Puno is a city in southeastern Peru, located on the shore of Lake Titicaca.Puno's geography and layout is unique, it is situated in the available land between the shores of Lake Titicaca and the mountains surrounding the city. Explore the highest navigable lake in the world!, the world's highest commercially navigable lake, at 3,860 m (12,421 ft) above sea level.Known as the birthplace of civilization in the Incan creation myths, this deep-blue lake is home to descendants of ancient peoples and stunning pre-Columbian ruins.
The city has several churches dating back from the colonial period, they were built to service the Spanish population and evangelize the natives.
Day 1: Arrival to Puno
Day 2: Island of Titicaca: Highest navigable lake in the world!
Day 3: Puno-Lima
* Prices are per person based on double room; hotel room upgrade may be available upon request; subject to availability.
*Please note that the prices above are dependant on a group of at least 4 passengers. Prices for smaller groups may increase slightly - please ask your travel agent for more information. With lower prices, the Tours include places on the smallest and most comfortable group excursions available, designed to meet each individual’s requirements.
**If you wish all tours exclusively personal and private, transportation in private, please ask your travel agent for more information about them.
Extra day in Puno:
We recommended you that you can remain a day more in the amazing Puno city and to be able to enjoy the blue Lake Titicaca and its fascinating floating islands.
Hotels | Price per person |
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Comfort | $49 |
Superior | $78 |
Luxury | $125 |
Price per person per night USD in double occupancy, breakfast included.
Sillustani Funeral Tower:
The archaeological site of Sillustani was a cemetery built in the XIII century by a civilization that occupied the area before the Inka domination. Consist of a number of unusual monuments in the shape of stone conical towers called Chullpas. The creators of the imposing burial towers are known as Kolla people. Cemeteries were considered sacred places. When walking around this peninsula, we can feel the energy that emanates from this site. Many people come to appreciate this unique view of the vast highland surrounded by the Andean mountains and the beautiful lagoon Umayo, they cannot go away without feeling their hearts recharged with peace.
The archaeological site of Sillustani is located 22.3 miles away from the city of Puno (34 Km., 35 minutes drive) and at an altitude of 12,858 feet (3,840mts.) above sea level. This visit allows visitors to enjoy stunning highland landscapes and imposing pre-Inca architecture. The site is strategically positioned on the top of a peninsula surrounded by a beautiful lagoon called Umayo lagoon.
Departure | Duration | Cost per person aprox. |
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Daily Departure - 2:15 P.M. aprox. |
3 1/2 hrs. aprox. |
Please Inquire |
Overnight on Lake Titicaca 2N/1D:
Enjoy an overnight stay with an Andean family on the Amantani Island of Lake Titicaca.
A visit to Amantani necessarily implies to stay one night on the island. Spending a night on the island of Amantani is a fantastic way to get to experience the Lake Titicaca and get to know some its culture. There is no running water and no electricity. Amantani Island is a stronghold of local cultural traditions and upon arrival on the island you will be directed to the house of a local family with whom you will pass the night. After settling into your room you will be able to explore the island a little on your own before returning for an early dinner. For many people this home-stay experience and the encounter with the host family is a revelation of the reality of Andean people at such altitude.
Day 1 | Day 2 |
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Pick up from hotels in downtown Puno | Departure from Amantani to Taquile. |
Departure to floating islands and Taquile | Arrival in Taquile in northern dock and walk to main village |
Visit of floating islands of Uros on the way to Amantani. | Arrival in main village of Taquile |
Arrival in Amantani island | Lunch time (lunch not included in price) |
Lunch in local house | Return to Puno from main dock (538 steps down) |
Hike in Amantani | Arrival in Puno |
Dinner and overnight in local house |
It is important for travelers to remember that while the Amantani Island Home-stay is a beautiful and well-worth experience, they should be prepared for the most basic of accommodations and meals. The houses of the Amantani people are humble but warm and clean. In some cases, bathrooms are outhouses. The local family will provide you also with three or more clean blankets. However we suggest using your sleeping bag if you have one with you.
Departure | Duration | Cost per person aprox. |
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Daily Departure - 7:15 A.M. aprox. |
Extension-Overnight | Please Inquire |
Lake Titicaca Catamaran Tour (Puno/La Paz):
Route: Puno - Copacabana - Sun Island (South) - Inti Wata Complex - Copacabana – Puno
Pick up in your hotel and transfer to Copacabana Sanctuary. Short visit to the Cathedral and Main Square. Then board the Catamaran Cruise Ship, snack on board while sailing to Sun Island, the legendary birthplace of the Inca Empire. Visit the Inca Garden, steps and fountain then the Inti Wata Cultural Complex including the Ekako Underground Museum, the traditional medicine and the Titikaka Reed Shipbuilders display centers, the Pachamama agricultural Inca terraces, a handicraft center, the Intica lounge and at the Manco Kapac look out the largest variety of Andean camelids. Also, the Inti Wata Complex at Sun Island includes a unique sailing experience aboard a huge Titikaka traditional vessel for a panoramic visit to the Pilkokaina Inca Palace.
Departure | Duration | Cost per person aprox. |
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Daily Departure - 6:30 A.M. aprox. |
12:30 hrs. aprox. |
Please Inquire |
*The tour is conducted on a luxury Catamaran Cruise Ship. This tour begin in Puno and offers the choice of returning to Puno afterwards or continuing by land to La Paz, Bolivia, the world’s highest capital city.
Lake Titicaca Catamaran Tour 2D/1N (Puno/La Paz):
Route: Puno – Copacabana - Sun Island (South) - Inti Wata Complex - Sun Island (North) – Overnight -Copacabana - Puno
Day1: Take the Catamaran Cruise to Sun Island’s isolated Challapampa Village while enjoying lunch on board. A day of participative tourism, visitors have the opportunity to interact with one of the most unspoiled indigenous Titikaka villages through an innovative program organized with the local community sharing rituals, ceremonies, folkloric demonstrations, visiting their own museums, houses, chapel, school, sailing in their vessels to an Inca holy temple, walking through Inca trails and receiving authentic welcome gifts. You could take a Romantic candle light dinner and overnight on board the Catamaran in lake view cabins with private facilities. Also, the Inti Wata Complex at Sun Island includes a unique sailing experience aboard a huge Titikaka Traditional vessel for a panoramic visit to the Pilkokaina Inca Palace.
Day 2: Catamaran Cruise to Copacabana admiring the overwhelming panorama. Breakfast on board. At the sanctuary free time to enjoy several religious and archaeological sites, lunch and land transfer to Puno city.
Departure | Duration | Cost per person aprox. |
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Daily Departure - 6:15 A.M. aprox. |
Extension-Overnight | Please Inquire |
*The tour is conducted on a luxury Catamaran Cruise Ship. This tour begin in Puno and offers the choice of returning to Puno afterwards or continuing by land to La Paz, Bolivia, the world’s highest capital city.