: Transfer to the bus station or to the thain station
At your schedule time.