Optional tours

Tourist bus Puno – Cusco

Transfer to the station for the tourist bus trip to Cusco (aprox 9 hrs). During the trip we will visit the Kalasaya Temple, remnants of the ancient Pucara Culture. We pass by La Raya ranch (the highest point on the route – 14,222 ft), where we can see herds of vicunas and llamas. From there, we continue to Sicuani, where we will have lunch at a local restaurant. Then we stop at Racchi, where we will see an Inca Sanctuary dedicated to the great Inca god Wiracocha. Continuing our trip we arrive at Andahuaylillas, where we will visit its church, known as the ‘Sistine Chapel of the Americas’, due to its decorated polychrome ceiling. Upon arrival in Cusco, transfer to the hotel. Overnight.

Puno – Pucara – Lampa

Full-day excursion. We visit the archaeological complex of Pucara (84 km / 52 mi from Puno). Research proves that it was primarily a religious pre-Inca town that influenced the Tiwanaku culture, which is displayed in its architecture, sculpture and pottery. Then we visit Lampa, known as the ‘Pink City’ or the ‘City of the Seven Wonders’ (75 km / 46 mi from Puno). Its archaeological ruins, the famous replica of La Pieta by Michelangelo, the Apostle Santiago parish church, the breeding of chinchillas, its folklore, its thermal waters and the stone bridge make up the 7 wonders tourist attractions.