Half Day Tour in Sillustani: Discover Ancient Chullpas Amidst Andean Beauty

Embark on a half-day tour in Sillustani and explore the ancient Chullpas amidst the breathtaking Andean beauty. Discover the fascinating necropolis and its gigantic funerary towers, along with stunning natural landscapes and wildlife sightings.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sillustani - Pick up from your hotel will be at 2:00pm with out private bus. It will take approximately 45 minutes to get to the archaeological site of Sillustani. Here, you will see Incan and Pre-Incan funerary tombs. After you will also visit Umayo Lagoon before returning to Puno. You will be returning to Puno at approximately 5:30pm.
What's Included
  • Sillustani entrance fee included.
  • Guided tour with a bilingual guide.
  • Round-trip transportation from your Puno hotel.
What's Not Included
  • Meals and beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up or drop-off outside the center of Puno (25 soles per way)
Additional Information

The archaeological complex of Sillustani (FUNERAL TOWERS) is located at the high plateau surrounded by a magical lagoon called Umayo of stunning beauty in the western city of Puno.
Sillustani is one of the most important necropolis in the Andean world known for its gigantic funerary towers ‘CHULLPAS’. The famous Chullpas are towers constructed in stone…

Location
Estacion Muelle Puno
Cancellation Policy

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

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T7016aldianev
Nov 11, 2024
Sillustani Funeral Towers Half-Day Tour - This tour to Sillustani was unexpectedly fascinating! The ancient funeral towers and the sweeping views over Lake Umayo created an atmosphere filled with mystery and beauty. Our guide explained the history and purpose behind the towers, making it educational and enjoyable. It’s a short yet enriching tour for those interested in archaeology and Andean culture. A perfect half-day excursion that leaves time to explore Puno.
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Marialz3356dt
Oct 30, 2024
SILLUSTANI - I recently did the half-day tour to Sillustani from Puno, and it was such a memorable experience. The site itself is incredible—seeing the ancient stone towers and learning about their history was fascinating. The view over Lake Umayo was breathtaking, especially as the sun started to set. The guide was knowledgeable and friendly, giving us great insight into the pre-Inca cultures and traditions. The tour was well-organized and allowed enough time to explore without feeling rushed. It’s an absolute must-do if you're in Puno!
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573keilav
Oct 18, 2024
Discovering Sillustani with Planet Odysseys - Our visit to Sillustani with Planet Odysseys was an unforgettable experience! The kindness of the local people and the passion of our Guide left us amazed. The chullpas are stunning and the scenery is simply spectacular. We recommend this excursion to all lovers of history and culture! Thank you Planet Odysseys for making our trip such an enriching experience!
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Joshuad615
Oct 18, 2024
Sillustani Puno - Getting to know Puno and its festivities was amazing, a service A1 Recommended. It was worth enduring the cold, but always providing us with information for our walk to enjoy
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Michael_b
May 30, 2024
Good Tour - Tour included a stop at lookout and family home showing way of life and crafts before Sillustani. Sillustani was the best bit though. Guide was good. Tour ran longer than stated. Big comfort bus.
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G1972bcedwardt
Nov 21, 2023
A perfect half day tour - An incredible half day trip to Sillustani with Planet Odysseys. The guide was well ontime and the explanation given was to the point and the guide also spoke good English. It was well worth the visit.
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Sheyenne_h
Nov 8, 2023
A glimpse of an Andean culture - The tour guide picked me up from the hotel and walked to the taxi. Then we stopped by for a bit to the Mirador del Puma vista to see a vantage point of Lake Titicaca. Then on the way to Sillustani, the tour provided history and pre-history of the Inca. The next stop is at a pueblo where they talk about the way of life in the Andean culture, food: a sampling of different potatoes, cheese, toktochi (quinoa patty) and a taste of clay! Then at the main site, we had to hike to the top of the hill. I did not anticipate this and unfortunately, it was my 1st day in Puno and experiencing altitude sickness. I chose to stay within the entrance and chat with the locals.
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Saulr889
Oct 17, 2023
A very insightful half day tour - Enjoyed a captivating half day Sillustani tour with Planet Odysseys. Their insightful guidance brought history to life. A truly enriching experience.
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Nielseeken
Sep 7, 2024
Must do! It's well worth the ride, and the two somewhat misfitting stops along the way. - If you visit Sillustani (and you should), do it via a tour guide like Odessey Travel. I booked online as little as 12 hours before, and the logistics went fine. Pickup at hotel of preference, timing, and knowledgeable duolingo guide made this a very pleasant 4 hour afternoon. The guide has the ability to detail the stories on this site in an interesting manner, making these dead piled up stones come to live in a way that you can relive history and get a grasp of what culturals drove in the early aliplano times.
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375alisonj
May 22, 2024
Excellent Cultural Experience - Despite a glitch or two being picked up at our hotel (for which we were willing to pay extra for) this half day experience was excellent. This historic pre-Inc/Inca funerary site site is often overlooked by Puno visitors who generally focus on Lake Titicaca and its islands (also spectacular). Our guide was knowledgeable and fluent in both Spanish and English. The Sillustani site itself is magnificent, peaceful and humbling. I didn't care for the stop at a private home on the way there and wasn't expecting it as it wasn't mentioned in the itinerary but the hosts were friendly and whilst hawking their wares were not aggressive. A couple of very friendly alpacas out front was a photo opportunity. The tour company was called Titikaka Real.
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From $29
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).