DESCRIPTION:

DAY 1: Juliaca or Puno – Capachica – Tikonata Island – Siale – Paramís

7h30: Departure from Juliaca or Puno to the beach of Chifrón. You will be able to admire the panoramic view over the lake, before to take the direction of Tikonata Island to participate in traditional fishing. Lunch with Ccotos families. On the afternoon, walk up to Siale, and listen explanations on agriculture (potatoes, quinoa, broad been, coca). Dinner, Andin music and sleep at guest houses.

DAY 2: Paramís – Llachón – Amantaní Island

8h: Breakfast of typical dishes, and learn a lot about medicinal plants in Paramís. Then, take the direction of Santa María to do kayak, a unique experience on Titicaca Lake. Lunch in Santa María, and boat to Amantaní Island. Visit the ceremonial centers of Pachatata and Pachamama by bike. Listen explanations about agriculture, customs, traditions and admire demonstration of work with stone. Before the dinner, visit the Principal Square of the island. Dine with the families.

DAY 3: Amantaní Island – Taquile Island – Uros floating islands– Puno

8h: Breakfast with the families of Amantaní and boat up to Taquile Island. Admire and take part to hand-weaving with families. Typical lunch, before to take the direction of Uros floating Island. Demonstration and participation to different activities: farm products, seaweed, fishes, reed’s family plants and exchange with the Uros. At the end of the day, go back to Puno.

ADVANTAGES OF THE ITINERARY:

• Discover the islands and Capachica peninsula
• Night in the communities
• Cook and taste typical dishes
• Farm products exchange, seaweed, fishes, reed’s family plants and ecological cook
• Craft exhibition and participation of visitors

WHAT INCLUDES:

• Transport by bus (Puno or Juliaca)
• Transports by boat
• Entrance ticket to the islands and to Tikonata’s Island museum
• Accommodation in host families
• Food : Breakfasts, lunches and dinners
• Activities and local guides
• Oxygen and first aid kits

IMPORTANT:

Keep in mind: The program can change according what you want to do, or be modified in case of   unexpected events (strikes, storms…).

Group: 8 people maximum.

OUR RECOMMENDATIONS:

Don’t forget:  Warm clothes, cap / hat, sunglasses, suntan cream and camera.