Guided Bus THE SUN ROUTE From Puno To Cusco And Viceversa

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Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English, Spanish
Personalized guiding in English and Spanish
Hotel pickup and drop-off (in the center of Cusco or Puno Cities)
Buffet lunch
Bottled water
Hot and cold beverages service on board.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Landing and facility fees
Wi-fi
Fuel surcharge

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel stay
Gratuities

Overview

Enjoy of this beautiful trip from Cusco to Puno—or from Puno to Cusco, with a bus trip that turns a long day on the road into a sightseeing adventure. You will visit "THE ROUTE OF THE SUN" a mix of cultures Quechua and Aymara. The magnificent 16th-century church in Andahaylillas, Raqchi’s Wiracoha temple, and the pre-Inca museum at Pukara, with an included buffet lunch in Sicuani; for the trip from Puno to Cusco, just reverse the itinerary. • Visit the highlights of the route between Cusco and Puno • Comfortable bus equipped with Wi-Fi and drinks • Early morning departure means arriving in daylight • Convenient pickup and drop-off at hotel in Cusco or Puno, this trip includes hotel pickup, entrance fees, and lunch

Itinerary

Cusco

Cusco - Andahuaylillas - La Raya- Pucara – Puno After breakfast we will pick you up from your hotel at 06:10am and take you to the bus station, the bus departs at 07:00am to our beautiful way

5 minutes
San Pedro Apostol de Andahuaylillas

The first stop The "San Pedro de Andahuaylillas" church is also known as the "Sistine Chapel of America", this church is one of the most amazing and beautiful samples of the Andean popular religious art. It have been built at the end of the 16th century given the fact that one of its murals, signed by Luis de Riaño, has a date written in it that states it is from the year 1626. The roof is almost completely covered by a Mudejar kind of decoration with floral and fruit motives and coated with gold leaf. After this we drive to our second stop.

40 minutes
Parque Arqueologico De Raqchi

Raqchi, by the right shore of the Vilcanota River and at an altitude of 3.500 above the sea level. Apparently, its pre-Hispanic name was "Cacha" instead of "Raqchi". There is evidence that points towards the fact that *Raqchi was a town with many constructions and farming terraces that had different purposes. Raqchi probably was an important "tambo" (Inca shelter), in the route towards "Collasuyo". The most important building inside this architectonic complex is the "Temple of Wiraqocha" that, according to ancient chroniclers, was built by the Inca Wiraqocha as a tribute to the Supreme God: "Apu Kon TiKi Wiraqocha". After this visit we drive until Sicuani which is the lunch stop, here we will enjoy a delicious Buffet lunch.

1 hour
La Raya Pass

La Raya, marks the border between the regions of Cusco and Puno and it is a typical natural area of the zone known as "Puna" whose surrounding flora is mainly formed by "ichu" and its fauna by "alpacas", "llamas" and vicunas. La Raya is the highest point in the route from Puno to Cusco, being located at 4.338 meters above the sea level.

20 minutes
Pukara Archaeological Site

The village of Pukará is located in the Department of Puno and has an area of approximately 6 square kilometers. It was the first urban setting in the "Altiplano Lacustre" and its influence reached the Cusco Valley (Valle de Cusco) in the north and Tiahuanaco in the south. Evidence of the Pukara culture was found in the Pacific coast in the valleys of Moquegua and Azapa (Arica- Chile), and there is also proof of its presence in the region of Iquique and up to the mouth of the Loa River. Nowadays, the museum of the town of Pukará holds inside a great collection of monoliths, pottery and other items left behind by this great pre-Inca culture and that is displayed in 5 exposition rooms. *Finally arriving in Puno around 17:00pm.

30 minutes
Puno (Pass By)

Finally arriving in Puno around 17:00pm. On your Arrival to either Cusco or Puno City, our representative will be waiting for you and transferred to your hotel (Around the city center).

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
A minimum of 1 Person per booking is required
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund

February 06No refund

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