Lake Titicaca 4-Day Itinerary

Overview

A 4-day trip that leaves from Cusco and journeys by VIP bus on the Sun Route to reach the town of Puno located in southern Peru. The journey on the Sun Route will include tours of several archaeological sites along the way, including

Spend two full days touring the lake, including stops at two of the largest islands - Uros and Taquile. Learn how island locals thrive in this unique environment.

You will observe firsthand how to weave the famous boats found on Lake Titicaca. Enjoy the incredible experience of staying with a local family during a home-stay on the second night.

The fourth morning includes breakfast and a transfer to the Juliaca Airport for your flight back to Lima or to the bus or train station for a bus/train ride back to Cusco.

Trip Highlights

Pick up directly from your hotel in Cusco
Experience the culture of Puno in southern Peru
Visit the highest lake in South America
Spend time with local families and learn local customs
Spend one night with a local family during a homestay
Guided tours from guides local to the Puno region
Ride a boat to several islands
No hiking or camping

Activities

Light - Moderate Walking
Scenery
Wildlife
Culture
History
Great company

Accommodations

2 nights in 3-star hotels in Puno
1 night with local family (homestay)

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation provided for this trip includes:
- VIP Bus ride from Cusco to Puno
- Private boat ride on Lake Titicaca

SOME MEALS

We provide the following meals:
- Day 1: breakfast (at hotel), lunch and dinner
- Day 2: breakfast (at hotel), lunch and dinner
- Day 3: breakfast and lunch
- Day 4: breakfast

NOTE: Please notify our staff of any food allergies or restrictions, and we will ensure that the food is prepared properly.

PROFESSIONAL GUIDES

Kusa Treks strives for greatness and this begins and ends with our people. All of our Lead and Assistant Guides are locals to this region and studied Tourism and/or Archaeology in University. They are all fluent in English and are passionate about their work.

Trust us when we say, there is no better person to be on a trip with than a Kusa Treks guide. You will be in incredible hands.

ACCOMMODATIONS

2 nights in 3-star hotels
1 night with local family during a homestay

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:

SOME MEALS

The following meals are not provided:
- Day 3: dinner
- Day 4: lunch and dinner

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS

This tour begins and ends in Cusco, Peru. You are responsible for getting to Cusco. We do offer a flight booking service. The price for international flights will depend on origin city, time of travel and preferred class of cabin.

If you are interested in having us book your flights, please inform our team at the time of booking.

HOTELS IN CUSCO/LIMA

We include the accommodations you will need for the 3 days and 2 nights of this tour. We highly recommend that you arrive to Cusco at least 2 full days before starting a trek to ensure proper acclimation to the high elevation.

You are responsible for booking your own hotels in Cusco/Lima before and after the tour.

As with flights, we do offer a hotel booking service. The price for hotels in Cusco/Lima will depend on your preferred class of hotel. If you are interested in having us book your hotels, please inform our team at the time of booking.

TRANSPORTATION AFTER TOUR

Our services end when we drop you off at either the train station or airport in Puno on Day 4. You are responsible for arranging your transportation at the end of the tour, which could be a flight from the Juliaca (JUL) airport to Lima (LIM) or a bus or train to Cusco

Please inform your booking agent know if you would like assistance in booking these arrangements.

Pricing:

GROUP TOUR PRICE: $350
A "group tour" means you will be paired with other people that are doing the same hike on the same date as you.

PRIVATE TOUR PRICES: A "private tour" is just your group and our guides.
2 - 3 People: $510
4 - 6 People: $465
7 - 9 People: $410
9+ People: $350

PRICES ARE PER PERSON AND IN U.S. DOLLARS ($)

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Itinerary:

High Level Itinerary:

DAY 1: Travel From Cusco to Puno on the Sun Route

Pick up from your hotel in Cusco. Travel on the Inka Express (VIP Tourist Bus) to Puno. Visits to three tour sites along the way.

DAY 2: Visit The Uros Islands, Overnight Home-stay On Amantani Island.

Travel by boat to 2 large islands in the middle of Lake Titicaca. The Uros Islands are made up of floating reeds. Stay overnight with a local family on the Amantani Island.

DAY 3: Visit Taquile Island. Hotel In Puno

Travel by boat from Amantani Island to Taquile Island. Tour ruins and learn about the world famous intricate weaving created by the locals. Hotel in Puno.

Day 4: Bus Back To Cusco, Or Flight To Lima.

Breakfast at the hotel. Depending on your travel plans you will have bus ride back to Cusco (arrival to Cusco is ~2pm) or a flight from the Juliaca Airport to Lima.

Details For Each Day

DAY 1: Travel From Cusco to Puno on the Sun Route

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Walking Time: 2-3 hours
Accommodations: Casa Andina Hotel

MORNING

Our private van will pick you up directly from your hotel at 6:30AM and transfer you to the bus station. Enjoy a comfortable ride on the Inka Express VIP Tourist Bus from Cusco to Puno (6 hour ride).

You will be accompanied by an English speaking guide for the ride to Puno. There will be three stops at different sites that you can choose to explore with your guide. These sites are called: Andahaylillas, Raqchi and Puka Pukara. They’re a mouthful, but they each have incredible views!

Entrance to these sites is not included in the price, as it must be paid in person, but for $10 extra dollars – they should not be missed!

AFTERNOON

Enjoy an amazing buffet lunch in the town of Sicuani, which is the halfway point between Cusco and Puno (our destination). After lunch you will jump back on the bus and continue the journey to Puno.

EVENING

You will arrive to the bus station in Puno around 5PM. Our private transfer will be there to meet you and take you to your hotel.

DAY 2: Visit The Uros Islands, Overnight Homestay On Amantani Island.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Walking Time: 2-3 hours
Accommodations: Stay with local family

MORNING

At 7:45AM your guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you to one of the many ports on Lake Titicaca. You will board a private boat and travel to the legendary Uros Islands, which is a series of floating islands made of vines and reeds. Here you will observe how the local inhabitants live among the reeds and thrive on these floating islands.

AFTERNOON

After spending time with the locals, you will re-board the boat and cruise for 3 hours to the amazing Amantani Island. Upon reaching this island, you will break into smaller groups to meet your host family for the night.

EVENING

After becoming acquainted with your host family, you will have the opportunity to hike to the top of the mountain that dominates this island. At the top, you can tour the Pachamama and Pachatata Temples and enjoy the absolutely stunning view of Lake Titicaca that this high vantage point provides.

When you return from the hike, your host family will cook a traditional dinner for you and play traditional songs. Enjoy a night of culture and friendship.

DAY 3: Visit Taquile Island. Hotel In Puno

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Walking Time: 2-3 hours
Accommodations: Casa Andina

MORNING

After enjoying breakfast with your family, you will board the boat once again and travel to the nearby Taquile Island. Your guide will provide a tour of several ruins on the island after which you will have time to visit with local people.

AFTERNOON/EVENING

You will enjoy lunch on the island followed by a 2-hour boat ride back to Puno. Upon arriving to the port in Puno, our private transfer will take you back to your hotel. Arrival to your hotel is around 6pm.

Day 4: Bus Back To Cusco, Or Flight To Lima.

Meals: Breakfast
Walking Time: NA
Accommodations: NA

MORNING

We will pick you up from your hotel around 7:15AM to transfer you to either the Puno bus or train station. You will then travel back to Cusco, arriving around 2pm and transfer back to your hotel.

If your travel plans require transfer to Lima, you will be taken to the Juliaca Airport (JUL) for the 1.5 hour flight to Lima (LIM).

This transportation is not included in the price. Please inform your booking agent at the time of reservation if you would like for us to arrange for your travel from Puno to either Cusco or Lima. The price for this travel will depend on the time of year of your trip.

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Lake Titicaca 4-Day Itinerary