and miss a great chance to learn more about our pre-Inca cultures; they miss the opportunity to go on the so-called South Circuit Tour “Cuzco to Puno” or “Puno to Cuzco” and visit other magnificent tourist sites. Without any doubt, the Route of the Sun is a great complement for your tours in Peru. Come and go on an unforgettable experience visiting beautiful Churches, great archaeological sites such as that of Raqchi (the Temple of the Sun), great pre-Inca museums and have a delicious lunch along the tour from Cusco to Puno. Once again we invite you to go on reading and learn more about the ROUTE OF THE SUN. Don't hesitate to 
Tour of the archaelogical group of Raqchi. “Temple of Wiracocha” The most prominent structure is the Temple of Wiracocha, an enormous rectangular two-story roofed structure that measures 92 metres (300 ft) by 25.5 metres (84 ft). This structure consists of a central adobe wall some 18 to 20 meters in height with an andesite base. Windows and doors allow passage. It is flanked on each side by a row of eleven columns.
Buffet Lunch in Sicuani. 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 local restaurant with family atmosphere.
Visit 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.
Tour of Pukara Church and Museum. “Museum of Pukara” Located 106 kms from the city of Puno. People of potters, which retains the name of the first civilization of southern Peru, which dates back to 1600 years BC and archaeological remains of which, besides its lithic and ceramic pieces are exhibited in the Museum site. Pucara Puno, 
Has its origin in the Late Formative Period (200 BC – 200 AD) around Titicaca Lake in the Collao Plateau. Pucara was one of an Aymara speaking cultures that flourished in the south region of Peru.
The Route of the Sun really is a complete and wonderful Southern Valley Cusco – Puno or Puno – Cusco sightseeing experience.
At TOUR in PERU you will have the chance to choose among our great variety of options to go on a great journey along the Route of the Sun; the buses we work with travel around the clock, so you can travel by day and enjoy the scenery through wide panoramic windows. Our buses are equipped with air conditioning, an on-board restroom, reclining seats with headrests and tinted windows.
Tourist Bus Itinerary along the way Cusco Puno or Puno – Cusco:
- Cusco (3400 m.a.s.l ) – Departure Time: 7:30AM.
- Andahuaylillas (3122 m.a.s.l.) – Time: 8:30AM.
- Raqchi (3450 m.a.s.l.) – Time: 11:00AM.
- Sicuani Village (3552 m.a.s.l.) – Buffet Lunch: Time: 12:10PM.
- Raya Pass (4335 m.a.s.l ) – Time: 14:15PM.
- Pucara Museum (3900 m.a.s.l ) – Time: 15:30PM.
- Puno (3800 m.a.s.l.) – Arrival Time:17:00 PM.
End of the Route of the Sun tour.
Length of the program: 1 full day 7 am to 6 pm.
The Tour of Route of the Sun (Cusco - Puno or Puno - Cusco) starts and finishes at your hotel.
What is included on the Route of the Sun (Cusco Puno)?
Transfer from your hotel to the bus station in Cusco or Puno, Tourist transportation with basic toilet facilities on board, All entrance tickets and Professional English/Spanish speaking guide, Lunch included at a tourist restaurant in Juliaca.
What you need to bring for the full day tour of Cusco Puno: You should wear light clothes during the day and carry warm clothing for the afternoon since temperatures are very cold then; gloves, wooly hats, chocolates, and a bottle of water is fine. Sun block is another important thing for this tour as at this altitude the sun rays are sometimes strong.
Fares (prices) of Route of the Sun Excursion: Fares for the Cusco - Puno excursion in 1 full day depend on the number of people you are in your group (more people less pricy) From $40
Important: No minimum of passengers is required for the Route of the Sun Excursion in One Full day; however, we can offer a more personalized service if you are part of a big group or want to share this great experience with all yours in private service.
Also see other Tour Packages on Lake Titicaca:
- 1 (one-full day) - Lake Titicaca - Uros and Taquile Islands - Motor Boat Ride
- 2-day / 1-night - Lake Titicaca - Uros, Amantani and Taquile Islands with Homestay
- 3-day / 2-night - Lake Titicaca - Uros, Amantani, Taquile with homestay and Sillustani
- 1 (one-full day) - Tour from Cusco to Puno or viceversa - Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, Puca Pucara
