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Lake Titicaca

LAKE TITIKAKA - 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS (US$500)

An upgraded variation of the Classic 2 day Amantani Island trip, A trip thought to avoid the crowds, by doing the itinerary in Reverse. First we’ll visit the unspoiled south section of Taquile Island, and later on Amantani Island while becoming a direct participant of the local culture and not just an observer. So be prepared to walk with the local families to the potatoes fields to farm or learn some ancient textile skills. Next day you’ll visit the famous Uros Floating Reed Islands during a time the crowds are gone. Visiting the 3 different islands included in this trip will give you a wide perspective of life in Lake Titicaca. The use of a semi fast boat saves time, making of it a relaxed Lake Titicaca tour without missing anything!

Tour Description:

Day 1: Cusco – Puno Lake Hotel 3 star.
Transfer to Bus Station.
First Class bus journey to Puno &Lake Titikaka.
Full day travel through the Altiplano Highlands - the widest and highest valley in the world.
Transfer to Hotel.

Day 2: Taquile Island / Amantani.
Enjoy Lake Titicaca authentic culture & traditions! This excursion begins at 7:00 am with transfer from your hotel to the port. Then by semi-fast motor boat (7:30 am. departure), will make of this an enjoyable journey (35 feet long with a covered section in case of rain or cold weather, comfortable bus type seats and fully equipped with WC).

Two hour boat ride straight to Taquile Island during which time we’llhear lectures about the origins of the Inca culture, Quechua language lessons & more. Upon arrival we’ll have the chance to enjoy the spectacular views offered by Lake Titicaca, arriving to this unique location by the southern section of the island (9:45 am), the less visited zone of Taquile Island. We’ll have at least 4 hours to explore this paradise,enjoying a pristine sandy beach. We’ll hike for 1 hour down a pre-Inca path (moderate and gradual hike) with impressive landscapes, while we learn about the flora and fauna of the island. Lunch at local restaurant. The members of the community will show us their dances, textiles and unique cultural expressions. Taquile Island is home to an authentic community that still observes Incan law and social systems. Due to inadequate tourism management this area is being affected and this trip helps to encourage the preservation of their community life. Later at 1:50 pm approximately, we hike to the main port and descend about 500 steps down to the dock. At 2:30pm we depart to continue our journey onto Amantani Island, (55 minutes motor boat ride). When we arrive at Amantani Island you may see local families running down the hill to welcome you!

There you’ll meet to your host family, (designated by the local administration according to a rotational system, which we are obliged to honor). By small path ways they’ll lead you to your home stay. Feel free to participate in cooking with them! After lunch they will take you into an immersion cultural encounter with their daily lives. Depending on the season, they might be farming, herding or building a house. If you are feeling so inspired, go ahead andjoin them! (This part of the trip is carefully arranged and prepared by your experienced guide, to make a cultural immersion experience of it for you!)

Optional football match, then a hike to the high point of the island to watch the sunset. At dinner your host family will dress you up in traditional local costumes and take you to the community hall for a small celebration - it is a lot of fun! Feel the energy of this living culture. Overnight at the home stay.

Day 3: Amantani / Uros Floating Reed Islands / Puno
Enjoy breakfast with your host family. At 8:15am the group leaves Amantani Island to head onto the incredible Uros Floating ReedIslands. After a pleasant motorboat ride of 2½ hours we’ll visit the Uros Islands. Stepping on them feels very much like a water bed (but it is quite safe). We’ll see their houses, the islands and meet their friendly inhabitants.Uros people are descendants of one of the oldest South American indigenous peoples. Rides on traditional reed boats can be arranged with the local fishermen. Visit two of the 30 islands, then share an intercultural activity with the locals, see their houses, and learn about the construction of the reed floating islands. Later continue to Puno arriving at 12:45pm approximately. Transfer to your hotel.

Day 4: Puno – Cusco
Transfer to Bus station.
Direct bus back to Cusco.

INCLUDES
• Transfers: hotel/port/hotel,
• First Class bus to Puno.
• 2 nights accommodation in a 3 star hotel.
• AllBreakfasts.
• Motorboattransportation
• Bilingual guide (Spanish-English).
• Home stay accommodation + 2 meals at home stay, dinner & breakfast
• Cross cultural activities at the local home stay family
• Allentrancefees.
• Direct bus back to Cusco.

NOT INCLUDED
• Lunch on Taquile Island & meals in Puno.
• Reed boat ride (tip the reed boat driver directly)
• Picnic lunch at Uros Reed Islands($US 5.00)

PRICE PER PERSON US$500

AMANTANI EXPERIENCE – ON REVERSE. -
TAKE NOTE: You will be assigned to a local home stay family on the Island.
This group will be a maximumof 19 people
English speaking guide
This tour is available by request
Minimum 2 travelers.

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