Sillustani Tombs Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Sillustani Tombs. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Full-Day Tour of Uros, Taquile, and Sillustani from Puno

• Half-Day Tour to Sillustani from Puno

• Half-Day Tour in Sillustani

• Chullpas de Sillustani Inca Cemetery Tour by Tourist Bus

• Half-Day Excursion to Chullpas de Sillustani from Puno

Admission tickets for the Sillustani Tombs cost 10 soles per adult. However, there are plenty of tours that include admission and make it easy to reach the remote archaeological site. Full-day tours from Puno that combine the tombs with the floating islands of Uros and Taquile cost from US$150.

Yes, visiting the Sillustani Tombs is worth it, particularly if you're a fan of history or ancient architecture. Known as chullpas, the intricately carved pre-Incan funerary towers were built around 1300 AD by the Colla empire. The archaeological site also boasts a picturesque location on Lake Umayo, making it a great place to watch the sunrise.

Per one customer who booked the Half-Day Excursion to Chullpas de Sillustani from Puno, "I thoroughly enjoyed the tour. The guide demonstrated a deep understanding of the subject matter and presented it in a very engaging manner. Additionally, the landscapes were breathtaking and added significantly to the overall experience."

The easiest way to get to the tombs is by joining one of the many tours from Puno. You can go on a half-day tour to the site, or opt for a full-day tour that also includes a visit to the floating islands of Uros and Taquile.

The best time of day to visit the Sillustani Tombs is right around sunrise, when the light is ideal for photographs and you have a good chance of seeing wild guinea pigs at the site. Sunrise is also a good time, particularly if you want to take lots of photos.

While the tombs are accessible throughout the year, the best time to visit is in the dry season, which runs February–November. December and January tend to get a lot of rainfall. If you do come in the wet season, remember to pack water-resistant shoes and a raincoat.

Yes, you can go to the Sillustani Tombs on your own. However, it’s better to go with a guide who can explain the significance and history of the site. It’s also easier to visit on a tour if you don’t have a rental car, as tours generally include transportation.

Touring the Sillustani Tombs can take as little as 30 minutes and as long as two hours, depending on your personal pace. Most tours from Puno to the tombs and back last around four hours, including the 45 minutes that it takes to get to the tombs and back again.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Sillustani Tombs. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Puno:

• Lake Titicaca

• Uros Floating Islands

• Taquile Island

• Abra La Raya Pass

• Sun Island

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Puno.