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Lake Titicaca Tour from Cusco along the Sun Route

By Planet Odysseys
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$337 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

What sets this tour apart is the way it turns the journey from Cusco to Lake Titicaca into a rich cultural experience rather than a simple transfer. Instead of rushing, travellers enjoy a curated route through the Andes with meaningful stops at historic sites like Andahuaylillas and Raqchi, transforming the day into a full immersion in Inca and colonial history. An overnight stay in Puno ensures a relaxed and unhurried visit to Lake Titicaca, giving travellers time to genuinely connect with local families on the Uros Floating Islands and Taquile Island. The combination of authentic interactions, stunning landscapes, professional guiding, comfortable accommodation, and a well-paced itinerary makes this tour a uniquely rewarding and unforgettable way to explore southern Peru.

Activity location

  • Andahuaylillas
    • Andahuaylillas, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Av. Pacifico 9
    • 9 Avenida Pacifico
    • 08006, Cusco, Cuzco, Peru

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Lake Titicaca Tour from Cusco along the Sun Route
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English
Starting time: 7:30 AM
Price details
AU$337.14 x 1 AdultAU$337.14
Total
Price is AU$337.14
Until Tue, 31 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Return boat transport on Lake Titicaca to Uros Floating Islands and Taquile Island.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Traditional lunch on Taquile Island prepared by a local family.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided visits to Andahuaylillas Church, Raqchi Complex, La Raya Pass, and Pucará Lithic Museum.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional bilingual guide (English/Spanish) throughout the journey.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All local taxes and service charges included.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel or bus terminal drop-off in Puno at the end of the tour.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Breakfast
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fees to Uros and Taquile communities.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    3-star hotel accommodation in Puno with breakfast
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tourist-class bus from Cusco to Puno following the Sun Route, with onboard amenities.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Buffet lunch in Sicuani on Day 1
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Dinner on Day 1 and evening meals in Puno.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses, snacks, extra drinks, or souvenirs.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Travel or medical insurance (recommended).
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Sun Route entrance fees on Day 1 (paid directly at each site).
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips for guides, drivers, and boat staff (optional but appreciated).
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Optional reed boat ride on the Uros Islands (approx. 15 soles, paid directly to the community).

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Cusco to Puno along the Sun Route

  • 9 stops
  • Meals: lunch
  • Accommodation: Overnight in a three star hotel in the centre of Puno City

Andahuaylillas

  • 45m
Visit the 17th-century Church of San Pedro, famous for its breathtaking murals, gilded altars, and baroque artwork created by the Cusco School. Your guide explains how Andean and Catholic traditions blended during the colonial era. Travellers explore the richly painted interiors, admire the ornate ceiling and frescoes, and gain insight into the cultural transformation of the Andes through religious art.

Parque Arqueologico De Raqchi

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Explore the monumental Inca sanctuary dedicated to the creator god Wiracocha. Walking through the site, you’ll see the remains of the Great Temple’s towering central wall, storehouses used for food distribution, ceremonial plazas, and ancient aqueducts. Your guide explains the site’s religious role and strategic importance in the Inca Empire, offering a vivid picture of Inca engineering and spirituality.

Sicuani

  • 1h
Enjoy a relaxing buffet lunch featuring regional Andean cuisine, including soups, vegetables, quinoa dishes, and grilled meats. The spacious restaurant offers a comfortable atmosphere to rest and refuel before continuing the journey. It’s an ideal moment to enjoy local flavours while admiring the landscape around Sicuani.

La Raya Pass

  • 15m
At 4,335 metres, La Raya is the highest point of the route and one of its most scenic. Travellers step out to take in sweeping views of snow-capped mountains, high-altitude plains, and grazing alpacas. The guide describes the natural geography and the cultural significance of this Andean divide. A brief but unforgettable moment in the heart of the mountains.

Pucara

  • 40m
Discover the ancient Pucará culture through carved monoliths, ceremonial sculptures, and pottery inside this small but important museum. Learn about the origins of the famous “Toritos de Pucará,” symbols of protection and prosperity. This visit provides essential context about the civilisations that flourished in the Altiplano long before the Inca.

Puno

  • 14h
Arrive in Puno in the late afternoon and check in to a comfortable three-star hotel. This overnight stay allows travellers to rest and adjust before exploring Lake Titicaca. Guests can enjoy a free evening to walk around the lakeside city, visit local restaurants, or relax at the hotel. The overnight break ensures a slower, more enjoyable pace for the next day’s island visits, avoiding the rushed feeling common on one-day tours.

Uros Floating Islands

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
A unique civilisation living atop handmade totora reed islands on Lake Titicaca, preserving traditional customs and ancestral techniques. What travellers will do: Meet local families, learn how the islands are built, explore the floating platforms, and optionally take a traditional reed boat ride (extra cost).

Taquile Island

  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
A peaceful island known for its award-winning textile art, communal lifestyle, and spectacular lake views. What travellers will do: Take a scenic uphill walk, visit community gathering points, enjoy a freshly prepared local lunch, and learn about the island’s weaving traditions.

Estacion Muelle Puno

  • 30m
Upon returning to the Puno boat pier in the late afternoon (around 4:30–5:00 PM), travellers are assisted with a direct transfer to the Puno bus terminal or to their hotel, depending on their onward travel plans. This ensures a seamless conclusion to the experience.

Day 2: Lake Titicaca Tour

  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Not included

Uros Floating Islands

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
A unique civilisation living atop handmade totora reed islands on Lake Titicaca, preserving traditional customs and ancestral techniques. What travellers will do: Meet local families, learn how the islands are built, explore the floating platforms, and optionally take a traditional reed boat ride (extra cost).

Taquile Island

  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
A peaceful island known for its award-winning textile art, communal lifestyle, and spectacular lake views. What travellers will do: Take a scenic uphill walk, visit community gathering points, enjoy a freshly prepared local lunch, and learn about the island’s weaving traditions.

Puerto Muelle Puno

  • 15m
Upon returning to the Puno boat pier in the late afternoon (around 4:30–5:00 PM), travellers are assisted with a direct transfer to the Puno bus terminal or to their hotel, depending on their onward travel plans. This ensures a seamless conclusion to the experience.

Location

Activity location

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    Andahuaylillas
    • Andahuaylillas, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Av. Pacifico 9
    • 9 Avenida Pacifico
    • 08006, Cusco, Cuzco, Peru

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