About this experience
Travel from Cusco to Puno by comfortable tourist coach. Appreciate the stunning scenery and fascinating cultural and natural attractions along the way and enjoy a delicious lunch of traditional Peruvian dishes. Additionally, private transfers from your hotel in Cusco to the bus terminal and from the Puno bus terminal to your hotel are included.
At a glance
- Duration: 9 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 9 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
Machu Picchu Bus From Aguas Calientes Guide
Plan the Machu Picchu bus from Aguas Calientes with clear advice on timed entry, one-way or return transport, current fare checks, site rules, and disruption planning.
What is included
- Buffet lunch
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- One way comfortable, air-conditioned tourist coach (from Cusco to Puno)
- Local taxes
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
Your driver will meet you at your hotel at 7am and take you to the bus station to catch your comfortable 9-hour coach journey through beautiful Andean scenery to Puno.
Along the way, you will stop at various interesting cultural and natural attractions with your guide. First, you will make a stop at the Andahuaylillas Church, known as the Andean Sistine Chapel, where you will see fascinating 16th, 17th and 18th century mural paintings and altars completely decorated in gold. Afterwards, you will make a stop at a small highland town called Racchi.
In Raqchi, you will visit the Incan temple of Wiracocha and discover this fascinating construction with adobe brick walls of 11 meters high. After your visit to Racchi, you will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch of traditional Peruvian dishes at Sicuani. After lunch, we will reach the midway point between Cusco and Puno which is also the highest point of the journey, La Raya standing 14,100 feet (4,300 meters). Then, you will head to Pukara
Pucara is famous for its ceramic production and its most famous figurines, the two bulls. You will find the figurines often on the rooftops of Andean houses as they bring good luck. At 5pm, you will reach Puno.
Puno lies on the banks of Lake Titicaca. A representative will be waiting for you at the bus station to transfer you to your hotel where you will have the rest of the night to spend at your leisure.
Meeting and pickup information
- We can also pick up travellers from hotels far from the center of Cusco. It may have an additional cost (depending on how far it is). Please ask us about this option.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Cultural Immersion Travel Peru E.I.R.L.
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- There is a small additional fee for transfers to/from Libertador, Posada del Inca, Eco Inn and Taypikala hotels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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