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Cusco To Puno Bus by Rainbow Mountain Tour

1 Day from $ USD 189.00

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Altitude
Min: 3,827m (12,555 ft)
Max: 5,100m (16,732 ft)
Duration
1 Day
Physical Level
Easy
Tour Type
Archeological and Cultural
Group Size
Private Tour
Recommended Seasson
January to December
Cusco To Puno Bus by Rainbow Mountain Tour

Cusco To Puno Bus by Rainbow Mountain Tour

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1 Day from $ USD 189

Rainbow Mountain| Raqchi| Pucara

Experience the Cusco to Puno Bus

Cusco To Puno Bus by Rainbow Mountain Tour is one of the best ideas to travel by bus from Cusco to Puno, venture halfway to explore the beautiful rainbow mountains to enjoy incredible views of the colorful Andes; After the expedition, continue your trip to Puno or Cusco.

Departure Rainbow Mountain to Puno

Enjoy this trip by shortening the time of exploring the Andes of Puno and Cusco on your bus trip! Take a break from the tour to visit the top of the rainbow mountain so you can continue traveling on the Cusco to Puno Bus by Rainbow Mountain Tour circuit; It is excellent to complete your vacations in Peru.

Overview

Cusco to Puno Bus by Rainbow Mountain Tour Overview

One of the best ways to travel between Cusco and Puno is by private vehicle, exploring incredible Inca sites in a whole day trip, including a visit to Rainbow Mountain along the bus service route between Cusco to Puno or vice versa. We leave Cusco at 05:00 to arrive early at the top of the mountain of colors to then visit the Inca sites of Raqchi, the panoramic view of La Raya, “regional limit between Cusco and Puno,” the stone museum of Pucara, the magnificent guided excursion inside the Pucara museum to then continue the trip directly to Puno.

Sites to visit on the bus trip from Cusco to Puno

  1. Explore the fantastic rainbow mountains of Vinicunca
  2. We visit the sacred temple of Raqchi, “Inca Temple of the Inca God.”
  3. Technical stop at the regional border of Cusco and Puno in La Raya with a spectacular view of the Andes Mountains
  4. Visit the lithic museum of the highlands of Puno.
Cusco To Puno Bus by Rainbow Mountain
Cusco To Puno Bus by Rainbow Mountain

Cusco to Puno Bus by Rainbow Mountain Tour Highlights

The BEST Day Tour Cusco to Puno with Rainbow Mountain
  • Travel by vehicle route: Bus Cusco to Puno in a full day so as not to return to Cusco and continue the trip to Puno after the mountain of colors
  • The colorful mountains of Cusco complement expeditions to the Andes
  • Undoubtedly, the colorful extension of the sun’s route by bus or private vehicle enhances the tourist destinations of Cusco and Puno.

Why You´ll love the Cusco to Puno Bus by Rainbow Mountain Tour

Make the most of your trip between the city of Cusco and Puno, exploring the Inca ruins along the way but also making a technical stop through the beautiful rainbow mountains of Vinicunca; walk about 70 minutes to reach the top to have one of the best panoramic views; Explore the Andes of southern Peru in a unique experience between Puno and Cusco.

Cusco to Puno Bus by Rainbow Mountain Tour Itinerary

Venture through the Andes between Cusco and Puno by car, visiting different impressive sites but halfway, explore the fascinating rainbow mountains of Vinicunca on your journey to Lake Titicaca. In this section, we develop the tourist program from the departure and arrival at the destination.

PRESENTATION OF CUSCO TO PUNO BUS BY RAINBOW MOUNTAIN TOUR

DAY 1

Cusco To Puno Bus by Rainbow Mountain Tour

At 5 in the morning, we start the trip from Cusco to Puno. We travel about 2 hours following the paved road from Cusco to Puno, and at the height of the town of Cusipata, we turn left to ascend the Andes of the Rainbow mountain following a dirt road. Once we arrive at the vehicle parking area, we start to ride a two-wheel motorbike for 12 minutes; then we walk to the viewpoint or top of the rainbow mountain for about 06 minutes at a slow pace to reach the colorful and spectacular peak in optimal conditions; After the colorful mountain experience, we return to the parking lot to board our vehicle.

Hiking excursion information

  • Hike start elevation: Llaqtoc 4,900 meters / 16,076 feet.
  • Total walking time:
    • By two-wheel motorbike for 12 minutes with the Andes driver (1 bike per customer)
    • 35-40 minutes one way and 30 minutes back.
  • Pass Elevation: 5,100 meters / 16,732 feet.
  • Hike Difficulty: Challenging “one-way walk” – Moderate to easy “return.”

We return to Cusipata to join the main road and continue the trip to Puno, but without first visiting the Raqchi temple; Raqchi is the temple of the God Wiracocha; there are large circular columns. Likewise, the circular deposits or granaries of the Incas have natural refrigeration to preserve food.

The Raqchi area exudes positive energy, so the master architects built the Raqchi temple specifically in this area. To end the trip, we visit the Stone Museum of Pucara to see various pre-Inca and Inca accessories. Note from Cusipata to Puno: it takes about 3 hours and a half to reach the final destination or city of Puno; this means that Cusipata is half of the entire vehicle route.

Puno arrival: 18:30 hrs. and 19:30 hrs.

Food

Box Lunch

Physical Level

Challenging

Walking Distance

7 km/ 4.3 miles

Hiking Time

35-40 minutes

Min Altitude

4,900 meters / 16,076 feet.

Max Altitude

5,100 meters / 16,732 feet.

Map Cusco To Puno Bus by Rainbow Mountain Tour

What to Bring

  • Small day pack
  • Water bottle “bring reusable bottles.”
  • Good sturdy shoes or walking boots
  • Warm fleece jacket
  • Layers of warm clothing “In Cusco, get some baby alpaca wool.”
  • Hats (to protect yourself from the sun and also to keep warm)
  • Rain gear, waterproofing
  • Essential Sunglasses
  • High SPF sunscreen “In cream.”
  • Insect repellent

Cusco to Puno Bus by Rainbow Mountain Tour Price Information

PRICES PER PERSON [U.S Dollar] 2025

Private Service

Solo Travel: USD$ 779.
02 participants USD$ 459. “Prices reduce if more people are in your group.”
03 participants USD$ 353.
04 participants USD$ 298.
05 participants USD$ 264.
06 participants USD$ 237.
07 participants USD$ 217.
08 participants USD$ 201.
09 participants + USD$ 189

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