Lake Titicaca Extension

Enormous Lake Titicaca, the ethereal lake of Inca legends, lies in an austerely beautiful setting, ringed by dramatic Andean peaks. From Cusco, a scenic train journey across the high and wild altiplano brings you to the lakeside town of Puno, set at 12,500 feet. From here, visit the traditional weaving community on Taquile Island and the Uros community on their “floating” islands.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1
Cusco / Puno

Travel by train from Cusco to Juliaca, an 8-hour journey that crosses the crest of the Andes. Transfer to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Overnight at hotel...L

Day 2
Lake Titicaca, Taquile Island and floating Uros Islands

Mythological birthplace of the first Incas, Lake Titicaca is a shimmering "inland sea" at 12,500 feet surrounded by mighty snow-capped mountains. By boat, visit the traditional weavers of Taquile Island and the Uros Indians on their floating reed islands and see how they use the reeds to make their traditional boats called totoras. Overnight at hotel...BL

Day 3
Puno / Lima

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima. Time permitting, visit the archaeological site of Chullpas de Sillustani, a collection of funerary towers of the Colla people on Lake Umayo...B