Bus Journey from Cusco to Puno along the Route of the Sun
Description
Travel the stunning Ruta del Sol on a bus trip from Cusco to Puno. This route offers not only a comfortable ride but also stunning views and cultural experiences at key attractions such as Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, and Pucará. Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch in Sicuani and make photo stops at La Raya and Pucará, all while relaxing in modern reclining seats equipped with USB chargers and air conditioning. Lasting approximately 10 hours, this tour is perfect for those seeking comfort and a cultural perspective in one of Peru's most picturesque regions. - Comfortable bus ride with reclining seats and USB chargers - Panoramic stops at cultural sites such as Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, and Pucará - Buffet lunch included in Sicuani for an authentic culinary experience - Bilingual guide on board for cultural information throughout the tour
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Itinerary
This is a 17th-century church, also known as the Sistine Chapel of the Andes for the beauty of its murals, gold-leaf work, and the Cusco school paintings it houses.
Also known as the Temple of the god WIRACOCHA, who was the supreme Inca deity, in this place we will find the largest number of Colcas (Granaries) and we will also see magnificent buildings made of stone and adobe.
A culture that developed from 1600 BC to 400 AD, located 106 km east of the city of Puno, this museum features ceramics and sculptures depicting zoomorphic figures, including the famous sculpture of HATUNÑAQAC, which in our time would be translated as the supreme throat-slasher.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(10)
Great day with Elio through the ruta of sol
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful day exploring the beautiful landscapes of the **Route of the Sun**. We will pass on your kind words to our guide, **Elio**; we are very proud to have such passionate professionals who share the history and culture of each destination with our travelers. Your satisfaction is our greatest reward. We hope to have the honor of welcoming you back very soon aboard **Turismo Mer** to continue discovering more destinations together! *Have a great trip!*
Great tour from Puno to Cusco. Thanks to the guide Elio who accompanied and enlightened us
Grazie mille per la tua splendida recensione! ✨ Siamo felicissimi di sapere che ti è piaciuta la tua escursione con noi sull'incredibile percorso da Puno a Cusco. Trasmetteremo i tuoi gentili commenti alla nostra guida, Elio. Siamo incredibilmente orgogliosi di avere professionisti così dedicati, appassionati e competenti, sempre pronti a rendere ogni tappa un'esperienza indimenticabile e arricchente per i nostri passeggeri. 🗺️ La tua preferenza e la tua soddisfazione sono la nostra più grande ricompensa. Speriamo di avere presto l'onore di darti nuovamente il benvenuto a bordo di Turismo Mer per continuare a scoprire insieme nuovi itinerari! 🚌☀️ *Buon viaggio!*
All the activities were visited. The entrance fees were optional so it is flexible. Daniel was very knowledgeable. On board tea coffee services were adequate. The buffet lunch was plentiful and delicious. Highly recommended . The total time was 10 hours
"Dear traveler, thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the flexibility of our tour and that the buffet lunch in Sicuani was to your liking. We will pass on your compliments to Daniel, who strives to share all the historical richness of the route with our passengers. We look forward to welcoming you back on your future trips through southern Peru. Sincerely, the Mer Tourism Team!"
The service is great, the guide Marco was very precise and kind. The route is really fascinating, the journey from Puno to Cusco is beautiful in itself, and the archaeological and historical sites really beautiful. Also we had a problem (we lost an item en route) and were instructed to bring it back to Cusco for us. Very kind of you. Thank you!
Grazie mille per le tue gentili parole! 😊 Siamo così felici che il viaggio ti sia piaciuto e che Marco, la nostra guida, abbia fatto un lavoro eccellente 🌟. È fantastico sapere che l'itinerario abbia soddisfatto le tue aspettative! Il percorso da Puno a Cusco è mozzafiato, 😍. E, naturalmente, un milione di grazie per la comprensione e per aver apprezzato il modo in cui abbiamo gestito l'oggetto smarrito! 🙌. Speriamo di rivederti presto nei nostri viaggi 🚂. Saluti!
At reception in the terminal, welcome with brief explanation of the route. Picnic for breakfast. Enjoyable trip with frequent stops. Comfortable bus. Excellent food. Driver Franklin and guide Elio keep an eye on passengers' needs all the time. Recommended 100%
Thank you so much for your enthusiastic recommendation! At Turismo MER, we strive to make your experience enjoyable from the moment you arrive at the terminal, and we are delighted to hear that you were completely satisfied with the welcome. It is a true pleasure to read that our driver and our guide, Elio, were attentive to your needs at all times. We will personally pass on your compliments; for us, warm service and safety are our number one priority. We are very encouraged to know that you enjoyed the comfort of our vehicles and the excellent cuisine at the stops along the route. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again on your next trip through southern Peru. Sincerely,
Beautiful scenery and lots of farming and mountains. Lot of information and good food. Elio was very informative and easy to talk to in English and Spanish! Thank you Elio for your service!
Thank you so much for your review! 🌟 We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your vacation and that our guide, Elio, provided excellent service. At Turismo Mer, we strive to provide unforgettable experiences for our clients. Thank you for choosing us! 🙏 We hope to see you again soon! 😊
The Tour was very good, besides the bus being very comfortable the team welcomed us very well. Thank you to Elio guide and the edison who served us at the station. The driver unfortunately can't remember the name. The tour includes several stops with explanation of the guide, in addition to the place for lunch and very good and the food was very tasty.
Muito obrigada pela sua avaliação! 🌟 Ficamos muito felizes em saber que você gostou do passeio e que nossa equipe prestou um excelente serviço. Um agradecimento especial ao Elio, nosso guia, e ao Edson pela gentileza e prestatividade. Também queremos agradecer ao motorista, que fez de tudo para tornar sua viagem confortável e segura. Ficamos contentes em saber que você gostou da comida e das paradas. Obrigada por escolher a Turismo Mer! 🙏 Esperamos vê-la novamente em breve! 😊
I see a lot of negative reviews and a low ratings here, so I only booked Turismo Mer for our Puno to Cusco trip after competitor Cruz del Sur cancelled our tickets the night before we were due to leave. Really mean of them. Apparently they do that when they have not enough paying customers, my hotel receptionist said. Anyway, we managed to book two seats on Mer and were absolutely delighted. We paid 350 soles for two people (nearly double the 180 soles of the direct no-stop Cruz dS ride) We left at 7 am from Puno. There are several sightseeing stops, a museum, a stop at the highest point on the trip, buffet lunch in a lovely restaurant with view on a waterfall (included), then a stop at a stunning Inca ruin called Racqchi Anansaya, and finally at an amazing church in Andahuaylillas. The entrance tickets for these sites are not included in the price and add up to about 50 soles, which the guide collects at the start of the trip. We told him we only wanted to see the Inca ruin, which was ok. We later also paid for the church because it really is worthwhile. Unforgettable scenery underway as the bus traverses the altiplano and later a broad and fertile valley. Highly recommend. One of the most beautiful bus trips of my life. Great service too.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with Turismo Mer! 😊 I'm so glad to hear we exceeded your expectations. I love hearing that the guide was friendly and the buffet lunch was delicious. The Inca ruins of Racqchi and the church of Andahuaylillas are truly breathtaking. Thank you for choosing Turismo Mer for your trip from Puno to Cusco! We're here to serve you and make your travels unforgettable. We hope to see you again soon! 👍
The bus was very comfortable and the staff was good. The service included free water and soda during the trip as well as a buffet lunch at nice restaurant at Secuani. Our guide Elio was very friendly, though limited at English proficiency. Of all the stops only one stop at Raqchi was worth visiting.
Thank you very much for your comments and we will keep it in mind
It can be a long ride from Cusco to Puno but this service made it very pleasant. Comfortable bus, water, tea and soft drinks on board. And some interesting stops particularly the archeological site at Raqchi. A guide accompanied us and showed us the stops. Lunch was very good at a restaurant with a nice view.
It is a pleasure that our service was to your liking... Thank you for choosing us!!!!
