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PUNO &

LAKE TITICACA

Puno is considered the folkloric capital of
the country and is located on the shores
of Lake Titicaca, the world’s highest
navigable lake. The beginning of the
Aymara civilisation can be traced back
to Puno. Boats depart daily to visit the
Uros Islands, Taquile and Amantini Islands.

SEE
• See the Silustani Tombs, unique burial towers
built by the Aymara people
DO
• Pick up some hand knitted gloves or a scarf
while on Taquile Island
Taquile Island, Lake Titicaca
• Take a tour to the unique, man-made
Uros Islands, comprised entirely of reeds SUASI ISLAND
40KM
EAT & DRINK Amantaní
• Head to Mojsa Restaurant at the Plaza de Island
Armas in Puno, for authentic, Peruvian dishes SILLUSTARI Llachon
BURIAL TOWERS
WHAT’S ON 15KM Lake Titicaca Taquile
Festival of the Virgin of the Candelaria Sesquicentenario Island
2 February Uros Islands
1 2
St James Day Puno
25 July Puno
HOTELS PAGE

TRANSFERS 3 1 Casa Andina Premium Puno ◆◆◆¯ 39
Puno Airport to/from Puno one way (50km): 2 GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca ◆◆◆◆ 39
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By private car with private guide (1 to 3 people): $182 1 Intiqa Hotel ◆◆◆ 39
per vehicle. 3 Titilaka ◆◆◆◆◆ 39

SILLUSTANI TOMBS UROS FLOATING ISLANDS UROS, TAQUILE & LUQUINA
Visit the incredible and unique burial towers in Sillustani. Board a small boat and venture out onto the waters of This tour offers a more genuine way to experience
The engineering involved in their construction challenges Titicaca Lake. Visit one of the native Uros communities Titicaca Lake. The first stop is on Taquile, the weavers’
the law of gravity, as the diameter at the top is larger located on man-made floating islands in the lake. The island. Across the centuries, ‘Taquilenos’ have preserved
than the diameter at the base. Sillustani is partially Uros people live their lives interwoven with the totora traditions, such as a communitarian life where everything
encircled by Umayo Lake and provides scenic views. reed which grows abundantly in the shallows of the is shared. Around noon, reach the remote community
lake. This strange way of life began over 500 years ago of Luquina on Chucuito Peninsula. After lunch including
Includes: when the Uros built the islands in an effort to isolate typical Andean dishes, take time to soak up the
• Admission to Sillustani Tombs themselves from the Coyas and the Incas. mesmerising views. On the return to Puno, stop to visit
• Local English-speaking guide one of the floating reed islands of the Uros.
• Informative commentary Includes: Includes:
• Guided tour of the islands
• Return transfers from accommodation
• Local English-speaking guide • Guided tour of the islands
Duration: 3 hours • Informative commentary • Return boat transfers • Local English-speaking guide
Departs: Daily from Puno at 2pm • Return transfers from accommodation • Informative commentary
• Lunch • Return boat transfers
Duration: 3 hours
Departs: Daily from Puno at 9am • Return transfers from accommodation
Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes
1 Jan – 31 Dec 20 Adult/Child 1 Jan – 31 Dec 20 Adult/Child Departs: Daily from Puno at 7am
Shared tour $55 * Shared tour $55 *
*
*
Private tour $101 ^ Private tour $103 ^ Adult/Child
^ Minimum 2 people. ^ Minimum 2 people. 1 Jan – 31 Dec 20 $95 *
* Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. From prices for accommodation are per room per night for 2 people, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category for
38 travel in low season. Prices for tours and transfers are per person, unless otherwise specified. For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure.