Ruta del Sol from Cusco to Puno

Guided sightseeing tour

From:

$50

/per person

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The Ruta del Sol (Sun Route) from Cusco to Puno is a guided day tour that travels between the two cities while visiting the main attractions of the Andean highlands. Unlike the direct bus, this daytime service stops at places of great historical and cultural value: the Andahuaylillas Chapel, known as the “Sistine Chapel of the Americas”; the imposing temple of the god Wiracocha in Raqchi; the La Raya pass, the border between Cusco and Puno, with views of the snow-capped Chimboya; and the Lithic Museum of the Pukara culture. The tour includes a buffet lunch in Sicuani and a bilingual guide (Spanish and English), so you can enjoy the journey from Cusco to Puno while discovering its history and landscapes.

Why travel with Turismo Mer?

Daily Departures

Daily tourist service from Cusco to Puno, with guided stops.

Day Trip

You depart at 07:00 and arrive at 17:30, enjoying the scenery along the way.

Online Reservation

Book your Ruta del Sol Cusco to Puno ticket safely.

What's included

Heating

Air Purifier

Ventilation system

Onboard restroom

LED lighting system

Window blinds

Polarized glasses, with U.V. filter.

Guided visits in Andahuaylillas, Raqchi and Pukara.

Bilingual guided service in English and Spanish.

Onboard service of hot and cold beverages.

Buffet lunch in the town of Sicuani.

Transportation in modern buses.

Comfortable reclining seats.

Medicated oxygen and first aid kit.

Starlink internet / high-speed satellite Wi-Fi.

Air conditioning

Transfers from hotel to bus station and from bus station to hotel

Terminal boarding fee (TAME)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the Ruta del Sol from Cusco to Puno cost?

The Ruta del Sol from Cusco to Puno with Turismo Mer starts at US$50 per person. It's a guided day tour that includes visits to the attractions along the route, a buffet lunch and a bilingual guide. You can book online safely.

The Ruta del Sol from Cusco to Puno departs at 07:00 from our private terminal in Cusco. It's a daytime service, designed so you can enjoy the scenery and the attractions along the way, arriving in Puno at 17:30.

The full Ruta del Sol trip from Cusco to Puno takes about 10 hours and 30 minutes. Unlike a direct bus, that time includes the guided stops at the main attractions along the route and lunch.

On the Ruta del Sol from Cusco to Puno you take guided visits to the Andahuaylillas Chapel (the “Sistine Chapel of the Americas”), the temple of the god Wiracocha in Raqchi, the La Raya pass (the border between Cusco and Puno) and Pukara. The tour also includes a buffet lunch in Sicuani.

The Ruta del Sol service from Cusco to Puno includes transport on a tourist coach, a bilingual guide (Spanish and English), the guided visits to the attractions along the route, a buffet lunch in Sicuani, hot and cold drinks on board, onboard medicated oxygen and a first aid kit. The boarding fee (TAME) is not included.

You can book your Ruta del Sol Cusco to Puno tickets online directly on our website, in just a few minutes and with secure payment. Booking in advance secures your spot on the date you prefer.

In Cusco, departure is from our private terminal at Avenida Pacífico J-9-1, Urb. San Antonio, San Sebastián. In Puno, arrival is at our private terminal at Avenida Costanera 430.

The Cusco to Puno direct bus is a point-to-point overnight service, designed to get you there quickly while you sleep. The Ruta del Sol is a daytime tour: it covers the same route by day, with guided stops at the main attractions and lunch included. Choose the direct bus if you want speed, and the Ruta del Sol if you want to see the places along the way.

Yes. The Ruta del Sol from Cusco to Puno has daily departures in both directions (Cusco to Puno and Puno to Cusco), so you can plan your trip for whatever date works best for you.

Boarding & drop-off points

Private Terminal

Cusco

Private Terminal

Puno

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Itinerary description Cusco to Puno

Departure from Cusco

Boarding ticket check-in and baggage check-in time 6:40 a.m. Departure time exact time: 7:00 a.m.

2. Visit to the Sistine Chapel of Andahuaylillas

It is a church dating from the seventeenth century also known as the Sistine of the Andes for the beauty of its murals, gold leaf work and paintings of the Cusco school that houses inside. IMPORTANT. The visit lasts 25 minutes / It is not allowed to film or take pictures inside / The entrance fee is S/. 15.00

3. Archaeological complex of Raqchi

Also known as the Temple of the god WIRACOCHA, who was the supreme Inka deity, in this place we will find the largest amount of Colcas (Graneros) we will also see magnificent stone and adobe buildings. IMPORTANT. The visit lasts 40 minutes / We recommend the use of hats and sunscreen / The entrance fee is S / 20.00.

4. Tourist restaurant La Pascana

Lunch is buffet and is included in the price of the ticket in the tourist restaurant LA PASCANA which enjoys good prestige and is recognized for the good seasoning of the chefs. It is strategically located on the outskirts of the town of Sicuani. The buffet consists of a wide range of national and regional food, appetizers, fresh vegetables, side dishes, the most delicious desserts, hot drinks (maté de coca, coffee or tea) which are included in the price of the ticket IMPORTANT. Lunch lasts 40 minutes / cold drinks such as water, soft drinks or beer are not included in the buffet.

5. The promenade of La Raya

Which is the border pass between Cusco and Puno at more than 4335 MSNM where the Chimboya snow peak, source of the Amazon River, is located. Where tourists can take pictures of the landscape, the visit lasts 5 to 7 minutes. IMPORTANT. The visit time lasts between 7 to 10 minutes / we recommend the use of extra coat / consumption of coca tea to counteract altitude sickness.

6. The Lithic Museum of Pukara

Which is a culture that developed from 1600 BC to 400 AD located 106 km to the northeast of the city of Puno, in this museum we can find ceramics and sculptures representing zoomorphic figures, including the famous sculpture of HATUNÑAQAC that in our times would be translated as the great sacrificer. IMPORTANT. The visit lasts 30 minutes / it is not allowed to film or take pictures inside / The entrance fee is S/ 15.00.

7. Arrival in Puno 5:30pm

430 Costanera Avenue Private Bus Terminal Bus Station

Double-decker tourist bus of Turismo Mer

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