Altitude

Puno city: 12555 ft.

Date

Every day , 24 hours.

Referential distance

Arequipa - Puno: 177 mi (5 h).

K

Know the highest navigable lake of the world (12506 ft.); visit the different islands, such as Taquile, Amantani or the floating ones, Uros. Observe the Chullpas de Sillustani which are very close to the beautifull Umayo lagoon. Get involved with the living culture of the local communities, such as Luquina, Taquile, Amantani among others and share with them the experience of staying in their traditional houses. We also offer tours less touristy but highly recommended for who looking for a different experience and unforgettable.

ITINERARY

DAY 1

  • At 08.00 h, transfer to the port to take the boat and depart to the floating islands of Uros. Upon your arrival you will be lead to the rooms made in cattails even the bed. The inhabitants will explain about the way of living in the community, the construction of the islands, the collection system, fishing, barter, education, and the ancestral customs. You will have lunch with the inhabitants of the island. In the afternoon, in a traditional raft you will reach the plants of cattails in the National Reserve of Titicaca. It is possible to find some bird nests and collect eggs, cut cattails, watch birds and fishes. Besides, the fishing net will be left in a specific area of the lake the whole night in order to get some fishes for the next day.
  • Dinner and rest.

DAY 2

  • At 06:00 h, you will invite to board the cattail boat to pick up the fishing net that was left the night before and get some fishes for the breakfast; after it, you will be invited to visit to the relatives of the inhabitants who hosted us. They will show us their handmade rugs and their handicrafts made in cattail (it is suggested support for the locals with the purchase of the products offered).
  • Around 12.30 h, return to Puno by motor boat.
  • Once in Puno, transfer to the hotel or the bus station.

Do not wait a travel partner. Only a few people dare to leave the comfort zone but remember the real rewards are abroad.

MAS PERU

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Weather in Puno City

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PICTURES

IT INCLUDES

    • Transfer service (hotel – port – hotel)YES
    • Guide serviceYES
    • Entrance fee to Uros Island.YES
    • Meals (lunch, dinner and breakfast in the family’s house). The dishes are very basic; they are prepared with rice, wheat and eggsYES

IT IS NOT INCLUDED

    • Snacks, water or extrasNOT

MUST CARRY

MORE INFORMATION

    • Sunglasses.
    • Sunscreen with high SPF.
    • Moisturizer.
    • Lantern.
    • Hat.
    • Warm and comfortable clothes.
    • Cotton T-shirts.
    • Hand sanitizer.
    • Sleeping bag.
    • Shoes for walking in cattail or totora.

(+51) 958 726 228

TELEPHONE

   info@masperu.pe

INTEREST PLACES

Visiting the markets in Arequipa (3 hours)

Taquile and Uros Islands Full Day

Colca Canyon Full Day

FIND US

  • José Gálvez 512 - Selva Alegre - Arequipa

  • Phone: +51 958 726 228

  • Mail: info@masperu.pe

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