Cusco to Puno Tourist Bus with Cultural Stops and Lunch
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About This Tour in Cusco
Why Visit Cusco?
Cusco, Peru offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Cusco provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Cusco
You can reach Cusco, Peru by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- First Aid Kit
- Service on board with cold and hot drinks
- Touristic bus from Cusco to Puno
- Guided tours in Spanish and English
- Ticket entrances to visit tourist places in each stop (optional)
- Buffet lunch at a local restaurant
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Transfers from and to the bus station in Cusco and Puno
- The buffet lunch doesn't include cold drinks
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- 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
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
After boarding the tourist bus located at the bus station in the city of Cusco, weIf you departs from Puno, the bus station is located at Avenida Costanera 430, Puno
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)
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
After boarding the tourist bus located at the... 25 minutes
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.
The bus ride continues, for one hour and... 40 minutes
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.
The tour to Puno by bus continues until... 40 minutes
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.
After lunch and a travel of 40 minutes... 10 minutes
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.
The next and the last visit will be... 30 minutes
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
How do I book this tour?
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
