Bus to/from Puno

• Colonial church of Andahuaylillas: This is a fabulous colonial church which preserves precious paintings and murals from XVI and XVII centuries.
• The archaeological site of Raqchi: It is also called “Wiracocha temple”. On this site we will find remnants of exquisitely built Inca terraces, baths, and aqueducts.
• Buffet lunch at Sicuani village: (lunch included).
• La Raya is the border town between Cusco and Puno and the highest point on this route (4,313 mt – 14,147 ft). From this point we will enjoy the beautiful view of the highland plateau’s scenery.
• The archaeological site of Pukara: The Pukara culture was the first great civilization of the Andean Plateau of Lake Titicaca area. We visit the small but very interesting museum of Pukara.
• Upon your arrival in Puno, you will be picked up from the bus terminal and transferred to your hotel.

** The itinerary is the same in both directions.

ROUTE: PUNO > CHIVAY (COLCA CANYON): DAILY DEPARTURES

• 06:00 Pick up from your hotel in Puno.
• 06:30 Bus departs from Puno bus terminal.
• 08:30 Stop (10 minutes) at Lagunillas to see the lagoons and spot some Andean birds.
• 10:15 Stop at Pampa Cañahuas (25 minutes rest). You can have some coca tea and use the W.C at the local restaurant.
• 11:15 Stop (10 minutes) at the lookout point of Patapampa to admire the view of the volcanoes.
• 12:30 Arrival in Chivay in bus terminal nexto to to Chivay’s Main square at restaurant La Pascana.

ROUTE: CHIVAY (COLCA CANYON) > PUNO: DAILY DEPARTURES 

• 13:00 Boarding time starts.
• 13:30 Bus departs from Chivay.
• 14:15 Stop (10 minutes) at the lookout point of Patapampa to admire the view of the volcanoes.
• 15:35 Stop at Pampa Cañahuas (25 minutes rest). You can have some coca tea and use the WC at the local restaurant.
• 17:00 Stop (10 minutes) at Lagunillas to see the lagoons and spot some Andean birds.
• 19:30 Arrival in the terminal of the city of Puno.

ROUTE: CHIVAY (COLCA CANYON) > CUSCO: MONDAY – WEDNESDAY – FRIDAY

• On the way to the highlands of Colca Valley you will go through the traditional little villages of Tuti and Sibayo.
• At around 8:00a.m the bus stops at a lookout point to appreciate the rock formations of Callali where the wind and water erosion have carved these rocks into shapes that look like medieval castles.
• At around 10:00 a.m the bus will pass by the “Condoroma Dam” located at an altitude of 4,737 meters above sea level.
• Later, the bus stops in another lookout point to appreciate another natural formation called the “Forest of Stones” in the village of Yauri.
• An hour later you will be delighted to see the Lagoon of Langui a beautiful lagoon in the middle of the highland landscapes.
• Later, the bus will stop for about one hour in the village of Sicuani where you can have lunch in the restaurant.
• After Sicuani, the bus will go through Andahuaylillas and Urcos and arriving at the city of Cusco at around 17:00 – 17:30 hours.

ROUTE: CUSCO > CHIVAY (COLCA CANYON): Tuesday – Thursday – Saturday

• Same itinerary and stops as described above but on the other way  around.

ITINERARY: PUNO > KASANI (PASSPORT CONTROL AT BORDER TOWN) > COPACABANA

ITINERARY: PUNO > KASANI (PASSPORT CONTROL AT BORDER TOWN) > COPACABANA WITH CONNECTION WITH BOLIVIAN BUS COMPANY > LA PAZ