Puno & Titicaca Islands, Semi-Private Tour

Description

Adventure yourself into this marvellous three-day trip that gives you the opportunity to explore picturesque villages, interesting museums, churches and temples while admiring the inspiring beauty of nature on a journey with breathtaking sceneries between Cusco and Puno. Join this wonderful tour and travel back in time visiting the fascinating islands of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world.

TOUR OVERVIEW:

Andahuaylillas: Visit the Renaissance-Baroque church of St. Peter the Apostle, also known as the ‘Sistine Chapel of America’ and catch a glimpse at its intricate frescos and murals.

Racchi: Thought to be the largest roof structure of the Inca empire, the Temple of Wiracocha is a striking rectangular building, 30 meters wide by 20 meters high that promises to amaze your eyes. 

Lake Titicaca: Take a ride on a catamaran on the highest navigable lake in the world and enjoy memorable stops in Taquile Island and the floating islands of Uros.

Included

TOUR GUIDE:

  • Operated with English, Spanish, Portuguese or French speaking local guides on a private basis

ACCOMMODATION:

  • 2 nights accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1, 2 Puno:

Standard Hotel  Category = Hacienda Puno or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = José Antonio or similar 4*

Deluxe Hotel Category = GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca or similar 5*

MEALS:

  • 2 breakfasts 
  • 2 lunches

TRANSPORT:

  • Private Transfer from Cusco hotel to the bus station
  • Private transfer to the airport 
  • Tourist Bus from Cusco to Puno, on a shared basis 
  • Private transfer from the bus station
  • Transfer to/from Puno port.

ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:

  • All the visits mentioned in the programme: Andahuaylillas, Raqchi and Pucará on the route Cusco/Puno and excursion to the Uros and Taquile Islands in a boat (shared services with other passengers)

Excluded

  • Tips for drivers and guides
  • Optional additional visits
  • Personal expenses, alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages and food not explicitly mentioned in the programme
  • International plane tickets to Peru
  • Domestic plane tickets
  • International and domestic airport fees.

Know before you go

Comfortable and light clothing is recommended for visiting the coastal areas of Peru, while for the high Andean area the use of warm clothing is recommended. It is not recommended that visitors wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or short clothes when visiting religious temples or official buildings. Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

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