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Itinerary
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B = Breakfast |
L = Lunch |
D = Dinner |
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| Day 1: Cusco - Puno |
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In the morning we transfer you to the bus station. A pleasant eight-hour bus trip takes us through picturesque Andean landscapes dotted by small villages and herds of llamas and vicunas. Our destination is Puno, however we´ll visit various places of interest. One is Andahuaylillas known by its baroque church dating from the 17th century. Our bus will climb to La Raya Pass (4335 m / 14172 ft) to enjoy a panoramic view of the snow-capped Andes. Then our tour continues to Raqchi to visit the Viracocha Temple. This was the only Inca temple featuring cylindrical columns covered by fine clay layers. Upon arrival in Puno you will be transferred to your hotel.
Alternative: Train ride in the famous Orient Express Train "Andean Explorer". Extra cost USD 220,- per person.
Note: The train only runs 3x a week:
Cusco-Puno: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
Puno-Cusco: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
From April to October additional runs every Friday
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| Day 2: Puno - Uros Islands - Taquile Island - Puno |
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You will be picked up from your hotel after your breakfast and braught to the port of Puno. From here we take a motorboat and after approx. 1 hour we will arrive at the Uros Islands. Fishermen and hunters inhabit the floating islands of the Uros. The residents of the Uros use the cattail, a type of rush, which grows in the lake, to create the conditions that ensure the islands stay afloat. Then we will visit the Taquile Island, including lunch in the cooperative restaurant. Taquile Island is famous for its craft production, particularly for its beautiful textiles. On the island there are countless pre-Inca and Inca ruins as well as Inca terracing. In the afternoon we will return to Puno where you spend the night in your hotel.
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Transfer to the airport in Juliaca or bus station for your travel to your next destination. |
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Prices & Departures 2010 |
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Departures: Daily |
Please click on hotel names for more information |
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Price per person in USD |
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Private Services |
Shared Services |
Extra day |
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Hotel |
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Double R. |
Single R. |
Double R. |
Single R. |
Double R. |
Single R. |
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Libertador***** |
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385,- |
595,- |
330,- |
545,- |
95,- |
185,- |
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Casa Andina Private Collection**** |
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325,- |
480,- |
275,- |
430,- |
72,- |
139,- |
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Sonesta Posada del Inca**** |
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315,- |
450,- |
265,- |
400,- |
68,- |
127,- |
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Jose Antonio**** |
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270,- |
365,- |
215,- |
310,- |
49,- |
92,- |
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Eco Inn*** / Casa Andina Classic*** |
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240,- |
310,- |
190,- |
255,- |
38,- |
70,- |
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Colon Inn*** |
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225,- |
245,- |
175,- |
195,- |
32,- |
46,- |
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Balsa Inn*** |
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210,- |
230,- |
155,- |
175,- |
25,- |
38,- |
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Extra charge for single traveller |
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50,- |
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15,- |
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Private guide |
Group services |
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Our Services |
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Included: |
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- 2 nights of accommodation in double or single room including breakfast
- Private Services with local English, German, French or Italian speaking guide
Note: Excursion to islands in shared boat but with private guide
- Shared Services with local English/Spanish speaking guide (Non private services)
- Tourist bus Cusco-Puno with English/Spanish speaking escort for Shared and Private Services
Note: Extra cost for train ride USD 220,- per person
- All transfers from/to hotels
- Excursions according to itinerary
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sites in the itinerary
- Meals as specified in the itinerary |
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Not Included: |
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- Journey to Cusco or Puno
- Not mentioned meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips |
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