Lake Titicaca offers a great way to relax and explore the fascinating culture of the Aymara Indians who inhabit the lake. Take a boat cruise to the amazing floating islands of Uros and Taquile Island, overnight with a local family on Amantani or watch a sunset at the pre-Inca Ruins of Silustani. Visit this special place in style on first class transport with your own private guide. There are many variations for this trip and we can customize this trip to make it the perfect trip for you!
Highlights
Enjoy the luxury "Orient Express" train across the altiplano from Cusco to Puno
Visit the floating reed islands of the Uros Indians
Visit the weaver communities on Taquile Island
Overnight with a local family on Amantani Island (4-day trips only) ...view more details
Abbreviated Itinerary
Day1: Luxury train from Cusco to Puno
Day 2: Visit the Uros and Taqile Islands on Lake Titicaca
4-day trip: overnight with local family on Amantani Island
Day 3: 3-day trips head to the airport in Juliaca, stopping at the pre-Inca ruins at Sillustani
4-day trip:Morning on Amantani Island, return to Puno
Day 4: Visit the Sillustani ruins on the way to the airport at Juliaca ...see full itinerary
This itinerary may be run in reverse en-route to Cusco. Onward or return flights to Cusco, Lima, Arequipa and the Colca canyon can also be arranged. Coach travel to the fascinating city of La Paz and the ruins of Tihuanaco ruins is also a possibility.
The train only operates Mon/Weds/Sat, there is a luxury bus alternative on the other days. The bus is a very pleasant alternative stopping at some extra ruins en route. Bus is $90.00 per person cheaper. ...view more details
DAY 1: Luxury all-day train from Cusco across the high plains to Puno, this is one of the “Great Train journeys of the World”. The waiter service and entertainment is everything you expect of the ‘Orient Express’ service. Here you are met at the train station and transferred to a modern, well-equipped 3* Hotel conveniently located in the centre of Puno. This evening you are free to explore Puno (B/L)
The train only operates on Mon/Weds/Saturday and occasionally on Fridays, there is a luxury bus alternative on the other days. The bus is a very pleasant alternative with a tour guide, lunch and stopping at some extra ruins en route.
DAY 2: We board our own private boat (or shared fast boat) for a cruise on Lake Titicaca. Our own private guide fully explains the local history, traditions and agricultural methods as we visit the amazing floating reed islands of Uros and onto Taquile island for lunch. Here if you wish, an extremely tough climb to the top of the Island is rewarded by spectacular views of Lake Titicaca before returning to Puno and back to your hotel. (B/L)
DAY 3: Flight time dependant, we can visit the circular Pre-Inca burial towers of Silustani or the old lake steamer before travelling onto Juliaca airport for your ongoing travel. (B)
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