Puno: Full-Day Route of the Sun Tour to Cusco with Lunch

Route of the Sun: Puno to Cusco Cultural and Historical Tour

This full-day guided tour from Puno to Cusco is ideal for travelers interested in Andean history, archaeology, and traditional cuisine.

Highlights

• Explore the Pucara Museum, birthplace of Andean civilization
• Visit Abra La Raya, the highest point on the route between Puno and Cusco
• Tour Raqchi's Temple of Wiracocha with its 15-meter high walls
• Discover the murals inside Andahuaylillas Church
• Enjoy a buffet lunch featuring traditional Andean dishes and desserts

Description

The tour begins at 6:40 AM from Jiron Primero De Mayo 703-705 in Puno. You will travel in a climate-controlled luxury bus with bilingual guides, experiencing a day rich in culture, history, and stunning landscapes.

Arrive at the Pucara Museum around 8:50 AM (entry not included). Learn about the Late Formative Period (500 BC–200 AD) and explore Pucará, the first major settlement in the Titicaca basin, once a bustling city of priests, artisans, and warriors.

At 11:00 AM, visit Abra La Raya, the highest point between Puno and Cusco. This watershed marks the division of the two regions and offers panoramic views of the Andes mountains.

By 11:35 AM, enjoy a buffet lunch in Marangani – Sicuani, featuring beef, chicken, fish, side dishes, warm and raw salads, desserts, and herbal infusions.

At 1:00 PM, explore the Raqchi archaeological site (entry not included), known for the Inca Temple of Wiracocha. Admire the massive 15-meter-high walls dedicated to the Superior God of the Andean people and delve into the site's historical significance.

At 3:30 PM, visit the village of Andahuaylillas and the Church of Saint Peter the Apostle (entry not included). Despite its modest exterior, the 16th-century Jesuit church features gold leaf, intricate murals, and rich decorations inside.

The tour concludes at 5:30 PM with arrival at the bus terminal in Cusco, Av. Alameda Pachacuteq 499-B.

Includes

• Climate-controlled bus transportation
• Bilingual guides
• Guides at Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, La Raya, and Pucará Museum
• Buffet lunch in Marangani – Sicuani
• Tea, coffee, coca tea, and other herbal infusions on board
• Drop-off at the bus station in Cusco
• Coca Cola, Inca Kola, and mineral water on board
• Clean bathroom on board
• Oxygen tank available

Excludes

• Transportation to the meeting point in Puno
• Entry fees for Andahuaylillas, Raqchi Complex, and Pucara Museum (53 soles, paid on arrival)
• Breakfast
• Hotel drop-off in Cusco

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.

For the best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and a jacket for varying temperatures. Book in advance, especially during peak tourist seasons.