
Some times travelers report the Lake Titicaca Islands being a bit touristy. Let Us show you its true face and taking you in an authentic cultural experience. Lake Titicaca is considered as the highest navigable lake in the world, and today it is the second main tourist attraction In the Peruvian tourism. The fact of just getting to Puno – Peru at Lake Titicaca shores is an adventure, then you deserve a memorable experience. The “Titicaca Uncovered” Tour is a creative answer to some feedback of many travelers that report Lake Titicaca islands being touristy. This idea is the product of a narrow perspective. Lake Titicaca Is massive with more than 8,400 km2, 170 kilometers length, has countless of none visited islands , indigenous communities that had stand in the time, idyllic landscapes waiting to be discovered. And The TITICACA UNCOVERED Tour will approach you to This Experiences.
This trip was carefully designed and suits all travelers; don’t get discouraged by Altitude or hikes. You will have plenty of time to make it at your own peace and enjoyment.
Edgar Adventures offer You :Tours to the most Popular destinations in Peru including : Machu Picchu Tours , Nazca Tours, Lake Titicaca Tours. We have the most reliable orgatization for Puno tours in Lake Titicaca Peru. Travel To Lake Titicaca via exclusive Titicaca trips : Classic Titicaca island trips , Titicaca deluxe tours, Tours to Uros and Taquile islands, home stay on Amantani island.
Duration: 9.5 hours Distance: 99 kilometers round trip.
At 7:00 am transfer to the port. At 7:15 a.m. depart on the speedboat “Titicaca Express”, fully equipped and with on board service.
At 8:30 am we arrive to a secluded section of Taquile Island, Explore the less touristy and scenic area of Taquile Island (exclusive) , and enjoy a pristine sandy beach there you will have plenty of time to relax and feel the serenity of Titicaca. Then Hike through a pre-Inca trail with spectacular landscapes of the island, visiting families of weavers to learn about their textile art & symbolism that has been declared by UNESCO as world heritage. At 11:30 am we leave the island, after more than 3 hours of an intensive natural and cultural aproach.
11:55 am Arrival to the community of Santa Maria – Llachon, on the tip of the Capachica Peninsula, a very scenic off the beaten track destination. We are welcomed by a small community and quickly introduced to an intensive cross cultural experience, observe their traditions and participate in an ancient ceremony to learn about their magical world. Then experience the preparation of “Pachamanca” a traditional way of cooking meat, fish and potatoes using underground ovens – this is one of the main dishes of Peruvian cuisine. Enjoy these delicacies in a small, but very scenic, restaurant. For the more adventurous there is an optional kayak along the coast of Llachon (see our extensions). At 1:50 pm. we leave Santa Maria.
2:25 pm Arrival to a remote area of the National Reserve of Lake Titicaca, and explore UROS Ccapi, these are considered as the last authentic floating islands, less commercial and little visited. The Uros are descendants of one of the oldest cultures in South America. Optional tours in reed boats. Depart back to Puno at 15:25 pm.
4:30 pm Arrival in Puno and transfer to hotel. End of services.
GROUP TOUR: Departures through 2014 are guaranteed every day from April to November. From January to March upon request.
WHY THIS TRIP IS EXCLUSIVE ?? We warrant that your experience won’t be spolied by the crowds… As on the middle of the high season and the most crowded days our travelers enjoy their visits with practically no other tourist around except of them selves. Because we visit places others don’t.
ANOTHER IMPORTANT FACTOR TO CHOOSE THIS TRIP FOR SENIOR TRAVELERS. This trip was carefully designed and suits all travelers; don’t get discouraged by Altitude or hikes. You will have plenty of time to make it at your own peace and enjoyment.
If you choose one of the travel alternatives to the lake, please be a responsible tourist. We strive not to disturb the ecological balance of this region.
For day trips to the lake, you usually need very little, but the following items are recommended in a backpack:
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