Personalized Private Service, 2013

Trips to Puno 3D/2N Cusco-Puno

Cusco, Puno, Uros, Taquile & Amantani Islands

Itinerary of package

Day01.-Cusco – Andahuaylillas – Rhacchi – Pikillacta – Puno.--:.from your hotel At 7:00 am to transfer you to the bus terminal of INKA EXPRESS (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 QELQATANI www.qelqatani.com (Accommodation Matrimonial or Double Room) with private bathroom Hot shower / breakfast and Internet Access. This day our tour includes: English speaking guide /  Entrance to the sites along the way / Buffet lunch / Stops in every archaeological site and transport Hotel - Bus therminal - Hotel...Not Included : Dinner and any extra drink.

Day02:Puno- Uros Floating Island and Aamantani 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.

Day03:Amantani Island , Taquile Island then , 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 and transfer back to HOTEL QELQATANI www.qelqatani.com (Accommodation Matrimonial or Double Room) with private bathroom Hot shower / breakfast and Internet Access This Day our tour Included: Breakfast at the local famiily , Lunch in Taquile , Motor boat , English speaking guide , Entrances Not Included : Dinner and eny extra drink.

Important  Note.-PS: We suggest bringing also some toys for the little kids on the islands or notebooks, pencils, pens, books, which can be easily purchased at the harbor before departing. They would really appreciate that nice gesture from you.

Our Package Includes:

1. Transfer HOTEL -BUS THERMINAL - HOTEL in Cusco / Puno
2. 02 Nights Lodging at HOTEL QELQATANI in Puno www.qelqatani.com
3. 01 Night stay with a local family, 2 participants per each local family
4. Touristic motor boat (15 - 20 - 28 capacities)
5. Official English-Speaking guide
6. Entrance to every sites to every Island of Titicaca
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 Day Including everything.
    
    

Our Package NOT Included:

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 or any transfer OUT SERVICE in Puno.

We recommend to Bring/ Carry:

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