Lake Titicaca Extension
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Surrounded by the majestic Andes Mountains, Lake Titicaca is considered the birthplace of the ancient Incans. Their indigenous ancestors who still live on and around the lake will welcome you to their villages where you’ll learn about their lives. Enjoy this brief stay in one…
Surrounded by the majestic Andes Mountains, Lake Titicaca is considered the birthplace of the ancient Incans. Their indigenous ancestors who still live on and around the lake will welcome you to their villages where you’ll learn about their lives. Enjoy this brief stay in one of the world’s most fascinating places.
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Dress Code
Casual. Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat, light jacket.
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Day 1 - Puno - Arrival
On arrival at the Juliaca Airport in Puno from Cuzco, you are met and transferred to the Casa Andina Premium Puno Hotel for a 2-night stay. En route, enjoy a guided tour of the Sillustani Tombs, a fascinating pre-Incan burial ground. The balance of the day and evening is at leisure at your hotel.
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Day 2 - Lake Titicaca
Our full-day excursion starts with a boat ride across Lake Titicaca to meet the Quechua-speaking people of Taquile Island and learn about their unique social systems and hand-weaving techniques. Afterwards enjoy a special lunch of regional dishes at another indigenous community on the Chucuito Peninsula with spectacular views of the lake. Then, continue to the Floating Islands of the Uros people, known as the Water Tribe whose homes float on islands of papyrus. Return for a relaxed evening at your hotel.
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Day 3 - Depart Peru
Today you will be transferred to the airport in Puno to fly back to Lima in time to connect to your homeward flight.
| Inclusions | Not Included |
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| Meet & greet service on arrival in Puno | International & domestic flights |
| Private airport/hotel transfer on arrival | Visas where applicable |
| Accommodations, as described (or similar) on double occupancy basis and inclusive of local government taxes | Any meals not mentioned as being included |
| Breakfast daily | Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, bottled water, unless specified in the itinerary |
| Included meals where indicated | Items of a personal nature e.g., telephone/internet usage, laundry, etc. |
| Included excursions as indicated inclusive of entrance fees where applicable | All gratuities |
| Services of professional English-speaking guides | Travel Insurance |
| Applicable local government taxes |