From Cusco to Lake Titicaca Puno lies 390 kilometres south of Cusco, at 3,827 metres, on the shore of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, which Peru shares with Bolivia.
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Cusco to Puno by private transport with a guide: Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, La Raya and Pukara, with entrance fees…
Puno lies 390 kilometres south of Cusco, at 3,827 metres, on the shore of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, which Peru shares with Bolivia. Between the two cities runs a road across the altiplano which, done with stops, is one of the best journeys in southern Peru: the church of Andahuaylillas, the Temple of Wiracocha at Raqchi, the La Raya pass at 4,335 metres and the Pukara museum. That is the Route of the Sun, which we turn into a private one-day tour with guide and arrival at your hotel in Puno. We describe it stop by stop in the Route of the Sun guide.
| Option | Time | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| Direct bus | Six to seven hours, no stops | Those who just want to get there |
| Shared tourist bus | About ten hours, with stops | Those who want the stops on a fixed schedule |
| Private Route of the Sun | About ten hours, with stops | Those who want the stops at their own pace, with their own guide and hotel pickup |
| Flight to Juliaca | One hour's flight and about 45 km by road | Those short of time |
Two nights in Puno are enough to see the Uros, Taquile and the city calmly; three if you want to stay overnight on Amantaní. Puno is about 400 metres higher than Cusco: after a few days of acclimatisation you will not notice it; if it is your first stop, read the acclimatisation guide first.
The Route of the Sun works both ways: as a transfer from Cusco to Puno after Machu Picchu, or from Puno to Cusco if you arrive from Bolivia or Arequipa. Being private, the order of stops and the departure time adapt to your train or flight. The price depends on the group size and the vehicle, and we confirm it by quote.
Lake excursions are arranged from Puno with trusted local operators; message us on WhatsApp with your dates and we put the full programme together.
By direct bus, six to seven hours with no stops. On the Route of the Sun, about ten hours with guided stops. By air, an hour to Juliaca and about 45 kilometres by road.
The Andahuaylillas church, the Temple of Wiracocha at Raqchi, the La Raya pass at 4,335 metres and the Pukara museum.
It depends on the group size and the vehicle, and we confirm it by quote. It includes private transport, guide and entrance fees; lunch is not included.
Two nights for the Uros, Taquile and the city; three if you want to stay overnight on Amantaní.
Puno is at 3,827 metres, about 400 higher than Cusco. After a few days of acclimatisation you will hardly notice it.
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