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Titicaca Lake(Puno)
(3 Days/2 Nigths)
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One of
the most
unforgettable
experiences
undoubtly
is the
visit to
Puno,
because
of the
highest
commercially
navigable
lake in
the
world :
the
Titicaca.
By
volume
of water
it is
also the
largest
lake in
South
America.
It is
fed by
rainfall
and
meltwater
from
glaciers
on the
sierras
that
abut the
Altiplano.
This
lake is
notable
for a
population
of
people
who live
on the
Uros, a
group of
42 or so
artificial
islands
made of
floating
reeds (
totora,
a reed
that
abounds
in the
shallows
of the
lake ).
These
islands
have
become a
major
tourist
attraction
for Perù,
drawning
excursions
from the
lakeside
city of
Puno.
Their
original
purpose
was
defensive,
and they
could be
moved if
a theat
arose.
Many of
the
islands
contain
watchtowers
largely
constructed
of reeds.
In the
Uros,
Taquile
and
Amantani
floating
islands,
the
people
live far
away
from the
hectic
modern
world,
enclusttered
in an
endless
mysticism.
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Day 01.-
Transfer from your hotel to the embarkation port of Puno (Titicaca Lake) where we'll aboard a boat which after 40 minutes we'll take us to the Floating Island of the Uros, visiting it around 45 minutes, where we'll appreciate the customs and craft from its people. Later we will continue for a while about 3 1/2 hours in our boat to visit the Island of Amantani which has a great ethnic, cultural
and archaeological value. This one displays the highest mountains entitled as the pachas which posseses a great religious meaning for these altiplanic communities. We'll spend the night on this island sharing the hospitality from each family which we'll take us to their homes so we could learn from their ancient customs and beliefes.
Lunch, dinner and Folkloric Party.
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Day 02.-
Typical breakfast and transfer to the embarkation port of Amantani, for getting along towards the Taquile Island after a 3 hours sail. The views that will be displayed before our eyes are breathtaking beautiful and having a
great cultural wealth. The Taquileños (people from the Taquile Island) are experienced in typical craft and they still keep their ancient traditions which one of them is the hospitality.. Here we will have lunch based on typical dishes. After a brief walking we'll aboard to return to the city of
Puno, arriving at about 4:30 P.M.
Transfer to the hotel.
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Day 03.-
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. Transport by bus.
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OUR SERVICE INCLUDES:
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DEPARTURE 2008 : |
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Accommodation:
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1 (night lodging in typical families houses in the Amantani Island).
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Tours:
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Boat, guide, entrance fees, foods throughout the tour.
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NOT INCLUDED:
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National and international flights, airport taxes, optional or not mentioned tours, not
mentioned feeding, extra services like laundry.
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SEASON:
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All year.
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DURATION:
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3D/2N (Puno-Puno).
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COST PACKAGE:
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Price: USD$ 100--Pers.
Minimum for 1 person.
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MINIMUM DEPOSIT :
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US$ 30
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