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01DAY BIKING + KAYAKING PUNO TO LLACHON Lake Titicaca
RATES 2023
PRIVATE SERVICES
RUMBO EXPLORA have carefully selected the best transport options, Biking + Kayaking in Puno Peru, with guided visits to Llachon peninsula, all year around. RUMBO EXPLORA offer you the possibility to make your transport reservation, due that not all transport companies have an automatic booking system. We will confirm your reservation within 24 hours.
01DAY BIKING + KAYAKING PUNO TO LLACHON
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| PRICE PER PERSON (SUPERIOR CLASS) | INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS |
| US$00.00 (based on 02 persons) | Inclusions: Private tourist transportation Puno – Pampa Moro – Llachon, experienced guide in biking in Puno, basic biking instructions, biking equipment, guided visit Llachon community, lunch in Llachon community, experienced guide in kayaking in major lake, basic paddling instructions, sea kayak equipment, guided visit to Uros islands island, private support-rescue motor boat, entrance fees. Exclusions: Mineral water, tips and others not mentioned in the program. |
| US$00.00 (based on 03 persons) | |
| US$00.00 (based on 04 persons) | |
| US$00.00 (based on 05 persons) | |
| On request 06 persons up | |
| ROUTE OF BIKING (Private Tour): Pick-up from hotel: 7:00am Starting of Biking Tour: 08:00am (Coata village) Ending of Biking Tour: 10:30am (Llachon peninsula) |
Distance of biking Coata village to Llachon: 32km (2:00 – 2:30hours pedaling) First Aid Kit & Services: Oxygen on board during the journey, first aid kit |
| ROUTE OF KAYAKING (Private Tour): Starting of Kayaking Tour: 13:00pm (Llachon peninsula) Ending of kayaking Tour: 15:00pm (Uros Titino island) Return in Puno: 17:00pm. Then transfer to hotel. |
Distance of kayaking Llachon to Uros Titino Island: 7km (2:00 hours paddling) First Aid Kit & Services: Oxygen on board during the journey, first aid kit |
01DAY BIKING + KAYAKING PUNO TO LLACHON
Lake Titicaca
DESCRIPTION OF ITINERARY:
DAY 01: BIKING + KAYAKING PUNO – LLACHON – UROS ISLAND – PUNO: A driver and guide will pick you up from your hotel in Puno (Peru) to take to Coata village, located 44km north of Puno, from where start our biking program in direction to Llachon community. We will see en route the plantations of potatoes, quinoa, barley, also the local villages of Capachica, Capano and Yapura and it typical country houses. Upon arrival to Llachón community which is located 76km from Puno, where we have hiking to explore this beautiful community. You will find that local houses have been built with local materials and traditional decor. Llachón has became an obligatory stop for who visits Lake Titicaca, described as a place where time has stopped, where you will appreciate the customs and experiences of communities. The Pucara culture built on the Peninsula farming terraces, temples and chullpas (tumbs), which still remains a place sacred for the locals, who still practice their most important religious and cultural rituals of the Andean traditions, the ceremony of offering in honor to the Mother earth (Pachamama), also from there you can admire the magnificent sunset on the Titicaca, the highest and navigable lake in the world. Here we have the chance to have lunch at a nice local restaurant. Then we have kayaking paddling the vast and intensely blue water of Lake Titicaca, in direccion to the authentic reed floating islands (Uros Titino). Fishermen and hunters inhabit the floating islands of Uros. The residents of the Uros use the totora reed (aquatic plant) that grows in the lake, to create life conditions and ensure that the islands stay afloat. The dense roots that generate these plants support the island. The Uros use the totora reed to build their islands, houses, for cooking, eating, and to sale in the city of Puno, besides to barter (exchange) with products such as quinoa, potatoes, barley and wool. This culture appeared over 3000 years ago and the people have spoken as a language Uro puquina, the last person who still spoke the Uru Puquina language died in 1951, now a day the population speak Aimara Language. On Uros live more than 2000 people, divided into 80 artificial islands built with totora reeds, where reed boats (balsa) are the unique method of transportation which is also used for fishing. Then a return trip to Puno. Transfer from port to hotel.
WHAT IS INCLUDED: Private tourist transportation Puno – Coata village – Llachon, experienced guide in biking in the high andes, basic biking instructions, biking equipment, guided visit to Llachon community, lunch at Llachon community, kayaking from Llachon to Uros island, experienced guide in kayaking in major lake, basic paddling instructions, sea kayak equipment, private support-rescue motor boat, entrance fees Uros Island US$3. Besides pre-trip information + organization and all local taxes. There are no hidden extras in our prices.
NOT INCLUDED: Additional charge in group service for pick-up and drop-off, for hotels located out of Puno city as Jose Antonio, Mirador del Titikaka and others. Drinks, tips and others not mentioned in the program.
02DAYS BIKING + KAYAKING PUNO TO LLACHON Lake Titicaca
RATES 2022
PRIVATE SERVICES
RUMBO EXPLORA have carefully selected the best transport options, Biking + Kayaking in Puno Peru, with guided visits to Llachon peninsula, all year around. RUMBO EXPLORA offer you the possibility to make your transport reservation, due that not all transport companies have an automatic booking system. We will confirm your reservation within 24 hours.
02DAYS BIKING + KAYAKING PUNO TO LLACHON
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| PRICE PER PERSON (SUPERIOR CLASS) | INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS |
| US$00.00 (based on 02 persons) | Inclusions: Day 01: Private tourist transportation Puno – Coata – Llachon, experienced guide in biking in Puno, basic biking instructions, biking equipment, guided visit Llachon community, accommodation & all meals at Llachon community. Day 02: Kayak Llachon to Taquile island, experienced guide in kayaking in major lake, basic paddling instructions, sea kayak equipment, guided visit to Taquile island + Uros, private support-rescue motor boat, entrance fees, lunch at Taquile island. Exclusions: Mineral water, tips and others not mentioned in the program. |
| US$00.00 (based on 03 persons) | |
| US$00.00 (based on 04 persons) | |
| US$00.00 (based on 05 persons) | |
| On request 06 persons up | |
| ROUTE OF BIKING: Day 01: Pick-up from hotel: 8:00am Starting of Biking Tour: 09:00am (Coata village) Ending of Biking Tour: 11:30am (Llachon peninsula) |
Distance of biking Coata village to Llachon: 32km (2:00 – 2:30hours pedaling) First Aid Kit & Services: Oxygen on board during the journey, first aid kit |
| ROUTE OF KAYAKING: Day 02: Starting of Kayaking Tour: 8:00am (Llachon peninsula) Ending of kayaking Tour: 10:30am (Taquile island) Return in Puno: 17:00pm. Then transfer to hotel. |
Distance of kayaking Llachon to Taquile Island: 11km (2:30 – 3:00 hours paddling) First Aid Kit & Services: Oxygen on board during the journey, first aid kit |
02DAYS BIKING PUNO TO LLACHON & KAYAKING IN LLACHON
Lake Titicaca
DESCRIPTION OF ITINERARY:
DAY 01: BIKING PUNO to LLACHON & STOPS: A driver and guide will pick you up from your hotel in Puno (Peru) to take to Coata village, located 44km north of Puno, from where start our biking program in direction to Llachon community. We will pass en route the plantations of potatoes, quinoa, barley, also the local villages of Capachica, Capano and Yapura and it typical country houses. Upon arrival to Llachón community which is located 76km from Puno, where we have hiking to explore this beautiful community. You will find that your room has been built with local materials and traditional decor. Llachón has became an obligatory stop for who visits Lake Titicaca, described as a place where time has stopped, where you will appreciate the customs and experiences of communities. The Pucara culture built on the Peninsula farming terraces, temples and chullpas (tumbs), which still remains a place sacred for the locals, who still practice their most important religious and cultural rituals of the Andean traditions, the ceremony of offering in honor to the Mother earth (Pachamama), also from there you can admire the magnificent sunset on the Titicaca, the highest and navigable lake in the world. Here we have the chance to dinner together with our host family. Overnight at Llachon community.
DAY 02: KAYAKING LLACHON to TAQUILE + VISIT UROS ISLANDS: Breakfast included at the Lodge. Then we have kayak activity, paddling the vast and intensely blue water of Lake Titicaca, in direccion to Taquile Island, which is located 37 km away from Puno. Taquile is famous for its craft production (declared cultural heritage of humanity), particularly for its beautiful textiles. The people still practice the moral principles of Inca as “Ama Sua” (do not steal) “Ama Quella” (do not be lazy) and “Ama Llulla” (do not lie) that are still used among inhabitants. The island is about 1.5 km wide and 5.7 km length. Taquile Island was a prison during the colonial period, now a day live 2000 people approximately, where people wear a special hat for example regarding the single or married and authorities. On the Island there is a kindergarten, primary and secondary schools, a health center. Visiting non-tourist areas you will appreciate the pre Inca temples, tombs and agriculture terraces (built by Pucara culture), its landscapes, traditional farming techniques and their customs. This visit can be tired, because its 565 steps to walk down to the main port, but worth it. Lunch included on Taquile Island. Then a return trip to Puno, on the way we visit the Uros islands. Fishermen and hunters inhabit the floating islands of Uros. The residents of the Uros use the totora reed (aquatic plant) that grows in the lake, to create life conditions and ensure that the islands stay afloat. The dense roots that generate these plants support the island. The Uros use the totora reed to build their islands, houses, for cooking, eating, and to sale in the city of Puno, besides to barter (exchange) with products such as quinoa, potatoes, barley and wool. This culture appeared over 3000 years ago and the people have spoken as a language Uro puquina, the last person who still spoke the Uru Puquina language died in 1951, now a day the population speak Aimara Language. On Uros live more than 2000 people, divided into 80 artificial islands built with totora reeds, where reed boats (balsa) are the unique method of transportation which is also used for fishing. Then a return trip to Puno. Transfer from port to hotel.
WHAT IS INCLUDED: Private tourist transportation Puno – Coata village – Llachon, experienced guide in biking in the high andes, basic biking instructions, biking equipment, guided visit to Llachon community, accommodation + all meals at Llachon community, kayaking from Llachon to Taquile island, experienced guide in kayaking in major lake, basic paddling instructions, sea kayak equipment, private support-rescue motor boat, lunch on Taquile island, entrance fees to Taquile island US$3, entrance fees Uros Island US$3. Besides pre-trip information + organization and all local taxes. There are no hidden extras in our prices.
NOT INCLUDED: Additional charge in group service for pick-up and drop-off, for hotels located out of Puno city as Jose Antonio, Mirador del Titikaka and others. Drinks, tips and others not mentioned in the program.
IMPORTANT: Our tourist transportation vehicles have nation wide circulation permit and 2 types of insurance (Certificate of Statutory Accident Insurance Transit SOAT, besides has vehicle Insurance Policy to all risks in record) + oxygen & first aid kit + panoramic windows + reclining & confortable seats, exclusive for our demanding customers. Rumbo Explora provide to visitors all possible choices. Beware with illegal local Tour Operators or middleman, who do not pay the real costs to suppliers (transport, local restaurants & guest houses, tour guides & drivers). Help us avoid the explotation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
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| Technical specifications: We provide biking equipment as Mosso & Atom bikes, mountain bike helmet, padded cycling gloves, elbow, knee and shin pads, mineral water. Technical specifications: Kayak equipment as Kayak Prijon (doubles & singles), paddles, spray skirst for protection, lifejackets, whistles, support-rescue motor boat. Technical specifications: Our modern & new tourist transportation vehicles: Mercedes Benz & Renault (10 to 19 seats), Minibus (25 to 30 seats), Buses (40 seats) Technical specifications: Velocity of regular boat 8knots per hour or 15km/h, 25 confortable seats, wooden structure, night navigation lights, life jackets, lifebuoy + toilet on board + panoramic windows, reclining seats, telephone charger. Lenght: 11 meters, beam: 2.80 meters. |
Technical specifications: Few tour operators work with good tourist transportation vehicles as: Mercedes Benz & Renault (10 to 19 seats), Minibus (25 to 30 seats), Buses (40 seats) |
| First Aid Kit & Services: Oxygen & first aid kit, telephone charger and maps of Colca valley, which led us to be one of the best tour operators in the southern Perú. | First Aid Kit & Services: Few tour operators provide this service. |
| Insurance policy: Our tourist transportation vehicles have national permit circulation and 2 types of insurance (Certificate of Statutory Accident Insurance Transit SOAT, besides has vehicle Insurance Policy to all risks in record) | Insurance policy: Most of tour operators work with vehicles which have local permits only. |
| Tours guides: We put at your disposal the most qualified staff of tourist guides, with degree of the Institute (3 years) or University (5 years) and certified from the language center of the university and Peruvian-American Cultural Center (US Embassy) with a high level of English. | Tours guides: Some travel agencies are not paying their guides or drivers, hiring them without experience. We are sure that you will be forced to buy souvenirs during the journeys with higher prices, and the guides will try living of their commissions, which can be a bad experience for you. ¡Be aware! |
IMPORTANT NOTE:
You can see that in Rumbo Explora we have developed for you tailor-made itineraries with the best price as competitive as possible, providing an excellent service and paying our guides 10% above the legal wage agreed with the tour guides in Peru. Our staff are some of the best paid in Cusco & Machupicchu, Puno & Lake Titicaca, Arequipa & Colca canyon, Lima and Nazca & Paracas, which allows us to attract only the Best Tour Guides, Motor Boats and Land Transportation with national permit, to none other local company, that can only provide a cheaper price by providing a far inferior service and saving on staff costs, ¿How? Hiring tour guides in training without experience and not paying them, besides avoiding taxes to government.
Big Travel companies from Europe, North America, Australia and others work with the Peruvian Tour Operators located in Lima-Peru, who work as middlemen receiving from them good prices from the Tours & Packages, and paying to us 40 to 50% minor the normal price, besides 2 to 3 months delayed, being this the reason that Rumbo Explora have decided to offer tours & packages directly to travelers.
