Scenic Bus Transfer from Cusco to Puno with Lunch

From$138
7 hours
Cusco, Peru

About this activity

Enjoy a scenic bus journey from Cusco to Puno, including guided stops at attractions like Sillustani and a traditional Peruvian lunch.

Highlights

  • Scenic bus ride through the Peruvian Andes
  • Visit to the pre-Incan burial site of Sillustani
  • Lunch at a traditional Peruvian restaurant
  • Guided commentary on local history and culture
  • Comfortable and air-conditioned transportation

Full description

Experience the breathtaking landscapes of the Peruvian Andes on this one-way bus transfer from Cusco to Puno. Along the way, you'll visit the pre-Incan burial site of Sillustani, known for its impressive funerary towers. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, savoring traditional Peruvian cuisine. Throughout the journey, a knowledgeable guide will provide insights into the region's rich history and culture, ensuring a comfortable and informative trip. This excursion offers a seamless and scenic way to travel between Cusco and Puno, making it an ideal choice for travelers seeking both convenience and cultural enrichment.

Included / Excluded

  • Comfortable bus ride from Cusco to Puno
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Guided stops at key attractions along the route
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

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Departure on a tour bus to Puno. On the way we’ll stop to visit the attractions this beautiful route has to offer. The first stop: Andahuaylillas, for a visit to its beautiful chapel, then its Racchi, Temple of the Wiracocha God where the walls and narrow streets stand out.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: YES
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Visit the Arqueological Park De Raqchi.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: YES
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Before our final destination we will visit the in site Pukara Museum and a chance to get one of the local classic bull shaped ceramics. We will arrive in Puno at the end of the afternoon and will head straight to our hotel. Overnight stay in Puno.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: YES

Important information

Know before you book

  • This tour is conducted in English; proficiency in the language is recommended.
  • The bus is air-conditioned for your comfort during the journey.
  • Please inform the operator of any dietary restrictions in advance for lunch arrangements.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for a full-day excursion.
  • Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and historical sites.
  • Ensure you have a valid passport or ID for travel within Peru.

Cancellation policy

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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Traveler reviews

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Awesome way to get from Cusco to Puno

Wow - that double decker tour bus had amazing seats with foot rest - serious business class plane vibes. Max was an excellent guide & excellent english

SoloAmericanGirl42Nov 24, 2025TRIPADVISOR

5 stars

Very educational. A very comfortable bus. Tour guide was full of knowledge. Many stops along the way broke up the long day to Puno. Lunch buffet was tasty. Was able to accommodate my dietary restrictions (celiac). Would 10/10 recommend this tour company and this tour.

daviav2025Oct 28, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Excellent transfer between Puno and Cusco

Excellent transfer between Puno and Cusco. Bus comfortable, pleasant and with toilet on board The road is long but you can see beautiful landscapes. Many interesting stops to stretch your legsManual our quality Spanish/English dual language guide, with lots of quality reviews and always with great care. Our driver Daniel, excellent for a sometimes dangerous road! Small negatives on our bus USB sockets on the ceiling did not work:(

Sylvieb0105Aug 17, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Not quite what we expected

Our trip was cancelled the day before we were due to depart due to a national transport strike. We were given the option of going the day after the strike, or a full refund or to go in about 6 hours time in the evening. We chose the latter which meant we left Cusco at 4pm and got to Puno at midnight. This meant we missed out on visiting the 3 attractions on the way but there was no reduction in price for us missing out and with it being at night there was no scenic view. The coach was fantastic, by far the most comfortable coach we have ever been on with large reclining seats for the 7 hour journey. A minibus had picked us up from our hotel in Cusco and taken us to the coach and in Puno we transferred from coach to taxi to get to hotel. When we got to our hotel there was a wheel missing from a suitcase which had come off whilst the cases were being moved from one vehicle to another and so the cases must have been roughly handled for this to happen. The wheel was found in the coach and we were told we could pick it up from the bus station rather than it be sent to tge hotel but it was now the day of the strike and there were marches and protests near our hotel and so we didn't want to move through these. Luckily the hotel came to our rescue and sent someone to the bus station to collect the wheel. So overall the coach was extremely comfortable but the pricing issue and suitcase wheel issue will sadly be the things we remember

Louise_wMay 15, 2025VIATOR

Puno, Here We Come

If you enjoy seeing life from a bus, then this is for you. The stated tour start time which is advertised as 6:30a, was actually a 6:10 pickup. The actual bus left the lot after 6:45. The stops were all okay, and the lunch — cafeteria style — was good and presumably “local.” Driver and guide were both satisfactory. I had asked about seating selection well before the travel-date but was either blown off or told seats are randomly assigned. The bus was a 1.5 or double decker, and we wound up essentially 1st floor bulkhead — which are not seats we would have selected. After the trip started and we were settled in, we were approached and offered to be reseated “upstairs” but the seats would not be together. As we had taken the lemons and made lemonade (spread ourselves across the first row in the dungeon), we declined to move. It would be nice to select seats, even if there was a nuisance upcharge.

Raymond_NDec 31, 2024VIATOR