Sillustani Bike Adventure Tour
Why we love it?
The Sillustani Bike Adventure Tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the stunning landscapes surrounding Puno, Peru, while cycling through the region's rich cultural heritage. Over the course of four hours, participants will navigate the scenic routes leading to the ancient burial site of Sillustani, known for its impressive chullpas, or funerary towers. This tour is ideal for adventure enthusiasts and those looking to combine physical activity with cultural exploration. With the support of experienced staff, mountain bikes equipped with front suspension, and essential safety gear, riders can enjoy a safe and immersive experience in this breathtaking Andean setting.
Inclusions
- Support staff
- Mountain bike with front suspension
- Safety equipment (helmet and gloves)
- Support transportation
- First Aid Kit
Itinerary
Step 1
After picking you up from your hotel, we will go to the north of Puno, and begin our adventure riding along 2-hour tour, until reach the "Chullpas of Sillustani".
This place is the most important Peruvian pre-Inca cemetery, which belonged to the Kolla culture. The funerary towers are located around 20 miles from the city of Puno, on the shores of Lake Umayo. Along the way, you will be able to appreciate flora and fauna of the area, as well as beautiful landscapes around it.
After visiting the Sillustani archaeological complex, we will go to the houses of local families who live nearby to learn about their lifestyle, and how they maintain ancestral customs, in the kitchen and in weaving textiles.
At the end, we will return to Puno.
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- This activity is not recommended for children 8 and younger
- Lake Titicaca has an average altitude of 3,800 m.a.s.l., so we recommend prior acclimatization for the excursion.
- Pick up from centrally located downtown Puno hotels, or hotels located on the shores of Lake Titicaca
Know Before You Go
- Passport required
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
