Puno, located in the Callao plateau on the shores of Lake Titicaca. It was founded in 1668 and it’s the principal port above the highest navigable lake in the world.
Legend has it that Manco Capac, the first Inca, and Mama Ocllo, his sister-consort, rose from the waters of Lake Titicaca to found Puno. The royal pair are said to be forebears of the Uros Indians, whose descendants now inhabit the lake’s famous floating islands. It is conveniently connected to Cusco by train and there are periodical flights from Lima via Juliaca.

-Day 01 Lima-Puno
Transfer airport- hotel. Free day. Overnight in Puno.
-Day 02 Titicaca Lake
Excursion to Uros , Indian floating reed islands on Lake Titicaca. Floating Uros Island and Amantani Island.
The islands are constructed of the Totora reeds growing along the Lake shore. An hour boat trip takes you to three of the Islands; be prepared for hordes of small children begging you to buy miniature “Balsas”. Island women sell embroidered tapestries. In the afternoon visit the Taquile Islands. A 30 hour boat trip takes you to this island community in Lake Titicaca famed for its weaving and knitting; textiles can be purchased from the Island weaving cooperative. There are no hotels on Taquile. Return to Puno around 17:30. Overnight in Puno.
-Day 03 Puno-Lima
Transfer Hotel/ airport. On the way you will have the opportunity to visit the Sillustani ruins; the visit takes around two hours including traveling time. Sillustani, (35 KMS, from Puno) Circular burial towers or “ Chulpas ” overlook lake Umayo; Probably built by one of the tribes who ruled the area before Inca domination.