From Cusco: Route of the sun from Cusco + 2-day tour in Puno

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Thinking about a trip from Cusco to Puno? Tour the Route of the Sun and the islands of Uros, Taquile and Amantaní in 3 days discovering tradition, history and beautiful landscapes

Highlights

  • Guided Excursions
  • Cultural Evening
  • Excursion to Andahuaylillas

Description

Day 1: The tour begins in Cusco. After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the bus station of the company that will take us on a tour that lasts approximately 8 hours. We will have 4 excursions and guided tours to the places of tourist interest in the southern corridor of the highlands, visiting the temple of Andahuaylillas or Sistine Chapel of America, the Inca temple of Raqchi, at noon in the city of Sicuani we will have a buffet lunch included in the tour, from there we will continue the tour arriving at the Raya pass at 4335 meters above sea level and the Aymara Inca museum of Pukara. Each visit lasts 20 to 40 minutes, where the passenger can ask questions, take photos and walk a little, making our excursions pleasant. Upon arrival in Puno, our staff will be waiting for us and will take us to the hotel where we will spend the night. Day 2: The tour starts in Puno. From 8:00 am, transfer from the hotel to the port of Lake Titicaca. We will have a friendly guide in English and Spanish from the starting point who will tell us about the life of the inhabitants. After sailing for approximately 30 minutes, we arrive at the floating Uros Islands, a very ancient indigenous community, made up of a group of more than 40 islands, which are built with totora reeds by its own inhabitants. The Uros are a very ancient indigenous community, made up of more than 40 islands, which are built with totora reeds by its own inhabitants, they are used for the construction of their homes, boats (rafts), fuel and as food for human consumption. Here we have a guided tour of approximately 2 hours, (optional ride in typical totora reed boats). We continue our journey on the same boat until we arrive at Amantani Island, where we will be warmly welcomed by the families of the community. Accommodation in a local home. In the afternoon, after a typical lunch, we will take a walk to the ritual center of Pachatata and Pacha Mama, a place where we will observe the sunset and the landscape of the place. At night, after dinner with the family, there will be a small meeting in a community center where they will share dances and culture with their families. Day 3: The tour begins in Amantani. Farewell breakfast with the family. At 8:00 am we leave for Taquile Island. After a 40-minute drive we arrive at Taquile Island. Then we take a walk uphill observing the landscape and daily activities of its inhabitants. Arrival at the square and visit the craft center. Lunch at a local restaurant. We will have free time to explore the island and meet its inhabitants who will show us their way of life through their textiles. Descent down the opposite side of the island (530 steps) and return on the same boat towards Puno, arrival at approximately 4:30pm. End of our services

Includes

All transfers to the hotel, terminal, stations and attractions Tours to visit the route of the sun, uros amantani and taquile All transportation for the Tours. Bus Cusco-Puno-(one way) Professional tour guide in English or Spanish. Entrance fees to the tourist attractions to visit: Route of the Sun, Uros Amantani and Taquile Transfer in all offices. 01 night hotel in Puno 01 night accommodation in Amantani 01 continental breakfast at the hotel. 02 Lunches, 01 Dinner, 01 Breakfast (Amantani Island) Transportation by motor boat (Uros Taquile).

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