A journey into Puno’s heritage, living culture & landscapes

Your trip begins at Inca Manco Cápac International Airport in Juliaca, where a specialized guide and private transportation will welcome you with a personalized sign.

We’ll head to the Sillustani Archaeological Complex, renowned for its impressive funerary towers, known as chullpas. During a short walk, your guide will introduce you to the funerary beliefs of the pre-Inca and Inca cultures as you admire these monumental structures, some aligned with the sunrise, overlooking Lake Umayo.

On the way to Puno, we’ll stop at traditional rural homes, where you’ll get a closer look at Andean daily life, including local products, handicrafts, and South American camelids. You’ll also have time to take memorable photographs.

We’ll conclude the trip upon arrival in the city of Puno.

Your morning begins with hotel pickup in Puno and a ride by speedboat across Lake Titicaca to Taquile Island, renowned for its textile traditions and scenic trails offering unique panoramic views. We’ll then continue to the Luquina Peninsula, where you’ll enjoy a gourmet Andean buffet lunch featuring fresh local ingredients, with time to relax and take in the lakeside scenery.

The visit continues at the Uros Floating Islands, where you’ll learn about the traditions surrounding totora reeds and the daily lives of their inhabitants. You can also opt for a ride in a traditional totora reed boat at an additional cost. Finally, we’ll return to Puno and transfer you to your hotel.

At 8:30 a.m., we’ll depart from Puno and head to Chucuito, where you’ll visit the Inca Uyo Fertility Temple, the main square, the Renaissance-style church, and the sundial, all set within a traditional town steeped in history.

We’ll continue to Thunco, in Ácora, where geoglyphs and semi-subterranean agricultural structures reveal the ancestral knowledge of communities living in harmony with Pachamama, Mother Earth. Next, at Molloco, a necropolis associated with the Lupaca and Aymara cultures, you’ll learn how Andean highland societies viewed death as a spiritual passage.

We’ll then visit Aramu Muru, the enigmatic stone portal, where ancestral stories and beliefs offer a glimpse into the mysteries of the Andean highlands.

To conclude, you’ll enjoy lunch in Juli, savoring local cuisine in a charming traditional setting. We’ll return to Puno, arriving at approximately 5:30–6:00 p.m., with lasting memories of the region’s Andean history, culture, and spirituality.

We’ll depart from Puno and head to Lampa, the Pink City, where you’ll discover its colonial heritage and visit Santiago Apóstol Church, home to a unique ossuary and a replica of Michelangelo’s La Pietà. We’ll then continue to Pucará, stopping along the way to admire the impressive Puya de Raimondi plants, iconic symbols of the Andes.

In Pucará, we’ll visit the Archaeological Complex and Lithic Museum, which preserve the legacy of the Pukara culture. You’ll also take part in a hands-on pottery workshop, painting traditional Pucará bulls and learning about local handicraft techniques. Finally, we’ll transfer you to Inca Manco Cápac International Airport in Juliaca for your return flight, coordinating departure according to your flight itinerary.

Important Information

• The order and timing of visits may change depending on operational conditions.

• The traditional totora reed boat ride at the Uros Floating Islands is optional and available at an additional cost.

• We recommend coordinating your return flight schedule in advance so the visits on the final day can be arranged accordingly.

• Minimum of 2 passengers.