Titicaca Lake Full Day
Descripción:
Lake Titicaca is a freshwater lake located in the Andes Mountains, on the border between Peru and Bolivia. It is one of the largest lakes in South America and the highest navigable lake in the world, with an altitude of over 3,800 meters above sea level.
In Lake Titicaca, there are several islands, with the most well-known being the Uros Floating Islands, which are constructed with totora, a plant that grows on the lake’s shores. Additionally, the lake is home to other inhabited islands, such as the Island of the Sun and the Island of the Moon, which have important archaeological sites and are considered sacred places by the pre-Hispanic cultures that inhabited the region.
Lake Titicaca is home to a great diversity of animal and plant species, including several endemic species. Furthermore, the region surrounding the lake has a rich ancestral culture and is home to various indigenous communities that maintain their traditions and customs.
Day 1
We will be ready to depart from your hotel at 6:45 a.m. for the transfer to the port where a motorboat awaits us. We will travel to one of the unique Uros Islands in the world, where you can observe the lives of people living on floating reed islands, which are only about 20 meters in length. After a beautiful 2-hour boat ride, we will arrive at Taquile Island, where we will explore the traditional community and visit its inhabitants, who are world-renowned for their intricate and fascinating textiles. After enjoying lunch, we will return to Puno. We will arrive in the afternoon and transfer you back to your hotel. Please note that this tour departs from Puno. *Shared service or private services, please mention your preference in your reservation.
included
- Hotel pick-up.
- Professional bilingual guide.
- Entrance tickets to the islands.
- Motorboat transportation.
- 01 Lunch on Taquile Island.
- First aid kit.
not included
- Snacks and water.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips (gratuities).
