
Puno: uros – amantani – taquile – 2 days / 1 night
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Itinerary
Day 01: Main Port – floating islands of the uros
Our departure begins at 7:45 am, from your hotel. The first stop that we will make will be at the Floating Islands of the Uros, our visit will begin with the recognition of each island, how these islands were built on the highest navigable lake in the world, likewise our guide will explain the importance of these islands. islands, our visit will be a maximum of 1 hour and a half.
SECOND VIEW – AMANTANI ISLAND (OVERNIGHT)
To reach the island of Amantani it will take a maximum of 3 hours of navigation, approximately 9.km during the trip, you will be able to observe a great variety of scenic beauty as well as the chain of mountains (the Andes mountain range) In the main port Amantani, the president of the community will welcome us, and will begin to divide into groups so that the families are responsible for giving them all the attention, lodging, food, and company. During the afternoon you will have the option of going for a walk to one of the sacred mountains known as (Pacha Tata), this walk will begin with the coordination of our guide. Amatani also Known for the friendliness of its people and for being the natural home of the Flor de la Cantuta, there are eight communities that are dedicated to cultivating terraces, raising sheep, and crafting textiles and stone carvings. At night you should go to rest.
Day 02: Amantani – taquile
After a delicious typical breakfast we will continue to the next island of Taquile, the navigation will take 1 hour of travel, you will have the last opportunity to know enough. Most of the people of Taquile are very cooperative and well organized. It is the reason that the Taquileños have demonstrated their high degree of progress in Textiles, receiving their award from UNESCO. It should be noted that spinning and weaving are done mainly by men, beginning at the age of eight. The women make exclusively of yarns and fabrics. Life in Taquile is still largely unchanged by modernity. The visit will take an average of 2 hours, and 1 hour will have to taste a delicious typical lunch, if you really want to be part of this community, you can voluntarily collaborate by buying some of their handicrafts. So that this community has some means of sustainability, in this way they can continue to show their existence to future travelers. Finally, our guide will inform you of the return time arriving at 5:00 p.m. in the city of Puno.
Inclusions
Not Included
- Transfers hotel – port – hotel.
- Bilingual guide (English & Spanish).
- Tickets to the Islands.
- Boat transportation.
- Lodging one night, family home (Amantani).
- 02 Lunches, 01 Dinner, 01 Breakfast.
Not Included
- Flights from Lima to Cusco and Cusco to Lima.
- International flights.
- Tips for the guide.
- Bus Cusco – Puno – Cusco (Optional)
- Meals not described in the tour.
- Travel insurance.
What you should bring:
Recommendations
- Personal Backpack.
- Mineral water.
- Comfortable shoes.
- Personal Medication.
- Waterproof jacket (October to March).
- Sunscreen.
- Sun hat.
- Photographic camera.
Price
shared tours
- $65 per person
- Special discount for groups of more than 5 people.
Optional services:
- You can request the Bus Cusco – Puno – Cusco service.
- Extra hotel night in the city of Puno
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