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.