Titicaca Lake 2 Days

Colca Canyon 1 Day

OVERVIEW

Lake Titicaca is the world’s highest navigable lake at over 3800m above sea level!

The locals speak their own local language on the islands (not Spanish or Quechua).

The islands of Taquile and Amantani are so remote that they were used as high security prison islands during the Spanish Rule in Peru.

Over 25 rivers flow into Lake Titicaca.

56% of the area of the Lake belongs to Peru and 44% belongs to Bolivia.

According to Inca legend the principal God, Inti (the Sun God), lived on one of the islands on the Bolivia side of the lake, Isla Del Sol (Island of the Sun). Here, he created his son and daughter, Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo, the very first Incas who later travelled North to found Cusco at the heart of what would become the Inca Empire!

Itinerary

Day 1: Puno city to Uros islands to Amantani Island

This excursion begins at 07:45am with a transfer from your hotel to the port. We then depart to Uros floating Ilands. We check out 2 of the 60 islands, see inside the houses, and rides on traditional reed boats can also be arranged. Later, after a 3-hour motorboat journey, we arrive to the Amantani Island. On arrival, you will probably see local families running down the hill to welcome you. There you will meet your designated host family. With them you will have a typical lunch made from natural products. Throughout the day, you will be able to participate in intercultural activities until dinner time. After dinner, you will watch a typical show.

Day 2: Amantani Island to Taquile Island to Puno city

The day begins at 07:00am with breakfast with your host family, and then depart to Taquile Island. Once in Taquile, we will walk to the village where we will enjoy lunch at one of the local restaurants. When finished, we walk down to the port to return to Puno at approximately 16:00pm and on arrival we will transfer you to your hotel or hostel.