Excursion panoramique d'une journée de Cusco à Puno avec déjeuner (route du soleil)
Description
Préparez-vous pour le road trip le plus pittoresque à travers les Andes. Ce n'est pas seulement un transfert de Cusco à Puno — c'est la légendaire Route du Soleil, et elle est plus que digne de son nom. Voyagez dans le confort à bord d'un bus de luxe confortable avec service à bord pendant que vous voyagez à travers des paysages à couper le souffle et faites quatre arrêts culturels inoubliables. Vous visiterez l'un des plus grands temples incas survivants, vous pénétrerez dans la "Chapelle Sixtine d'Amérique" et vous plongerez dans l'histoire profonde et les traditions du Pérou andin. Avec plus de 24 ans d'expérience, nous sommes fiers d'être l'opérateur officiel de la Ruta del Sol, offrant des départs quotidiens et un mélange homogène de confort, de culture et de beauté panoramique. Pourquoi se contenter d'une balade de base quand on peut transformer son voyage en une aventure andine épique ? ✔️ Arrêts panoramiques dans les Andes ✔️ Visites guidées de sites du patrimoine culturel ✔️ Déjeuner buffet inclus ✔️ Transport confortable avec installations à bord
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Itinéraire
Notre voyage commence à Andahuaylillas, où se trouve l’époustouflante église Saint-Pierre-Apôtre – souvent appelée « chapelle Sixtine de l’Amérique ». Construit au XVIe siècle par des missionnaires jésuites au sommet d'un site sacré inca, ce trésor architectural mêle style baroque espagnol et symbolisme andin. De l'extérieur, sa façade en pisé et brique est modeste. Mais entrez à l'intérieur, et vous êtes entouré d'autels à feuilles d'or, de fresques vives et de peintures complexes qui en font l'un des sites religieux les plus étonnants d'Amérique du Sud.
Ensuite, nous explorons Raqchi, un site archéologique inca remarquable et officiel « Meilleur village touristique ». Le point culminant ici est le temple de Wiracocha - l'une des plus grandes structures incas encore debout. Selon les anciennes chroniques, ce grand temple a été construit par un empereur inca pour honorer Wiracocha, le Dieu suprême invisible du peuple andin, ce temple massif mesurait 15 mètres de haut et met en valeur l’ingénierie magistrale des Incas. Entourée de ruines antiques et d'un riche héritage spirituel, Raqchi est un puissant retour au cœur de la civilisation inca.
À mi-parcours, nous nous arrêterons pour un déjeuner buffet relaxant d’une heure, composé du meilleur de la cuisine andine traditionnelle. C’est plus qu’un simple repas – c’est l’occasion de savourer des saveurs locales comme la soupe au quinoa, les légumes rôtis, les pommes de terre des Andes, les salades fraîches et les viandes régionales, le tout préparé avec des ingrédients des hauts plateaux. Situé dans une paisible ville des hauts plateaux, le restaurant offre une vue imprenable sur les montagnes et une atmosphère chaleureuse et accueillante — la pause parfaite pour se ressourcer avant de poursuivre vers Puno.
Nous faisons une pause à Abra La Raya, le col spectaculaire qui marque la frontière naturelle entre Cusco et Puno. À plus de 4 300 mètres d’altitude, c’est le point culminant du voyage et une vitrine époustouflante de la Cordillère des Andes en pleine gloire. Entouré de sommets enneigés et d'un ciel sans fin, c'est un moment idéal pour se dégourdir les jambes, prendre des photos et ressentir l'immensité des hauts plateaux du Pérou.
Notre dernière étape est Pucará, la plus ancienne colonie importante du bassin de Titicaca, datant de 500 av. Autrefois centre florissant des hauts plateaux, Pucará en abritait des milliers — des prêtres et artisans aux agriculteurs et guerriers. Aujourd'hui, il offre une fenêtre rare sur la civilisation pré-inca, connue pour ses sculptures monolithiques en pierre aux formes géométriques et animales saisissantes, et ses céramiques multicolores vibrantes utilisées à la fois dans la vie quotidienne et les rituels sacrés. Un aperçu fascinant des racines de la culture andine.
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Ce qui est inclus
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Les enfants en bas âge doivent être assis sur les genoux d'un adulte
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes à la colonne vertébrale
- Déconseillé aux femmes enceintes
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes cardiovasculaires
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
Avis(289)
Five different stops, really interesting places to visit along the way, best buffet lunch including trout. Totally worth it. Best way to travel between Cusco and Puno.
Max was our guide throughout the day. The experience was very warm without losing professionalism. Delighted with the experience. I am left above all with the meaning of Ayni as a principle of the Andean community ❤️
We have just Finished 4 amazing weeks in Peru and the only two bad experiences we had, both involved Inca Express. First we had booked a 6 hour bus from Arequipa. This bus was actually okay with good wide, reclining seats. However the temperature in the bus was 35 degrees Celsius for more than 5 hours of the trip, which was unbearable. When we asked the bus guide there was nothing to do about it… A couple of days later we had a booking for Route of the Sun (Puno-Cusco). The day before, we received a mail from the agency that we had to pay an extra 20 US dollars for pick up and drop off, even though we had booked and paid for everything on their own website. It made no sense, but at that time we didn’t really feel we had no other option than just paying. However, have we knew from the beginning that we would have had to pay 40 dollars, we wouldn’t have booked this, as a taxi is like only 4-5 dollars. Well, we paid the extra 20 dollars as we wouldn’t risk to miss this trip. Tickets are popular and it was supposed to be a beautiful trip. Booking for this trip was made 10 months prior, so we were really surprised to experience that we had gotten the worst 4 tickets in the bus, with almost no view or leg space. The bus service lady didn’t really care about our complaints, but we were lucky that the guide gave up his two seats, so at least we got two okay seats. The trip itself was okay, with some interesting shops, but also some stops lwhere it only felt like we “had” to spend some money. When we arrived to Cusco, surely the only ones who hadn’t a driver waiting was us, even though we had been forced to pay extra. After some complaints and some phone calls, a driver arrived and drove us to the hotel. He didn’t know where we were going, so it was just a driver the guides had called. When we got to the hotel I wrote Inca Express customer service and complained. They apologized and informed us, that their booking department would get back to me within some days on mail. Today, three weeks later I have heard nothing from them and my messages on WhatsApp are not looked at…… surprise 🙄 Best advice is to stay away from Inca Express and look somewhere else
I wish we had some more time to visit Raqchi and the last site (the pyrami dwe did not even go to) rather than stay in therestaurant (which was OK but of no special interest). Maybe propose the same version but with a pic-nic instead, to gain some time for visits.
Comfortable journey, interesting to see more of the country on our way to Puno
Having no other choice but the road (the train is overpriced) to get to Puno from Cusco, we chose the "daytime with excursion" version. It won't remain the best memory of our trip to Peru, but it is perfectly fine. The children loved the last stop where they painted ceramic bulls and left with them.
Very courteous. Informative. Very delicious food. It would have been nice to have a little more time at the stops. Unfortunately, my seat wasn't working quite right. All in all, highly recommended.
My boyfriend and I took the Inka-express bus from Puno to Cusco. A snack pack and water was provided. You could also use the free coffee and tea on board. The bus was very punctual. When there was a possible delay, it was announced. The guide, Elizabeth, characterized herself as very enthusiastic and gave clear explanations at each stop. She also managed the timing very well which made it very pleasant. Her passion for Peru was very clearly felt. Despite the long drive, the hours flew by! So our big thanks for Elizabeth (guide) and the driver!
Excellent option for those going from Cusco to Puno and not only want to cross the highway but rather stop to know the interior of the country. Very good inclusive lunch, with varied free buffet and dessert included. Very informative guide. Beautiful landscapes. I highly recommend this tour.
Hi Thank you for your wonderful review and recommendation. We're happy to hear you enjoyed discovering more of Peru along the way, as well as the beautiful landscapes, the meal, and the informative guidance. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope this experience remains a special memory from your time in Peru.
The coach was extremely comfortable, with large reclining seats, USB charging points, and reliable high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the journey. We were provided with a bottle of water and some snacks, and the lunch buffet offered a good variety of food. One aspect I wasn't so keen on was how the entrance fees for the attractions were handled. I didn't mind paying to visit some of the sites, but at the start of the trip the guide collected the total cost for all of the attractions in one go. This made us feel as though we had to pay for and visit every attraction, rather than having the flexibility to choose which ones we wanted to see. Overall I would recommend
Hi, Thank you for your thoughtful review and recommendation! We're delighted you enjoyed the comfort of the coach and the onboard service. We also appreciate your feedback about the entrance tickets. We understand your point and will review how we communicate and manage this process so passengers feel they have greater flexibility. Thank you for helping us improve, and we hope to welcome you again soon!
