EXTENSION 3 days / 2 Nights
Puno
Day 01: Cusco / Puno
Departure to the south in private transportation to the city of Puno located in the Peruvian Altiplano at 4,800 meters above sea level.
The first stop is at the church of Andahuaylillas, 39 km south of Cusco. This beautiful colonial temple (17th century) is known as the Sistine Chapel of America for its outstanding mural paintings and beautiful architecture.
Continuation of the tour to the town of Raqchi at 110km. south of Cusco. Visit the Archaeological Park of Raqchi where the Temple of Wiracocha stands out, an imposing Inca construction whose adobe walls with stone bases reach a height of 20m.
Stop in the village of Sicuani for lunch at a local restaurant.
From this point you can observe the change in the landscape, going from the majestic Andes to the silent highlands. Arrival at La Raya pass at 4,388 m.a.s.l., the highest point of the trek, and the border between the departments of Cusco and Puno.
Last stop in the district of Pukará at 3,910 m.a.s.l. to visit a coffee roastery where we learn about the process of planting, harvesting, collecting and roasting the grain for marketing and consumption.
Arrive in Puno and check-in at the hotel.
Free dinner.
Overnight at the hotel.
*Duration of the tour: 8 hours including visits.
Day 02: Puno
Breakfast at the hotel.
Day excursion to Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world located at 3,812 meters above sea level.
Transfer to the dock in Puno and departure by boat to the floating islands of the Uros, artificially built with totora (reed), an opportunity to learn about the way of life of this community.
Continuation to Taquile Island (2h30 navigation), (UNESCO – Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity). Arrival around noon. An occasion to appreciate the textile and colourful art of the community. Hike to the upper part of the island (30 minutes), during the tour you have stunning views of Lake Titicaca.
Typical lunch with the locals and return to Puno in the late afternoon.
Free Dinner.
Overnight at the hotel.
*Duration of the excursion: 8 hours including navigation time and visits.
Day 03: Puno / Juliaca / Lima
Breakfast at the hotel.
At appropriate time transfer to the airport in the city of Juliaca (45min. approx.) to take the flight to the city of Lima.