- Region
- Uros, Amantani and Taquile
- Duration
- 4 Days / 3 Nights
- Minimum
- 2 people
- Regular leaving dates
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Client Reports
Arturo J. GómezAugust 2011
Muchas gracias a todo el equipo de Aventuraquechua por habernos ayudado a cumplir nuestro sueño.
Hemos pasado 11 días maravillosos recorriendo la cordillera Huayhuash, la atención recibida, el mimo con el que habéis cuidado todos los detalles han hecho que un trekking "duro" se nos hiciese un paseo.
Gracias por todo
Arturo J. y Maricruz Pellín
Howard ScotlandJuly 2011
Our group used Aventura Quechua for a custom climbing and trekking trip of 11 days through the Vilcanota Range. Carlos and his crew covered every detail without fail. He handled everything from airport pick-up and Machu Picchu tickets to all of the logistics or a trek from Tinqui through to Pitumarca. Our cook, Domingo, surpassed the skill of all prior cooks we've hired over the course of 6 prior trips to the Andes. Arrieros Leo and Rocque covered every pack train need and many more tasks that just made the trip come together. Driver and facilitator John covered road transportation and miscellaneous needs on time, on route, and without a hitch, every time.
Simply said, Carlos and his crew met every logistical need and constructed a smooth custom trip, from airport pick-up to airport drop-off. I recommend him without reservation. For additional details as to our experience with Aventura Quechua please see the peru 2011 narrative at www.climbingwithbob.com.
Marie-Aimée DurandJanuary 2011
Bonjour à toute l'équipe de Carlos (surtout sa maman adorable hôtesse de Mi Casa à Huaraz!)
Nous étions 4 pour ce séjour de 4 semaines au Pérou de juin à juillet 2010, 10 jours de tourisme ou de transfert de ville à ville et 18 jours de trekking. Le sud d'abord avec son surprenant et grandiose canyon de Colca avec ses ramasseurs de cochenille; une étape farniente sur le lac Titicaca avec l'hospitalité chaleureuse des habitants de l'Ile d'Aman Tani; puis le trek de Choquequiraw, véritable enchantement des yeux, visite d'un site Inca très peu connu des touristes car il n'est accessible qu'après 2 jours de marche et se situe à 3000 m d'altitude, dépaysement total dans ses immensités sauvages et les sommets majestueux de la cordillère Vilcabamba. Nous découvrons aussi le chaleureux accueil des péruviens qui sont prêts à tout pour nous satisfaire alors que leur vie est très rude. La fin du trek nous emmène dans la vallée de l'Urubamba qui a été dévastée par les pluies diluviennes du printemps; le Machu Pichu nous apparaît au lever du soleil pour nous dévoiler tous ses secrets. Retour à Cuzco, ville royale dont le rues ont conservés des murs incas et où l'architecture espagnole est dominante comme dans beaucoup de villes du Pérou. Départ pour Lima, puis Huaraz, départ de notre trek dans la cordillère blanche. Malgré la pluie, les magnifiques sommets glaciaires à 6000m comme l'Alpamayo nous ont émerveillés.
Grand bravo aux guides, à l'équipe des muletiers et des cuisiniers, à Suzanna et bien sûr à Carlos qui nous a accueilli dans ce pays magique. Je reviendrais et ne manquerais pas de faire appel à vous. Marie-Aimée
Cultural Puno and Lake Titicaca
Lake Titicaca is a sacred place for the Inca civilization, as the Incan mythology accounts, the first Inca, Manco Capac, was born some where near the lake. According to the Incas; this is the place where the world was created.
The god Viracocha came out of the lake and created the sun, the stars and the first people.
You will have many places to discover on the shores of Lake Titicaca, as well as on the many islands like the Floating Islands, Uros, as well Taquile and Amantani, form part of this short but rich tour to the Lake.
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival to Puno
You will be met at the airport or bus station, then transferred to the Hotel in Puno.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Day 2 Puno Uros Amantani
Transfert from downtown Puno to the Port.
Departure to Uros floating islands, that takes less than one hour, then you will have time to walk and visit the Uros people. After the visit the boat continues towards Amantani.
Around one in the afternoon arrival in Amantani island
after accomodation with the host family you will have lunch in the local house. in the afternnon Hike in Amantani to enjoy the sunset from the higher point in the island.
- Accommodation
- Home Stay
- Meals
- L, D
Day 3 Uros Taquile Puno
After breakfast, you will again take the boat to navigate the short distance to Taquile island, you will arrive on the north side of the island, the walk to the main square. Time to visit the local market and artisans crafts, for which the Taquile people are very known, their knitting techniques are great, especially the men's work.
After lunch walk doen to the main port and naviagtion back to Puno.
Transfert from the port in Puno to your hotel
- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Meals
- B, L
Day 4 Out of Puno
Today you will be transferred to bus station or airport, please let us know in advance to arrange your transfert
- Meals
- B
What is Included:
- Transfert from bus station or airport to the hotel in Puno
- Hotel in Puno for two nights including breakfast
- One night in Home stay in Amantani
- Lunch and dinner in Amantani
- Lunch in Taquile
What is not Included:
- Meals in Puno
- Other entrance fees or visits in Puno
- Tips
- Medical insurance
- Personal expenses
- Bus to or out of Puno
- Flights to Juliaca,
We recommend that you bring
- a flashlite or head lamp to use in Amantani
Please note
- This tour on the lake and visit to Amantani, implies to stay one night on the island. The houses are very simple and services are basic. There is no running water, no electricity and of course no toilets or showers. For many people this home-stay experience and the encounter with the Amantani family is a revelation of their lifes of Andean.
Amantani Island is located 38 Km from the city of Puno (3 ½ hours of navigation in regular boat colectivo).
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