Lake Titicaca is located at 3810 meters above sea level and covers
8400 km2. Close to the island of Suasi, the deepest part of the lake reaches a depth of
280 meters. The great volume of water has a thermoregulatory function giving birth to
life, domestication of species and culture. The Tihuanaco culture was developed more than
1500 years ago, leaving numerous archaeological remains like complex hydraulic and
agriculture systems. Later, the Uros, Aymaras and Quechuas inhabited the lake, until the
arrival the Spanish who found Puno in 1688. The Lake Titicaca National Reserve is located
in the department of Puno, with a surface area of 37 hectares that host more than 60
species of seabirds, 4 local fish and 18 amphibians, as well as local plants, camelids and
other mammals.
Recommendations: sunglasses, solar block
cream moisturizing cream, bathing suit, hat, warm and comfortable clothes, camera. It is
advisable little physical activity and a light meal during the first day at altitude.
1-
Meals on the Island (BBQ)
Our travelers will enjoy a nice Andean meal on the riverbank, based on products of our
garden and meats from the communities. Entrées: soup of wheat or quinoa. Salad bar:
lettuce, carrots, tomato, and beats. Baked bread and butter. Sauces (vinaigrette,
huancaína, rocoto-hot chili). Main courses: grilled meat / beef tenderloin / alpaca
tenderloin / pork tederloin / chicken breast / chorizos / potatoes / goose. Desserts:
Caramel custard / Fruit salad. Drinks: Tea, coffee, milk, infusions
Description.- duration: 1 hour /
difficulty: low / altitude: 3850 meters above sea level / included: meals, supplies and
personalized attention.
2.-Discover
plants and animals *
Suasi Island covers and area of 43 hectares containing species of flora and fauna, for
example three species that belong to the camelids and one specie to the vizcacha. Hiking
along smooth trails within the island.
Description.- duration: 1.5 hours /
difficulty: low / altitude: 3810 – 3850 meters above sea level / meeting point:
lobby. Included: guide, binoculars and water. Distance: 5 Km. Departure: morning and
afternoon.
3-
Andean Spa with a Sauna and Massage Service
The traveler enjoys a relaxing and healthy experience using products, creams and oils
obtained from local plants carried out in rooms with music, candles and incense while
being rewarded with a spectacular view of Lake Titicaca.
Description.- duration: sauna (free) /
massage (30’ and 1 h.) / difficulty: low / altitude: 3850 meters above sea level /
meeting point: sauna / massage room. Included: dressing gown, moccasins and supplies.
Departure: afternoon.
Price: sauna free/ massages 30’: 35
$ / 1 hour: 70 $
4-
Sailing Lake Titicaca*
We take a rowing wood boat and sail on the lake accompanied by a Cambria Aymara
inhabitant. During the trip we will see camelids, vizcachas and seabirds colonies.
Description.- duration: 1 h. /
difficulty: low / altitude: 3810 meters above sea level / meeting point: lobby. Included:
guide, binoculars and boat. Distance: 6 km. No more than 3 passengers. Departure: morning
and afternoon.
Price: 11 $/passenger (50% of benefits is
granted to local inhabitants).
5-
Lake Titicaca at night*
The traveler can observe the South firmament with a 5’ Bushnell modern computerized
telescope and the cosmology that Andean communities have developed during years. The
experience ends with a moonlight bonfire.
Description.- duration: 2 hours /
difficulty: low / altitude: 3850 meters above sea level/ meeting point: lobby. Included:
guide. Departure: afternoon.
6-
Martha’s Cultural Cabin *
Martha Giraldo, the owner of the island, runs a cultural cabin where our travelers can
meet the Altiplano and Lake Titicaca ecosystem singularity, standing out human
participation along the history of livestock breeding, agriculture, ceramics and
textillery. The cabin counts with one of the most complete libraries with books about the
Altiplano.
Description.- duration: 1 hour /
difficulty: low / altitude: 3850 meters above sea level / meeting point: lobby. Included:
guide Departure: morning and afternoon.
7-
Hiking Mount Mulluni
We leave the island aboard a boat towards the community of Cambría where, after a short
hike out, we start the uphill to the Mulluni’s summit. We stop at the top to
contemplate beautiful lake views, islands, and communities along the riverbank. After a
smooth descent, we stop at Luis’ house, where we taste some local products, visit
gardens and find out about the way of raising their children.
Description.- duration: 4 hours /
difficulty: high / altitude: 3850 - 4300 meters above sea level/ meeting point: lobby.
Included: guide, binoculars, water, transfer from the island to Cambría, snack and visit
Luis’ house – the comunero. Distance: 10 km. Departure: early in the morning.
Price: 22 $/passenger (50% of benefits is
granted to local inhabitants)
8-
Canoeing along the Lake Titicaca*
We navigate around the island aboard Canadian canoes passing by a group of totora reeds
and watching seabirds like grebes, Andean geese, black skimmers, Peruvian boobies and
different species of seagulls, as well as camelids and vizcachas.
Description.- duration: 1.5 hours /
difficulty: low / altitude: 3810 meters above sea level/ meeting point: lobby. Included:
guide, binoculars and Canadian canoes. Distance: 6 km. Departure: morning and afternoon.
