Departures Days
EVERY DAY
Time of Departure
22:00pm (meet at our terminal 21:30pm)
Pick up Location
Peru Hop Private Terminal just 10/15 minutes from hotels/hostels. Click HERE to view map (address will be on booking confirmation).
Minimum Time Needed
15 Hours
Price
$54
DESTINATION HIGHLIGHTS:
Follow the different ‘Hopstages’ of our route to see the different highlights at each of our destinations.
Upon arrival in Puno, we’ll enjoy a delicious yet cheap Peruvian breakfast. Afterward, for those that wish, we recommend the early morning boat ride out to the famous floating reed islands on Lake Titicaca (optional extra tour).
Night Stay on Isla Amantani at a local homestay. For more info. just ask your guide.
Visit the captivating Sillustani burial towers.
Kayak on the highest navigable lake in the world.
Top Thing to Do in Puno
Floating Islands Tour – See how locals build and live on the floating islands of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world.
Departures: EVERY DAY
Departures From: Peru Hop Private terminal just 10/15 minutes from hotels (address will be provided on booking confirmation).
Departure Time: 22:00pm
Arrival Time: 06:00am (next day)
Recommended Nights in Puno:
We recommend staying 1 night in Puno. Puno is a small place with not much to do apart from visiting the Uros floating islands, Isla Taquile, and Isla Amantani on Lake Titicaca. Overnight stays on Isla Amantani are possible for those who want to explore more of the islands. We can help you book your accommodation.
Drop-off: Any hostel/hotel in central Puno (within 1km of Plaza de Armas).
This scenic part of the route is arguably one of the most beautiful. It is also the only part of our journey where you’ll cross from one country to another! For the Peru/Bolivia border crossing, our guides will assist you with the necessary paperwork and immigration processes for crossing. Check with our office before departure for nationalities that may require additional VISA requirements. Please have your passport and immigration slips in order. Overstay fines should be paid before leaving.
Climb ‘El Calvario’ hill for amazing panoramic views of Lake Titicaca (sunset).
Visit the sacred church and pilgrimage centre of the Basilica de Nuestra Senora de Copacabana.
Hire a kayak or duck-shaped pedalow and head out onto the lake.
Relax lakeside with a cold beer and dine on the local speciality of freshly caught lake trout.
Top Thing to Do in Copacabana
Isla Del Sol (Island of the Sun) – According to Inca legend this small island in the middle of Lake Titicaca was home to their most revered god, Inti, and was the mythical birthplace of the first Inca ancestors. A 4 hour round trip in our private boat takes you out to see the ancestral terracing and ruins of the southern part of the island as well as the existing island communities (includes a 1 hour walk from the original sun temple to the small island town of Yumani). Includes island entrance fee.
Departures: DAILY
Departures From: Any hotel/hostel in central Puno.
Departure Time: 08:30am
Arrival Time: 13:30pm
Recommended Nights in Copacabana:
We recommend staying 1 night in Copacabana. There’s not too much to do here but one night is optimal for any tours or activities you might be interested in doing around Lake Titicaca. We can help you book your accommodation.
Drop-off: Copacabana is a small village. Central drop-off/pick-up point used in Copacabana due to its small size and limited access. Meeting point is the White Anchor by the port, within a few minutes walk of all major hotels/hostels.
NOTE: The itinerary planner does not factor in any break periods we have (e.g. around Christmas and the fact that we do not operate buses in February). Please check the important notes section under each pass for more information about this.
| HOW TO READ: | |||||||
| 1. Read DOWN ↓ for recommended bus plan based on our expertise. Example: Leave Cusco on a Monday and arrive to Copacabana on Tuesday the following day. 2. Read ACROSS → for next bus if you want to stay longer (hop off). |
| HOP STAGE 1 |
| CUSCO TO PUNO | |
| EVERY DAY | |
| CUSCO (DEPART) | 22:00 |
| NEXT DAY | |
| PUNO (ARRIVE) | 06:00 |
| DEPARTURE POINT IN CUSCO: Bolivia Hop Private Terminal. | |
| MAIN ACTIVITY IN PUNO: 2-Hour Floating Islands Tour at 6:30am at Lake Titicaca. Visit the floating islands and continue with bus to Bolivia the same morning or hop off in Puno and stay longer… Full Day or Homestay Tours (1 night) are also available. | |
| Basic breakfast stop on arrival to Puno. | |
| HOP STAGE 2 |
| PUNO TO COPACABANA | |||||||
| TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT | SUN | MON | |
| PUNO (DEPART) | 08:30 | 08:30 | 08:30 | 08:30 | 08:30 | 08:30 | 08:30 |
| PERU/BOLIVIA BORDER | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| COPACABANA (ARRIVE) | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 | 13:30 |
| *MAIN ACTIVITY IN COPACABANA: Isla del Sol boat trip (4hr round trip). Departs 14:00pm from the White Anchor. Possible to stay on the island and return the next day. | |||||||
END OF 2018 BREAK
Bolivia Hop will run as normal at the end of 2018 except on:
CUSCO - PUNO NO BUS ON: 22-25 DEC; 30-31 DEC; 01 JAN
PUNO - COPACABANA NO BUS ON: 23-26 DEC; 31 DEC; 01 JAN
NEXT BUS DEPARTING CUSCO: TUESDAY 1 JANUARY 2019
14 APRIL - 20 APRIL 2019 SEMANA SANTA
Easter weekend holidays. Hostel and tour prices increase during this period. We will not be able to assist you booking any accommodations during this period. Please book in advance.
27, 28 & 29 JULY 2019 - INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS (PERU)
Biggest public holidays of the year. Hostel and tour prices increase during this period. MUST book accommodation in advance!
