Perú Tours
TITICACA LAKE TOURS 2D/1NDAY 1.- PUNO - UROS FLOATING ISLAND -AMANTANI
LOCAL FAMILY . Early in the morning (7:30 am) you will be picked up from
your hotel. then take the boat toward the Uros Island (2 hours). Fishermen and
hunters inhabit the floating islands of the Uros. The residents of the Uros use
the cattail, a type of rush, which grows in the lake, to create the conditions
that ensure the islands stay afloat. The dense roots that the plants develop
support the island. The roofs are waterproof and the houses are extremely humid
because of the surrounding water.
Continue traveling in our boat, we will reach the next island called Amantaní,
just arriving there will be first contact with locals families, that will warmly
offer you their typical homes, there you get your accommodation for one night in
basic typical room between the agriculture fields. The local family will provide
yours all foods (1L - 1D - 1B). After lunch all the group together walk up to
highest point of island, called Pachatata temple (4200 masl). Is the best place
to get pictures from all surround views of this blue sacred lake of the Incas.
After the explanation of the guide, after that back to the houses to have
dinner and then you can go to enjoy typical dances with the local music players.
Over night with the families.
DAY 2 .-AMANTANI ISLAND -TAQUILE ISLAND - PUNO.
In the morning, after the breakfast meet the group and travel by our boat to the
Taquile island, 2 ½ hours crossing the lake we will arrive at the last place to
visit. Visit and explanation about the live, culture, typical costume and every
common activity at the main square, short treks around the island, then have
lunch. Taquile Island is famous for its craft production, particularly for its
beautiful textiles. The island is narrow only about 1 KM wide, but 6 to 7 Km.
long, on Taquile there are numerous pre-Inca and Inca ruins and Inca terracing.
after all we will return to Puno .arriving to Puno at 5:00 pm.
INCLUDED:
• Pick up from the hotel.
• Professional tour guide.
• Motor boat .
• Stay with a local family.
• All meals (2L - 1D - 1B).
• Entrance fee to the Islands.
The price is :
USD $ 75 per person