Visit the mysterious and impressive funeral towers, with our tour Sillustani Bike Adventure. Enjoy a different route to the traditional one, and ride along roads with beautiful views and landscapes, until reaching the archaeological center of Sillustani. This is the most important cemetery of the pre-Inca era, and is surrounded by the beautiful Lake Umayo.
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Sillustani Bike Adventure: Explore Pre-Inca Tombs and Scenic Landscapes
$115
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Inclusions
- Support staff
- Mountain bike with front suspension
- Safety equipment (helmet and gloves)
- Support transportation
- First Aid Kit
- Entry or admission fee
Exclusions
- Round trip transfers to and from located Tucume and Pimentel hotels
- Tip or gratuity
- Food & drinks
Tour Plan
Huaca Rajada
We will start the tour visiting the archaeological complex of Huaca Rajada. In this place, you will appreciate the grave where the Lord of Sipan was founded, former ruler of the Mochica culture in the 3rd century.
Huaca Rajada Site Museum
After walking through this archaeological complex, we will visit the Huaca Rajada Site Museum, and then we will return to the hotel.
Itinerary
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Sillustani Bike Adventure Tour
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.
Meeting / Pickup
Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.
Know Before You Go
- Infants must sit on your lap
- Passport required
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
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
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3 Comments
4.4
We had an eye-opening experience at the archaeological site, where the history of Sipan truly came alive for us. The museum was impressive, but the transportation felt a bit rushed, making it hard to soak everything in.
4.6
Our time in the museum dedicated to Sipan was a captivating glimpse into ancient Peruvian culture, offering a profound appreciation for the archaeological treasures uncovered there. The intricate gold artifacts and the detailed explanations provided by our guide brought the history to life, making it a highlight of our trip in Chiclayo. However, we found the pacing a bit rushed at times, leaving us wanting more time to absorb the information presented.
4.8
Exploring the intricate artifacts at the museum left us in awe of the ancient civilization from Sipan. The only hiccup was the slightly cramped transportation, but the knowledgeable guide made the trip worthwhile with fascinating stories about the archaeological finds.