EDGAR ADVENTURES

An authentic cultural experience that will contact you with the unspoiled south section of Taquile Island, Using a comfortable Semi - Fast motor boat will give you the chance to enjoy of a relaxing and unforgettable journey. Enjoy of a spectacular soft hike by a panoramic pre-Inca path way with magnificent views. ..Here the community members will show their; textiles, dances and expressions of a unique traditional society. Note: This Journey can be combined with sea kayak Adventures and make of it and unforgettable experience……

Atracctions

The Uros Floating Islands. - On the hearth of the National Reserve of Lake Titicaca, an extended area of reed banks (Totora reeds), where you will observe artificial reed platforms inhabited by this ancient ethnic group. It is surely one of the most original ways of life on earth. Some people think them artificial and acting for tourists. But in fact they are authentic, their culture is authentic, and the history of why they live amongst the reeds is fascinating.

Taquile Island, A place where the time has stand. There you will see an indigenous community that conserves some original Inca social traditions and organizations. The isolation has kept them almost untouched by the modern world. This enchanting Island with long shape is full of Inca terraces and some pre-Inca remains on its top.

Experience Titicaca Lake, authentic culture & traditions. This excursion begins at 6:40 am with transfer from your hotel to the port. Then by Semi – Fast motor boat ( 7:05 am ) , that will make of this a enjoyable journey (35 feet long with a covered section in case of rain or cold weather, comfortable bus type seats and fully equipped, WC) we visit the Uros floating Islands. Stepping on them feels very much like a water bed (but it is quite safe). We see the houses, the islands and meet its friendly inhabitants .Uros people are descendents of one of the oldest South American groups. Rides on traditional reed boats can be arranged. We visit two of the 30 islands before continuing onto Taquile Island.

Enjoy a relaxed navigation of 1 hour & 50 minutes, while we get lectures about the origins of the inca culture, Quechua language lessons & more. At arrival we have the chance to enjoy the spectacular views offered by Lake Titicaca, get to this unique place, by the south section of the island (10.45 am), the less visited zone of Taquile Island. Have at least 4 hours to explore this unique Island, there enjoy of a pristine sandy beach. And hike for 1 hour by a pre-inca path way (soft and gradual hike) with impressive landscapes, while we learn about the flora and fauna of the island. Lunch at a cooperative type of restaurant there members of the community will show us their dances, textiles and unique cultural expressions. Taquile Island is the home for an authentic community that conserves Incan laws and social system. (But due to an inadequate tourism management is being affected) And this trip helps to encourage the community life. Later at 2:45 pm approximately return to Puno (a 1 hour & 50 minutes return journey). On arrival at Puno city. (4.45 pm. approximately) we transfer you to your hotel.

Duration: Full Day | Difficulty level: II | Culture Shock Grading: III | Frequency: Upon request | Schedule: 6.40am. | Attractions: Landscapes & local culture | Transportation: Semi fast motor boat 20 k/h in group service, OW to Taquile 1h. 50min.

• Transfers : hotel /port / hotel,
• Semi – Fast motor boat transport ( 20 k/h )
• Professional Guides, high performance warranted (Spanish-English).
• Entrance fees.
• Lunch

• Reed boat ride ( for this you tip directly to the reed boat skipper)
• Drinks extra
• Tips
• Additional charge of $ 3.00 US p/p. for transfers OUT SIDE City hotels, like : Libertador Casa Andina Private Collection, Posada del Inca and others.

• TAQUILE CULTURAL EXPRESS (Full Day). - US$ 33.00

  Your party will be in a total group of approx. 20 people - Bilingual guide (Spanish-English). Departs: 6:40 am / Returns: 5.00 pm

• PRIVATE EXCURSION: ( Price On application )

  Private motor boat, professional English speaking guide. In this option there is the chance to go Off the beaten path, by taking a walk on a original pre-inca path with one of the most spectacular Views of the south lake area. You can ask for a faster boat too…

• SPECIAL DESCOUNTS FOR GROUPS & TRAVEL AGENTS……… DMC