DAY
1
Early in the
morning, we will pick you up at the hotel located in the city of Puno to go to
the port lake, and take the regular boat to start the excursion visiting
the Uros Floating Islands. These beautiful islands, handmade by the
man, are made with totora reed and
there are about 80 islands of this material around.
The islands of Uros are built by weaving
the totora reed and also, they build their houses with the same material and
cook outdoors to avoid fires. You will meet the friendly Uros people, their customs and lifestyle.
The Titicaca tour continues taking a boat
ride towards Amantani Island, sailing the extensive Lake Titicaca
considered the highest navigable lake in
the world with an altitude of 3,812
meters above sea level, and it is the second largest lake in South America.
Upon arrival, the
friendly community will welcome us. There are in total 800 families and this
mystical island has important ceremonial centers and shamans
who see the future through coca leaves. We will have lunch with the local
people to learn more about their lifestyle.
Then we will
ascend to Pacha Tata (4,100 meters above sea level), where is located the most
important mystical ceremonial center of the Lake Titicaca, to
see the beautiful sunset.
Enjoy a lovely
dinner with the local people, and if you wish, then you can participate in traditional
activities with them.
You will spend
the night in a cozy family house.
DAY
2
After
a traditional Andean breakfast, we will embark on the boat to visit Taquile
Island, located 28 miles from
Amantaní Island. Taquile has an altitude of 3,950 meters above
sea level, however, the highest point
reaches 4,050 meters.
On this island,
you will enjoy spectacular Lake views, as well as its landscapes surrounded by Andes mountains and an amazing blue
sky. Here you will admire wonderful flora
such as the Cantuta flower, and the medicinal plant Muña with healing
properties, most used in infusions. The fauna
is from farm animals such as cows, rams, chickens, among others.
We will
appreciate a special show of the local community with dances, music and a photo
session with traditional costumes, while you are enjoying lunch.
The Taquile island is well known because of its talented people. The textile
art is really impressive with ancient and organic techniques, like the use
of natural dyeing from vegetables.
At the end, we
will take the boat back towards the port lake of the city of Puno. Then, we are going to drop you off at your hotel.