From Cusco: Puno and Uros Islands 2-Day Trip Option with 3-Star Basic Hotel Accommodation
ID: GYG406902-738853
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
2 days
Description
Embark on a 2-day inclusive trip to Puno and the floating islands. Immerse yourself in the area's history and culture as you benefit from an experience which includes transportation, tours, and overnight accommodation.
Travel to Puno on this 2-day trip from Cusco. Experience historic and scenic sights including Andahuaylillas, the Temple of the Wiracocha God, and La Raya. Ride to Uros Islands on a speedboat and a tour of the island of Taquile on day 2.
Day 1: Cusco to Puno
Start your day with pickup from your hotel in Cusco and transfer to the bus station for the tourist bus to Puno. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey with plenty of stops at attractions along the scenic route.
Stop at Andahuaylillas to visit its beautiful chapel. Pause in Racchi to encounter the Temple of the Wiracocha God, then enjoy a lunch stop in beautiful La Raya. Continue your journey with a visit to the Pucará Site Museum.
Arrive in Puno in the late afternoon. Enjoy a transfer from the bus station to your hotel accommodation, with the evening free to explore the city at your leisure.
Day 2: Puno and the Floating Islands to Cusco
Begin your day with pickup and transport to the pier for a speedboat journey to the Uros islands. Take a tour of these famous floating islands made of reeds.
Enjoy a cruise on the highest navigable lake in the world to the remote island of Taquile. Take a guided tour of the island and its scenic viewpoints, before pausing for lunch in a local restaurant.
After eating, begin your journey back to Puno. Take advantage of some free time to explore the city at your leisure. Enjoy some dinner in one of the city's many restaurants (own expense), before hopping on the night bus for the journey back to Cusco.
Highlights
- Travel to the exciting city of Puno on an inclusive trip from Cusco
- Discover the floating islands of Uros and Taquile
- See sights like La Raya and the Andean Sistine Chapel
- Explore local archaeology at the Pucará Site Museum
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Masks are optional but are strongly recommended while indoors
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Masks are required while indoors
Masks are strongly recommended for anyone indoors regardless of vaccination status. Unvaccinated participants are required to wear a mask while indoors
All participants must also bring a valid form of ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, identity card, student card, etc)
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
