Shared tourist bus from Puno to Cusco with lunch
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Get ready for a journey to Cusco, the heart of the Inca Empire, exploring a route that winds through stunning Andean landscapes, featuring villages and native wildlife. During the tour, you will make a stop at the archaeological site of Pucará, dating back to 200 B.C. - 300 A.D. Afterward, a brief stop will be made at La Raya, the highest point on the route at 4,313 meters above sea level, followed by a delightful lunch. Continuing the journey, you'll have the opportunity to visit the town of Raqchi, famous for its Temple of Wiracocha. Additionally, explore the charming Andahuaylillas town, renowned for its church, known as the Sistine Chapel of America due to its impressive artworks. Finally, you'll arrive at your hotel in Cusco and receive assistance during your check-in.
Inclusions
What's included
- One-way Touristic ticket bus from Puno to Cusco
- Lunch
- Pick-up and Drop off
- Professional bilingual tour guide (Spanish and English).
- Admission to Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, and Pucara
What's not
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Itinerary
The Museo Lítico de Pukara (Pukara Lithic Museum) is a significant archaeological museum located in the town of Pucará, approximately 108 km north of Puno in Peru's highland region. Established in 1999, the museum showcases artifacts recovered during excavations in the 1970s at the nearby Pukara archaeological site.
La Raya, the highest point between Puno and Cusco, over 4,313 metres above sea level.
Visit Racchi, where the Wiracocha Temple is located, a surprising 30-meters wide by 20-meters high construction of rectangular shape.
Andahuaylillas, a town located 40 kilometres from Cusco that has as its main attraction the Church of Andahuaylillas: San Pedro Apostol; nicknamed the ‘Sistine Chapel of America’, due to the impressive works of art found in it.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- LimaTours
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers who stay in Peru for more than 60 days because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Please note that the pickup window for this shared service is 30 minutes from the start time.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
How it compares in Puno
- Its from-price is 37% above the median of the 45 day trips we list in Puno.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 35 of 45.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Puno
Puno is a high-altitude Peruvian city on the shore of Lake Titicaca, the base for the floating reed islands of the Uros, Taquile Island and Sillustani.
Puno stands at about 3,800 metres on the shore of Lake Titicaca, in the Altiplano of southern Peru, with its bay filled with reed beds. The Plaza de Armas is framed by a baroque 18th-century cathedral with a carved stone façade, and viewpoints on the surrounding hills give views over the lake. Puno is called the folklore capital of Peru, for its dances, costumes and music.
Top-ranked sights in Puno: Uros Floating Islands (Islas Uros), Taquile Island (Isla Taquile), Lake Titicaca.
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