Personalized Private Service, 2012

Trips to Puno 3D/2N Cusco-Puno

Cusco, Puno, Uros, Taquile & Amantani Islands

Itinerary of package

Day01.-Cusco – Andahuaylillas – Rhacchi – Pikillacta – Puno:.-In the morning, We will pick you up from your hotel At 7:00 am to transfer you to the bus terminal of First Class (VIP service, Touristic Bus Cusco to Puno) . The service is by an English speaking guide for tours of sites along the way; Andahuylillas, Tipon , Rhachi , Pikillacta and Pucara with spectacular views. Along the way, you will stop in Sicuani to enjoy a nice traditional buffet lunch provided by our company. (Vegetarian optional) Upon your arrival to Puno aprox.5:00pm, our representative will be waiting for you to transfer you to Hotel EL BUHO www.hotelbuho.com Accommodation on double basis, private bathroom , Hot shower and breakfast.

This day , our tour includes: Transfer service in Cusco , English Speaking guide , Buffet Lunch in Sicuani . This day our tour not Included : Entrace fee to sites ( Cost aprox. US$ 10 per person )

Day02:Puno-Uros Floating Island and Amantani Island to stay with the Local Family:At 8am you will be picked up from your hotel. Travel and after 2 hours by motor boat and then you will arrive at the Uros Island. Fishermen and hunters inhabit the floating islands of the Uros. The residents of the Uros use the cattail, a type of rush, which grows in the lake, to create the conditions that ensure the islands stay afloat. The dense roots that the plants develop support the island. The roofs are waterproof and the houses are extremely humid because of the surrounding water. Continue traveling in our boat, we will get the next island called Amantani, just arriving there will be first contact with local’s families, they bring you up to the homes, there you get your accommodation for one night in basic typical room between the agriculture fields. The local family will supply yours all foods (1L - 1D - 1B). After lunch all the group together walk up to highest point of island, called Pachatata temple = 4200m. Is the best place to get pictures from all surround views of this blue sacred lake of the Incas... After the explanation of your tour guide, back to the homes to get your dinner and then you can go to enjoy typical dances with the local music players. Overnight in local family home (L - D).

Day03:Amantani Island ,Taquile Island and Back to Puno :At 7am after family breakfast meet the entire group and travel by boat to the Taquile island, 2 and half hours crossing the lake you will arrive at the last place to visit. Visit and explanation about the live, culture, typical costume and every common activity at the main square, short treks around the island including lunch in the co-operative restaurant, there is also a co-operative shop on the plaza that sells exceptional woollen goods which are not cheap but of very fine quality. Taquile Island is famous for its craft production, particularly for its beautiful textiles. The island is narrow only about 1 KM wide, but 6 to 7 Km. long, on Taquile there are numerous pre-Inca and Inca ruins and Inca terracing... At 4 or 5pm you will return to Puno (B - L)..Once you arrive to Puno , transfer back to Hotel EL BUHO www.hotelbuho.com ( Accommodation Double or Matrmonial )

This Package Includes:

1. Private transfer from the hotel in Cusco and in Puno to the port to aboard the boat
2. 02 Nights Lodging at Hotel Buho in Puno 3***.
3. 01 Night stay with a local family, 4 participants per each local family
4. Touristic motor boat (15 - 20 - 28 capacities)
5. Official English-Speaking guide
6. Entrance fee to the Reserve of Lake Titicaca (be care some travel agencies don't includes
7. Capitan and safe jackets
8. All meals (1B - 2L - 1D)
9. Food and lodging for our camp staff
10. Optional party organized by local's to show their dance and music
11. Optional 2 hours of trekking on the first day, from the local family to the Pachatata temple .
12. Vip bus Cusco - Puno on Day 1, includes Guide / stops on the way / Buffet lunch.
    
    

Our tour Not Includes:

1. Alcoholic drinks
2. Sleeping Bag; only if you like to feel more comfortable (can be hired in Puno $10 USD: 15ºC)
3. Headlamp will be necessary to walk out of the family home or to walk to the party place
4. Breakfast on the first day
5. Extra not mentioned snack and drinking water (water can be buy from local families)
6. Tips for guide and camp staff
7. Bus back to Cusco

We recommend to bring:

1. Backpack to carry your personal item such as toilet paper, towel, etc
2. Sleeping bag; only if you like to feel more comfortable
3. Strong comfortable and waterproof footwear
4. Sweater and jacket (something warm)
5. Water bottle
6. Flashlight and batteries
7. Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
8. Sun block (sun protection cream)
9. Toiletries, towel and toilet paper
10. Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits etc
11. Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
12. Sunglasses
13. Swimsuit (if you plan to swim in the lake)
14. Optional: walking sticks or poles

Important Note :  It is a traditional custom to take some fresh fruit or some pens, notebooks etc for children of the families.

Departure:Daily departures are available all year.

Terms and Conditions of trip, 2012