Cusco to Puno or Puno to Cusco Sightseeing Transfer with Lunch

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About this activity

Make the most of your travel time by combining transportation and sightseeing in one unforgettable journey. Travel during the day while visiting some of the most remarkable historical landmarks along the way.

This incredible route, known as Peru's Route of the Sun, connects two of the country's most iconic destinations: Cusco, home to the world-famous Machu Picchu, and Puno, gateway to the breathtaking Lake Titicaca.

Along the journey, you'll travel aboard a comfortable tourist bus and enjoy three fascinating cultural stops: the Andahuaylillas Chapel, the Raqchi Archaeological Complex, and the Pucará Lithic Museum.

Experience this scenic journey from Cusco to Puno—or the reverse route—and discover the rich history, culture, and landscapes of southern Peru.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Tangol

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: First Aid Kit
Included: Service on board with cold and hot drinks
Included: Touristic bus from Cusco to Puno
Included: Guided tours in Spanish and English
Included: Ticket entrances to visit tourist places in each stop (optional)
Included: Buffet lunch at a local restaurant

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Transfers from and to the bus station in Cusco and Puno
Not included: The buffet lunch doesn't include cold drinks

Itinerary

San Pedro Apostol de Andahuaylillas

25 min Admission included

After boarding the tourist bus located at the bus station in the city of Cusco, we will begin a 1-hour journey towards the beautiful south valley in order to make the first stop in Andahuaylillas situated at 3,093 meters above sea level.

This lovely Andean town has an incredible jewel of the architecture dating back to the seventeenth century known as the Sistine Chapel, with an impressive work covered in gold leaf and paintings of the art school of Cusco.

There is a fascinating artwork inside the Church of San Pedro de Andahuaylillas, ceilings and walls decorated in a Baroque style, many of them belong to the Peruvian painter Luis de Reaño. Definitely, it should be a must in your travel bucket list.
Parque Arqueologico De Raqchi

40 min Admission included

The bus ride continues, for one hour and a half, until reach the archaeological site of Raqchi, our second stop located at 3,450 meters above sea level. The temple of Wiracocha was built next to the Vilcanota River during the fifteenth century and, currently, it has huge walls that belonged to temples, as well as aqueducts and tombs.

In this place, there are circular storehouses known as Colcas. Them were used to hold different kind of grains such as quinoa, potato, corn, among others. Another interesting fact is that Raqchi is part of the incredible Inca Trail.
Stop 3

40 min

The tour to Puno by bus continues until we reach the city of Sicuani to enjoy a buffet lunch in a local restaurant, that offers local and regional dishes, vegetables, desserts and hot drinks like mate de coca.
La Raya Pass

10 min

After lunch and a travel of 40 minutes by bus, we are going to reach the highest point of the tour called La Raya Pass, situated at 4,335 meters above sea level. This is the border of the cities of Cusco and Puno, and here, we are going to make a short stop to admire the snow-capped Chimboya and take pictures of beautiful landscapes.
Museo Litico Pukara

30 min Admission included

The next and the last visit will be at Museum of Pucara, after a trip of more than an hour from La Raya pass. This museum has an excellent collection of monoliths, stone sculptures and ceramics belonging to the culture of Pucara, a civilization developed in the highlands of Peru and Bolivia.

At the end, we will take the tourist bus to travel for two more hours towards the city of Puno. Along the way you will be able to admire landscapes of the heart of the Andes, passing through the city of Juliaca, until we arrive at the bus station of Puno at 05:00 p.m.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

If you departs from Puno, the bus station is located at Avenida Costanera 430, Puno
If you departs from Cusco, the bus station is located at Avenida Pacifico J-9-1, San Antonio, Cusco (one block of Colegio Bolivariano)

End point

If you final destination is Cusco, the bus station is located at Avenida Pacifico J-9-1, San Antonio, Cusco (one block of Colegio Bolivariano)
If you final destination is Puno, the bus station is located at Avenida Costanera 430, Puno

Using your ticket

If you have any question, do not hesitate to contact us!

OFFICE NUMBER: (+54 11) 3221-8400 (Mon to Sat from 9 to 18 Hs and Sundays from 10 to 19 Hs)

EMERGENCY MOBILE: (+54 911) 6224-2222 (After office hours)

Cancellation

Free 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

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You should bring hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, money for personal expenses and camera
If you select the option without ticket entrances, you can get them directly in each stop
It is not allowed to take photos and videos inside the Chapel of Andahuaylillas and Museum of Pucara
Take note that the route from Puno to Cusco is the same, the order of the tour is the opposite.
Boarding time 06:30 AM

Options

Bus Cusco/Puno with ticket entrances

Ticket entrances included

Buffet lunch included

From Cusco to Puno
Bus Puno/Cusco without ticket entrances

Ticket entrances are not included

Buffet lunch included

From Puno to Cusco

Starting point:

Terminal Privado TURISMO MER, Av. Costanera 430, Puno 21001, Peru
Bus Puno/Cusco with ticket entrances

Ticket entrances included

Buffet lunch included

From Puno to Cusco

Starting point:

Terminal Privado TURISMO MER, Av. Costanera 430, Puno 21001, Peru
Bus Cusco/Puno without ticket entrances

Ticket entrances are not included

Buffet lunch included

From Cusco to Puno