Sillustani Tours and Tickets

Nestled on the banks of Lake Umayo, the archaeological site of Sillustani boasts a history dating back to pre-Inca days - but visiting without a guide means missing out on its hidden secrets. On this tour, explore the imposing stone tombs and mausoleums as your guide shines a light on Sillustani's ancient burial practises. With entry fees plus round-trip travel from central Puno hotels included, gain insight into a civilization lost in time.

Join a private guide for a trip into Puno's fascinating history, from the pre-Inca ruins at Sillustani and Pukara Archeological Site to a 17th-century church with a network of catacombs. Exploring with a private guide means you can cover more ground in one day of exploring, so the tour also includes a walk through the canyon of Tinajani, where you'll find a maze of eroded stone shapes in brilliant colors.

Commune with the ancient spirits of the Inca, and the gorgeously stark scenery of Peru, during this 5-hour trip to the Sillustani Ruins. Travel through small rural villages during the 27-mile (45-kilometer) drive to Sillustani and the striking Umayo Lagoon that lies nearby. You'll explore the unique Inca and Pre-Inca funerary towers, or 'Chullpas,' that dot this archaeological site, learning about their history and significance from your guide. Your site entrance fee, plus round-trip hotel transport from select hotels, is included.

The Sillustani is a place that is located 40 minutes outside of the City of Puno, the Qolla culture was established here, which was characterized by the elaboration of its "chullpas" tombs of different sizes where the ranges they had in that culture are clearly observed.

Sillustani is a pre-Incan cemetery on the shores of Lake Umayo near Puno. The tombs, which are built above ground in tower-like structures called chullpas, are the vestiges of the Qulla people, who are Aymara conquered by the Inca Empire in the 15th century.

Explore the unique cylindrical tombs of Peru's Pukara Culture during this 4-hour excursion to the Sillustani burial site. Travel through the 'Altiplano' (High Plains) to this ancient indigenous funerary site where you'll visit the "Chullpas" burial towers and learn about this Pre-Columbian culture's belief in the afterlife. All entrance fees and roundtrip hotel transport are covered.

The floating islands of Uros and Taquile are a must-see attraction while on Lake Titicaca. Learn about traditional life on the floating islands with this tour from Puno, which takes you directly to the islands for free time to explore. Then, jet off to the pre-Incan ruins at  Sillustani for a guided tour before returning to Puno.

Enjoy a day of exploring Inca ruins with a small-group and an informative guide. Visit the Cemetery of Sillustani to see the funeral towers created by the Inca. See some pre-Inca tombs from the Kollas civilization and enjoy the views of the nearby Umayo lake. This is a great opportunity to learn about the Puno region and the andean vegetables of the area including quinoa and a myriad of potatoes.

Embark on a half-day tour to Lake Umayo's Sillustani, known for its impressive funeral towers. Set out from Puno to this pre-Incan burial ground belonging to Peru's indigenous Colla people. Explore the grounds and learn about the Colla civilization, inhabitants of the surrounding lands years before the Inca people. Your trip includes round-trip hotel transport.

Visit the pre-Incan archaeological site of Sillustani on a half-day tour from Puno. Situated at almost 4,000 meters above sea level, this site was carefully chosen and built by the Kolla people to bury their chiefs and priests. Learn about the ancient Andean cultures of this area and take in the beautiful scenery of the surrounding landscapes before heading back to Puno.