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Titicaca Lake Tours 3 Days / 2 Nights
Titicaca Lake Tours 3 Days 2 Nights, it is considered one of the most beautiful tours between the highlands, where you will visit beautiful villages, museums, churches and temples on a journey with breathtaking sceneries between Cusco and Puno for three incredible days.
Discover how the past is still alive in the wonderful islands of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world.
Overview
Overview:
Titicaca Lake has long been considered a sacred place among natives and indigenous people. Lake Titicaca is a dazzling sight; its deep azure waters seemingly extend forever across the altiplano, under the profound and wide sky at an elevation of 3800mt/11400ft.
It is the world’s highest navigable lake which has been inhabited for thousands of years. Some islands like the Uros are made of a plant which grows on the banks that is called Totora.
Type Service: Group and Private Service
Activities: Cultural & History, Family Friendly, Experiential Tourism.
Destination: Lake Titicaca, Uros Floating Islands, Taquile Land Island and lunch with great views.
Easy to Moderate: 1 2 3 4 5 6.
Opportunity to explore the largest lake in South America, Lake Titicaca.
Learn about the unique cultures and traditions of the local communities.
Boat rides to visit the Uros Floating Islands and Taquile Island.
Itinerary
Pre-trek briefing:
You will have thorough briefing with your guide 1 or 2 days before your Titicaca Lake Tours 3 Days 2 Nights. Your guide will meet you at your hotel and you can take this opportunity to ask questions and make any final preparations.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Cusco – Andahuaylillas – Raqchi – La Raya – Puno.
We will pick you up at your hotel at 6:00am to take you to the Tourist bus station. Our buses provide excellent service with an English-speaking tour guide, and a waiter who is ready to assist you with hot and cold drinks on board.
During the trip, you will stop to visit some Inca ruins, museums and the Andahuaylillas Church, which is considered to be the Sistine Chapel of South America because of its amazing frescos.
Then, we stop at the Racchi Inca ruins, which used to be a religious and resting place for Inca travelers. The next visit is at La Raya, the border between the regions of Cusco and Puno, where the most traditional animals of Peru can be seen, llamas and alpacas.
In Pucara, we will visit a museum where it is possible to see some pre-Inca remains. Finally, by 5:30 pm we arrive in Puno, where our representative will pick you up to take you to your hotel.
Optional: Andean Explorer Train to Puno.
The Belmond Andean Explorer train features an open-air observatory car, allowing you to take in the majestic views while enjoying the typical music and dances of the Peruvian Highlands. During your trip, you will have the chance to take panoramic pictures of some of the quaint essential Andean landscapes.
Meals included: Lunch
Accommodations at selected hotel in Puno.
Entrance Tickets: Included
Day 2: Puno – Uros Floating Islands – Taquile Island.
After our delicious breakfast at your hotel. the tour leader will pick you up to take you to the port of Puno. There, you will embark on a 30-minute boat ride until arriving at the floating islands. You will be welcomed by the locals, who will show you the island and the products they weave.
Then, we will have a two-hour boat ride to arrive at Taquile Island. The inhabitants still live according to their ancestral traditions and dress with gorgeous colored traditional ropes. They are also famous for the magnificent weavings which are traditionally made by men, not women. You will have some time to learn about ancestral farming techniques and try to use a few Inca tools.
We will have lunch in a traditional restaurant, where you can try local dishes. Then, we take the boat back to Puno and your hotel for the end of the tour.
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch.
Accommodations at selected hotel in Puno.
Entrance Tickets: Included
Day 3: Transfer Out.
After having breakfast at the hotel, enjoy your remaining time in Puno, then in the late morning or afternoon we can take you to the airport in Juliaca to take your plane back to Lima.
Meals included: Breakfast.
Inclusions
Included:
Professional English and Spanish speaking guide.
Entrance to the Uros, Amantani and Taquile Islands.
All entrance fees.
Group boat transport.
Tourist bus to Puno with stops at the archaeological site and viewpoints.
Visit to the ruins along the way.
2 Nights Accommodations.
Touristic motorboat.
Transfer out in Cusco.
Transfer In and Out in Puno.
Transfer to Puno’s local port
Airport transfer to Juliaca.
Meals as detailed in each program.
First aid kit.
Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling.
Not Included:
International and domestic flights
Meals not listed.
Sillustani ruins tour en route to/from airport .
Travel Insurance.
Additional excursions during free time.
Single supplement fee.
Tips for your guide and boat driver.
What To Bring for Titicaca Lake:
After spending a lot of time travelling around Puno, we have come up with our definitive list of what to pack for a trip to Titicaca Lake Tours 3 Days 2 Nights.
Original Passport.
A small backpack or carry bag.
Changes of clothing.
Comfortable shoes or runners.
Camera.
Water to drink.
Rain jacket or poncho.
A fleece or jacket.
Warm jacket for nights.
Basic toiletries.
Sunscreen.
Insect repellent for mosquitoes.
Hat for the sun.
Some extra money for lunch, snacks and souvenirs.
Prices
Permits are needed for your chosen start date. Titicaca Lake Tours 3 Days 2 Nights prices are based on the number of people in a group. Prices are valid from March 2024 through January 2025. All prices quoted are $USD
Price: US$ 279.00 per person
Availability: Daily Departures – All Departures are 100% Guaranteed.
Terms & Conditions
By booking or participating in a tour and any related products or services (a “Tour”) with Cusco Journeys, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. Titicaca Lake Tours 3 Days 2 Nights
Booking:
Your booking is confirmed and a contract exists when the Tour Operator or your travel agent issues a written confirmation after receipt of the applicable deposit amount. Please check your confirmation carefully and report any incorrect or incomplete information to the Tour Operator or authorized agent immediately. Please ensure that names are exactly as stated in the relevant passport.
You will pay a deposit which is completely non-refundable in any situation. There are no exceptions.
You will be required to show the original passport (not a copy) that you booked with, at the checkpoint to enter the Inca Trail. If you originally booked with an old passport and then renewed your passport, you must also bring your expired passport along with your new, valid passport to permit entry or they will refuse your entrance to the trail.
The only acceptable ID to receive a Student Discount is your University Card with a clear expiration date that must be the same year as trek. IDs with expiry dates the following year, even though clearly valid, will not be accepted by the Peruvian government. You must submit a copy of this card at time of booking.
Cancellations:
Cancellations: In order to confirm this trip, a deposit of 40% is required per person at time of booking. The balance of the trip price is due 90 days before the departure date. Special holiday payment and cancellation terms may apply. Guests who must cancel their trip for any reason must do so in writing (we do not accept medical notes of any kind) as our out of pocket expenses are non-refundable to us.. Standard cancellations are subject to the following per-person penalties, based on number of days prior to departure:
ONCE BOOKED, DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. CHART BELOW OUTLINES WHAT FURTHER FEES WILL BE DUE.
Cancellation By
Terms
91 days or more before departure
we will retain 50% of your deposit.
90 – 30 days before departure
we will retain 75% of the total tour cost.
29 – 0 days before departure
we will retain 100% of the total tour cost.
Inca Trail Tours:
Permits: Permits for the Inca Trail are in your name and can not be transferred to anyone else under any circumstances. Change of dates is also not possible once a permit has been purchased. Permits are non-refundable and non-transferable. The deposit will be forfeited. Please note that this is a regulation of the Peruvian government and not Cusco Journeys (or any agency).
In extreme cases when the “Inca Trail to Machu Picchu” is declared closed for safety reasons, Cusco Journeys will replace your trek with an alternative trek.
Those who booked PERMITS with a Student ID must bring that ID with them on the trek. If they fail to show this card to the Park Rangers, they will not be allowed entry onto the trail.
Medical Information:
You must advise Cusco Journeys of any medical problems or allergies you may have. You need to be in good physical health, and if your health is questionable, then you should consult a doctor. If you are over the age of 70 years old, then you will need to present us with a current good health medical certificate.
You are responsible for assessing whether a Tour is suitable for you. You should consult your physician to confirm your fitness for travel and participation in any planned activities. You should seek your physician’s advice on vaccinations and medical precautions. The Tour Operator does not provide medical advice. It is your responsibility to assess the risks and requirements of each aspect of the Tour based on your own unique circumstances, limitations, fitness level and medical requirements.
Cusco Journeys reserves the right to deny you permission to travel or participate in any aspect of a Tour at any time and at your own risk and expense where the Tour Operator determines that your physical or mental condition renders you unfit for travel or you represent a danger to yourself or others.
Pregnancy is considered a medical condition and must be disclosed to the Tour Operator at the time of booking. The Tour Operator may refuse to carry pregnant women over 24 weeks. The Tour Operator may refuse to carry anyone with certain medical conditions if reasonable accommodation or alternatives cannot be arranged.
It is strongly encouraged to purchase Travel Insurance to protect you in case of medical emergency or any tour cancellations. Titicaca Lake Tours 3 Days 2 Nights
Tours and Treks:
All balances need to be paid in either cash, Western Union, Transfer Bank or PayPal (in full) prior to the briefing which will be held the night before your tour. Visa incurs a 5% service fee and if you need to use another card, it must be through PayPal which incurs a 5.5% service fee. You must advise your guide if you wish to leave the group or the camping area for independent walks or sightseeing. If you are experiencing any problems with the services of the guide or tour, please advise the guide in that moment, so that he can resolve any problems.
All Adventure Treks include transportation to Cusco. The return train route depends on train availability.
If you become ill or injured on the trail and are unable to continue, a porter will be provided to accompany you back to an area with emergency assistance capabilities. Helicopter air lifts and medical assistance are at the expense of the trekker. If you are unable to complete the tour due to illness, we will assist you in meeting your group at Machu Picchu to recommence your tour at that point. There will be no refund of the original payment. However, we will prepare a document to certify illness which can be presented for your travel insurance.
Cusco Journeys will take all reasonable care in providing to our clients avoidance of accident, illness, and loss of personal property, and will only employ suitably qualified staff. We accept responsibility for the actions of our own employees. Cusco Journeys cannot, however, be responsible for any action of third parties. You are totally responsible for your own personal property and rented equipment.
Cusco Journeys does not take responsibility for unfavorable weather conditions, natural catastrophe, strikes, accidents, illness, injury, loss of personal ítems, etc. It is the client’s responsibility to carry insurance to cover these types of events. We reserve the right to modify or cancel the program due to any of the unforeseen conditions listed above.
Cusco Journeys may modify your itinerary where reasonably required in its sole discretion.
Group tours might be as large as 16 participants. Groups are open to everyone no matter skill or age. By accepting a Group Tour you acknowledge that others might change the speed and timing of the tour.
All tours are done in English.
Delays:
Any costs, whether direct or incidental, incurred by the Customer as the result of delays caused by bad weather, trail conditions, river levels, road conditions, transportation delays, sickness, government intervention or other contingencies which are beyond the control of southern explorations will not be reimbursed.
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