Top Puno Archaeology Tours

Discover Peru’s most iconic road trip! Travel from Puno to Cusco in style aboard the official ‘Route of the Sun’ touristic bus. Along this full-day journey, you’ll stop at 4 cultural landmarks—like the Andean Sistine Chapel and an ancient Inca temple—while enjoying breathtaking mountain views and insight from expert guides. With over 24 years of experience, our modern luxury buses include onboard service, daily departures, and an authentic connection to Peru’s living traditions. ✔️ Scenic stops in the Andes ✔️ Guided visits to cultural heritage sites ✔️ Buffet lunch included ✔️ Comfortable transport with onboard facilities

Discover the magic of Sillustani on a relaxed half-day tour from Puno. Your experience begins with a short stop at the Puma Viewpoint, where you can enjoy panoramic views of Puno city and Lake Titicaca. Then, continue through the Andean highlands to Atuncolla for a brief cultural visit, where you will learn about rural Andean life, local traditions and native animals. Finally, explore the Sillustani archaeological complex, home to impressive pre-Inca and Inca funerary towers known as chullpas. Your bilingual guide will share the history of the Colla and Inca cultures while giving you time to enjoy Lake Umayo, take photos and explore at your own pace. Ideal for travelers seeking a short, scenic and meaningful afternoon experience from Puno, with hotel pickup, round-trip transport, entrance ticket and professional guide included.

Visit the pre-Incan funerary tombs of Sillustani and visit the Umayo Lagoon on this half day tour from Puno. You’ll be collected from your hotel at 2:00pm, drive about 45 minutes to the gigantic towers, or chullpas. One of these chullpas is called the Lizard and is the highest of them all. You’ll also see waru waru, earth mounts to protect against floods and frost, and maybe see siem wild pigs, flamingos, and other wild birds.

Explore the rich history of the Inca Empire on this captivating tour to Copacabana, Bolivia. Visit the renowned Basilica of the Virgin Candelaria and journey to the Island of the Sun, an important archaeological site dedicated to the Sun god, Inti. This experience offers a unique glimpse into ancient culture and spirituality, perfect for history enthusiasts and travelers seeking depth in their journey. The tour is conveniently located just 142 km from Puno, making it an accessible day trip to uncover the wonders of this sacred region.

Aymara Route is the set of tourist attractions such as the fertility temple, which is very famous for finding 6 minor phalluses and one larger one.After visiting the fertility temple, the group will go to the chullpas of Molloco, which are known for having a different style from those of Sillustani where you can see 3 square towers and a circular one, niches will be seen under the ground which were also used as niches, after that you will go in the direction of seeing the circular Andean Waru warus, where we can appreciate this ancestral technique used as a laboratory for the domestication of Andean grains and tubers, after that we will go to the gate of Aramu Muro where meditation will be practiced and the rock formations will be seen, ending with a visit to the Rome of America to see its beach and see other optional activities lunch ending at 4 pm the tour in Puno, the visit to the mentioned places will be accompanied by an official tour guide.

With this tour you can take advantage of your time if you are already in Puno and want to know Bolivia. The island of the Sun is one of the most important attractions along with the church of the Virgin of Copacabana of Bolivia, you can also take advantage and continue your journey to Peace or return to Puno. The tour is from 7am until 8:30pm which approx are arriving in Puno. Being so close to Bolivia, why not know it? Note: Some nationalities need "Visa" to enter Bolivia, we suggest you find out about it or if you want you can contact us on WhatsApp + 51 966 364 437 gladly assist them.

Let yourself be captivated by the scenic beauty of the place, a beautiful peninsula where the funerary towers rise surrounded by the Umayo lagoon, a place full of mysticism and energy, you can also appreciate the pre-Inca and Inca architecture. Half day excursion (Every afternoon from 2pm to 6pm).

Commune with the ancient spirits of the Inca, and the gorgeously stark scenery of Peru, during this 5-hour trip to the Sillustani Ruins. Travel through small rural villages during the 27-mile (45-kilometer) drive to Sillustani and the striking Umayo Lagoon that lies nearby. You’ll explore the unique Inca and Pre-Inca funerary towers, or ‘Chullpas,’ that dot this archaeological site, learning about their history and significance from your guide. Your site entrance fee, plus round-trip hotel transport from select hotels, is included.

Discover the rural tranquility of the Uros and Taquile Islands on an enriching full-day excursion from Puno. Cruise the shimmering waters of Lake Titicaca, the worlds highest lake, and spend some leisurely free time exploring the beautiful islands. Marvel at the majestic floating islands, made entirely of reeds, as you wander and watch locals go about their daily business. Learn about the rich culture and history of the region from your expert guide and feast upon a complimentary lunch when hunger strikes.

This experience is led by a local spiritual guide. Hike to Aramu Muru, a door-like stone structure near Lake Titicaca known as “Gate of the Gods,” to make offerings to Mother Nature. The experience includes ceremonies, meditations, offerings, and rituals to absorb the vortex energy of this interdimensional doorway. Pachamana offerings are included in the price.

Visit one of the largest and highest lakes in the world as you embark on an excursion to Lake Titicaca. The lake is split between the Peruvian and Bolivian borders and features several inhabited islands. On this tour, learn about the indigenous Uros people who have inhabited the region since pre-Columbian days.

elTours of the Aymara Route offer a mystical alternative and less saturated than the classic visits, to the islands of Lake Titicaca, allowing them to connect with the living history of Puno in a deeper way. These are the main reasons 1. Connection to the "Unknown" and Mystical Unlike other destinations, the Aymara Route includes Aramu Muru, considered a "dimensional portal". Tourists today seek spiritual and meditative experiences that they do not find on conventional tours. 2. Exclusivity and Authenticity Ancient Legacy: Visit the Inca Uyo (Temple of Fertility) in Chucuito or the Waru Waru (pre-Inca agricultural laboratories) 3. Unique Architectural Variety Square chullpas in Molloco to the majesty of the "Roma of America" in Juli, 4.Full Day Tour: Ideal for those who have already visited the Uros and taquile are looking to take advantage of their second or third day in Puno with a full day activity (8:00 AM - until 15:00 pm to 15:30 PM approx.).

Explore both Cusco’s historic center and five ancient Inca ruins on its periphery on a sightseeing tour that’s designed with history buffs in mind. Traveling by vehicle allows you to cover more sights in less time, making this tour ideal for visitors in a rush. Plus, exploring the archeological sites with a guide gives endows the ruins with crucial context.

We do this tour by van, mini bus depending on the number of passengers. It is the best option to visit Sillustani in the morning, The Church of Santiago, the catacombs and the hatchery of chinchillas. We will see the beautiful replica of Michelangelo’s La Pietá Sculpture in Lamba and we will carry out an activity of painting bulls in pukara.

Experience the rich culture of the people who live on Lake Titicaca during this full-day tour. Take a boat ride to the floating island of Uros, which is completely built from reeds, and learn about the culture. Then, visit Taquile Island which is famous for its colorful, handmade textiles weaved by the locals, and enjoy time to shop for local souvenirs.

Explore the ancient highlands of Peru on this insightful full-day excursion from Puno. Discover Chucuito's mystical Temple of Fertility, renowned for its unique stone sculptures that reflect Andean beliefs. Visit the impressive Molloco Chullpas, ancient funerary towers that offer insight into pre-Inca cultures before heading to the legendary portal of Aramu Muru, known as the 'Gate of the Gods'. The journey also includes a visit to Juli, celebrated for its stunning colonial churches, merging Andean and Spanish heritage.

Belmond Andean Explorer is South America’s first luxury train that combines genuine daytime getaways with sleeping accommodations at night, all while traversing the Peruvian Andes. With a morning departure from Cusco, the capital of the ancient Inca Empire, you will cross the Altiplano towards Puno, and discover the spectacular beauty of Lake Titicaca. Next visit the Sumbay Caves, home to the rock art of the first humans that lived in the Peruvian highlands, before reaching the volcanic "White City" of Arequipa.

Discover the fascinating archaeological complex of Sillustani, renowned for its impressive funerary towers, known as Chullpas. Set against the scenic backdrop of Lake Umayo, this site is one of the major necropolises in the Andean region, showcasing the architectural prowess of the Kollas and Incas. Marvel at the towering structures that defy gravity while learning about their historical significance. This tour offers a glimpse into ancient Andean burial practices and rich cultural heritage. - Visit the iconic funerary towers surrounded by the beautiful Umayo Lagoon - Learn about the history and significance of the site with an expert guide - Experience one of the most important necropolises in the Andean world - Conveniently located just 33 km northwest of Puno

Archaeological complex of Sillustani, one of the most important necropolis of the Collas, Lupacas and Inkas Cultures of the Altiplano

Join us on the Quechua Route Tour in Puno, a journey that will take you to charming places filled with history, allowing you to trace back to our pre-Inca and Inca past in Peru You'll visit Sillustani inca tombs, Lampa beautiful colonial church and Pukara archeological museums

Discover the wonders of Puno visiting the mysterious funerary towers or also known as Chullpas of Sillustani. The tombs of Sillustani are incredible stone towers surrounded by the beautiful Umayo lagoon and it is the most important pre Inca and Inca burial site in Peru. You will explore this fantastic place and we are going to visit a local family to learn about their customs.

This tour follows the Aymara Route through Puno's southern highlands, connecting ancient sites with colonial landmarks along Lake Titicaca's shore. Your first stop is Inca Uyo in Chucuito, an Incan fertility temple marked by dozens of stone phallus sculptures arranged in a ceremonial courtyard. From there, you'll head to the Chullpas de Molloco—circular stone towers that once served as above-ground tombs for the pre-Incan elite. You'll also visit the Waru Warus, raised agricultural platforms that reveal how ancient communities managed farming in harsh, frost-prone conditions. At Aramu Muru, you'll find a carved doorway in solid rock—locals call it the "Gate of the Gods" and believe it holds energetic significance. The tour continues to Juli, once known as "Little Rome of the Americas" for its concentration of colonial churches. You'll visit its Main Church, an impressive example of Andean Baroque architecture. Afterward, there's time to walk along Juli's small sandy beach. Join now!

Explore the idyllic floating islands of Lake Titicaca on an exciting full-day tour from Puno. Visit Uros and Taquile to gain insight into the indigenous inhabitants of the unique islands; ride the gentle waters of the world’s highest lake on a boat; and enjoy an authentic experience of a culture untouched by mainland modernity. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off is included in this tour.