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Public bus from La Paz to Puno:
You will go to an unsafe bus terminal in La Paz, get on a bus with lots of locals going to work who will just fall asleep with headphones in, and you will look out the window as the incredible scenery between Bolivia and Peru passes you by.
Bolivia Hop bus from La Paz to Puno:
You will be picked up at your hotel or Airbnb, make some quick stops at hidden gems (e.g. Copacabana), have an onboard Bolivian telling you funny and crazy stories about local life and assisting you with the border crossing, and you will meet other travelers from all around the world!
2 Irish guys travelled around Peru in 2010 on public buses, then later moved to Peru in 2013 (chasing love!).
They realized that the Real Peru was so much better than what they saw back in 2010 so they created Peru Hop with the help of some local Peruvians and then expanded into Bolivia Hop.
The concept of Bolivia Hop is to give travelers a much more local authentic experience of Bolivia and Peru, with hidden gem stops and onboard local hosts.
Created by Travelers for Travelers, Bolivia Hop is the #1 rated Bus Company in Bolivia and people have even married after meeting on the Bolivia Hop bus!
Public Buses are created for locals going to work, with a distinct lack of customer service for foreign travelers, no interaction amongst passengers, and no stops to see hidden gems along the way.
Read reviews online to see how many issues travelers have had on public buses, from delays, cancellations, issues at the border between Bolivia and Peru and more! That is why Bolivia Hop is consistently voted the #1 bus company in Bolivia!
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| Rating on Tripadvisor | 96% | 65% | |
*Wi-Fi Note: Other buses falsely advertise wifi, but it NEVER works. You travel through remote locations where even phone signal is hard to get, nevermind wifi! Peru Hop do not falsely advertise something that simply won't work!
You buy 1 pass that covers all your bus travel in Bolivia and Peru, and are free to hop on and hop off at any stop for as long as you want. With the Bolivia Hop App, you are in full control of your trip and can change bus dates and times with just 12 hours notice.
All Hop buses come with luxury semi-bed reclining seats, usb charge ports, professional drivers, GPS tracking safety system, A/C, Tv’s, Toilets on Board and more!
The onboard local host will help you with any questions you have along the way, give you tips & advice, and share with you funny and crazy stories about life in Bolivia and Peru!
Hidden gem stops that most travelers do not know about, and that public buses cannot get to, will also give you a truly local experience, with the added bonus of border crossing assistance!
You will also meet fellow like-minded travelers on the Bolivia Hop bus, unlike public buses where you will be surrounded by locals who just fall asleep on the way to work!
Don’t be a Typical Tourist… Discover the REAL Bolivia and Peru
To read more about how Bolivia Hop works, click HERE.
