Sun Route – 8D/7N

We will pick you up from your hotel around 4:00 a.m. and head to Tinki, then to Pacchanta, a small Andean village near Mount Ausangate, where a local breakfast awaits us before starting the hike to the lagoons.
Today's hike will last about 6 hours. Along the way, we’ll discover the beautiful Ausangate lagoons one by one: Azulcocha, Oqécocha, Pucacocha 1 and 2, Alqacocha 1 and 2, and Q'omercocha, each offering unique landscapes and colorful waters.
Throughout the trail, you may see llamas, alpacas, viscachas, various bird species, and with some luck, a condor.
Lunch will be served near the hot springs of Pacchanta. If weather and conditions allow, we’ll enjoy a relaxing soak before heading back to Cusco, with arrival around 7:00 p.m.
Enjoy breakfast in the Andamayo community, where you’ll find many options to taste the flavors of our country.
Savor a traditional dish, Pachamanca: a Peruvian specialty where food is cooked underground with hot stones.
You can enjoy this dish at a viewpoint above a lagoon or in the Pacchanta community during the rainy season.
Dinner included.

We leave early in the morning heading south from Cusco to the province of Acomayo, in the district of Pomacanchi. After about 3 hours of driving, we’ll reach the starting point of our hike to Waqra Pukara, a lesser-known archaeological site offering a unique immersion into Andean history and nature.
There are several trekking routes to Waqra Pukara. Depending on your physical condition and the day's circumstances, your guide will choose the most suitable one. On average, it takes about 5 hours of hiking to reach this hidden gem of Peru, offering stunning views over the Apurímac canyon.
This adventure is physically demanding, but the reward is unforgettable.
Perched atop cliffs, the Inca fortress of Waqra Pukara intrigues with its architecture and history. Once used as an astronomical observatory, ceremonial site, and defensive fortress, it reflects the spiritual and strategic importance of the region during Inca times. Your guide will share all the secrets and legends of this exceptional archaeological site.
Overnight at Hotel Casona Checacupe - AEDO in a standard room.

Today we set off on a beautiful walk along the route of the 4 lagoons. During this approximately 20 km circuit, we will enjoy a little-traveled road offering stunning views of the Pomacanchi, Acopia, Asnacocha, and Pampamarca lagoons.

This day will also allow us to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the Peruvian Andes while immersing ourselves in the daily life and traditions of the Quechua communities.

Today you will visit the archaeological complex of Raqchi, a site of great importance along the route between Cusco and Puno during the Inca Empire. You will discover the main temple dedicated to the god Wiracocha, as well as various points of interest within the site.

Overnight in the community of Raqchi.

During this trekking day, you will discover the rainbow mountain of Pallay Puncho, one of the hidden gems of the Peruvian Altiplano.

Less visited than the colorful ranges of Vinicunca and Palcoyo, Pallay Puncho is a steep, multicolored rock massif.

From its summit, you will enjoy the timeless landscapes of the site, as well as a breathtaking panorama of the village of Layo and Langui Lagoon.

Overnight at Apu T'acllo Lodge Layo.

Today, you will travel along the legendary Route of the Sun, an essential cultural itinerary linking Raqchi to Puno. To enrich your journey, several stops are planned to discover the region’s natural and archaeological treasures.

You will explore the archaeological complex of Kananmarca, a fascinating testament to the Wari civilization, and make a stop at the impressive Tinajani canyon, a spectacular site with unique Andean landscapes.

At the end of the day, you will arrive in Puno, at the gateway to the mythical Lake Titicaca, ready to continue your immersion in Andean history and culture.

Overnight at Venancio’s house in Paramis, on the Capachica Peninsula.

During your stay at Venancio’s home, you’ll have the opportunity to go on some beautiful walks.

You can walk to the beach of Paramis, located just a few kilometers from the house. You’ll also have the chance to hike up to the village viewpoint, from where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the lake.

And for the more adventurous, you can embark on a hike around the peninsula that leads to the neighboring village of Llachon, taking in some of the region’s most stunning landscapes.

At dawn or in the late afternoon, you’ll go fishing with your host. With him, you’ll discover the practices and techniques used by the local population in one of the traditional activities of Paramis and the communities around Lake Titicaca.

Overnight at Venancio’s house in Paramis, on the Capachica Peninsula.

Have you always dreamed of sailing on the highest navigable lake in the world? During your stay in Paramis, you’ll be able to venture out onto the cool waters of Lake Titicaca and enjoy a sailing session on the lake.

A unique moment you won’t soon forget.

You’ll enjoy delicious meals at Venancio’s home and even have the chance to learn how to make one of the local specialties: quinoa bread, together with his family.

A driver will take you from Paramis to Puno. The journey takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Overnight at Hotel Tierra Viva Puno in a standard room.

A driver will take you from Puno to Juliaca.

On the way, you’ll make a short detour to visit the Sillustani site, known for its “chullpas,” funerary towers typical of the Quechua and Aymara cultures.