Cusco to Lake Titicaca is a private car transfer to Puno with free stops at Inca sites along the way with lunch and entry tickets available for extra cost (without tour guide).
If you’re reading this post it’s because you’re looking for a scenic, safe, flexible and on time private transfer between Cusco and Lake Titicaca, Puno.
Look no further! At Andean Ways, you’ll get the best quality transport options and friendly drivers.
Your Transfer Features
Transport Private
Drive Duration 7 – 9 Hours
Pick-up time from 6:00 AM
Drop-off time up to 7:00 PM
Pick-up at Cusco hotel
Drop-off at Puno hotel
Driver Spanish Speaker
Your Trip Itinerary
CUSCO HOTEL PICK-UP
FOTO: Cusco hotel
Based on your request, you’ll be picked up at your selected Cusco hotel by your driver and then get transferred to Puno on a 7 up to 9 hour drive with optional photo or lunch stops along the way.
Just tell us when you’d like to be picked up at your address and our friendly driver will show up at your place on time. We’ll share his name the day before of the transfer.
SIGHTSEEING STOPS
The private Transfer from Cusco to Lake Titicaca Puno route offers unique opportunities to make stops alongside the main highway such as at Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, Sicuani (lunch place), La Raya and Pucara for a self-guided visit and exploration (entry tickets can be purchased at each site).
If you’d like to stop off along the route, just let us know at the moment of booking then we’ll advise your driver to stop at the requested places then your total travel time would be more than 9 hours.
Andahuaylillas, the San Pedro Apostol church known as the “Sistine Chapel of the Andes” was built by Jesuits in the sixteenth century over a pre-Columbian Huaca, or ceremonial space. It’s very popular because every inch of wall is covered with decoration. You’ll see large paintings framed in gold leaf lined the nave, while murals cover the remaining wall space.
Raqchi, it is an Inca archaeological site known as the Temple of Wiracocha. It is close to the town of Raqchi and the Vilcanota River. It’s thought to be the tallest Inca structure ever built. Qullqas (Colcas) were widely used during the Incan times. Crops were stored in thatched and conical-roofed storehouses Qullqas. Two tiny windows give ventilation and a narrow door provides access to these circular, 26 feet in diameter, granaries.
Sicuani, featured as the best place for lunch where a buffet restaurant that caters to tourists is set up. There is a nice selection of food. By the way the Urubamba River is born here and it follows through an outstanding route to the north of Peru, passing several types of terrains and vegetation. The river was of great importance in the Inca Empire and previous cultures.
La Raya at 4,335 m, it’s the highest point in your journey after the lunch. The place also marks the division between the departments of Puno and Cusco. The best spot to enjoy the majestic view of the Mountains (snowy peaks of Apu Chimboya) and take pictures. You’ll find a small market that is set up at the stop selling typical Peruvian wares such as sweaters, hats, scarves and decorative rugs.
Pucara, it will be your last stop before Puno, the town is famous for its talented ceramists, who craft the “Toritos de Pucara” (“Little Bulls of Pucara”) which can often be found adorning rooftops in houses in Peru, placed to attract good fortune at home.
At the Pucara Stone Museum (Museo Litico de Pucara) there are some amazingly intact pieces of stonework and pottery that were from pre-Inca times. The source of the pieces is the archaeological complex Pucara found further up the road from the museum, overhanging the village
DROP-OFF
Your driver will drop you off at your hotel in downtown or at Kalapajra pier, if you’re staying the night on the Uros reed floating lodge.
The PRO of Booking a Private Transfer
– Andean Ways offers you the best door-to-door car private transfers between places so you can easily plan and book a trip from Cusco and Lake Titicaca, Puno.
– We are the most reliable company operating this trip, highly recommended on Tripadvisor. We make sure you have a hassle-free booking with a quick communication before and after the transfer is confirmed.
– You’ll get the most flexible time to depart from Cusco towards Lake Titicaca (up to 2:00 pm)
– All type of vehicles, we provide, are safe, clean, comfortable and spacious with enough room for your luggage.
– From an auto Sedan to larger buses traveling from Cusco to Lake Titicaca Puno, we offer a wide type of private vehicles to best suit your needs depending on how many participants you are.
– All our vehicles have National Wide Circulation permit, Mandatory Traffic Accident Third-Party Liability Insurance SOAT, GPS monitoring unit, oxygen tank, first aid kit, panoramic windows, reclining, confortable seats and friendly drivers exclusive for our demanding customers.
Included:
- Pick-up at your Cusco hotel
- Private Spanish speaking driver
- Cusco to Lake Titicaca private transport
- Drop-off at your Puno hotel or Kalapajra pier
Excluded:
- English speaking driver (available under extra cost)
- English speaking tour guide (available under extra cost)
- Snacks, bottled water
- Extra expenses
- Entry tickets (S/53 PEN total per person)
- Lunches (available from S/55 soles)
- Gratuities
What to bring:
- Local cash currency
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Snacks, bottled water
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