2-Day Floating Islands and Puno Excursion: Experience Ruta del Sol and Ancestral History from Cusco
Cusco

Experience the prime mode of transportation between Cusco and Puno via the captivating Ruta del Sol. Visit the iconic Floating Islands and grasp your chance to admire numerous locations filled with enchanting allure and ancient history.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

DAY 1: CUSCO - PUNO ROUTE OF THE SUN

Cusco - In the morning at the coordinated time, the pick up will be at your hotel, and then we will go to the bus station, we will depart by tourist bus to the city of Puno. On the way we will make appropriate stops to visit the attractions of this scenic route.

San Pedro Apostol de Andahuaylillas - Beautiful church dating from the seventeenth century Also known as “the Sistine Chapel of America”, and in some sense, the subordinate simile would be justified: this architecture is one of the most surprising and beautiful songs of religious art, silent testimony of the Andean people for the beauty of its murals, the gold leaf works and the paintings of the Cusco school that it houses.

Parque Arqueologico De Raqchi - Also known as the Temple of the god WIRACOCHA, who was the supreme Inka deity, in this place we will find the largest number of Colcas (Granaries) we will also see magnificent buildings in stone and adobe.

La Pascana Restaurant - Lunch is buffet and is included in the price of the ticket in the tourist restaurant LA PASCANA that enjoys good prestige and is recognized for the good seasoning of the chefs. It is strategically located on the outskirts of the town of Sicuani. The buffet consists of a wide range of national and regional food, starters, fresh vegetables, garnishes, the richest desserts, hot drinks (coca tea, coffee or tea) that are included in the ticket price.

La Raya Pass - El Paso de la Raya (4,335 MSNM). It is the border between the cities of Cusco and Puno, where the famous snowy CHIMBOYA is located from where the AMAZONAS river is born. Here you can take incredible photographic shots of the landscape.

Museo Litico Pukara - You will know a culture that developed from 1600 BC to 400 AD located 106 km northeast of the city of Puno, in this museum we can find ceramics and sculptures representing zoo morphic figures, including the famous HATUNÑAQAC sculpture that in our times it would be translated as the supreme cutthroat.

Puno - We will arrive at our final destination, the Puno Bus station, on Avenida Costanera 430, our staff will be waiting for you to welcome you and take you to the hotel in Puno, we will make the corresponding check in, the rest of the afternoon will be free to personal activities, accommodation.

What's Included
  • Excursion to the Uros Islands
  • Excursion to the Taquile Islands
  • All transfers included (hotel, bus station, pier)
  • Meals such as breakfast and lunch provided
  • Entrance tickets to all sites
  • Night bus ticket from Puno to Cusco
  • Tourist bus ticket from Cusco to Puno
What's Not Included
  • Drinks.
  • Tips.
  • Services not mentioned.
Location
Cuzco Main Square
Del Medio
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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1 Adult
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