Cusco to Puno Scenic Transfer with Sightseeing Stops & Lunch
Puno, Peru

Cusco to Puno Scenic Transfer with Sightseeing Stops & Lunch

Outty Ranking 56 4.3 · 6 traveler reviews8 hoursFrom $72
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56/100

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4.3/5

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Is Cusco to Puno Scenic Transfer with Sightseeing Stops & Lunch worth booking?

Cusco to Puno Scenic Transfer with Sightseeing Stops & Lunch is a 8-hour experience in Puno, Peru, from $72 per person. It scores 56 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.3/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
56 / 100
Rating
4.3/5 (6)
Duration
8 hours
From
$72 per person

Make the most of your travel time by combining transportation and sightseeing in one unforgettable journey. Travel during the day while visiting some of the most remarkable historical landmarks along the way. This incredible route, known as Peru's Route of the Sun, connects two of the country's most iconic destinations: Cusco, home to the world-famous Machu Picchu, and Puno, gateway to the breathtaking Lake Titicaca. Along the journey, you'll travel aboard a comfortable tourist bus and enjoy three fascinating cultural stops: the Andahuaylillas Chapel, the Raqchi Archaeological Complex, and the Pucará Lithic Museum. Experience this scenic journey from Cusco to Puno—or the reverse route—and discover the rich history, culture, and landscapes of southern Peru.

What you get

    About this experience

    Make the most of your travel time by combining transportation and sightseeing in one unforgettable journey. Travel during the day while visiting some of the most remarkable historical landmarks along the way. This incredible route, known as Peru's Route of the Sun, connects two of the country's most iconic destinations: Cusco, home to the world-famous Machu Picchu, and Puno, gateway to the breathtaking Lake Titicaca. Along the journey, you'll travel aboard a comfortable tourist bus and enjoy three fascinating cultural stops: the Andahuaylillas Chapel, the Raqchi Archaeological Complex, and the Pucará Lithic Museum. Experience this scenic journey from Cusco to Puno—or the reverse route—and discover the rich history, culture, and landscapes of southern Peru.

    What's included

    Included

    • First Aid Kit
    • Service on board with cold and hot drinks
    • Touristic bus from Cusco to Puno
    • Guided tours in Spanish and English
    • Ticket entrances to visit tourist places in each stop (optional)
    • Buffet lunch at a local restaurant

    Not included

    • Gratuities
    • Transfers from and to the bus station in Cusco and Puno
    • The buffet lunch doesn't include cold drinks

    What you'll see and do

    1. San Pedro Apostol de Andahuaylillas

      After boarding the tourist bus located at the bus station in the city of Cusco, we will begin a 1-hour journey towards the beautiful south valley in order to make the first stop in Andahuaylillas situated at 3,093 meters above sea level. This lovely Andean town has an incredible jewel of the architecture dating back to the seventeenth century known as the Sistine Chapel, with an impressive work covered in gold leaf and paintings of the art school of Cusco. There is a fascinating artwork inside the Church of San Pedro de Andahuaylillas, ceilings and walls decorated in a Baroque style, many of them belong to the Peruvian painter Luis de Reaño. Definitely, it should be a must in your travel bucket list.

      25 minutes here · Admission included

    2. Parque Arqueologico De Raqchi

      The bus ride continues, for one hour and a half, until reach the archaeological site of Raqchi, our second stop located at 3,450 meters above sea level. The temple of Wiracocha was built next to the Vilcanota River during the fifteenth century and, currently, it has huge walls that belonged to temples, as well as aqueducts and tombs. In this place, there are circular storehouses known as Colcas. Them were used to hold different kind of grains such as quinoa, potato, corn, among others. Another interesting fact is that Raqchi is part of the incredible Inca Trail.

      40 minutes here · Admission included

    3. The tour to Puno by bus continues until we reach the city of Sicuani to enjoy a buffet lunch in a local restaurant, that offers local and regional dishes, vegetables, desserts and hot drinks like mate de coca.

      40 minutes here

    4. La Raya Pass

      After lunch and a travel of 40 minutes by bus, we are going to reach the highest point of the tour called La Raya Pass, situated at 4,335 meters above sea level. This is the border of the cities of Cusco and Puno, and here, we are going to make a short stop to admire the snow-capped Chimboya and take pictures of beautiful landscapes.

      10 minutes here

    5. Museo Litico Pukara

      The next and the last visit will be at Museum of Pucara, after a trip of more than an hour from La Raya pass. This museum has an excellent collection of monoliths, stone sculptures and ceramics belonging to the culture of Pucara, a civilization developed in the highlands of Peru and Bolivia. At the end, we will take the tourist bus to travel for two more hours towards the city of Puno. Along the way you will be able to admire landscapes of the heart of the Andes, passing through the city of Juliaca, until we arrive at the bus station of Puno at 05:00 p.m.

      30 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Puno

    If you departs from Puno, the bus station is located at Avenida Costanera 430, Puno

    Meeting point

    Puno

    If you departs from Cusco, the bus station is located at Avenida Pacifico J-9-1, San Antonio, Cusco (one block of Colegio Bolivariano)

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    If you final destination is Cusco, the bus station is located at Avenida Pacifico J-9-1, San Antonio, Cusco (one block of Colegio Bolivariano)

    Ends at

    If you final destination is Puno, the bus station is located at Avenida Costanera 430, Puno

    Options you can book

    • Bus Cusco/Puno with ticket entrances

      Ticket entrances included Buffet lunch included From Cusco to Puno

    • Bus Puno/Cusco without ticket entrances

      Ticket entrances are not included Buffet lunch included From Puno to Cusco Starting point: Terminal Privado TURISMO MER, Av. Costanera 430, Puno 21001, Peru

    • Bus Puno/Cusco with ticket entrances

      Ticket entrances included Buffet lunch included From Puno to Cusco Starting point: Terminal Privado TURISMO MER, Av. Costanera 430, Puno 21001, Peru

    • Bus Cusco/Puno without ticket entrances

      Ticket entrances are not included Buffet lunch included From Cusco to Puno

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 10 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Tangol

    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • You should bring hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, money for personal expenses and camera
    • If you select the option without ticket entrances, you can get them directly in each stop
    • It is not allowed to take photos and videos inside the Chapel of Andahuaylillas and Museum of Pucara
    • Take note that the route from Puno to Cusco is the same, the order of the tour is the opposite.
    • Boarding time 06:30 AM

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    5 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Food and drink

    3 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    2 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Photo opportunities

    2 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Organization

    2 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Value for money

    1 mention

    Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.

    Traveler reviews

    6 verified traveler reviews for Cusco to Puno Scenic Transfer with Sightseeing Stops & Lunch. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Zabrina_M · October 2025

    Absolutely recommend, we loved this tour!

    We thought this was a wonderful unique way to see the smaller towns and learn more about the indigenous Incan culture, support local people's in rural areas, and see some urban areas uncommon for visiting. We were lucky enough to get the front seats on the top deck, which was amazing views of the Andes. Our guide was great at keeping such a large group on time while answering all of our questions about the sites. We didn't feel rushed but having quick stops along the way really made the day fly by! They serve c*ca and Muna tea while approaching higher altitudes and then cool beverages later in the day, we loved the guide and the attendant serving on the bus. The buffet lunch was incredible. Seats were amazing on the bus and good air flow from the vents. It took a bit to connect to wifi but eventually it did connect and the USB chargers were very handy to keep electronics charged up for our arrival to Puno

    via Viator

    Blair_C · October 2025

    Best way to go from Cusco to Puno

    Getting from Cusco to Puno was just so easy on this one way day tour. Pick-up from the hotel and the staff at Puno helped organise transport to your hotel. All the stops were worthwhile, the pick of them was the Church of Saint Peter the Apostle in Andahuaylillas. An excellent buffet lunch was provided in a nice location. As usual beautiful scenery was everywhere. Marita was terrific as a guide and allowed us plenty of time at the different places. The coach was large and comfortable. This tour provides good value all things considered compared to a normal bus, especially an overnight one.

    via Viator

    R_J · October 2024

    An Adventure

    The trip from Cusco to Cusco was worthwhile. The guides were knowledgeable about the places we visited and managed the schedule so everyone had time to see what they wanted. The food at the midway point was excellent. My only complaints is that the air conditioning was intermittent.

    via Viator

    Caroline_C · May 2024

    Long ride to Puno with a lot of stops

    The stops were so-so and overall it is a very long journey to Puno. They stopped multiple times and sometimes for an unnecessary amount of time for what it was. We were sitting at the back of the bus and it got very hot at some point (the AC was not working properly). However the guide was really nice and tried his best to please us.

    Response from the operator: Dear Caroline_C, Thank you for sharing your comments about the excursion. We are sorry to hear that the trip to Puno seemed long and that some of the stops did not meet your expectations. We would like to remind you that Puno is 7 hours from Cusco and, due to the distance and the scheduled stops to visit small places of interest, the duration of the trip is as expected and detailed in the booking information. The service you booked is a regular transfer, which means that other passengers are also on the vehicle, and therefore the pick-up and stops are planned to fit the overall itinerary. Regarding your comment about the air conditioning, we are sorry to hear that you experienced discomfort and we will be taking actions to review the air conditioning system in our vehicles. We are glad to hear that the guide made every effort to provide you with a pleasant experience, and we assure you that our entire team is highly trained to provide the best possible service. We thank you again for your comments, as they help us to continue to improve. Yours sincerely, Tangol Tours

    via Viator

    Maarit_L · November 2022

    Very good way to travel from Cusco to Puno

    Our guide was informative and we enjoyd the trip.Unfortunatelly there was a strike,and we couldn’t visit archeological site in Racchi.

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    8 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $72 to $111
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    2
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Tangol, who run 256 experiences we rank across 22 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 48.8.

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    Why this scores 56

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)67
    Review evidence (18% weight)35
    Booking momentum (14% weight)25
    Value for money (12% weight)55
    Listing quality (10% weight)83
    Local standing (8% weight)41
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Cusco to Puno Scenic Transfer with Sightseeing Stops & Lunch: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Puno.

    How much does Cusco to Puno Scenic Transfer with Sightseeing Stops & Lunch cost?

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    Prices start at $72 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Puno usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Cusco to Puno Scenic Transfer with Sightseeing Stops & Lunch take?

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    Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Puno is not rushed.

    Is Cusco to Puno Scenic Transfer with Sightseeing Stops & Lunch worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 56 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.3/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Puno, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Cusco to Puno Scenic Transfer with Sightseeing Stops & Lunch?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Cusco to Puno Scenic Transfer with Sightseeing Stops & Lunch suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Cusco to Puno Scenic Transfer with Sightseeing Stops & Lunch?

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    Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Puno can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Puno and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Cusco to Puno Scenic Transfer with Sightseeing Stops & Lunch start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Puno within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Puno?

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    On Outty we rank every Puno experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Tour to Uros and Taquile Islands in a Fast Boat, Uros and Taquile Speedboat Day Tour in Small Group, Uros and Taquile Islands on New and Comfortable SpeedBoat. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Puno?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Puno?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Cusco to Puno Scenic Transfer with Sightseeing Stops & Lunch?

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    Included: First Aid Kit; Service on board with cold and hot drinks; Touristic bus from Cusco to Puno; Guided tours in Spanish and English; and Ticket entrances to visit tourist places in each stop (optional). Not included: Gratuities; Transfers from and to the bus station in Cusco and Puno; and The buffet lunch doesn't include cold drinks. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Where is the meeting point for Cusco to Puno Scenic Transfer with Sightseeing Stops & Lunch?

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    If you departs from Puno, the bus station is located at Avenida Costanera 430, Puno Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.

    What languages is Cusco to Puno Scenic Transfer with Sightseeing Stops & Lunch offered in?

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    It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Cusco to Puno Scenic Transfer with Sightseeing Stops & Lunch?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Cusco to Puno Scenic Transfer with Sightseeing Stops & Lunch wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Cusco to Puno Scenic Transfer with Sightseeing Stops & Lunch if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Puno. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Cusco to Puno Scenic Transfer with Sightseeing Stops & Lunch?

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    Across 6 reviews averaging 4.3 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, food and drink, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    What booking options are available for Cusco to Puno Scenic Transfer with Sightseeing Stops & Lunch?

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    There are 4 options to choose from, including Bus Cusco/Puno with ticket entrances, Bus Puno/Cusco without ticket entrances, Bus Puno/Cusco with ticket entrances, Bus Cusco/Puno without ticket entrances. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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