From Cusco: Cusco to Puno Shuttle & Guided Tour w/Box lunch
ID: GYG274827-476482
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Make the most of your journey from Cusco to Puno with a guided bus tour. See the beautiful Andes mountains, learn about ancient towns, and eat delicious food.
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic ride from Cusco to Puno. Learn about the fascinating sights along the way from a knowledgeable guide. From Andahuaylilas to La Raya, you'll see glorious vistas and eat delicious food.
Board your air-conditioned bus in Cusco, and begin your journey to Puno, surrounded by stunning Peruvian landscapes. Hop off the bus in Andahuaylillas, a small town with the beautiful Baroque Church of Andahuaylillas, also known as the "Sistine Chapel of America". Wonder at the intricate frescoes adorning the walls.
Continue to Raqchi, where you can explore the ancient Wiracocha Temple. Built to celebrate Wiracocha, the "giver of life", the temple's size may surprise you. At 302 feet long and 84 feet wide, this enormous structure stood the test of time.
After marveling at the Incan buildings of Raqchi, drive to Sicuani, for a tasty buffet lunch with your fellow passengers. After eating your fill, reboard the bus for a stunning photo-op at La Raya, the highest point on your drive. At 14,152 feet high, you can gaze at the rugged mountains of the Andes.
Continue back in time to Pukara, an ancient town dating from 1,800 BC. Explore the ruins and the Pukara Lithic Museum to learn more about the cultures that created Pukara. End your tour in Puno, on the shores of the breathtaking Lake Titicaca, ready to explore more of what Peru has to offer.
Highlights
- Enjoy a trip from Cusco to Puno with tourist stops in between.
- Visit Andahuaylillas, Raqchi and Pucará.
- Andes Mountain views at La Raya, the highest point on route.
- Marvel at the surrounding panoramic views.
- Great opportunity to take an espectacular photos.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Pick-up from hotels located at Cusco Historic Center.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• Infants must sit on laps
• Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator.
• This tour ends at Puno bus station.
• People over 18 years of age may enter enclosed spaces only if they are fully vaccinated, providing a virtual or printed certificate. This works for bus travel, any indoor activity, restaurants, hotels, trains, and airplanes. Minors should only be asymptomatic
• Every person must permanently wear a KN95 mask or two masks one on top of the other
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Masks are required while indoors
All participants who are over 12 years old must present proof of full vaccination
In addition to proof of vaccination, all participants who are over 18 years old must present a government-issued photo ID (e.g. driver’s license, passport, etc)
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
