Cusco To Puno
3 Days
Description of the tour
This experience start in Cusco to Puno, We will visit the main attraction of Puno which is Titicaca lake and its Islands and its beautiful people. The Titicaca Lake Is the Highest Navigable lake of the world located at 3810 m.a.s.l and the largest lake of South America.
Known as “The Sacred Lake of the Incas “, the Titicaca Lake is a wonderful attraction for nature lovers, to enjoy an unforgettable view of the Cordillera Real of the Andes and the islands in the lake, so one can connect with nature.
This lake offers a varied fauna composed mainly of ducks, fish such as the suche, pejerrey and trout, among others.
Its flora is represented by 12 varieties of aquatic plants highlighting the totora, yana llacho and duckweed. The lake has 36 islands, among the most important are those of Uros, Taquile and Amantani, in Peruvian territory, and the islands of the Sun and the Moon in Bolivian waters. The temperature of its waters fluctuates between 10 ° C to 12 ° C.
Price
Cusco To Puno
3 Days
USD per person
Difficulty
Easy
People Minimum
From 2
Trip Details
Overview
- Day 01: South valley of Cusco to Puno.
- Day 2: tour in the Lake Titicaca, Uros islands and Taquile Island
- Day 03: Transfer from the hotel in Puno to the bus station.
Itinerary
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Day 01: South valley of Cusco to Puno.
6:300 AM. at 5:00 PM
Guided trip driving from Cusco to Puno
5:00 PM. Arriving to Puno
Overnight stay in a Hotel in Puno. We will pick you up from your hotel at 06:30am We will start the guided trip to the city of Puno, (altitude 3818 m.s.n.m). We will make a small visit to the church of Andahuaylillas, the church that dates from the early seventeenth century. It is known as the Sistine of South America because of the magnificent paintings it has and its altar chiseled in gold. After 218 km, we will arrive to Raqchi, where the Inca temple of Wiracocha is located. The temple is conformed by a main building that was occupied by the Inca and annexed constructions destined to the nobility. We will continue our way to Sicuani where we will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch. The landscapes change little by little, they become more arid. Then we will arrive at La Raya, the highlight of our route located at 4,335 meters high. Our next destination is Pucará, where we will visit the Lithic Museum. This museum allows to appreciate the evolution of the Andean people from the first men to the Incas. After Pucarà the route will be through high Andean esplanades under an amazing unreal clarity.
The sun's reflections in the lakes and in the rivers are unique in this place. Finally, we will be arriving to the city of Puno to your respective hotel. -
Day 2: tour in the Lake Titicaca, Uros islands and Taquile Island
Breakfast at the hotel.
Tour on Lake Titicaca (from 6:30 am to 5:00 pm)
Overnight stay in a Hotel in Puno.
We will pick you up at your hotel at 6:30 a.m approx. to go to the port, at 06:50 am we will be leaving from the port of Puno in a touristic boat to the amazing and majestic "Uros Islands", arriving at 07:20 in the morning aprox.
UROS: These islands are artificial floors, made with totora superimposed and skillfully interwoven. During the trip the guide provides extensive information about the Lake Titicaca, the legends of the Uros, their uses, customs and folklore.
TAQUILE: Arriving at Taquile, we will go to the Plaza de Armas (Its main square), then we will have free time to make purchases. The Taquile Island presents fabrics of an impressive quality comparable only to the looms of the Paracas or Egypt culture, declared Cultural Patrimony of Humanity. At 12:40 at noon you will taste an exquisite lunch, departing from the Port of Taquile at 2:30 p.m., arriving at the city of Puno at approximately 5:30 p.m. and then transferring you to your hotel. -
Day 03: Transfer from the hotel in Puno to the bus station.
Breakfast at the hotel. Then time to say good bay to Puno, We will back to Cusco or Lima (from Juliaca airport).
Included:
- All transfer included.
- Professional English speaker Guide
- All entrances icluded.
- Overnight in Puno. 02 Nights Standart hotel.
- Meals:
- 02lunch,02 Dinner, 02 Breakfast .
Not included:
- Tips
- Fligthts Tickets
- Overnight in Cusco.
- Travel insurance.
What Should You Bring?
- Just in case, you can take personal medication for altitude sickness, you will find locally some drugstores at the main street Av El Sol or near to the main square of Cusco.
- Please make sure to inform us about your health/food/physical restrictions in advance so we can prepare them for you.
- In case you need to pay the remaining balance, it is advisable to take some cash. You can get some money from the ATM machine that are located in the centre of the City of Cusco.
- Be always ready for rain and cold, take some rain poncho water proof and warm clothes. Proper hiking boots.
- Travel insurance is very important. You should submit one from your country
Why book with us?
- Quality and safety service
- We are available 24 hours a day.
- Flexibility and personalized travel
- Local expert guides.