Puno to Cusco via Sun Route + Rainbow Mountain & Hotel Stay

2 days

Puno to Cusco via Sun Route + Rainbow Mountain & Hotel Stay, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Travel from Puno to Cusco on a unique 2-day adventure combining culture, landscapes, and one of Peru’s most iconic natural wonders.

On Day 1, journey along the famous Sun Route, a scenic corridor connecting Lake Titicaca and Cusco. Along the way visit the Pukara Museum, the impressive Temple of Wiracocha in Raqchi, You’ll also stop at La Raya Pass, the highest point of the route with spectacular views of the Andes.

Instead of continuing directly to Cusco, spend the night in the peaceful Andean countryside at Amaru Treehouse in Cusipata.

On Day 2, wake early to explore Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), one of Peru’s most spectacular landscapes located over 5,000 meters above sea level. After hiking to the colorful summit, return with a group transfer to Cusco.

This itinerary combines culture, nature, and comfort while avoiding long travel days.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Rainbow Mountain Cusco Agency

Ages: Adults (6–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Breakfast x 1 (day 2) - Lunch x 02 day 1 & 2
Included: Tour guide
Included: Oxygen and hikin poles for explore the rainbow mountains
Included: Visit to Pukara, La raya pass & Raqchi on day 1
Included: Bus along the sun route
Included: Overnight at Amaru TreeHouse in Cusipata
Included: Visit to Rainbow Mountain and transfer to Cusco on day 2

Not included

Not included: Entrances for attractions
Not included: Dinner day 2

Itinerary

Museo Litico Pukara

2 hours Admission not included

(Pukara Lithic Museum) is a key stop on the "Route of the Sun" (Ruta del Sol), a popular full-day tourist bus journey between Cusco and Puno, Peru. The museum showcases pre-Inca artifacts from the Pukará culture, which developed near Lake Titicaca between 1600 BC and 400 AD
La Raya Pass

2 hours

La Raya Pass, at 4,335 meters (14,222 ft) above sea level, is the highest point on the "Ruta del Sol" (Route of the Sun) between Cusco and Puno. It serves as a scenic, high-altitude border stop featuring stunning mountain views, a local craft market, and traditional Andean scenery.
Parque Arqueologico De Raqchi

2 hours Admission not included

Raqchi lies about 120 kilometers southeast of Cusco, on the Ruta del Sol (Route of the Sun), which connects Cusco to Puno and stretches for 400 kilometers. This route was vital for the Inca Empire, linking the capital to Lake Titicaca while passing through many important sites, including Raqchi. As always, the Incas carefully chose their construction sites. Here, they could monitor trade, control the passage of travelers, and protect the region from potential attacks.
Cusipata

12 hours

around 15:30 pm, we will arrive to Cusipata is a key town and common stop for breakfast on the popular "short route" to Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) in Peru, located about 3 hours from Cusco. It serves as a base for accessing the trailhead for the fabulous rainbow mountain that we will explore the next daay.
Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca

6 hours Admission not included

After breakfast we will take our van with the group to visit the rainbow mountains, the hiking point is only 50 minutes away from Cusipata where we had spent the night before.
Cusco

4 hours

finally we will arrive to Cusco after visiting the visit to vinicunca.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We request the customers to meet at the Puno Bus station

End point

We drop off the customers at the hotel they select

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