PERU ADVENTURE TOURS work with the most bighest and important bus companies in Peru. Book your bus ticket online and and we will give it in our local offices or in your hotel from where you will began the trip.
DAILY GUIDED BUS TOUR (Recommend to book in advance)
| From | To | Leave | Arrival | Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cusco | Puno | 7am | 5pm | Tour Guide + Special bus service + 5 stops + Lunch in Sicuani |
| Puno | Cusco | 7am | 5pm | Tour Guide + Special bus service + 5 stops + Lunch in Sicuani |
| Puno | Arequipa | 7am | 1pm | Tour Guide + Tourist bus service + 5 stops |
| Arequipa | Puno | 7am | 1pm | Tour Guide + Tourist bus service + 5 stops |
CUSCO - PUNO OR VICE VERSA US$75 PER PERSON (shared tourist bus)
This journey departure at 7am from the bus station in Cusco or Puno.
The service include aboard tour guide (Spanish and English explanation), all entrance fees to National reserves or archaeological sites, buffet lunch served in Sicuani and spacious tourist bus with enough room for luggage.
This tourist service leave every day during al year, we recommend to make your reservation in advance to guarantee your number seats. After you book online your bus tickets will be provided in your hotel of Puno or Cusco.
PERU ADVENTURE TOUR offer special price for large group of travelers on this route… don’t hesitate to ask for any advice or question about this amazing tour on Altiplano of Cusco and Puno.
BUS TOUR ITINERARY
ANDAHUAYLILLAS VALLEY
The village of Andahuaylillas (3450m/11335 ft) is about 36 km southeast of Cusco. The original name is Antawaylla, Quechua name means “field of copper”- is a small village said to have a benign climate and easy-going people.
The main attraction is the “Church of San Pedro of Andahuaylillas”. Using a common form of intimidation throughout the new world, by the Conquistadores; this Catholic Church, was built in 1631, after the conquest, on the base of an ancient Inca temple. The church is a simple construction, made of thick adobe mud-brick walls, common in colonial buildings, and features a relatively modest structure: a single nave with a bell tower and a facade with two solid stone columns that stand out against the others around the main entrance. While the exterior of the church looks rather humble, it is the interior, that makes this one of the most valuable jewels of the colonial art in Peru, sometimes called the “Capilla Sixtina” or “Sistine Charpel” of America.
RAQCHI INCA COMPLEX
Raqchi is located on one side of the Vilcanota river at 3500 meters (11500 feet). It seems that its Prehispanic name was “Cacha” instead of “Raqchi”. Archaeological complex featuring stone pillars topped with adobe. This complex town of multiple constructions, even the terraces to cultivate had different purposes. “Kanchas” (apartments), “wayranas” (three walls building), “qolqas” (storages), urns, he religious fountains, etc. The most important building is the “Wiracocha temple” that was built by the Inca Wiracocha in honour to the superior God for the Andean people: “Apu Wiracocha”.
SICUANI TOWN
Sicuani is a relatively large highland town. The town is a major intersection, with the road to Puno/Arequipa passing through here. This town is surrounded by some very pretty hills.
Afterwards, you have a buffet lunch in our exclusive restaurant with family atmosphere.
LA RAYA PASS
This is La Raya pass Mountain views, 4310m - 14172 ft above sea level, here we have the chance to get out and breathe the air and take some photographs of grazing llamas and alpacas extend to the broad Altiplano horizon. This point is the conjunctions of the cordillera and the origin of the Vilcanota knot.
PUKARA COMPLEX
Pukara has been declared National monument in 1983, there exist the nice complex dating of 3000 years ago, considered the first civilized Andean culture. This culture was settling in the Andes before the Inca. They were a complex society, farming the hillsides much like modern Peruvians still do. images on Pukara pottery suggest the mountain dwellers valued the jaguars found in the Amazon lowlands. Spanish believes the Pukara would have settled near a route that gave them access to trade with the Amazon tribes who could provide them with the pelts.
PUNO CITY
Puno is located in south-eastern Peru, about 3860m / 12421ft at the edge of Lake Titicaca; the world’s highest navigable lake is surrounded by a group of beautiful islands full of color and wildlife. Puno is surrounded by 41 floating islands, such as Uros, Amantani, Taquile, Suasi and other islands. This is a historical land with ancient Quechuas communities as the Aimaras, Uros, Pacajes and Paquinas and also one of the most important cultures of the Andes. The Spanish found the ancient city of Puno in 1668. It is colourful and hospitable, a place where we could appreciate mixtures and tradition.
Visit the Uros, Amantani & Taquile islands, Sillustanis, Catamaran to the sun & moon islands on the Bolivian site with guide tour with PERU ADVENTURE TOURS.
Price for Private Shuttle from Arequipa to Puno
| 2 People | 3 People | 4 People | 5 People | 6 People | 7 People |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $230 USD each | $190 USD each | $170 USD each | $150 USD each | $130 USD each | $110 USD each |
Includes: Pick-up from your hotel in Arequipa - Private transport, the vehicle varies according to the size of travelers - Room for luggage - English-Speaking tour guide - 4 stops during the guided tour - Drop-off at hotel in Puno.
Departure: The private shuttle can leave from Arequipa at any time (according the passenger request). Don’t forget to tell us what time you would like to start this service.
Excluded: Lunch/drinks and hotel in Puno.
Important: The customers must tell us the name, address and phone number of the hotel in Arequipa to contact on the date of the tour.
TRAVEL ITINERARY
SILLUSTANI FUNERAL TOMBS
Is situated in the north, about 30km away from the shore city of Puno (4100m/13500 ft). This is a historical land with ancient Quechuas communities as the Aymaras, Uros, Pacajes and Paquinas and also one of the most important cultures of the Andes, the funeral towers are called Chullpas Sillustani is considered the most impressive and the largest necropolis in the world and it overlooks Lake Umayo and the air here is beautiful clear.
The architecture of the site is often considered more complex than typical Inca architecture. In contrast with the Inca, who used stones of varying shapes, the Collas used even rectangular edges.
LAGUNILLAS VIEWPOINT
Situated on the half way between Puno and Arequipa, there series of beautiful small lagoons called Lagunillas, where is possible to see Andean Flamingos, others Andean birds and trout farms fishing on their artisan boats. Here stop to enjoy our delicious snack include the spectacular views and peaceful atmosphere.
CRUCERO ALTO
This is the highest pass between Puno and Arequipa, is above 4490m - 14457ft situated in the Santa Lucia province. Crucero Alto is the source of the Colca River, with runs down to the Pacific Ocean near Camana.
STONE FOREST OF IMATA
The giant stone forest have been eroded over millions of years by the wind, rain and humidity to form the shapes of trees, animals and human figures.
SALINAS AND AGUADA BLANCA NATIONAL RESERVE
Located at more than 4000m - 12900ft, inside this reserve is Pampas Cañahuas, almost behind the Chachani Volcano, where the Vicuñas (Vicugna) are protected is, is one of two wild South American camelids along with the Guanaco, which lives in the high Andes. It is a relative of the Llamas and the Alpaca. Vicuñas produce small amounts (about a pound per year) of extremely fine wool. It is understood that the Incas raised Vicuñas for their wool, and that it was against the law for any but royalty to wear vicuña garments.
AREQUIPA CITY
The city is located on the southern of Peru and is the most important city of South Peru. Situated at 2300m /5170ft above the sea level. The city stands at the foot of the snow-capped volcan Misti (5825m), in the highlands. Arequipa has many fine colonial era Spanish buildings built of Sillar, a pearly white volcanic rock used extensively in the construction of the city, from which it gets its nickname La Ciudad Blanca (“the white city”). The city is located at an altitude of 2,380 meters (7740 feet) above sea level, in the Peruvian Andes.
The name comes from the Quechua phrase “Ari, quepay” which means “Yes, stay”.
Archaeological findings indicate the fertile valley in which Arequipa is situated has been occupied back to 5000 - 6000 BCE. In the 15th century, the region, then occupied by Aymara Indians, was conquered by the Inca and served as an important supplier of agrarian products to the Inca Empire. The modern city was founded on August 15th 1540 by Garcy Manuel de Carbajal, an emissary of Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro. The arrival of Spanish influence left many relics and colonial architecture, which reminds the visitor of the city’s colonial past, when it was the city with the highest proportion of Spanish population in the whole viceroyalty of Peru. As the second largest city in Peru, Arequipa is influenced by both Andalucian and Spanish Colonial ideas and architecture, such as the popular Santa Catalina Monastery, the Goyoneche Palace and the Casa de Moral. Arequipa has many valuable archaeological and touristy resources including the Colca canyon, one of the deepest in the world and an ideal spot for observing the magnificent Andean Condor.
In December 2000, UNESCO declared the historical center of Arequipa a World Heritage Site.
Also in Arequipa there are many places to explore, one of the famous area is the second deepest canyon in the world named Colca, located 150km away from the city. Cotahuasi canyon is the deepest canyon in the world PERU ADVENTURE TOURS organizes guided touring/treks, mountain climb, mountain bike tours, conventional tours to Salinas lagoon, for more information