Wonders of Puno 5D/4N
In Puno you can be part of a magical atmosphere where legend, traditions and multicolor parties are breathed every day. Its amazing floating islands like the Uros, made from reed mats, are second only to the mystical Lake Titicaca.
A town proud of its past of folk tradition that overflows every year in dances and rites reaches its maximum expression in the great festival in honor of the Virgen de la Candelaria. There is no reason for you not to enjoy its wealth, start your adventure now!
DAY 1 ARRIVAL IN JULIACA – VISIT OF SILLUSTANI - PUNO
Reception by our staff upon arrival at Juliaca airport and transfer to your Hotel, which is located in the city of Puno. During the journey our guide will give us a explanation about the history of Puno, its origins and a brief introduction about Sillustani, our main destination, which we will visit on the way to Puno.
Arriving at our destination we will take a walk in the archaeological site that was built in the twelfth century for a civilization before the rule of the Incas to visit the main attractions such as the Chullpas de Lagarto among others, considered by the inhabitants as sacred sites where ceremonial rituals are performed today.
We will have free time to take spectacular photos next to the Laguna de Umayo and our guide will provide us with important information about this enclosure. After the visit, We continue towards Puno and your hotel.
Accompaniment: Spanish-speaking guide for the tour.
Transportation: Private vehicle for transportation and visits.
Accommodation: Hotel Casona plaza 3***. https://casonaplazahoteles.ga/casona-plaza-hotel-puno/
Food: Not included.
DAY 2 PUNO – CHUCUITO – INCA UYO – AMARU MURU.
Visit three important places for Puno such as the town of Chucuito, Inca Uyo and Aramu Wall. We will pick it up from your hotel and we headed towards Chucuito, this traditional town, sheltered in the Colony the Royal Boxes being there where the coin was minted and the Quintos del Rey to be transferred to Lime.
There we find the Phallic Temple Inca Uyo, which according to archaeologists It was a shrine to fertility. then it head towards Aramu Muru Threshold in Ajayu Marka, but the old name is Willka Uta, The House of the Sun or House of Divinity.
We follow to the dimensional gate between Aramu Muru of the Lord, then we can start experimenting in both columns of the Gate of Light, then the gate of divinity in relationship with our hearts that is the another gateway to our divinity. To finish we will take you to your hotel.
Accompaniment: Spanish-speaking guide for the tour.
Transportation: Private vehicle for transportation and visits.
Accommodation: Hotel Casona plaza 3***. https://casonaplazahoteles.ga/casona-plaza-hotel-puno/
Food: Breakfast and lunch included.
DAY 3 PUNO - UROS (3,812M) – AMANTANI
This day we will visit Lake Titicaca and its islands by boat, the excursion begins with the floating islands of the Uros, famous for their unique way of life, in this Aymara town they build their houses on large totora rafts and tied by stakes that do not allow that the islands go adrift, the people who inhabit these islands live from fishing, handicrafts, hunting and collecting the eggs that are sold in the city of Puno.
To then continue towards the island of Amantani, after 45 minutes we arrive at our destination and continue with a 30-minute walk to reach the rural houses, where we will settle in typical rooms, and then have the typical lunch of the area and then we will have time to rest and explore the island more, where we will observe the ceremonial centers of PACHAMAMA and PACHATATA; In addition, from this point you can see the Andes mountain range and Lake Titicaca in all its magnitude, after the activity, we return to the rural houses to share dinner and later participate in the folkloric dance with the families, who will facilitate the typical clothes of the town, to dress and enjoy the party with Andean music.
Accompaniment: Spanish-speaking guide for the tour.
Transportation: Tourist vehicle for the transfer, shared boat for the tour.
Food: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Accommodation: Inhabitant House.
DAY 4 AMANTANI - TAQUILE - PUNO (3,850M)
The next day we had breakfast with the families in Amantani, then we left for Taquile Island, we arrive at the port, from where our walk begins to discover the Taquile Island, a 45-minute stretch, to reach the main square of the island of Taquile, its inhabitants live in a traditional way, a kind of communism where the property is private but work is collective; about 300 people work in the community one day for them and others for the community.
Taquile's life is self-sustaining life is lived in relation to the Inca principles of "do not steal, do not lie, and do not be idle" customs that have been maintained for centuries. Then enjoy a lunch typical buffet of the island, to then leave for the port where our boat, which will make us return to Puno and then to your hotel.
DAY 5 PUNO - JULIACA – RETORNO
Transfer to the Juliaca airport for a flight to the city of Lima, the Peruvian capital.
They will then board their connecting international flight to their next destination or country of
source.
Accompaniment: Personal assistance of the company.
Transportation: Private vehicle for transfers.
Food: Breakfast included.
Included:
• Lodging in comfortable hotels of local category.
• 1 night of accommodation in an inhabitant house
• Meals included that are mentioned in the program (All breakfasts, 3
lunches and 1 dinner).
• Activities and excursions mentioned in the program.
• Private and collective ground transportation according to program.
Not included:
• National and international flights.
• Insurance.
• Lunches and dinners not mentioned in the program.
• Beverages.
