Titicaca lake – 3D/2N

Day Highlight: Navigating the deep sapphire waters of Lake Titicaca and witnessing ancient weaving traditions on island shores.

After breakfast, we will take a 2-hour motor boat excursion on the waters of Lake Titicaca, which straddles the border of Peru and Bolivia, to the singular floating “islands” of the Uros. These ancient inhabitants of the lake, known as the Water Tribe, have built their own “islands” by periodically adding new layers of a type of reed singular to the area called “totora”. Their houses and boats are also made of this material. There are more than forty of these islands, which have strategic defenses such as watchtowers just in case.

Then you head to the island of Amantani, which is inhabited by more than 3,000 Quechua-speaking natives, still governed by their ancient traditions, whose main occupations are the production of ceramics and textiles. You can traverse the Inca and Tiahuanaco archaeological remains on the island. The positive energy here is so powerful that you have an almost panoramic view of the lake and you won’t want to miss the sunset and sunrise either. Lunch is a simple affair provided by us before spending the night in the home of a local islander, to savor the hospitality of a typical Amantani home.

Day Technical Data:

• Timing: Early morning start with well-spaced afternoon transitions.

• Terrain: Variable mountain stone paving, compacted soil paths, and loose gravel slopes.

• Physical Effort: Moderate to demanding exertion adapted to traveler acclimatization.

• Transport Profile: Private van pickup from Cusco hotel and dedicated linking transfers.

Day Highlight: Navigating the deep sapphire waters of Lake Titicaca and witnessing ancient weaving traditions on island shores.

After a hearty breakfast, you will witness the island of Taquile, a narrow, long and rather mountainous island, approximately 15 square kilometers, which was once used as a prison when it belonged to the Spanish. You will meet its inhabitants and gaze upon their colorful textiles, which have been their staple trade since time immemorial. Here you can also savor a very striking walk, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. You will then return to the port of Puno at 5:00 pm.

Day Technical Data:

• Timing: Early morning start with well-spaced afternoon transitions.

• Terrain: Variable mountain stone paving, compacted soil paths, and loose gravel slopes.

• Physical Effort: Moderate to demanding exertion adapted to traveler acclimatization.

• Transport Profile: Private van pickup from Cusco hotel and dedicated linking transfers.