2 days tour from Cusco to Puno with Rainbow Mountain and Titicaca Lake

Pick up from your hotel in Cusco at 4 am in our private van, and then we will drive for 2 hours to the breakfast point. We will have breakfast for approximately 40 minutes, and then drive to the start of the hike.

The climb takes approximately 1.5 hours on a trail in a desert valley, with a full view of the glaciers. At 9:30 am, we will arrive at Rainbow Mountain, enjoy and take pictures, then return by the trail we came up. At 12:00 pm, we return to Cusipata for lunch for 1 hour. Stop at La Raya, border of Cusco and Puno.

Finally, we will drive to Puno for 4 hours. Approximately at 6:30 pm, we will arrive in Puno, and then we will drop you off at your hotel.  

Optional for colorful mountain: You can rent a horse for most of the hike. However, the last 600 meters are too steep for horses, and you will have to walk this last part.

THE FLOATING ISLANDS OF THE UROS

The tour begins with hotel pickup in Puno at approximately 7:15 am, followed by a transfer to the main port of Puno. Our speedboat awaits us here, where we start our journey across Lake Titicaca. During the ride, your guide will share detailed information about the highest navigable lake in the world. Our first stop will be at the floating islands of the Uros, located at an altitude of 3812 meters (12,506 feet). Here, we will visit a local Uros family who will immerse us in their way of life, including their fishing techniques for carachi and pejerrey. They will also teach us about the traditional uses of the totora plant. Currently, the Uros community has around 100 floating islands. Optionally, at an additional cost, you can take a ride in the traditional Totora reed boats. After this unique experience on the Uros islands, we will head to Taquile Island.

TAQUILE ISLAND

We will sail from the Uros islands for approximately 1 hour until we reach Taquile Island, which rises to an altitude of 3905 meters (12,959 feet) above sea level. Upon arrival, we will embark on a leisurely walk along its stone paths, passing through beautiful stone archways and enjoying landscapes such as its agricultural terraces. We will arrive at a central location where our guide will introduce us to local families from Taquile. We will enjoy their music, traditions, and delve into their renowned textile craftsmanship, recognized as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2006.
Additionally, a native family from Taquile will prepare lunch for us using local ingredients. Afterwards, we will have enough time to rest, shop for handicrafts, and marvel at the beautiful scenery.

Finally, we will take a last walk downhill from the island to our speedboat and embark on our return journey across the incredible Lake Titicaca to the main port, arriving around 4:00 pm.