Half Day Tour in Sillustani

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Puno, Peru

4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

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.

Board a private bus in the early afternoon and get out to Sullustani
Your guide will show you Incan and pre-Incan funerary tombs
Explore the Umayo Lagoon and see the local flora and fauna
Note that food and beverages aren’t included, so you may want to bring a drink

What's Included

Transport from your hotel in Puno to the archaeological site and back
Sillustani entrance fee.
Bi-lingual guide

Meals and beverages
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up or drop-off outside the center of Puno (25 soles per way)

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

Pickup points

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Pickup details

We offer complimentary hotel transfers to our guests who are staying in hotels or airbnb (within the centre of Puno). If you outside the centre of city, we can extend the service to you at an additional cost of 25 Soles each way.

Meeting points

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.2:00 pm

Itinerary

Sillustani

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 27 reviews

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Good Tour

Michael_B, May 2024

Tour included a stop at lookout and family home showing way of life and crafts before Sillustani. Sillustani was the best bit though. Guide was good. Tour ran longer than stated. Big comfort bus.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Hi Michael, Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour, especially the visit to Sillustani. It's great to know that you appreciated the stop at the lookout and the family home showcasing their way of life and crafts. We also appreciate your positive comments about our guide and the comfort of the bus. We apologize for the tour running longer than stated and will take your feedback into consideration to improve our scheduling. Thank you for choosing our tour, and we hope to welcome you again in the future. Best regards, Israel Chalco

A glimpse of an Andean culture

Sheyenne_H, Nov 2023

The tour guide picked me up from the hotel and walked to the taxi. Then we stopped by for a bit to the Mirador del Puma vista to see a vantage point of Lake Titicaca. Then on the way to Sillustani, the tour provided history and pre-history of the Inca. The next stop is at a pueblo where they talk about the way of life in the Andean culture, food: a sampling of different potatoes, cheese, toktochi (quinoa patty) and a taste of clay! Then at the main site, we had to hike to the top of the hill. I did not anticipate this and unfortunately, it was my 1st day in Puno and experiencing altitude sickness. I chose to stay within the entrance and chat with the locals.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Planet Odysseys on TripAdvisor. We're delighted to hear that you found the views from Mirador del Puma vista enriching and enjoyed the deep dive into the Inca's history and pre-history en route to Sillustani. It's also great to know that the cultural exchange and tasting session at the Andean pueblo added to your experience. We understand that the altitude in Puno can be quite challenging, especially on your first day in the region. We apologize if this aspect of the tour was not communicated clearly, as we always aim to prepare our guests for the physical demands of our activities. Your feedback is invaluable, and we will take steps to ensure that future guests are aware of the hike's difficulty and the potential impact of altitude. Despite the challenge with the hike, we hope you found your interactions with the locals at the entrance enriching and that you left with positive memories of the day. Should you return to the area and wish to explore more, we would be more than happy to tailor an experience that matches your acclimatization and comfort levels. Warm regards, The Planet Odysseys Team