Peru · Scooty & Bike

Sillustani Bike Adventure Tour

4 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Puno. Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Bike to the Chullpas of Sillustani from Puno
02 Visit an important pre-Inca cemetery of the Kolla culture
03 Enjoy views of Lake Umayo and the surrounding landscapes
04 Observe local flora and fauna along the route
05 Meet nearby local families and learn about ancestral customs
06 See traditional weaving textiles and kitchen practices
07 Half-day adventure with hotel pickup included

Discover Sillustani on an active half-day adventure from Puno, combining scenic cycling with one of the region’s most fascinating archaeological sites. Ride through beautiful highland landscapes on the way to the Chullpas of Sillustani, the important pre-Inca funerary towers set beside Lake Umayo.

Once at the site, learn about the history of the Kolla culture and take in the striking setting around the archaeological complex. The experience also includes a visit to nearby local family homes, where you can gain insight into ancestral customs, daily life, weaving textiles, and traditional kitchen practices before returning to Puno.

Ride through beautiful highland landscapes on the way to the Chullpas of Sillustani, the important pre-Inca funerary towers set beside Lake Umayo.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Puno

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

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.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Puno. 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Support staff
Mountain bike with front suspension
Safety equipment (helmet and gloves)
Support transportation
First Aid Kit

What's Not Included

TIP OR GRATUITY
FOOD AND DRINKS

Know before you go

PASSPORT REQUIRED
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