Cachi Life Peru 3d/2n To Puno City -

CACHI LIFE PERU 3D/2N TO PUNO CITY

INTRODUCTION:

This tour allows you to see the amazing floating Uros Islands and the larger Taquile Island of
Lake Titicaca in one day. On this tour, you will see the best of this high altitude lake in a short
amount of time. You will learn about the construction of the Uros islands and the lives of the
people who live on them. You will also learn about the fascinating culture of the people of Taquile
island. This tour is great for people who want to see Lake Titicaca, but have limited time in the
area.

OVERVIEW:

Lake Titicaca has long been considered a sacred place among natives and indigenous people,
those who live in and around the lake consider themselves descendants of Mama Cocha
(sacred water) since according the history lake Titicaca was the birthplace of the civilization
and the Incas. Wiracchocha the Andean creator deity sent the Inca brothers to illuminated this
areas principally Cusco valley.
Lake Titicaca is a dazzling sight .it’s deep azure waters seemingly extend forever across the
altiplano, under the monstrously wide sky at an elevation of 4000mt/13,000ft it is massive the
only one world’s highest navigable lake, it has been inhabited for thousands of years and it is
make and re-made of totora (reeds that grows here) which serve as home for some local
villages in the lake. Nowadays is visited by thousands of tourists where you will get
unforgettable experience.

Day 1: Cusco – Andahuaylillas – Raqchi – La Raya – Puno.

In the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel and drop you off at the Bus station.
This is a really nice bus trip that is more like a tour as it stops at four interesting sites along the
way. Where you have guided tour and lunch at a restaurant. Places we will visit are:

Andahuyalillas: Sistine chapel of South America: this church is one of the most beautiful
examples of Andean popular religious art. (It leaves at 7.30am and arrives at about 5pm.)
Raqchi (Wiracocha God Temple): This was an Incan church of monumental dimensions; 100 meters long, 26 meters wide and 14 meters high. The temple is divided in two naves and each nave shows 11 giant columns that’s huge!
La Raya: This is the half-way point between Cusco and Puno and also the highest point (4335
meters above sea level). The landscapes here are stunning and typical Andean animals like
llamas, alpacas and vicuñas are common. It is also the geographic border between two cultures,
the Quechua and Aymara.
Pukara: This is the most important and oldest ceremonial center of the altiplano. There are
interesting life like sculptures and tombs. The trip also includes a really nice lunch buffet in a
Sicuani town

Day 2: Puno – Uros Island – Taquile Island

Between 7:40am and 8am, we will transfer you from the hotel to the port and then by motor
boat. We will take you to one of the legendary islands of Uros, where you can observe the lives
of the Uros people who live on the floating reed islands. After a beautiful three hour boat ride,
we reach Taquile Island, where we will break into smaller groups to stay with the local families.
You have the opportunity to trek to the top of the mountain (4150 m.a.s.l) to see the Temples
of Pachamama and Pachatata. Enjoy the traditional customs of the island people. Food and
authentic music prepared and performed by your designated family. Then, we return back to
Puno and transfer you back to your hotel.

Day 3: Juliaca Airport – Lima – Connection to International Flight

After breakfast, we will take you either to Juliaca (airport) or Cusco.

All transfers in/out, airport, hotel, bus.
2 nights at 3 star hotel.
2 breakfast at the hotels.
2 Lunches on day 1 and 2
Round trip Bus tickets
Entrance fees per itinerary

Meals that are not stated otherwise
Gratitude
Airfares

Note:

(1) Tips guides and local family are always welcome. The local Family are also very grateful for
a small donation, for example clothes or school equipment for their children.
What we recommend that you bring:
Clothing: long trousers, convertible pants or shorts, long and short-sleeved T-shirts or shirts,
cotton socks. Warm clothes for high altitude areas (Puno, 3800 msnm), especially at night,
including sweaters / fleeces and a jacket.
Rain gear or poncho (you can buy a basic one in Puno), especially if visiting in the months
November to April.
Comfortable footwear, trekking boots recommended.
Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, cold and rain.
Sun block (high factor).
Sunglasses.
After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body.
Personal toiletries and medications.
Non-disposable canteen (Nalgene type) or water bottle to carry water on outings.
Cash in soles and/or US$ for extras (souvenirs, beverages, etc)
Original passport and passport photocopies.

Price per person:

USD $ 399 per person

This will depend on the amount of people coming to the tours and to the kind of accommodation.
If you wish to travel alone, you need to ask for a private tour, letting us know which date you
wish to leave, and you must make your reservation a week ahead of time so that we can organize
your tour.
If you wish to go with other people, we can let you know what dates are available and you can
join an existing group.
Write to us to make your reservation and we will send you the form and the payment conditions.