Start an unforgettable journey from Cusco to Puno, that means from the ancient centre of the Inca Empire to the Altiplano highlands and Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable Lake in the world, this magical Lake was considered by the Inca as their cradle where they emerged to found Cusco and become the most powerful civilization on South America. Lake Titicaca is a miracle in the South American geology. Its western shores are in Bolivia and the eastern shores in Peru. Has countless of unknown treasures and a rich traditional culture that has survived the time. Cusco to Puno Package will allows to vist the immense high plateau and the experience of the lake Titicaca where the culture is still alive.
From Cusco to Puno package details
| DEPARTURE | At your elected hotel in Cusco. |
| PICK UP TIME | At 6:30. |
What is included?
- Transfer from your elected Hotel in Cusco to the Bus station
- Sightseeing bus from Cusco to Puno entrance fees and buffet lunch.
- Two nights hotel room (three stars hotel: Casona Plaza, Intiqa, Hacienda Plaza, Cazona Plaza Centro or simillar).
- One day tour to visit Uros and Taquile island lake Titicaca entrance fees .
- At you schedule time transfer to the bus station or train station not to the airport.
Cusco Puno package 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 three stars hotel.
Day 2: Lake titicaca (Uros and Taquile)
At 6:45 transfer to the peer. Then by motor boat (35 feet long with a covered section in case of rain or cold weather, 25 individual seats) we visit the Uros floating Islands. Stepping on them feels very much like a water bed (but it is quite safe). We see the houses, the islands and meet its friendly inhabitants.Uros people are descendents of one of the oldest South American groups. Rides on traditional reed boats can be arranged (not included). In the mornings these islands can be crowded. We visit two of the 70 islands before continuing on to Taquile Island.
After a relaxed navigation of extra 2 1/2 hours when we get the chance to enjoy the spectacular views offered by Lake Titicaca, we get to Taquile island. There a unique community can be observed. A long path gradually ascending will take us to the village, the views are unique and worth’s. (45 min. hike approx) to visit the communal cooperative where you will find handy craft textiles of high quality. Lunch at the local restaurant (not included). The views are wonderful. Then we descent to the peer of the island. at 2:30pm approx. depart back to Puno City. At 5.30pm Arrival to Puno, on arrival at Puno we transfer you to your Puno hotel.
Included:
Transfer from your hotel to the harbor and back, entrace fees, professional bilingual guide, double room at three stars hotel.
Not included:
Lunch, drinks, optional reed boat in Uros.
Day 3: Transfer to the bus station or to the train station
At the scheduled time bus transfer.
