OB19020 Titicaca Cultural Express-Full day-Group service

Puno, Perú

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Aug 28, 2019
Group size: 1 - 999
OB19020 Titicaca Cultural Express-Full day-Group service
Puno, Perú

Optional Tours
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113 reviews

Aug 28, 2019
Group size: 1 - 999

About this trip

You will be picked up from your hotel at 6:45am and will be transfered to the port to depart by fast boat (33km/h) to Taquile Island. After approx. 2 hours, arrival to the pristine sandy beach on Taquile Island, enjoy it! Then walk over a pre Incan path way with the most spectacular views of the Island, you will visit a typical house of weavers, learn about their ancient culture and textile techniques. After 3 hours of cultural exploration, you depart to Llachon-Santa Maria, at 12:20 pm you are quickly introduced in an intensive cross cultural experience, participate in the preparation of the Pachamanca, a traditional way of cooking using underground ovens, and be part of a small ritual to honour mother earth. The boat leaves after lunch to Uros Titino islands, where you will see the last authentic floating island. Then at 4 pm approx. return to Puno (a 40 min. return journey). On arrival at Puno we transfer you to your hotel. 


Observations: (Optional) small trip around the floating island by a reed boat, available at an extra cost payable directly at Uros Islands.


Departure: Daily leaving at 7 am

What’s included

  • Included
    Included: Group boat excursion with Transport, Guide, Pachamanca Lunch and Entrance fees

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Trip Price
$68

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113 reviews
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We had a wonderful time in South America.. saw amazing places..it was very well organised and we stayed in good accommodation in the best parts of each place.. the daily guides were first class, their knowledge and humour was much appreciated .. our transfer drivers were punctual and their vehicles always well presented
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Wonderful experience, the guides were fantastic . Great choice of excursions and highly adaptable to our wishes.
By David M for David's Adventure to Argentina & Brazil on Jan 27, 2024
Bester Fahrer, den wir während unseres Aufenthalts in Ecuador hatten! Wegen der guten Englischkenntnisse des Fahrers haben wir sehr viel über das Land gelernt. Alles hat wunderbar geklappt und wir haben uns auf der Fahrt nach Guayaquill sehr sicher gefühlt.
By Clara S for Additional Service 07 on Oct 06, 2023
Andres is an exceptional guide who is very friendly, knowledgeable and his English is perfect! We had a great time with him in the surroundings of Cuenca.
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