Cusco to La Paz | Bolivia Hop

Cusco to La Paz

Trip overview:

Perfect For:
For those who want to cross the border and see Lake Titicaca.

Time needed to complete trip:
24 hours – or hop off and stay longer at any destination if you wish…the choice is yours!

Start and End Point:
Start in Cusco and finish in La Paz. Start any Salar de Uyuni tour from here…we can assist!

Price:
From $59

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  1. Trip Highlights & What’s Included :Summary of the main attractions covered under this pass.
  2. Stop By Stop Information :Detailed informational guide to each stage of this pass.
  3. Our Recommended Itinerary :See our perfect plan for this pass and use it as a reference.
  4. Important Info & Notes :Up to date information regarding our service (e.g. around holiday periods)
  5. Bus Timetable :All bus times for each stage of this pass. Buses same time every day!.
  6. Accommodation Options :Exclusive discounts at various hotels and hostels at each destination.

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Trip Highlights & What’s Included

Summary of the main attractions
covered under this pass.

Stop By Stop Information

Detailed informational guide to each
stage of this pass.

Our Recommended Itinerary

See our perfect plan for this pass
and use it as a reference.


Important Info & Notes

Up to date information regarding our service
(e.g. around holiday periods)

Bus Timetable

All bus times for each stage of this pass.
Buses same time every day!

Accommodation Options

Exclusive discounts at various hotels and
hostels at each destination.

Trip Highlights & What’s Included

Trip Highlights

  • Take a boat across Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, and visit the indigenous families living on the floating islands – Puno
  • Discover all seven colors of the incredible Rainbow Mountain, discovered recently just outside of Cusco – Cusco
  • Find the mythical Isla del Sol, and discover the birthplace of the Inca Sun God, Inti – Copacabana
  • Take on the infamous Death Road by bike and experience the world’s most dangerous road for yourself – La Paz

What’s Included

  • 4 stage hop on hop off bus pass valid for 1 year
  • Hotel/Hostel pickup and drop off (save on approx 6 taxi journeys)
  • On board local Peruvian Expert who will give tips, advice, and can help book tours, accommodation and more
  • All local taxes, fees and service charges – no hidden fees or tipping requests like other companies
  • Local customer service team accessible 24 hours via email and phone for any issue
  • EXCLUSIVE discounts on accommodation at each destination – better prices than any website
  • EXCLUSIVE access to Peru Hop APP, with up to date destination info, food discounts and tour information

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Stop By Stop Information

Cusco to La Paz pass is broken down to 3 Hopstages:

Below you’ll see each of those hopstages individually, where you’ll know what to do, recommended number of nights and more!

If you want to see our recommended itinerary, click here.

Hopstage 1 : Cusco to Puno

Bus Details

Bolivia Hop Private Terminal just 10/15 minutes from hotels/hostels. Click here to view map (address will be on booking confirmation).

Bus departs at 9:30pm sharp.

Top Things To Do In Puno

  • Overnight stay on Isla Amantani with a local family (for more info just ask your guide)
  • Visit the captivating Sillustani burial towers
  • Kayak on the highest navigable lake in the world
  • Lake Titicaca Tour: See how locals build and live on the floating islands of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world.

Recommended Number Of Nights In Puno

We recommend spending 1 night in Puno so that you can enjoy both the city and the magnificent Lake Titicaca. You can have a day tour of the islands on the lake, including the famous Floating Islands of Uros, or you can even enjoy a homestay with a naitive family if you have a little more time to add to your schedule. This can be booked with Peru Hop. Ask our guides for any tips and advice!

As always, if you love Puno, you can hop off and stay as long as you want!. You can decide this up to 12 hours before the next bus!

Accommodation

Book your own hotel/hostel or see below for our recommended partners who offer special deals to Bolivia Hop passengers. Accommodation CAN be reserved with your Bolivia Hop onboard guide but we recommend this mainly for dorm rooms as a lot of private rooms sell out in advance.

Hopstage 2 : Puno To Copacabana

Bus Details

Pick up at your hotel or hostel in central Puno.

Bus starts pickups between 7:30 – 8am. Your pick up time will be on your confirmation once you put your hotel/hostel.

Top Things To Do In Copacabana

  • 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
  • Isla del Sol: 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).

    Not Included:  Island Entry Ticket (10Bs)

Recommended Number Of Nights In Copacabana

We recommend spending at least 1 night in Copacabana so that you can get to know the city. From Cholita Wrestling to climbing up to the mirador, where you can see the full city in all its splendor, Copacabana is a wonderful place for you to start to get to know Bolivia. Ask our guides for more tips if you’re not sure of what you want to do!

As always, if you love Copacabana, you can hop off and stay as long as you want! You can decide this up to 12 hours before the next bus!

Accommodation

Book your own hotel/hostel or see below for our recommended partners who offer special deals to Bolivia Hop passengers. Accommodation CAN be reserved with your Bolivia Hop onboard guide but we recommend this mainly for dorm rooms as a lot of private rooms sell out in advance.

Hopstage 3 : Copacabana To La Paz

Bus Details

Meeting point in Copacabana is White Anchor in Copacabana Port (within walking distance from all major hostels and hotels).

Buses depart at 6pm sharp.

Top Things To Do In La Paz

  • Take the newly constructed city Teleferico (cable car) for the most stunning views of the city
  • Visit the infamous witch market and buy souvenirs for your friends and family back home
  • Learn the history of the coca leaf and its continued use in indigenous culture in the Coca Museum
  • Feel on top of the world scaling the infamous peak of Huayna Potosi – 6000+m (3 days)
  • Death Road: One of Bolivia’s biggest attractions, this activity is not for the faint hearted. Death Road is perfect for any adrenaline-loving travellers and is among the most challenging activities you can do in South America.

Recommended Number Of Nights In La Paz

We recommend spending at least 2-3 days in La Paz, so that you can get to know the heart of Bolivia. From a cable car that runs all around the city to the moon valley just outside of the city, lose yourself in the highest capital city in the world!

As always, if you love La Paz, you can hop off and stay as long as you want! You can decide this up to 12 hours before the next bus!

Accommodation

Unfortunately, we do not offer special discounts for hotels/hostels in La Paz. You would have to book on your own from one of the many options to choose from for all types of travelers!

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Our recommended itinerary

We have developed a recommended itinerary based on our expertise, with the amount of time to spend in each destination and what to do. This is just a recommendation, you are free to stay however long you want in each place as we have buses running every day.

Enter a departure date and you can see our recommended itinerary starting on that day. If you don't have an exact date, just enter any and a recommended itinerary will appear.

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Important Info & Notes

Departure days

Our Cusco to La Paz pass is perfect for travelers who want to see some of the incredible sights that surround Lake Titicaca and the Peruvian- Bolivian border, such as the Isla del Sol- the Inca birthplace of the sun, or the floating Islands of Uros- man made floating islands that have been home to the people of Uros for hundreds of years. You can also look forward to help with the border crossing and your visa from any one of our expert guides. If you think you would like to continue to explore Peru, then consider our Cusco to La Paz to Lima pass!

Time of Departure

21:30pm (meet at our terminal 21:00pm)

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).

Click here to view our pick up area in Cusco.


Important notes

Travelling between any of the dates mentioned below? Click the tab for the corresponding important information.

23 - 25 & 30 - 31 DEC: END OF YEAR BREAK

Bolivia Hop will run as normal at the end of the year except on:

NO BUS FROM: 23 - 25 & 30 - 31 DEC

Next bus DEPART CUSCO: 1 JANUARY

02-03 JUNE 2023 - FESTIVAL OF EL GRAN PODER (LA PAZ)

PLEASE NOTE:

Friday 2nd June: EARLIER departure Copacabana - La Paz at 14:00PM

Saturday 3rd June: NO BUSES from La Paz - Copacabana and Copacabana - La Paz.

Saturday 3rd of June is the festival of El Gran Poder in La Paz, the biggest religious celebration of the year in La Paz. The entire city centre is completely closed off from Friday evening due to the enormous parade with thousands of costumed dancers accompanied by brass bands. Therefore our return to La Paz on Friday is brought forward, and on the Saturday we will have no departures or arrivals to La Paz.

23 - 25, 30 - 31 DEC - END OF YEAR BREAK

Bolivia Hop will run as normal at the end of the year except on:

CUSCO - PUNO NO BUS ON: 23 - 25 & 30 - 31 DEC

PUNO - COPACABANA NO BUS ON: 23 - 25 & 30 - 31 DEC

COPACABANA - LA PAZ NO BUS ON: 23 - 25 & 30 - 31 DEC

NEXT BUS DEPARTING CUSCO: 2 JANUARY

14 - 17 APRIL 2022 EASTER WEEKEND

Easter weekend holidays. We will not be able to assist you booking any accommodations during this period. Please book in advance. 

NOTE: For the Easter (Semana Santa) weekend the Ballestas Islands Tours (Paracas) on these dates will last only one and a half hours in duration. This is the same for ALL tour operators.

NOTE: For the Easter (Semana Santa) weekend the Dunebuggy & Sandboarding Tours (Huacachina) on these dates will last only one hour in duration. This is the same for ALL tour operators.

27, 28, 29 & 30 JULY 2023 - INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS (PERU)

Biggest public holidays of the year. Hostel and tour prices increase during this period. MUST book accommodation in advance!

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Bus Timetable

Buses operate EVERYDAY in EVERY direction.
You can choose where our bus will pick you up in our booking system.
Follow our recommended plan here or hop on and hop off as much as you like
HOP STAGE 1
CUSCO TO PUNO EVERY DAY
CUSCO (DEPARTURE) 21:30
PUNO (ARRIVAL) 05:00

Departure point in Cusco:
Peru Hop Private Terminal.

Main activity in Puno:
2-Hour Floating Islands Tour at 6:00am 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.

HOP STAGE 2
PUNO TO COPACABANA EVERY DAY
PUNO (DEPARTURE) 08:00
PERU/BOLIVIA BORDER 11:00
COPACABANA (ARRIVAL) 13:30

Main activity in Copacabana:
Isla del Sol boat trip (4hr round trip). Departs 13:00pm from the White Anchor. Returns in time for our bus the same day. Or stay on the island and return the next day.

HOP STAGE 3
COPACABANA TO LA PAZ EVERY DAY
COPACABANA (DEPARTURE) 18:00
TIQUINA FERRY CROSSING 19:00
LA PAZ (ARRIVAL) 22:30

Departure point in Copacabana: White Anchor
Please don’t be late or you will miss this bus!

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Accommodation Options

Click on any of the destinations to see the accommodation options for that stop or scroll below to see all the options for all stops.

Puno Copacabana

Puno

Lucky Your House Up to 30% OFF

Excellent for:

  • Backpackers
  • Solo travelers
  • Couples

Facilities: Private rooms, breakfast included.

Peru Hop Deal: Up to 30% OFF for Bolivia Hop passengers

ROOM TYPENORMAL PRICEPERU HOP PRICE
8 BED DORM10 USD PP9 USD PP
SINGLE P/B 24 USD PR21 USD PR
DOUBLE/TWIN P/B31 USD PR28 USD PR
TRIPLE P/B40 USD PR38 USD PR
QUADRUPLE50 USD PR46 USD PR
PP: per person | PR: per room | P/B: private bathroom

How to Book: Email bookings@peruhop.com and say you are a Bolivia Hop passenger.

Conditions: Rooms in hostel or hotel depending on availability. Prices are only applicable if you book through us.

Conde de Lemos Up to 30% OFF

Excellent for:

  • Older travelers
  • Families
  • Couples

Why guests love it:

  • Great value
  • Breakfast included

Facilities: Private rooms, buffet breakfast included.

Bolivia Hop Deal: Up to 30% OFF for Bolivia Hop passengers

ROOM TYPENORMAL PRICEPERU HOP PRICE
SINGLE P/B70 USD PR49 USD PR
DOUBLE P/B90 USD PR59 USD PR
TRIPLE P/B100 USD PR79 USD PR
SUITE100 USD PR79 USD PR
PR: per room P/B: private bathroom

How to Book: Email bookings@peruhop.com and say you are a Bolivia Hop passenger.

Conditions: Rooms in hostel or hotel depending on availability. Prices are only applicable if you book through us.

Copacabana

Perla del Lago Up to 35% OFF

Excellent for:

  • • Backpackers
  • • Solo travelers
  • • Female solo travelers
  • • Couples

Why guests love it:

  • Lively bar
  • Swimming pool
  • Entrance to beach

Facilities: Wi-Fi, common area, cable TV, Hot water all the day, heating, frigobar and bath in the suite room. Breakfast Included (07:30 until 09:30 am).

Bolivia Hop Deal: Up to 16% OFF for Peru Hop passengers.

Room TypeNormal PriceBolivia Hop Price
Dorm Bed18 USD PP12 USD PP
Single P/B30 USD PR25 USD PR
Double P/B42 USD PR29 USD PR
Triple P/B52 USD PR45 USD PR
Quadruple P/B63 USD PR55 USD PR
PP: per person | PR: per room P/B: private bathroom

How to Book: Email bookings@peruhop.com and say you are a Bolivia Hop passenger.

Conditions: Rooms in hostel or hotel depending on availability. Prices are only applicable if you book through us.

Las Olas Up to 10% OFF

Excellent for:

  • Backpackers
  • Solo travelers
  • Couples

Why guests love it:

  • Outdoor space
  • Great food

Facilities: Communal kitchen, living room, radiators in all the rooms, gardens with hammocks and deckchairs with unbeatable views of the lake.

Bolivia Hop Deal: Up to 10% OFF for Peru Hop passengers.

ROOM TYPENORMAL PRICEBOLIVIA HOP PRICE
DOUBLE64 USD PR56 USD PR
TRIPLE83 USD PR68 USD PR
QUADRUPLE98 USD PR77 USD PR
PR: per room

How to Book: Email bookings@peruhop.com and say you are a Bolivia Hop passenger.

Conditions: Rooms in hostel or hotel depending on availability. Prices are only applicable if you book through us.

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Info About Our Luxury Buses

Bolivia Hop – #1 Bus Company In Boivia

As well as an unbeatable safety record, Bolivia Hop is also famous for its punctuality and comfort. In South America, where things often run later than scheduled, we are very proud to say we achieve a 98.5% on-time arrival for each trip.

If comparing Bolivia Hop to other bus companies, make sure you check their safety record, past accidents, as well as their Tripadvisor page (if they even bother to have one) as often you will find there is a reason why some bus companies have “cheaper” prices than Bolivia Hop.

Features Of Our Buses

  • 40 semi-bed reclining seats: All with sponge foam pads for added comfort.
  • Modern and clean toilet: Unlike public buses that often smell bad and are not cleaned regularly.
  • High-tech temperature controlled air system: We ensure it is never too hot or too cold.
  • 3 LCD TVs on board: Just sit back and enjoy English-speaking movies on longer journeys.
  • Highest quality brake and suspension system: To ensure that every passenger has a smooth and seamless journey.
  • Blankets for every passenger: Snuggle up and get some sleep on longer trips.
  • GPS monitoring system: Allows us to track our buses every step of the way and monitor driver velocity.
  • USB ports on every seat: Charge your phone or any device throughout your whole trip.

Bus Safety Controls

  • Large team of drivers: Our drivers are not overworked/tired as is often the case on other buses.
  • Tour guide onboard: Our tour guide does regular checks on the drivers.
  • Seatbelts: We have a seatbelt for every passenger and ask our passengers to wear them at all times.
  • 24 hour GPS monitoring: Every bus is monitored from a secure point via GPS…we always know where the bus is and if it is taking any unscheduled stops.
  • Constant contact: The drivers and the guide communicate continuously by telephone with the Bolivia Hop office.
  • No tight deadlines: Our drivers are under NO pressure to arrive at a certain time, no need for increased speed or unnecessary risks.
  • Lake crossing capabilities between Copacabana and La Paz. Our bus is purposely built for crossing the lake. Don’t worry, passengers cross on a different boat. Some companies put passengers on the bus as it floats across the lake to try save some money, which is CRAZY!

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Frequently Asked Questions

You might have some questions about our service and of course Peru itself. Our FAQs are aimed at helping you with any questions you may have.

Just click on any question and get the answer straight away!

What health and hygiene protocols are in place during the trip?

The health and safety of all of our passengers is, and has always been, our top priority. Due to the current situation, we've examined our protocols, journeys and service to make sure that we exceed the safety expectations of everyone who travels with us. We sought guidance from the World Health Organization and government agencies, and, because of years of experience, we've been able to help define protocols for travel in Bolivia. We're surpassing safety standards, for you, the passenger, and will continue doing so moving forward.

What exactly is a hop-on, hop-off bus?

Our buses follow a specific route and you can hop-on and hop-off at each of our destinations whenever you like, according to our timetable. Your pass is valid for 1 year in 1 direction, so you can stay as long as you want in 1 place or just follow our recommended schedule!

How do I change my itinerary while on the road?

Once you book a ticket, you will get your unique reservation code on your booking confirmation that gives you access to the HOP LOGIN. There, you'll be able to change your travel dates, pick-up locations and put your pass on hold. It's that simple! All changes to your itinerary have to be made a MINIMUM OF 12 HOURS BEFORE YOUR NEXT DEPARTURE DATE!

How do I book extra tours?

We accept tour reservations on our buses but we always recommend reserving tours in advance and paying securely online via FindLocalTrips.com to avoid costly ATM withdrawal fees and currency exchange rate charges.

They offer a very flexible change of tour date policy to Bolivia Hop passengers. Changes are free of charge right up until the day before the tour is due to start.

Is Bolivia Hop available for everybody?

Families, single travelers, couples and groups of friends of all ages are welcome to join us traveling through Bolivia and Peru. Our buses always carry a mix of people from different countries and age groups, that’s what makes traveling with Bolivia Hop such a great experience.

Booking in advance?

We are proud that word of mouth from our ex-hopsters means our tickets often sell out in advance, so we strongly recommend you book as soon as possible. Remember that once you have a ticket, you can change your start date up to 24 hours before departure.

Do the buses run on time?

Bolivia Hop is an EXTREMELY punctual service, especially compared to other Bolivian bus companies who are unfortunately late a lot (as can be seen from their tripadvisor reviews). If you have a tour or hotel booked and in the very rare case our bus is late, our onboard guides will help you by calling your tours and hotels to assist you as much as possible, but really this should never happen on Bolivia Hop.

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You are able to change your departure dates at no extra cost if you were to change your plans.

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