The Andes’ Most Iconic Places
Get closer to the many ways of understanding and living in the Andes, through the cultures that have shaped Puno’s identity and rich history over time.
Puno - Lago Titicaca
The Andes’ Most Iconic Places
Get closer to the many ways of understanding and living in the Andes, through the cultures that have shaped Puno’s identity and rich history over time.
Living culture on the shores of lake Titicaca
Share meaningful moments with local communities, admire landscapes that are part of Andean identity, and discover the stories preserved in their archaeological, spiritual, and artisan heritage.
An experience designed around you
Enjoy a thoughtfully planned trip that lets you visit each destination at ease and spend your time connecting with nature and the magic of the sacred lake.
Your trip begins at Inca Manco Cápac International Airport in Juliaca, where a specialized guide and private transportation will welcome you with a personalized sign.
We’ll head to the Sillustani Archaeological Complex, renowned for its impressive funerary towers, known as chullpas. During a short walk, your guide will introduce you to the funerary beliefs of the pre-Inca and Inca cultures as you admire these monumental structures, some aligned with the sunrise, overlooking Lake Umayo.
On the way to Puno, we’ll stop at traditional rural homes, where you’ll get a closer look at Andean daily life, including local products, handicrafts, and South American camelids. You’ll also have time to take memorable photographs.
We’ll conclude the trip upon arrival in the city of Puno.
*Includes: Transfers, admission fees, guide, and hotel. | *Does not include: Lunch.
The morning begins with pickup from your hotel in Puno and a transfer to the shores of Lake Titicaca, where you will receive a brief safety briefing and basic instructions for kayaking. Then, paddle at sunrise through the lake’s extensive totora reed beds, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere and beautiful early-morning scenery. At the end of the activity, enjoy a delicious breakfast. We will then continue by speedboat to Taquile Island, renowned for its textile traditions and scenic trails offering unique panoramic views. Next, we will head to the Luquina Peninsula, where you will enjoy a gourmet Andean buffet lunch featuring fresh local ingredients, along with time to admire the lakeside scenery.
The visit continues at the Uros floating islands, where you will learn about the traditions surrounding totora reeds and the daily life of the local inhabitants. As an optional activity, you can enjoy a ride on a traditional totora reed boat at an additional cost. Finally, we will return to Puno and transfer you to your hotel.
*Includes: Transfers, entrance fees, guide, assistance, kayaking equipment, hotel accommodation, breakfast, and buffet lunch. | *Does not include: Totora reed boat ride.
At 8:30 a.m., we’ll depart from Puno and head to Chucuito, where you’ll visit the Inca Uyo Fertility Temple, the main square, the Renaissance-style church, and the sundial, all set within a traditional town steeped in history.
We’ll continue to Thunco, in Ácora, where geoglyphs and semi-subterranean agricultural structures reveal the ancestral knowledge of communities living in harmony with Pachamama, Mother Earth. Next, at Molloco, a necropolis associated with the Lupaca and Aymara cultures, you’ll learn how Andean highland societies viewed death as a spiritual passage.
We’ll then visit Aramu Muru, the enigmatic stone portal, where ancestral stories and beliefs offer a glimpse into the mysteries of the Andean highlands.
To conclude, you’ll enjoy lunch in Juli, savoring local cuisine in a charming traditional setting. We’ll return to Puno, arriving at approximately 5:30–6:00 p.m., with lasting memories of the region’s Andean history, culture, and spirituality.
*Includes: Transfers, admission fees, guide, and hotel. | *Does not include: Lunch.
We’ll depart from Puno and head to Lampa, the Pink City, where you’ll discover its colonial heritage and visit Santiago Apóstol Church, home to a unique ossuary and a replica of Michelangelo’s La Pietà. We’ll then continue to Pucará, stopping along the way to admire the impressive Puya de Raimondi plants, iconic symbols of the Andes.
In Pucará, we’ll visit the Archaeological Complex and Lithic Museum, which preserve the legacy of the Pukara culture. You’ll also take part in a hands-on pottery workshop, painting traditional Pucará bulls and learning about local handicraft techniques. Finally, we’ll transfer you to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport in Juliaca for your return flight, coordinating departure according to your flight itinerary.
*Includes: Transfers, admission fees, and a guide. | *Does not include: Lunch.
The order and timing of visits may change depending on operational conditions.
The traditional totora reed boat ride at the Uros Floating Islands is optional and available at an additional cost.
We recommend coordinating your return flight schedule in advance so the visits on the final day can be arranged accordingly.
Minimum of 2 passengers.
Meet-and-greet and transfers to and from Juliaca Airport
Tourist transport during the itinerary
Tour guide during scheduled visits
Admission fees for the sites visited: Sillustani, Taquile, Uros, Aramu Muru, Thunco, Molloco, Chucuito, Lampa, and Pucará.
Gourmet Andean buffet lunch in Luquina (Day 2)
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