Sillustani Half Day Tour from Puno
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
The archaeological complex of Sillustani (FUNERAL TOWERS) is located at the high plateau surrounded by a magical lagoon called Umayo of stunning beauty in the western city of Puno. Sillustani is one of the most important necropolis in the Andean world known for its gigantic funerary towers "CHULLPAS". The famous Chullpas are towers constructed in stone that were used by diverse cultures, among them the collas and later by the Incas. The chullpa of the Lizard stands out for being the highest of site, reaching more than 12 meters of height. In the vicinity you can see some waru waru, which are artificial earth mounds designed to protect crops against frosts and floods. With luck in Sillustani you can also observe wild pigs of the Indies, birds like flamingos and other wild animals of the high Andes.
Inclusions
What's included
- Sillustani entrance fee.
- Bi-lingual guide
- Transport from your hotel in Puno to the archaeological site and back
What's not
- Meals and beverages
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up or drop-off outside the center of Puno (25 soles per way)
Itinerary
Pick up from your hotel will be at 2:00pm with out private bus. It will take approximately 45 minutes to get to the archaeological site of Sillustani. Here, you will see Incan and Pre-Incan funerary tombs. After you will also visit Umayo Lagoon before returning to Puno. You will be returning to Puno at approximately 5:30pm.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Fascinating history in a beautiful setting
Lovely day with a terrific guide, Esteban. The site was beautiful and very interesting. Stops along the way offered great views of Puno and a visit at a local’s home where we learned about foods and culture.
4Great way to spend an afternoon.
Bit of a rocky start as we were picked up on foot and then stood awkwardly on a corner for about 20 mins or more waiting to be picked up on a big bus - however the tour itself was really fun and super informative: we had an excellent guide who was full of info and gave a really thorough tour of the site.
4informative tour
Overall, the trip was very informative. Our group was bilingual so the group did the tour in Spanish in English. There are two things that I didn’t like. The first is that the tour went two hours past the time that it said that it was going to end, which made me late forother plans that I have that evening. The second is that when it started raining the tour guide ran off and left us behind. I wish that he would’ve waited for us.
5Great half day tour
Tour was very good and guide was knowledgeable and very helpful with my friend who was having some difficulties walking the steps.
5Best half-day trip from Puno
This trip exceeded our expectations. Our guide spoke good English, was well informed and enthusiastic and provide lot of additional stories about the life of local people. We had a couple of small but interesting, genuine and engaging stops, especially a visit of a local farmer where we learned about their daily life, diet, and crop treatment (note the best prices for hand made souvenirs). The final stop at Silusstani and the visit of impressive burial towers (chullpas) is an absolute MUST when touring Puno. This is a treat for those interested to learn more about pre-Inca and Inca civilizations and those who would appreciate a stunning landscape for photographs. Absolutely worth it.
5Unforgettable Sillustani experience
This tour wasamazing!The views of the Sillustani tombs and Lake Umayo were stunning.Our guide was knowledgeable and made the history comealive. Everything was well organised - I highly recommen Planet Odysseys!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- If arriving in Puno by bus from Cusco or La Paz on the tour day, please send your bus details (Point of origin, Name of the bus company and estimated time of arrival). Wait for us at Terminal Terrestre; Our guide will pick you up to begin the activity immediately.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 25 travellers
- Operated by
- Planet Odysseys
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Puno
- Its from-price is 55% below the median of the 229 experiences we list in Puno.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 20 of 229.
- 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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