Overview
Travel from Cusco to Puno by comfortable tourist coach. Appreciate the stunning scenery and fascinating cultural and natural attractions along the way and enjoy a delicious lunch of traditional Peruvian dishes. Additionally, private transfers from your hotel in Cusco to the bus terminal and from the Puno bus terminal to your hotel are included.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Lunch
Professional English-speaking tour guide
One way comfortable, air-conditioned tourist coach (from Cusco to Puno)
Local taxes
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
Local Peruvian Phone Number: +51 084 225183
What to expect
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San Pedro Apostol de Andahuaylillas
30 min
Your driver will meet you at your hotel at 7am and take you to the bus station to catch your comfortable 9-hour coach journey through beautiful Andean scenery to Puno.
Along the way, you will stop at various interesting cultural and natural attractions with your guide. First, you will make a stop at the Andahuaylillas Church, known as the Andean Sistine Chapel, where you will see fascinating 16th, 17th and 18th century mural paintings and altars completely decorated in gold. Afterwards, you will make a stop at a small highland town called Racchi. -
Parque Arqueologico De Raqchi
2 hours
In Raqchi, you will visit the Incan temple of Wiracocha and discover this fascinating construction with adobe brick walls of 11 meters high. After your visit to Racchi, you will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch of traditional Peruvian dishes at Sicuani. After lunch, we will reach the midway point between Cusco and Puno which is also the highest point of the journey, La Raya standing 14,100 feet (4,300 meters). Then, you will head to Pukara
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Pucara
30 min
Pucara is famous for its ceramic production and its most famous figurines, the two bulls. You will find the figurines often on the rooftops of Andean houses as they bring good luck. At 5pm, you will reach Puno.
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Puno
2 hours
Puno lies on the banks of Lake Titicaca. A representative will be waiting for you at the bus station to transfer you to your hotel where you will have the rest of the night to spend at your leisure.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Lima).
Additional Information
- There is a small additional fee for transfers to/from Libertador, Posada del Inca, Eco Inn and Taypikala hotels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Scenic Journey from Cusco to Puno by Bus Including Hotel Transfers
Can I cancel Scenic Journey from Cusco to Puno by Bus Including Hotel Transfers for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 9 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Lunch
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- One way comfortable, air-conditioned tourist coach (from Cusco to Puno)
- Local taxes
What's not included?
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits San Pedro Apostol de Andahuaylillas, Parque Arqueologico De Raqchi, Pucara, Puno.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Cultural Immersion Travel Peru E.I.R.L.
