From Cusco: Ancestral Route of the Sun, Cusco - Puno Tour Standard Option

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ID: GYG460779-825486
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Country: Peru

Duration: 11:00 hours


Description

Enjoy a unique experience, travel by bus along the enigmatic Ruta del Sol. Take a guided tour and contemplate the beautiful Andean landscapes and enjoy a buffet lunch with local ingredients.
We will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the bus terminal where you will board the bus at 6:40 am.
Our first stop will be to visit the Sistine Chapel of Andahuaylillas, dating from the seventeenth century characterized by the beauty of its murals, gold leaf work and paintings of the ancient Cusco school.

Our next stop will be in the archaeological complex of Raqchi also known as the Temple of the God Wiracocha, who was the supreme Inca deity, we will observe a large number of Qolqas and admire monumental constructions made of mud.

After visiting the archaeological center of Raqchi we will stop at the tourist restaurant "La Pascana" where we will enjoy a rich buffet lunch consisting of a wide range of national and regional food, starters, fresh vegetables, side dishes, the most delicious desserts, hot drinks (mate de coca, coffee or tea).

After our lunch we will board our bus to continue our trip, on the way we will pass by the place called La Raya which is the limit between Cusco and Puno at more than 4335 masl, where the famous snowy Chimboya is located, here the Amazonas river is born.

Our last stop before arriving to Puno will be in the Museo Litico de Pukara which is 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 depicting zoomorphic figures. In this museum we can find ceramics and sculptures representing zoomorphic figures, including the famous sculpture of Hatuñaq that in our times would be translated as the supreme assassin.

Highlights

  • Transport yourself to the ancient Andean culture and relive their ancient custom
  • Delight yourself with the exquisite Peruvian gastronomy.
  • Admire the beautiful Andean landscapes and visit the source of the Amazon River.

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if necessary.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.