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Discover Puno and the Andean highlands like never before, with a unique and hassle-free itinerary. You will begin by choosing how to start your experience, either with a City Tour or a visit to the Sillustani Chullpas, before embarking on a boat tour across Lake Titicaca to share in the living culture of its most famous islands. The journey will then take you through the colonial history of the Aymara Route and on a spectacular cross-border excursion to Copacabana in Bolivia. This package perfectly combines the lake’s living culture, great pre-Hispanic mysteries, and a unique international journey in a single, seamless route.
What will you discover in this Package?
City of Puno.
City Tour: Puno Main Square, Puma Uta Viewpoint, Capachica and Chucuito Peninsulas, Puno Cathedral, Sanctuary of the Virgen de la Candelaria, Pino Park, San Carlos School, Carlos Dreyer Municipal Museum, and Sillustani Treasure, or Sillustani Chullpas Tour: Atuncolla Community, Umayo Lagoon, Sillustani Archaeological Complex, and Hatun Isla.
2D/1N Lake Titicaca Tour: Lake Titicaca National Reserve, Uros Floating Islands, Amantani Island, Pachatata Temple or Pachamama Temple (Amantani Island), and Taquile Island.
Inka Qamana archaeological site, Juli colonial town “The Rome of America”, Aramu Muru stone altar, and Inka Uyo fertility temple.
South Aymara Route: Yunguyo border town, Kasani migration post, Copacabana sanctuary and urban center, Inka Qamana archaeological site, Chucuito historic town, and Inka Uyo archaeological site.
4 nights of lodging in a 3-star superior hotel in a Standard Matrimonial or Double room + breakfasts.
City tour in Puno or Half-Day Tour to the Chullpas of Sillustani in private service.
Entrance ticket to the Carlos Dreyer Municipal Museum or Entrance ticket to the Sillustani Archaeological Complex.
2d/1n Tour to the Uros, Amantaní, and Taquile Islands in shared service.
Water transportation by boat for Uros Floating Islands/Amantaní Island/Taquile Island/Port of Puno.
Entrance ticket to the Uros, Amantaní, and Taquile Islands.
1 night of lodging at a host home of community members on Amantaní Island.
Lunch and dinner in Amantaní (DAY 2).
Breakfast in Amantaní (DAY 3).
Full-day tour of Inka Qamaña, Juli, Aramu Muru, and Chucuito private service.
Entrance tickets to the San Juan de Letrán Museum (Juli), Aramu Muru, and the Inka Uyo Fertility Temple.
Full Day South Aymara Route Copacabana, Kasani, Yunguyo, Inka Qamana, and Chucuito on a private service basis.
Entrance ticket to the Inka Uyo fertility temple in Chucuito.
Professional tour guide for all cultural tour services.
Tourist bus for land transfers.
Not Included
Airfare. We can assist you with the booking process at no additional cost.
Dinners and any other services not mentioned are not included.
Travel insurance and tips are also not included.
Price
One person traveling alone: US$ 769
Two people traveling together: US$ 479
Price per person.
Prices are not valid on holidays or long weekends.
Rates are subject to hotel availability.
If you are traveling as a group and would like to book, write to us at info@360explora.com.peto request a quote.
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REMEMBER, this itinerary is 100% customizable, meaning you can add or remove activities as needed and upgrade your hotel category.
To detail
The first day will begin with the activity you choose, having as the first option a City Tour through the historic center of Puno, the Cathedral, the Sanctuary of the Virgen de la Candelaria in Pino Park, the Carlos Dreyer Museum which protects the gold of the Sillustani Treasure (funerary towers) from the Colla, pre-Inca culture, and the Puma Uta Viewpoint to see the bay; and as a second option, the Sillustani Chullpas Tour, visiting the town of Atuncolla to enter a family home, coexist with llamas and alpacas, taste local cheese with potatoes, get to know the Toritos de Pukara, and walk in the archaeological complex among gigantic funerary towers facing the Umayo Lake and Hatun Isla.
For your second day we will have a scheduled two-day and one-night tour sailing on Lake Titicaca observing wild birds and local flora. First you will visit the floating islands of the Uros to learn how their Aymara community builds houses and boats with totora (a native aquatic plant), in addition to seeing their handicrafts, hunting, and fishing. Then you will continue by boat to Amantani Island, where a Quechua family will welcome you into their home for dinner, coexistence, and an overnight stay. In the afternoon, you will ascend to the temples of Pachatata or Pachamama to witness the earth offering ritual and the sunset, concluding with a community party with music and traditional costumes.
On the third day you will wake up in Amantani to have breakfast with your hosts and travel by boat to Taquile Island, famous for its ancestral customs. Once here you will walk with your guide towards the main square to meet its weavers, whose textile art is protected by UNESCO. You will enter the Santiago Artisanal Association to appreciate their handmade garments (do not forget to bring cash for your purchases), you will share a traditional dance with the community members, and you will enjoy a traditional trout-based lunch in a local house. After contemplating the landscape from its viewpoints, you will descend its well-known 500 stone steps, a long staircase built by the inhabitants themselves, famous for its direct panoramic views of the lake and which connects the village with the port to board the boat back to Puno.
The fourth day you will explore the colonial and spiritual history of the south on the Aymara Route. The journey will begin at the Inka Qamana archaeological site (“Inca’s Rest”), which stands out for its stone thrones and benches carved with geometric accuracy, a mystical space that vibrates with Andean rituals. Next you will move towards Juli, known as the “Rome of America” due to its number of churches, to walk among colonial squares and monumental temples such as San Juan de Letran or Santa Cruz de Jerusalen, admiring paintings from the Cusco school and enjoying a typical lunch (not included); afterwards you will continue towards the mystical Aramu Muru portal to stand before the “Gate of the Gods” and you will walk through its Stone Forest before returning to Puno.
The fifth day you will make a cross-border journey towards the southern border (Peru-Bolivia). You will cross Yunguyo to go through immigration procedures in Kasani and enter Bolivia heading to Copacabana. Once in Copacabana, you will visit its Basilica, main squares, and ascend Calvario Hill to see Lake Titicaca, the Sun Island, and the Moon Island; there you will have time for lunch (not included) and to buy handicrafts (do not forget to bring cash). Finally, upon re-entering Peru, you will stop at the town of Chucuito to explore the enigmatic Inka Uyo fertility temple and its stone phallic sculptures, concluding with the return to Puno.
Location: Puno District, Puno Department, Peru.
Distance from Lima to Puno by plane: 1 hour 40 minutes (Arrival airport: Juliaca). Juliaca - Puno Main Square: 45 minutes by road.
Maximum altitude in Puno: 3827 meters of altitude (12,556 feet).
IMPORTANT: Have good acclimatization to the altitude.
Climate: Cold and semi-dry. Average annual temperature: 15°C (59°F) daytime - 0°C (32°F) nighttime.
Low season: September to March (rainy season).
High season: from April to August and during the Festivity of the Virgen de la Candelaria (Jan 24 to Feb 13).
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Itinerary
Day 1CITY OF PUNO AND MIDNIGHT TOUR (CITY TOUR OR CHULLPAS DE SILLUSTANI)
Activity to be carried out according to your choice.
10:20: Arrival in Juliaca and transfer to the hotel in Puno. (Recommended time).
11:30: Arrival in Puno and check-in at the hotel.
OPCIÓN 1: CIUDAD DE PUNO + SANTUARIO DE LA VIRGEN DE LA CANDELARIA.
14:00: Meeting at the Main Square and start of the City Tour through the city of Puno.
14:15: Arrival at the Puma Uta Viewpoint; from this strategic point, you will enjoy spectacular views of Lake Titicaca and learn about the origins of the city.
14:45: Descent to the historic heart. A walk through the Main Square and the Cathedral to immerse yourself in the legends told by its carved stone walls.
15:15: Stop at the Sanctuary of the Virgen de la Candelaria. An encounter with local faith to understand why this festivity is a World Heritage Site.
15:45: Tour of Parque Pino (Sanctuary of the Virgen de la Candelaria) and the historic Colegio San Carlos. You will feel the identity and the vibrant pulse of the Altiplano in these lively areas.
16:15: Visit to the Carlos Dreyer Municipal Museum. Time to admire the impressive Sillustani Treasure, a journey into the art and greatness of pre-Inca cultures.
17:00: End of the tour at the Main Square. Free afternoon and evening for the overnight stay.
OPCIÓN 2: CHULLPAS DE SILLUSTANI.
13:45: Pick-up from your accommodation and start of the half-day tour to the Chullpas de Sillustani.
14:00: Brief stop at the Puma Viewpoint to enjoy a panoramic view of the city of Puno and the majestic Lake Titicaca.
14:20: Start of the road trip heading north. During the approximately one-hour journey, you will enjoy the rural landscapes and the tranquility of the altiplano.
15:20: Arrival at the community of Atuncolla, where you will visit a family home to get up close with camelids (llamas and alpacas), taste local products, and learn about the farming traditions of the area.
16:00: Entry to the Sillustani archaeological complex. Start of the guided hike towards the imposing chullpas, exploring their history and enjoying the views towards Umayo Lake and Hatun Isla. Free time for photographs and contemplation.
17:45: Start of the return trip to the city of Puno.
18:30: Approximate arrival in the city of Puno. Free afternoon and evening for the overnight stay.
Day 2TOUR 2D/1N (VISIT TO UROS AND AMANTANÍ ISLANDS WITH OVERNIGHT STAY)
07:00: Breakfast at the hotel.
07:50: Pick-up of passengers from their accommodation to begin the 2D/1N Tour of the Lake Titicaca islands.
08:00: Departure of the boat heading to the Lake Titicaca National Reserve for bird watching and unique landscapes.
08:30: Visit to the Floating Islands of the Uros to learn about the culture of the Aymara people and sail in their typical rafts.
10:30: Arrival at Amantaní Island and reception by the Quechua families to enter the accommodations.
13:00: Traditional lunch prepared with local products by the host family.
15:00: Start of the hike towards the Pachamama Temple or Pachatata Temple, to learn about the history and rituals of the island.
17:45: Sighting of the sunset from the natural viewpoint of the temple and descent towards the homes.
19:00: Family dinner at the assigned accommodation to share moments of coexistence.
20:00: Attendance at the show of typical music and dances where you can wear the traditional attire of the area.
21:00: Overnight stay at the local family’s house, concluding the activities of the day.
Day 3VISIT TO TAQUILE ISLANDS AND RETURN TO PUNO
06:30: Traditional breakfast with the local family.
07:00: Emotional farewell moment before heading to the island’s pier.
07:30: Departure of the boat towards the picturesque Taquile Island, our third island visit.
08:45: Arrival at Taquile Island and start of the ascent to the town accompanied by your assigned guide.
10:00: Cultural exhibition about the social laws and unique textile art of the inhabitants of Taquile, plus the opportunity to participate in a local dance, and where you will have time to take photos with the locals and their typical attire.
12:00: Tour through the town of Taquile and visit to the natural viewpoints with panoramic views of the lake.
13:00: Authentic lunch in front of the lake (not included).
14:00: Descent to the port to board the return boat.
14:30: Start of the boat trip back to the Puno pier.
16:00: Arrival at the Puno pier and transfer to the Historic Center. Free afternoon and evening for the overnight stay.
Day 4FULL DAY PRIVADO INKA QAMAÑA, JULI, ARAMU MURU Y CHUCUITO
07:00: Breakfast at the hotel.
08:45: Pick-up of passengers and start of the journey towards the southern area of Lake Titicaca.
11:00: Arrival and observation of the Inka Qamaña archaeological site, also known as the “Inca’s resting place”; here you can listen to different stories about this place and how the ancient inhabitants of Peru used it.
12:00: Transfer to the city of Juli.
12:50: Arrival in the city of Juli, known as “The Rome of America” due to the large number of colonial temples found here; you will also be able to visit them and observe their stone architecture and ancient paintings.
13:30: Lunch at a local restaurant in Juli (not included) to try typical food from the area; you will also have free time to shop for handicrafts near the main square.
14:30: Transfer to the Aramu Muru portal.
14:45: Arrival at the Aramu Muru archaeological site to see the famous Gate of the Gods carved into reddish rock; we will also have time to explore the Stone Forest area behind this enclosure, where we will observe shapes like “the tired horse” and “the puma”.
16:00: Transfer to the town of Chucuito.
16:50: Arrival at the Inka Uyo Fertility Temple in Chucuito to see the phallic-shaped stone sculptures and their use in agricultural rituals.
18:00: Return to the city of Puno.
18:45: Approximate arrival in the city of Puno. Free afternoon and evening for the overnight stay.
Day 5PRIVATE FULL DAY TOUR - SOUTH AYMARA ROUTE: COPACABANA, KASANI, YUNGUYO, INKA QAMANA, AND CHUCUITO
06:30: Pickup of passengers and start of the journey toward the southern area of Lake Titicaca. Remember not to forget to collect the included breakfast box lunches from the hotel.
09:00: Arrival in the city of Yunguyo for registration at the Kasani border post, where immigration procedures are completed to enter Bolivia.
10:00: Departure from the border heading to the sanctuary of Copacabana.
10:30: Entry into the sanctuary of Copacabana, visiting its famous Basilica and touring the main squares that reflect local customs facing the lake.
11:00: Start of the walk toward the city’s viewpoint called CalvarioHill, to appreciate the immensity of Lake Titicaca from the Bolivian side.
12:00: Start of the walk toward the city center for lunch (not included) and free time to buy handicrafts at local stalls in the bay while enjoying the town’s atmosphere.
13:30: Departure from Copacabana returning to the Kasani post.
14:00: Re-entry procedures into Peru.
14:30: Start of the journey toward the Inka Qamana archaeological site.
14:45: Arrival and visit to the Inka Qamana archaeological site, known as the “Inca’s Rest”, where steps and thrones carved into the bedrock with lake views will be observed.
15:30: Departure from Inka Qamana heading toward the center of the city of Chucuito.
17:00: Arrival in Chucuito and entry into the Fertility Temple (Inka Uyo) to observe its phallic sculptures and the ceremonial enclosure.
18:00: Transfer to the city of Puno.
18:30: Arrival in the city of Puno. Free evening for your overnight stay.
Day 6END OF TOURS
07:30: Buffet breakfast at the hotel. (Suggested time).
10:00: Transfer Hotel/Juliaca Airport or bus station (recommended time). End of our services.
FAQs
What is the best time of year to visit Puno?
The city of Puno can be visited year-round, but take note of the two most distinct seasons in terms of weather. For example, if your trip is between September and March (don’t forget to pack waterproof clothing), because it will be the rainy season. But if your trip is between April and August (then you can enjoy the dry season), where you will find clear, sunny skies and a very pleasant daytime temperature (approximately 15-20°C).
What important details should I know about this package?
The tours are offered in private service, meaning that both the transport capacity and the guiding service are uniquely and exclusively for the passengers who take this package, with the exception of the following tours, detailed below:
– 2D/1N TOUR TO THE UROS, AMANTANÍ, AND TAQUILE ISLANDS: Vehicle seats will be occupied on a first-come, first-served basis, and passengers must return in the same seat they occupied when the tour started. In order to comply with the itinerary, you are kindly requested to be very attentive at the time of boarding to meet the departure and return schedules.
How long in advance can I make a reservation?
A minimum of 20 days before the scheduled travel date and/or subject to space availability. If you are from a neighboring country or any other part of the world, we recommend booking at least 30 days in advance, or 2 months if your arrival date falls during the high season in Puno.
Do I need to carry an ID document during the tours?
Yes, it is essential for all participants to carry a valid ID card (DNI), Alien Registration Card (Carnet de Extranjería), or Passport during all the tours included in the package.
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