From Cusco | Route of the Sun Cusco to Puno

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11 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Travel along the breathtaking Route of the Sun from Cusco to Puno, where stunning Andean landscapes and rich cultural heritage await. Visit archaeological wonders such as Raqchi and admire the Andahuaylillas church, often called the Sistine Chapel of America. Indulge in a buffet lunch in Sicuani, and take in the majestic views at La Raya Pass, the highest point on the journey. This tour offers a perfect blend of scenic beauty and cultural exploration as you make your way to Lake Titicaca.

What's Included

Hotel pick-up in Cusco
Profesional Guide
Entrance tickets Entrance to all attractions
First aid kit
Tourist bus transportation from Cusco to Puno
Buffet lunch in the Sicuani area
Meals not mentioned

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

our guide will contact you 10 minutes before arriving at your hotel located in the historical center.

Itinerary

Duration: 11 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Cusco – Bus Station: We will begin this tour departing from the bus station at the indicated time. Travel time: 1 hour. Colonial Temple of Andahuaylillas: After 1 hour, we will arrive at the town of Andahuaylillas to visit the Church of San Pedro Apóstol, known as the Sistine Chapel of America. Inside, you will admire walls and ceilings with impressive fresco paintings and gold leaf decorations. Guided visit: approx. 35 minutes.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Parque Arqueologico De Raqchi

    Raqchi – Temple of Wiracocha: We will then continue to the archaeological site of Raqchi, where the most important structure is the Temple of Wiracocha, an enormous rectangular two-story building measuring 92 meters long, 25.5 meters wide, and approximately 15 meters high. Guided visit: approx. 35 minutes. Sicuani – Buffet Lunch: Your excursion continues with a stop at a local restaurant to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, before heading towards La Raya Pass.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    La Raya: Located at an altitude of 4,335 meters (14,222 ft), this is the highest point of the journey, offering spectacular photo opportunities. It also marks the division between the regions of Cusco and Puno. Pukara Museum: We will then visit Pukara, the most important ceremonial center of the Altiplano. At the museum, you will learn about the origins of the Pukara culture through stone sculptures and ceramic pieces. Guided visit: approx. 25 minutes.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Puno

    Puno – Bus Station: We will finish this tour by dropping you off at the Puno bus station.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Machupicchu Holiday

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