Tour Cusco - Puno 4 Days

A 4-day round-trip journey from Cusco to Puno, combines the scenic wonders of the Andean "Ruta del Sol" with the mystical blue expanse of Lake Titicaca. This immersive route takes you through dramatic mountain passes, historic colonial towns, pre-Inca ruins, mystic portal, and legendary floating islands

1st Day: Cusco to Puno via the "Ruta del Sol" (The Sun Route)

06:30 AM – 08:00 AM | Departure by Tourist Bus or Train: Board a morning tourist coach (or the luxury Andean Explorer train) heading southeast across the high-altitude altiplano.

08:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Andahuaylillas & Raqchi Stops: Visit the ornate San Pedro Apóstol Church in Andahuaylillas (the "Sistine Chapel of the Americas") and explore the monumental adobe columns of Raqchi Archaeological Park.

03:00 PM – 05:30 PM | Pukara Museum & Arrival in Puno: Visit the Pukara Lithic Museum to view ancient pre-Inca monoliths before arriving in Puno by evening. Check into your hotel and stroll along the lively pedestrian street near the main square.

2nd Day: Lake Titicaca Boat Tour – Uros Floating Islands & Taquile Island

07:30 AM – 09:00 AM | Navigation to Uros Islands: Board a motorboat from the Puno port and cruise out onto Lake Titicaca to visit the famous Uros Floating Islands, crafted entirely from layers of buoyant totora reeds.

09:00 AM – 01:00 PM | Journey to Taquile Island: Continue navigating the deep blue waters of the lake toward Taquile Island Hike up the terraced stone paths to the village square while taking in breathtaking panoramic lake views.

01:00 PM – 03:00 PM | Local Lunch & Cultural Exchange: Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch featuring locally caught lake trout or quinoa soup, hosted by a local cooperative family renowned for their intricate textile art.

03:00 PM – 05:30 PM | Return by boat to Puno: Head back by boat to the Puno mainland, arriving in time to watch the sunset over the harbor.

3rd Day: Chucuito Historical Town & Aramu Muru Portal

09:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Exploring Chucuito: Drive south of Puno to the charming colonial town of ChucuitoHaz clic para abrir el panel lateral y obtener más información. Visit the mysterious Inca Uyo fertility temple, historic colonial plazas, and local churches.

11:30 AM – 03:00 PM | Journey to Aramu Muru (Gate of the Gods): Travel further along the lake shore toward the bizarre and captivating rock-cut portal of Aramu Muru, nestled in a surreal sandstone valley. Take time to explore and soak in the mystical atmosphere.

03:00 PM – 05:30 PM | Return to Puno: Head back to Puno for a relaxing afternoon exploring local artisan shops or dining on lakeside promenades.

Day 4: Sillustani Towers & Return Journey to Cusco

08:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Morning Excursion to Sillustani: Check out of your hotel and take a morning trip north of Puno to Sillustani, Walk among the monumental stone funerary towers (chullpas) overlooking the stunning Umayo Lagoon.

10:30 AM – 05:30 PM | Altiplano Drive Back to Cusco: Board your return transport heading back across the high plains toward Cusco, in the mddle of the road we will stop to have a lunch an later we comtinue the transportation to cusco, arriving by evening.

Puno & Lake Titicaca: Base yourself on the shores of the world's highest navigable body of water, rich in indigenous heritage.

Uros Floatin Islands:Step onto floating artificial reed platforms and experience ancestral lake life.

Chucuito & Inca Uyo :Discover colonial architecture paired with pre-Inca stone arrangements at the fascinating fertility temple.

Aramu Muru: Stand before the mysterious carved stone "Gate of the Gods," steeped in local folklore and breathtaking landscapes. Sillustani Towers: Marvel at giant pre-Inca cylinder tombs perched dramatically above the shimmering Umayo Lagoon.

Includes:

 Pick up from your hotel.
 Transportation during all the tour.
 Professional bilingual guide.
 entrance tickets
 Lunch in a touristic restaurant.

Not Includes:

bikes (optional)
 drinks
 snacks

PRICES 2026

N° people	1 Person	2 People	3 People	more people
Group	400 USD	0 USD	0 USD	0 USD
Private	800 USD	0 USD	0 USD	0 USD

private service: includes – entrance tickets to archaeological places and lunch(buffete).

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Acclimatization: Because the elevation stays around 3,500–3,600 meters, this is an ideal warm-up hike for your first or second day in Cusco before tackling higher treks like Salkantay or the Inca Trail.

Packing: Bring 1.5–2 liters of water, sun protection (hat and sunscreen), comfortable trail shoes, and snacks or a packed lunch.

Navigation: Offline maps (such as Maps.me or AllTrails) are recommended if hiking self-guided, as signage along the trial can be sparse.

When to book a trek: trek permits are not required for this trek. Departure dates depend on availability of the group.

Group size: minimum 03 people, typical group size 7 – 8 people, maximum 12 people.