Be part of local life experience and enjoy the Kayaking Adventure in Titicaca
Witness the traditional local living experience, here you will interact with farmers in Luquina Community, The next day enjoy your visit to Titicaca lake through a kayaking tour.
Itinerary:
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Day1 - Puno – Uros floating Islands - Taquile – Luquina community Homestay
Pick up from your hotel at around 06:400 am, we depart early by motorboat. Only 30 minutes ride we will reach Uros Floating Islands, an ancient people living on a series of artificial islands made from totora reed that grows in the lake itself. They are made by weaving the totora to form a natural mat, where the reeds grow the thickest. They build their homes on top and cook in the open air to prevent fires. After an hour you will continue to the island of Taquile, along the way, we will have some Aymara language lessons & more. We will arrive at this unique place in the most secluded section of the island. Apart from it being the least visited sector of Taquile Island, there is also a pristine sandy beach to enjoy. We will have at least 3 hours to explore this paradise including a 1-hour soft and gradual hike along a pre-Inca pathway with breathtaking landscapes. while members of the community show us their dances, textiles and other unique cultural expressions. Once we arrive the members of the community of Taquile will show us their dances, textiles, and other unique cultural expressions, time to organize our lunch (Lunch included). Then one of the members of the family in Luquina will escort you to the family house where you will spend the night, there we are welcomed by the friendly inhabitants and accommodated in a local family homestay. Take some time to learn about the local culture and in the late afternoon, there is an optional hike to the top of a nearby hill for an unforgettable Titicaca sunset. After dinner enjoys a small celebration with traditional music and dances. Overnight at the Homestay; It has basic but comfortable facilities, good mattresses, blankets & sheets, sheets, clean toilet.
- Overnight: In Luquina Community - Family House
- Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
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Day2 - Kayaking in Luquina – Lunch – Puno
After having breakfast at your family house, at around 9 am we will start walking to the base camp, at around 9:30 am we will begin with the security briefing and basic paddling instructions and help us the get on properly the kayak gear, flotation device, etc. Then we start paddling towards the tip of the Peninsula of Chucuito, from here it is possible to distinct the high Bolivian snow-capped mountains at the other side of the Lake. Enjoying the cool lake breeze we continue paddling and at 11:30 am. reach a pristine sandy beach at the community of Karina. short break to enjoy the spectacular views. Then we start paddling again back to our base camp of Luquina, finally, we will walk to the family house, where the family will be waiting for us with a delicious lunch, later on, the boat will pass to pick you up and return back to Puno, tour finish in your hotel.
- Melas Included: Breakfast and lunch the family
Whats included
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Excursions
Pick up from your hotel in Puno city and transfer to the port
Visit Uros floating islands
Visit Taquile Island
Kayaking in Titicaca - Luquina Community
Local Experience in Luquina Community
Transfer from the port to your hotel in Puno
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Transportation and Others
Comfortable bus for Pickups and drop-offs
Comfortable motorboat transport during your Titicaca Tour
High Quality single and tandem kayaks
Entry ticket to Titicaca Lake
Meals according to mentioned in the itinerary
Local top quality English-speaking guides to accompany visits and excursions
24-hour support by our local staff
Not included
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Insurance and Others
Lunch the first day in Taquile
No cover Travel Insurance during this tour
Personal items, pre & post-tour accommodation, snacks, drinks, limited souvenirs, laundry, tips, and any extras