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Route of the sun Tour, Puno and Cusco

2 Days / 1 Night
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128 USD
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Take the trip along the Ruta del Sol, which connects the cities of Puno and Cusco. From Lake Titicaca to the majestic mountains of the Andes. Finally we will arrive in Cusco.

Trip Details:

DURATION
2 Days / 1 Night
MAX. ALTITUDE
3799 m.
  • Titicaca Lake
  • Pukara Museum
  • Raqchi
  • Andahuaylillas
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Overview of Route of the sun Tour

Titicaca Lake Tour
DAY 1

Titicaca Lake Tour

On this day we will visit the famous Titicaca Lake, a wonderful attraction for nature lovers and local cultural richness. We will immerse ourselves in the traditions of the local population, being part of this wonderful experience.

Route of the sun
DAY 2

Route of the Sun

We will start our trip by bus from Puno to Cusco. On the way we will visit the Pukara Museum, the Abra la Raya, Raqchi called the Temple of Wiracocha, the Sistine Chapel of Andahuaylillas. Finally we will arrive to the city of Cusco.

Tour itinerary by hours

Day 1
Day 2
Titicaca Lake Tour
  1. 07:00 hrs: Pick up from your hotel to start the tour of the Uros and Taquile.
  2. 07:45 hrs: Check-in and entrance to Taquile dock.
  3. 08:00 hrs: Boat and visit to the Floating Islands, Uros.
  4. 09:30 hrs: Boat and visit to Taquile Island.
  5. 11:30 hrs: Experience and connection with typical dances of the Taquile people.
  6. 12:30 hrs: Picnic lunch in Taquile.
  7. 13:00 hrs: Hike and ascent to the viewpoint of Taquile.
  8. 14:30 hrs: Return by boat to the city of Puno.
Route of the sun
  1. 07:00 hrs: Pick up from your hotel in Puno.
  2. 07:20 hrs: Boarding at our private terminal.
  3. 09:30 hrs: Visit to the lithic museum Pukara.
  4. 11:10 hrs: Stop at the highest point of the tour.
  5. 12:30 hrs: Lunch buffet restaurant la pascana.
  6. 13:30 hrs: Visit to the archaeological complex of Raqchi.
  7. 15:20 hrs: Visit to the church of san pedro apóstol.
  8. 17:00 hrs: Arrival at our private terminal in Cusco
  9. 17:10 hrs: Transfer to your hotel

Included Services

Our program includes:

IN PUNO - TITICACA LAKE:

  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Puno.
  • 1 breakfast included by the hotel.
  • Transfer by tourist bus from the hotel to the dock of Lake Titicaca.
  • Speed boat for the tour in Lake Titicaca.
  • Life jacket.
  • Entrance ticket to the islands to visit.
  • 1 Lunch at Taquile Island.
  • Official tour guide.

ON THE ROUTE OF THE SUN:

  • Tourist transportation from the hotel to the bus terminal.
  • Bus ticket for the Ruta del Sol from Cusco to Puno.
  • Entrance ticket to all tourist attractions.
  • Buffet lunch in a tourist restaurant.
  • Professional tour guide.
  • First aid kit.

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Itinerary of Route of the sun Tour

Day 1: Titicaca Lake Tour

Pick up from your hotel at 6:40 a.m., and transfer to the port of Lake Titi Caca. After 30 minutes of travel we will arrive at the beautiful floating islands of the Uros, unique in the world.

We will continue our trip to Taquile arriving at 11:30 a.m., then we will make a 40 minute walk from the port to the town, visiting Taquile for a time of 2 hours. We will appreciate its landscape, the exhibition of handicrafts and above all, the experiences of the islanders, who maintain and preserve their ancestral customs. Here we will have lunch. At 14:30 p.m. the return trip to Puno arriving at 17:30 p.m., ending this tour Lake Titicaca - Puno and islands.

Day 2: Route of the sun Tour

This tour starts early in the morning with the pick up at your hotel in Puno to start the trip to the city of Cusco. The first point of stop is in Pukara, where you will visit the Lithic Museum and the archaeological ruins. Then, we go to La Raya, the highest point of the tour, with breathtaking panoramic views. Next, you will visit Raqchi, known for the Temple of Wiracocha. Then, we stop in Sicuani for lunch. Then, you will visit the church of San Pedro de Andahuaylillas, also known as the "Sistine Chapel of America" for its impressive decoration. Finally, we arrive in Cusco in the afternoon, ending the tour.

Tour Price

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

We offer options adapted to your budget. The price will depend on whether you are traveling in a group or prefer a private tour (minimum 2 people). The rate will be per person.

If you have questions regarding prices, destinations or the tour, we will gladly assist you write to infotours@andinoperutours.com and you can also contact us at the following phone numbers:

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PRICE PER PERSON - Minimum 02 persons

Route of the sun Tour

USD. 128

Highlights

UROS ISLANDS

The Uros Islands are engineering masterpieces built of totora reeds, home to the Uros community since pre-Inca times. Offer a unique experience of life on the lake, with daily fishing and handicraft practices that connect with the essence of this floating culture.

  • The Uros Islands are masterpieces of engineering built with Totora reeds.
  • Uros Island offers a unique experience of life on Lake Titicaca.

TAQUILE ISLAND

Taquile is known for its weaving traditions and its textiles declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Taquile offers breathtaking panoramic views that reveal the majesty of Titicaca Lake.

  • Taquile Island offers panoramic views that reveal the majesty of Lake Titicaca.
  • Traditions and Customs on Taquile Island

ANDAHUAYLILLAS

Here you will find the church of San Pedro and San Pablo, known as the Sistine Chapel of America due to its ostentatious interior decoration. Its works of art are of incalculable value, standing out for their exceptional quality.

  • Sistine Chapel of America
  • Church of San Pedro y San Pablo, known as the Sistine Chapel of America

RAQCHI

Located 118 km from Cusco, this archaeological complex houses a large temple dedicated to the god Wiracocha from the Inca period. In addition, it presents numerous constructions, residences, fountains and terraces, showing its importance as a pilgrimage centre.

  • Raqchi
  • The archaeological complex of Raqchi houses a great temple dedicated to the god Wiracocha from the Inca period

LA RAYA

This high point of the journey, at 4335 m above sea level, marks the boundary between Cusco and Puno. From here, you can admire the imposing snow-capped peaks of the surrounding mountain ranges.

Abra la Raya

PUKARA MUSEUM

Located 106 km from the city of Puno, this museum exhibits archaeological remains and lithic and ceramic pieces from the first civilisation of Southern Peru, dating back to 1600 BC.

  • Pucara Museum
  • Pukara Museum Attractions

PUNO

Known as the Home of Lake Titicaca, Puno has a rich history and culture. According to legend, Lake Titicaca was the place where the children of the Sun, Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo, emerged to found the Inca Empire. Puno is an enclave full of mysticism and millenary history, being the starting point to explore the islands of Uros, Taquile and Amantani in the lake.

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  • Artisans from the Uros
    Artisans from the Uros

FAQ'S

What is the Route of the Sun?

The Route of the Sun is a tourist route that connects the cities of Puno and Cusco. Highlighting the following tourist sites:

  • Pukara
  • La Raya
  • Raqchi
  • Andahuaylillas

What islands are visited on the Titicaca Lake Tour?

  • Uros Island.
  • Taquile Island.

 

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