Titicaca Lake and its treasures, new trail in Puno region
2 days
Puno region has many great attractions to offer. On this two days excursion you can explore the less well known side of Lake Titicaca. The Lake has 3 large islands, one peninsula and few mysterious archeological places. But this is not all. We can take you also on beautiful hikes!
Main places on the routeWho is this trip for?...
Titicaca Lake, Ticonata Island, Amantani Island, Capachica Penisula, Sillustani, Molloko, Aramu Muru, Inca Uyo – temple of fertility and also:
Light trekking on Amantani and Ticonata islands
Accommodation at local family house on Amantani Island
Women Mummies Museum from Tiahuanaco times
Getting to know floating Uros Islands (less touristy)
Visiting tombs in Sillustani and Molloko
The tour Titicaca Lake and its treasures is recommended especially for travellers who:
Want to get to know Puno region from many perspectives
Want to visit maximum number of attractions
Love diversity
Look for alternative ways of traveling
Are not afraid to get up early
Like to spend time in an active way
The trip starts in Puno and finishes in Juliaca from where you can have good transfer to Lima or Arequipa. You can finish also the trip on the border with Bolivia, but in such case is additional surcharge.
After the breakfast, 6:30 the latest, we will drive by private car to Capachica Penisula. First we will visit small island Ticonata, next Amantani Island.
Today we will have 2 – 2.5 hours trekking to the highest point on Amantani Island, transfer on the boat through Titicaca Lake, meeting with local community and in the evening hot beverages at the only bar on the island.
Today accommodation will be very basic in local houses (shared bathroom with hosting family).
Trekking time: 2.5 – 3.5 hours Maximum elevation: 4150 m. above sea level Accommodation: on Amantani Island
Today’s attractions are all about nature and its beauty. After the breakfast with local family on Amantani Island (around 6:30 am) we will go to Capachica Penisula. From here we will visit Uros Islands, Sillustani and Molloko tombs and we will get to know temple of fertility. We will do also trekking to mysterious gate called Aramu Muru.
Thanks to these well selected attractions you will get to know Puno region from many perspectives. This time much older cultures than Inca one.
Trekking time: 1.5 hours Maximum elevation: 3900 m. above sea level
