• Cusco - Cusco - Andahuaylillas - La Raya- Pucara – Puno

After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel at 06:10 am and take you to the bus station. The bus departs at 07:00 am for our beautiful journey.

• San Pedro Apostol de Andahuaylillas - The first stop is the “San Pedro de Andahuaylillas” church, also known as the “Sistine Chapel of America.” This church is one of the most stunning and beautiful examples of Andean popular religious art. It was built at the end of the 16th century, as evidenced by a mural signed by Luis de Riaño, dated 1626. The roof is almost entirely covered with Mudejar-style decoration featuring floral and fruit motifs, coated with gold leaf. After this, we drive to our second stop.
• Parque Arqueologico De Raqchi - Raqchi is located on the right bank of the Vilcanota River at an altitude of 3,500 meters above sea level. Its pre-Hispanic name was “Cacha” rather than “Raqchi.” Evidence suggests that Raqchi was a town with many buildings and farming terraces serving various purposes. It was likely an important “tambo” (Inca shelter) on the route to “Collasuyo.” The most significant building in this architectural complex is the “Temple of Wiraqocha,” which, 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 to Sicuani for a delicious buffet lunch.
• La Raya Pass - La Raya marks the border between the regions of Cusco and Puno. It is a typical natural area of the “Puna” zone, with flora mainly consisting of “ichu” and fauna including “alpacas,” “llamas,” and vicuñas. La Raya is the highest point on the route from Puno to Cusco, situated at 4,338 meters above sea level.
• Pukara Archaeological Site - The village of Pukará is located in the Department of Puno and covers an area of approximately 6 square kilometers. It was the first urban center in the “Altiplano Lacustre,” with its influence reaching the Cusco Valley in the north and Tiahuanaco in the south. Evidence of the Pukara culture has been found on the Pacific coast in the valleys of Moquegua and Azapa (Arica, Chile), and there is also proof of its presence in the Iquique region and up to the mouth of the Loa River. Today, the museum in the town of Pukará houses a great collection of monoliths, pottery, and other artifacts from this great pre-Inca culture, displayed in five exhibition rooms. Finally, we arrive in Puno around 17:00 pm.
• Puno - Finally, we arrive in Puno around 17:00 pm. Upon your arrival in either Cusco or Puno City, our representative will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel (around the city center).

• Personalized guiding in English and Spanish
• Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Cusco or Puno
• Lunch included
• Complimentary bottled water
• Hot and cold beverages on board
• Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle
• Landing and facility fees covered
• On-board Wi-Fi access
• No fuel surcharges

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

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

• 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

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