THE ROUTE OF THE SUN: CUSCO PUNO / PUNO CUSCO

Wonder Peru Expedition has 3 years in the tourist transport service, but is determined to become one of the leading companies in the tourist service, with a fleet of modern buses, Wonder Peru Expedition provides a good tourist service on routes Cusco Puno and Puno Cusco. Wonder Peru Expeditions is being recommended by Lonely Planet. Guaranteed service and quality is the slogan of this Peruvian Company.

TOUR DESCRIPTION

ANDAHUAYLILLAS - SISTINE CHAPEL OF AMERICA

Andahuaylillas is one of the most beautiful colonial villages of the region, situated 40 kilometers south of Cusco. This is the "San Pedro de Andahuaylillas" church, built in the XVII century is part of the cultural patrimony. It called "Sistine chapel of South America". The interior of the Church of San Pedro of Andahuaylillas is covered with Baroque art and many decorations. It has numerous and beautiful paintings of the "Escuela Cusqueña" or "Academy of Cusco". that makes this one of the most valuable jewels of the colonial art in Peru.

RAQCHI TEMPLE OF WIRACOCHA

The most prominent structure of the Raqchi ceremonial center built by Inca Pachacutec around the middle of the 15th century is the Temple of Wiracocha, an enormous rectangular two-story roofed structure that measures 92 m (302 ft) by 25.5 m (84 ft). That materials other than stone were used here speaks to the adaptability of Incan architects to the different resources and needs at each site.

SICUANI BUFFET LUNCH

Sicuani is a relatively large highland town. The town is a major intersection, with the road to Puno/Arequipa passing through here. This town is surrounded by some very pretty hills. Afterwards, you have a buffet lunch in our exclusive restaurant with family atmosphere.

RAYA PASS

The highest pass in southern Peru, on the way Cusco to Puno. Vendors had set up an outdoor market along the highway, with alpaca textiles framing the Andes beyond. Abra La Raya - 4,335 m.s.n.m (14,232ft) pass between the Cusco and Puno regions.

TEMPLE OF PUKARA

Pukara, located in the northwestern Lake Titicaca Basin of the Peruvian Altiplano (highlands) at an altitude of 3860 m (12664 feet), was the first population center to develop in this region during the Late Formative Period (200 BC- AD 200). The Pukara culture developed here about 1500 years before the Inca arrived. The archeological site can be seen below the mountain on the right side. The Iglesia de Santiago de Pupuja is a lovely Baroque church in Pukara in the Peruvian Altiplano (highlands) at an altitude of 3860 m (12664 feet). The church was built by the Jesuits and completed in 1767.

ITINERARY

• CUSCO PUNO TOUR

  • Cusco (3400 m.a.s.l ) Departure Time: 7:15AM
  • Andahuaylillas (3122 m.a.s.l.) Time: 8:30AM
  • Raqchi (3450 m.a.s.l.) Time: 11:00AM
  • Sicuani Village(3552 m.a.s.l.) Buffet Lunch: Time: 12:00PM
  • Raya Pass (4335 m.a.s.l ) Time: 14:10PM
  • Pucara Museum (3900 m.a.s.l ) Time: 15:30PM
  • Puno (3800 m.a.s.l.) Arrival Time:17:00 PM

• PUNO CUSCO TOUR

  • Puno (3800 m.a.s.l.) Arrival Time: 07:15 PM
  • Pucara Museum (3900 m.a.s.l ) Time: 08:45PM
  • Raya Pass (4335 m.a.s.l ) Time: 10:10PM
  • Sicuani Village(3552 m.a.s.l.) Buffet Lunch: Time: 12:00PM
  • Raqchi (3450 m.a.s.l.) Time: 13:15AM
  • Andahuaylillas (3122 m.a.s.l.) Time: 15:45AM
  • Cusco (3400 m.a.s.l ) Departure Time: 7:15AM

PRICES

WONDER PERU EXPEDITION

Group	1	2	5	10	+15
Price USD per person	$45	$45	$45	$45	$40

TURISMO MER

Group	1	2	5	10	+15
Price USD per person	$50	$50	$50	$50	$45

INKA EXPRESS

Group	1	2	5	10	+15
Price USD per person	$55	$55	$55	$55	$48

CRUZ DEL SUR

Group	1	2	5	10	+15
Price USD per person	$60	$60	$60	$60	$55

WHAT IS INCLUDED AND NOT

SHORT INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU

• WHAT IS INCLUDED

  • A professional guide, Bi-lingual Staff. (English, Spanish).
  • Guided Tours to Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, La Raya and Pukara Museum (Arqueological Centers).
  • Buffet Lunch in Sicuani Village.
  • Entraces fees to the different arqueological sites.
  • On board Service: mineral water, coca tea, coffee.
  • Professional drivers and kind hostess at your service.
  • Tourist Assistance.
  • First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.
  • We offer Delivery bus tickets at your hotel.
  • Luggage storage.
  • Comfortable seats, safety belt, satelite mobile phone comunication, air conditioning, TV/ video / music on board.
  • Chemical toilet (urinary).

• WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

  • Transfer from your hotel to the Bus Station and Bus Station - Hotel. Extra cost is $10 for the transfer.
  • Hotel in Cusco or Puno.
  • Breakfast and dinner on the day of travel.
  • Soft or alcoholic drinks.