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2 Days – 1 Night

Max Guests: 14

Max. Altitude: 3700 – 3812m

Act. Level: Easy

Overview

Lake Titicaca in Puno, takes us again to see how time stops in the highlands, which shows us the famous floating islands of the Uros, where we can also share life with the inhabitants of the islands since colonial times and that still maintains all its tradition; The island in one strongly maintains its tradition and that they were occupied by pre-Inca cultures, also by the famous Tiahuanacus and the great Inca civilization that were later part of the distributions and were given as gifts upon the arrival of the Spanish.

Itinerary

Day 1Uros floating island, Amanatani and Taquile

Pick up from the hotel at 7: am heading to the port, where we will take our boat and continue to the Uros islands where we can appreciate the way of life that is still maintained on the famous Uros floating islands, after this visit We will go to the Amantani island where we will have the opportunity to share the house with one of the Amantani families, after a welcome and our delicious lunch.

In the afternoon we will have a walk to the highest of the Amantani islands that will be It is located at approximately 4000 meters above sea level, the temples known as Pacha Tata and Pacha Mana / the temples of father earth and mother earth from where we will have an impressive view of the lake on the Peruvian side and the Bolivian side with its snow-capped mountains and after a break we will return with an impressive view towards the family house and have our dinner, to be able to rest.

Includes: Accommodation, lunch, dinner, income, transportation and guide

Day 2Amantani, Taquile and Puno

After sharing with our family on Amantani Island, we will take our boat to continue to the Taquile Islands for 30 minutes where we will have a walk through the islands to appreciate the ancestral customs of the Inca and colonial times, which is reflected in the work of the fabrics with the wool of sheep and alpaca, being one of the pillars of the economy of the inhabitants of Taquile, Later we will have to return to the port and take our boat that will take us to the city of Puno arriving at the hotel at approximately 4:00 p.m.

Includes: Breakfast, lunch, entrances, transportation and guide

Does not include: Dinner

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Inclusions

Includes

  • Roundtrip hotel transfers
  • Tourist transport bus and boat
  • Income to the floating islands of Uros, Amantani and the island of Taquile
  • Complete traditional food on the islands 01 breakfast / 02 lunches / 01 dinner
  • 01 Night lodging in a family home on the Amantani Islands
  • Professional bilingual guide (Spanish - English or French speaking guides)
  • Visit to the temples of Pachatata and Pachacha Mama on the islands
  • Visit to the sites and temples of Pachatata and pachachamana in the isles

Excludes

  • Tips (*optional for guides, porters, cooks, hotel staff, etc)
  • Travel Insurance
Travel Info

Briefings

All briefings are done at our office at 7:00 PM one or two nights before your trek. If you are unable to make this time, you need to coordinate another time with a member of the Xtreme Tourbulencia office team. Briefings are approximately 40 minutes long.

Pickups

Xtreme Tourbulencia is one of the only companies to pick you up directly from your hotel. As long as your hotel is in the center of Cusco city, we will coordinate this pickup based on a time that your guide will discuss at the briefing. Pick up times may vary 30 – 45 minutes based on traffic conditions and previous pickups.

Cusco is an old city with cobblestoned streets and very narrow passageways. Smaller hotels and Airbnbs are often located on streets that cars can´t pass through.

They also are frequently on hillsides with long steep climbs, making it difficult to carry luggage. We highly recommend that you book accommodations with better access. We have a list of hotels that are all comfortable with easy access to pick up and drop off.

Huaynapicchu/Machu Picchu Mountain

Machu Picchu is most beautiful when seen from above, which is why hiking one of the mountains next to the ruins is very popular to do after your tour.

Huaynapicchu is the most popular and must be booked in advance since it sells out very quickly. This hike takes approximately 1 hour to the top, and another 45 minutes back down. Tickets are sold in time sessions stating when you can start this hike. The first session is from 7-8 AM, and the 2nd session is from 10-11 AM.

Again, this refers to the timeframe when you can start your hike. We usually book the second session so you can enjoy your tour with your guide first. You will do this hike on your own, but your guide will show you where to begin.

Machu Picchu Mountain is a bit longer and a bit less popular. It takes 2 hours to the top and another 1 hours to the bottom. Again there are two time windows – from 7-8 AM and 9-10 AM and we usually purchase the second time window. 4 Day treks, the Trekkers CAN NOT do this hike and enjoy a tour of the ruins. Time will not allow for this.

Hiking either mountain will allow you to have some extra time at the ruins once you complete, as listed above.

Machu Picchu Entrance Times

ENTRY SCHEDULE

Entry time to Machupicchu (*)Grace period during months of regular visitor demand (**)Grace period during months of high visitor demand (from June 1 to
October 15 and December 30 and 31) (**)
06:00 amUntil 06:30 amUntil 06:45 am
07:00 amUntil 07:30 amUntil 07:45 am
08:00 amUntil 08:30 amUntil 08:45 am
09:00 amUntil 09:30 amUntil 09:45 am
10:00 amUntil 10:30 amUntil 10:45 am
11:00 amUntil 11:30 amUntil 11:45 am
12:00 pmUntil 12:30 pmUntil 12:45 pm
01:00 pmUntil 01:30 pmUntil 01:45 pm
02:00 pmUntil 02:30 pmUntil 02:45 pm
03:00 pmUntil 03:30 pmUntil 03:45 pm

* Entry time at the main gate of the Inca city of Machupicchu.

** Entry at the control points of Machupicchu, Waynapicchu, and
Huchuypicchu mountains does not have a grace period.

Health Concerns

You must be honest with your guide about any health conditions or concerns you might have. While our guides are not medical professionals, they do have first aid training. We also work with a clinic in Cusco that can help assist our team.

You are responsible for assessing whether a Tour is suitable for you. You should consult your physician to confirm your fitness for travel and participation in any planned activities. You should seek your physician’s advice on vaccinations and medical precautions.

Xtreme TourBulencia will not provide medical advice. It is your responsibility to assess the risks and requirements of each aspect of the Tour based on your unique circumstances, limitations, fitness level, and medical requirements.

If you develop extreme altitude sickness or any other illness that prevents you from hiking, and you still wish to visit Machu Picchu by train, we will work with you to coordinate this trip. Since this will be a new trip, it may require additional fees. We will use as much of the original itinerary to keep costs low.

If you experience issues while hiking and can not continue, a porter will accompany you to the closest road and wait while a car comes to pick you up and bring you to the nearest health clinic.

Group Tours

Group tours are made up of all different types of people, with various hiking skills and ages. By agreeing to a group tour, you agree that some people might be slower or faster than you are.

Everyone can go at their own pace for the trek, and the guide will work with the group to spend time with everyone. Groups might request some modifications to the tour, and the guide will work with everyone to make the best decision for the group.

Strikes

Unfortunately, strikes are frequent in Peru and can disrupt our tours. Roads are often blocked, and trains stopped. We will make sure your trek continues as planned, even if that means leaving the night before your start date.

Under these circumstances, tours might need to be canceled. But our operations department will coordinate with you in this situation. Your safety is always our top concern and will dictate how we decide.

Lost Items

You are responsible for your items throughout the Tour. Please be diligent about where you leave your things and remember to remove all items from our vans, your tents, restaurant, etc.

Do not leave anything unintended during your hike. Other trekkers or teams might pick it up not knowing whos it is.

Tips

Tipping is part of the tradition of any trek to Machu Picchu. While we pay good wages to our entire team, anything extra is always appreciated. Please know that this is not obligatory and that you should never feel pressured into this.

Typically the participants in a group pool their tipping money together for the porters and chef. The amount recommended is different per trek and listed below.

For the guide, this is more personal and needs to be decided based on your relationship with them and done separately from the group. Porters and Chefs prefer soles if possible. Guides are happy with U.S. dollars, Peruvian Soles, or even your credit card.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is inexpensive and strongly recommended. With trips being planned months ahead of time, you never can predict what could happen. Adventure travel includes more risk than the average trip.

Insurance is a way to protect the investment you have made on this journey. We can help recommend an agent to walk you through this type of insurance if needed.

Weather

Of course, the weather is unpredictable. Typically the dry season in Cusco is from April through October, but this does not stop rain from falling in June or the sun from coming out in December so just be prepared.

No matter what month you are doing the trek, make sure that you have rain gear that includes a waterproof jacket, pants, poncho, and waterproof gloves. Many people forget about gloves, but being cold and wet makes hiking very unpleasant.

Also, prepare for four seasons. Several of the treks through the Andes involve various microclimates and you will need to be prepared. Layers are always key since they are easy to adjust to different temperature changes. Be prepared with a warm packable down jacket since the evening will be cold.

It’s also important to note that the weather can change a listed itinerary. There are times that routes become impassable, and our guides will be forced for your safety to rework your tour.

Altitude Sickness

As soon as people book their trip to Peru, specifically Cusco, they start wondering about altitude sickness. The air at high altitudes contains less oxygen than at sea level and forces your body to work harder to get the oxygen it needs.

Over several days at high altitude, your body adjusts to the lower amount of oxygen in the air. For this reason, we always recommend spending at least two days in Cusco before beginning any trek in the Andes. Cusco is a marvelous city with lots to do, so if you have more time to acclimate you won´t be bored.

With altitude sickness, you may first feel like you have the flu or a hangover. You may have a headache, tiredness, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting, dizziness, trouble sleeping, trouble breathing during exercise. If any of these effects become severe, please contact our office, and we will help you get to a doctor.

Most of the time, these symptoms will be mild. We always recommend easing into activity slowly, allowing your body to adjust. Drink plenty of fluids such as water or coca tea.

Coca tea has been used since ancient times to help prevent altitude sickness. Leaves from the Coca Plant contain alkaloids that help bring oxygen into your blood, helping your body avoid the effects of altitude sickness. Avoid drinking a lot of alcohol and coffee. They will cause you to urinate more often and become dehydrated. Avoid smoking. Smoking makes it more difficult for your body to get oxygen. Avoid sleeping pills. They may cause shallow breathing at night, making it more difficult for your body to absorb oxygen while you sleep.

Remember the trek to Machu Picchu is not a race. Even those in the best shape will suffer from altitude sickness if they race to the top of the mountain too quickly. Go slow, and it will give your body time to adjust to the elevation.

Your healthcare provider may prescribe medications, such as acetazolamide and dexamethasone, to help prevent altitude sickness. Start the medicine two days before you get to a high altitude. Continue to take it while you are at high altitude.

You must remember that this is your holiday and you do not want to stress out about the possibility of getting sick from the mountains. Do everything slowly and drink lots of water, and enjoy the coca tea.

If anything does happen and you, unfortunately, get sick, let your guide know right away. Xtreme Tourbulencia guides are trained to help you get through it.

Getting To Cusco

The airport in Cusco currently is only for domestic flights, so all international travelers by plane must disembark in Lima and go through Customs. Even if your flight to Cusco is the same day by the same airline carrier, you must grab your bags in Lima and then check them back in.

The best way to get to Cusco is by air, and there are several options in airlines. LAN tends to be the most expensive but has the most options and flights. Expect delays or flight cancellations. Due to the high altitude of Cusco, it tends to be difficult to land, and any acclimate weather will stop air traffic.

Bus travel is always available, and while the trip can be long, especially from Lima, the buses in Peru are very well maintained and comfortable. This option is strongly encouraged if coming from a city closer to Cusco, like Puno. Lima buses will take about 20 hours to arrive.

Packing List

What Do I Need To Bring?

  • Passport or Passport Copy
  • Valid STUDENT CARD (if you booked as a student)
  • Backpack
  • Comfortable hiking boots (light with good soles)
  • 2-3 T-shirts
  • 2 hiking pants
  • 2 sets of underwear
  • 2 sets of hiking socks
  • 1 thick and soft handkerchief
  • 1 warm jacket: it is very cold at night
  • 1 rain jacket and pants
  • 1 sun hat
  • 1 wool hat / Headlamp or hand torch: essential
  • Sun creams
  • Opcional shorts
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