Activity Puno, Peru
Shared tourist bus from Puno to Cusco with lunch
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About this activity
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.
At a glance
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Up to 15 people
- People per booking
- 1–15
- Guide
- English, Spanish
- Operated by
- LimaTours
Ages: Children (5–9 years) · Adults (10–99 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: One-way Touristic ticket bus from Puno to Cusco
- Included: Lunch
- Included: Pick-up and Drop off
- Included: Professional bilingual tour guide (Spanish and English).
- Included: Admission to Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, and Pucara
Not included
- Not included: Personal expenses
- Not included: Gratuities
Itinerary
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Museo Litico Pukara
40 min Admission included
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.
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Passing by
La Raya, the highest point between Puno and Cusco, over 4,313 metres above sea level.
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30 min Admission included
Visit Racchi, where the Wiracocha Temple is located, a surprising 30-meters wide by 20-meters high construction of rectangular shape.
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Stop 4
30 min Admission included
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.
Meeting point and pickup
The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.
Pickup points
- Hostel Sillustani Inn Puno
- Mosoq Inn
- Hotel Casona Colon Inn
- Colonial Plaza Hotel
- Mirador del Inka Inn
- Hotel Kuntur Inn
- Hotel Italia
- Hotel Presidente
- Nak Hoteles
- Casa Andina Standard Puno
- Tikary Puno Inn
- Hotel Ferrocarril
and 59 more pickup points
- Pickup and drop-off from indicated hotels located in the urban area of Puno city.
- This activity does not include the pick up from private residences (Airbnb). If passengers stay in them, please contact us days prior the start of the tour to coordinate a meeting point for the pick-up.
Using your ticket
- After your booking, it is mandatory to send to [email protected]: hotel name and address for pickup.
- For taxes purposes, it is important to send passengers passports copies to [email protected]
- Once you have arrived in Peru, if you have inquiries about your services (start times, pick-up points and others), incident reports (health problems and others), flight problems (delays or cancellations), contact us by our mobile emergency number and Whatsapp: (51) 923482819, or send an email to [email protected]
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
|---|---|
| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
Good to know
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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.
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Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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Please note that the pickup window for this shared service is 30 minutes from the start time.
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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