Bus Tour of the Puno to Cusco Sun Route with Buffet Lunch
Description
We offer you the most entertaining, safe and comfortable way to travel by bus, between Cusco - Puno and Puno - Cusco traveling along the Ruta del Sol. Get to know with us the route known as the route of the Sun, a route that shows places of charm and mystery, from our Inca past. Visit with us, the colonial church of Andahuaylillas, the archaeological complex of Raqchi, the pass of La Raya, and the lithic museum of Pukara.
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Which is a church that dates from the 17th century. Also known as La Sistina de los Andes for the beauty of its murals, the works in gold leaf and the paintings of the Cusco school that it houses inside. IMPORTANT. The visit lasts 25 minutes / Filming or taking photos is not allowed inside / The en route time to reach this site is 60 minutes
THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL COMPLEX OF RAQCHI.(3,450 MASL) Also known as the Temple of the god WIRACOCHA, who was the supreme Inka deity, in this place we will find the largest number of Colcas (Barns) we will also see magnificent stone and adobe buildings. IMPORTANT. The visit lasts 40 minutes / We recommend the use of hats and sunscreen / The time en route to reach this site is 1 hour and 40 minutes
THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF PUCARA. (3,900 MASL) That it is a culture that developed from 1600 BC to 400 AD located 106 km to the mor. East of the city of Puno, in this museum we can find ceramics and sculptures representing zoomorphic figures, among them the famous sculpture of HATUNÑAQAC that in our times would be translated as the supreme cutthroat. IMPORTANT. The visit lasts 30 minutes / The en route time to reach this site is 120 minutes
THE PASS OF LA RAYA.(4,335 MASL) Which is the border between the cities of Cusco and Puno at more than 4335 MSNM where the famous snow-capped CHIMBOYA is located, from where the AMAZONAS river is born. Where tourists can take photos of the landscape, the visit lasts from 5 to 7 minutes IMPORTANT. The visit time lasts between 7 to 10 minutes / we recommend the use of extra coat / consumption of coca tea to counteract the soroche. The en route time to reach this site is 120 minutes.
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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 pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(15)
Very good experience with this company. Comfort and service of 10 with the seats so spacious and the attention received, also providing us with various drinks during the journey. Highlight the guide Efrain Sosa who did a spectacular job, very correct and informing us perfectly of everything, in several languages as well. Highly recommended to travel with them.
Estimado cliente, ¡muchas gracias por sus amables palabras! 🌟 Nos llena de orgullo saber que disfrutó de la comodidad de nuestras unidades y del servicio de bebidas a bordo. En Turismo Mer, trabajamos diariamente para que cada trayecto sea una experiencia de "10". Haremos llegar sus felicitaciones especiales a nuestro guía Efraín Sosa; nos alegra mucho que su profesionalismo y dominio de idiomas hayan enriquecido su viaje. ¡Será un placer recibirlo nuevamente en nuestras rutas! 🚐💨
We had an awful experience. We paid for our trip and had proof - both a credit card statement and our voucher from TripAdvisor that had instructions to present the voucher at the terminal. While they let us take the trip anyway, towards the end of the trip they put us through a really awkward and stressful situation, putting us on the phone with the owner of the tour operator, saying out loud that the owner needs our number to sort things out while there were other people on the bus within earshot, and saying we cancelled our trip when that absolutely was not true. I agreed to give them my number to explain to the operator everything I had already explained several times, and he insisted that I had cancelled my trip. Nothing on my end says that. In all of the chaos, I misplaced one of our badges and they hounded us for it, during a time when I was so overwhelmed and embarrassed and scrambling to get off the bus. Thankfully I found it otherwise I was going to have to pay them 20 soles to cover the cost of a plastic lanyard. It was such an embarrassing and stressful experience and I felt humiliated being accused of something I never did. They all acted like we were trying to get away with something, and it was beyond inappropriate and inaccurate. As far as the service, the tour guide spoke very broken English and was not giving the same content in English as in Spanish. He would get to a point where he couldn't think of the word and just stop talking. Luckily I am bilingual so I got the info I needed from the Spanish version, but my husband and kids were confused. Never using this tour operator again.
Thank you for sharing your experience, as it allows us to present our version of events based on our records and security footage. First, we apologize for any inconvenience caused. However, it is important to clarify that the confusion regarding your reservation was beyond our direct control. We received an official cancellation email from the platform where you made the purchase (Viator/TripAdvisor). Since it was a Sunday and we did not have immediate administrative support from that platform, our priority was to allow you to board the bus without further issues to avoid disrupting your itinerary, trusting your word despite the fact that your reservation appeared as "cancelled" in our system. Regarding your comments, after reviewing the bus's internal security cameras, we must clarify the following: Regarding the phone call: The recordings show our staff handing you the mobile device privately. At no point was the call put on speakerphone, nor was your situation discussed with other passengers. We regret that you perceived it differently, but the video evidence shows a direct and discreet interaction. Regarding the credentials (Photo IDs): The use of these IDs is mandatory to facilitate your smooth entry to tourist sites and for security. They generate an operating cost for the company. Our guide simply requested their return in accordance with regulations, without any intention of inconveniencing you. Reservation management: As we demonstrated with screenshots sent to your mobile phone, the cancellation error originated from the sales website. We are still awaiting a formal response from them (Viator), as we provided the service 100% despite Viator's lack of confirmation. Our goal is always to provide quality service. We believe that characterizing the treatment as "harassment" is a disproportionate perception given the efforts our team made to ensure you could travel despite the errors on the external platform. Our intention was not to cause you a bad trip, but rather to clarify something that was an error on the part of TripAdvisor/Viator, as we received a cancellation notice. Sincerely,
Haven’t tried a lot of bus trip here but this one is surprisingly good. Our tour guide Enrique is very passionate and knowledgeable about Inca and pre-Inca history, he’s a good guide to know about the region and how the truth is. Lunch is great in a clean and nice-view restaurant. Would recommend to anyone who wants a chill and comfortable bus trip.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We are delighted to hear that your trip with Turismo MER was a pleasant surprise and that you enjoyed the comfort of our vehicles. We will pass on your kind words to our guide, Enrique. We are proud to have professionals so passionate about Inca and pre-Inca history; knowing that their knowledge helped you discover the essence of our region is our greatest satisfaction. We are very pleased that you enjoyed lunch and the views. We work daily to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and quality at every stop on our route. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on your next visit to southern Peru. Sincerely, The Management Turismo MER
Bus service that I used more than once to get from Puno to Cusco, alone or with friends. The journey is long, but the seats are comfortable, there is a bathroom on board and cabin crew are available and serve both hot and cold drinks. On board there is a guide, the last time Henrique, very competent, who introduces the group to the sites where it stops and tells facts and anecdotes of the place and the people who lived there. The stops are Pucara, Raqchi and Andahuaylillas. Entrance fees are not included and must be purchased on board. I recommend all three. Another stop is in Abra la Raya, on the border between the territory of Puno and Cusco. Included in the package is the buffet lunch near Sicuani, quite varied.
Grazie mille per il tuo feedback! 🙏 Siamo felicissimi che il tuo viaggio da Puno a Cusco con noi ti sia piaciuto. Il nostro obiettivo è offrire un servizio di alta qualità ed è meraviglioso sapere di esserci riusciti. Henrique è una guida eccezionale e siamo felici che ti abbia accompagnato nel tuo viaggio. Apprezziamo i tuoi consigli e speriamo di rivederti presto per un altro viaggio con Turismo Mer. Buona giornata! 😊
It was excellent, the transport super comfortable, with all the necessary conditions, all the explanation given by Don Enrique was very complete, clear and exciting, plus the restaurant too nice and the delicious food. All excellent, great experience.
¡Muchas gracias por tu comentario! 😊 Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste de tu experiencia con nosotros. Don Enrique se esfuerza por brindar un servicio excepcional, y es genial saber que su pasión se nota. La comodidad y las condiciones del transporte son fundamentales para nosotros, así que nos alegra que todo haya estado a la altura. El restaurante es lindo también, ¡y la comida es increíble! Gracias por elegirnos, ¡esperamos verte pronto! 👍
The bus very comfortable and clean, lots of punctuality. Guide Henry demonstrated mastery of the subject. Very complete lunch. From Mexico we recommend it.
¡Muchas gracias por tu comentario! 🙏 Nos alegra saber que el autobús cumplió con tus expectativas en cuanto a comodidad y limpieza. La puntualidad es fundamental para nosotros, y es genial saber que lo hemos logrado. Don Enrique es un guía excepcional, y su conocimiento es invaluable para nuestros pasajeros. El almuerzo es uno de los puntos fuertes de nuestro servicio, ¡así que nos alegra que te haya gustado! Gracias por recomendar nuestro servicio, ¡esperamos verte pronto en Perú! 🌟
Very good experience, the bus was clean, the WIFI worked well and the staff was always very attentive. The guide spoke very good English and was very friendly, also was always around to explain any questions or give any recommendations. All the stops were in good places.
¡Muchas gracias por tu comentario! 😊 Nos alegra saber que tuviste una excelente experiencia con nosotros. Nuestro objetivo es brindarte un servicio de alta calidad y es genial saber que lo logramos. Un saludo especial a nuestro guía, quien se esforzó por hacer que tu viaje fuera inolvidable. ¡Esperamos verte pronto en otro viaje con Turismo Mer
Comfortable bus, departure on time, pleasant trip, good bus stops in interesting places and q offered bathroom tmb.
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We bought the tickets on the website which made it very easy to buy, when we arrived at the terminal the staff was very attentive and supported us in everything. The bus was clean and the seats very comfortable. The guide was very professional in every explanation and the Terrace was very friendly providing us with drinks. What we liked the most was the buffet
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The excursion from Puno to Cusco is great. Our guide Eloi gave us information about the places visited with a lot of content. We recommend the tour.
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