Half Day Excursions
- UROS | Click here 
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Enjoy a guided visit to Uros floating isles on Lake Titicaca, located on the National Reserve of Titicaca on the Bay of Puno. Made from reeds called totora these Islands are home of the Uros community which pre-dates the Incan civilization. They call themselves kot-suña or people of the lake who claim to have "black blood", are consequently immune to the cold and consider themselves the owners of the lake and its waters. They continue living on the islands by fishing, weaving and now, tourism.
Difficulty Level: I Recommended for children |
- TITILAKA ARCH | Click here
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Take a familiarization walk around the Titilaka Lodge. In this excursion, see the community lifestyle adjacent to the hotel, observing residents in their daily tasks. Then ascend towards a stone arch, which is at the top of a hill from where you can see the landscape and magnificent view of the lake, the communities within and the idyllic environment.
Difficulty Level: II |
- TAQUILE | Click here
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Take a boat ride to the island of Taquile, where you can see the beautiful mountain ranges of Cordillera Real of Bolivia and its snow peaks. This traditional island is inhabited by islanders of Quechua origin, as opposed to the majority of population of Puno who are of Aymara origin. Taquile lives in its own world, completely detached from the rest of the world, maintaining their ancient Quechua traditions. Its scenery is stunning, red soil in contrast with the intense blue of the lake, the sky and a striking background of snowcapped mountains of the Cordillera Real. On the higher part of the island are remains of ancient stone buildings, somewhat like quarters and roads. One can also view stone tombs. Enjoy lunch prepared by the Taquile locals. NOTE: Private guide in a shared boat.
Difficulty Level: II Recommended for children |
- AMANTANI | Click here
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A few kilometers north of Taquile is the beautiful island of Amantani located in front of the peninsula Capachica. It is almost circular in shape and is the largest island in the Peruvian side of Lake Titicaca. The transfer from Titilaka takes about one hour in a motor boat and as you approach the island, you can see its large mountains with its highest point, the Llacastiti peak. Situated 320 meters above the lake, it has interesting ancient stone structures used during the celebration of their festivals and rituals to Pacha Mama (Mother Earth) honored every year as the source of their sustenance and agricultural livelihood. During the tour of the island get to know the locals of about 800 families, their prime source of living which is farming, producing potatoes, tubers, barley and beans. Due to the existence of granite in Llacastiti, they have developed it as a handicraft.
Difficulty Level: II Recommended for children |
- SILLUSTANI | Click here
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Enjoy a guided tour in Sillustani, a peninsula facing the Umayo lagoon, a short distance from Puno. It was a burial ground of the Colla tribe that lived in the region long before the Inca expansion. The phallic structures known as Chullpas, which symbolized life and birth, are ancient and impressive tombs from the pre-Inca period, served as burial places for chiefs and important people. Later the site was inhabited by the Incas, who made their own version of these towers. That is why there are two types - the rough, smaller towers, and the smooth, larger ones made by the Incas. The biggest tower took about 50 years to make and consists of rocks weighing anywhere from 2 to 6 tons; an interesting site to visit, with a combination of archaeology, history and rustic landscapes.
Difficulty Level: I Recommended for children |
- MOUNTAIN BIKING TO INKANATAVI | Click here
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An excursion with a demanding level where you take an approximately two hours ride in mountain bike through the communities around this area of Lake Titicaca, to Inkanatavi, chosen name for the remains of an Inca Trail built on the edge of a rocky mountain. The ascent up the Inca Trail is moderate and may have some difficulty after riding the bike; the view from the top is privileged and near the Inca Trail some seats were finely carved into a rock. After the descent you may take some refreshing snacks to recharge the energies spent and return by private car to the hotel.
Difficulty Level: III |
- LOCAL FESTIVAL | Click here
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Puno is the folkloric capital of Peru, a fusion of Catholic and Andean beliefs which have created an intense tradition of festival celebration as part of its culture and customs. Each feast involves an infinite number of dances and typical cuisine. Guests may visit neighboring local communities during its festival season according to the calendar of fiestas which we can provide upon request.
Difficulty Level: II |
- PERKA (August 2008) | Click here
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Start the excursion heading towards the totora reeds near Titilaka refuge sailing towards the west, observing these aquatic plants that are still utilized by the locals in their daily tasks. Continue to the shores of the peninsula of Chucuito, with an opportunity to see shore birds such as ducks, the Andean seagulls, flamingos and grebes and then visit homes of the locals and their nearby farmlands. Perka is a quiet community that practically does not have any connection with tourism but it is possible to enjoy its beaches and to enjoy some aperitifs on the shores of the lake in a relaxing peaceful ambience.
Difficulty Level: I |
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