Stay with Quechua families on Taquile Island:
A fabulous opportunity to explore Quechua culture in-depth learning from your friendly hosts on Taquile Island about indigenous weavings, knitwear, and music. Eat healthy locally produced food, soak up the amazing views of the lake and the snowy peaks of Bolivia as you explore the island on foot.
Enjoy the peace of a place where there are no traffic sounds as there are no cars and where there is no police as there is no crime! Visit some amazing archaeological sites on the way from Cusco to Puno and top up your trip with a visit to an altiplano farming family on the way to the impressive Kolla tombs of Sillustani.
Day 1
By public tourist bus from Cusco to Puno at Lake Titicaca with visits of the colonial church of Andahuaylillas and the Inka site of Raqchi on the way. Hotel in Puno. B & L.
Day 2
By boat to the Island of Taquile with a brief visit to the floating islands of the Uros on the way. After lunch, there will be opportunities to explore this beautiful island on foot. Indigenous hospitality. Full board.
Day 3
Today we may walk to the highest point of the island where there are Pre-Incan shrines. After lunch, there will be a weaving demonstration performed by our host families with the subsequent opportunity to purchase their garments. Indigenous hospitality. Full board.
Day 4
We spend the morning on the island to interact with our hosts or go for walks. After lunch, we will return to Puno. Hotel in Puno. Full board.
Day 5
In the late morning, we will leave Puno for our transfer to Juliaca airport. We shall visit the Kolla tombs of Sillustani on the way and drop in at a local farm to learn about the hard lifestyle of the altiplano farmers. End of all services. B
Included in the economy tour:
- Bus journey from Cusco to Puno (public tourist service)
- 2 nights in a 3* hotel in Puno
- 2 nights of indigenous hospitality with a Quechua family on Taquile island
- Boat journey to Taquile
- Veggie meals: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
- Entrance fees
- Excursions
- English speaking guides
- Porterage on Taquile Island
Not Included:
- Flight Juliaca – Lima
- Travel Insurance (mandatory)
- Meals not included in the itinerary
- Soft drinks and alcoholic drinks
- Tips and gratuities
Included in the deluxe tour:
- Bus journey from Cusco to Puno (public tourist service)
- 2 nights in a 4 * hotel in Puno
- 2 nights of indigenous hospitality with a Quechua family on Taquile island
- Private boat to Taquile
- Veggie meals: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
- Entrance fees
- Excursions
- Fully escorted from Cusco with English speaking guide
- Porterage on Taquile Island
Not Included:
- Flight Juliaca – Lima
- Travel Insurance (mandatory)
- Meals not included in the itinerary
- Soft drinks and alcoholic drinks
- Tips and gratuities
Prices per person in US dollars:
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- 1 Person
in Single - 2,395.-
- 1 Person
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- 2 people
in Double/Twin - 1,345.-
- 2 people
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- 3 people in Triple or
1 Double & 1 Single - 1,145.-
- 3 people in Triple or
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- 4 people
in 2 Doubles/Twins - 935.-
- 4 people
Prices per person in US dollars (economy):
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- 1 Person
in Single - 999.-
- 1 Person
-
- 2 people
in Double/Twin - 650.-
- 2 people
-
- 3 people in Triple or
1 Double & 1 Single - 585.-
- 3 people in Triple or
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- 4 people
in 2 Doubles/Twins - 495.-
- 4 people