Departures Days
EVERY DAY
Time of Departure
07:00am
Pick up Location
Any hotel/hostel in central La Paz.
Click HERE to view pick-up area.
Note: If staying outside this area (e.g. Sopacachi) or at a residential address, then please select our central meeting point: WILD ROVER - CALLE COMERCIO 1476 as your pick-up location.
Minimum time needed
2 Days / 1 Night
Price
$49
DESTINATION HIGHLIGHTS:
FREE EXTRA STOPS AND TOURS WITH THIS TICKET:
Leave La Paz, the spellbinding city in Bolivia and journey to Copacabana, the beautiful little town on Lake Titicaca and right by the border.
La Paz to Copacabana is not a very long journey however it does include the Tiquina lake crossing. Here you’ll get a short break from the bus to enjoy a passenger ferry across the Strait of Tiquina where you can also get some stunning snaps form the water. Boat fare is included with your Peru Hop pass.
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: EVERY DAY
Departures From: Any hotel/hostel in central La Paz.
Departure Time: 07:00am
Arrival Time: 11:30am
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.
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.
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: White Anchor in Copacabana port.
Departure Time: 17:00pm
Arrival Time: 20:00pm
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).
Explore the historic city of Cusco
Venture to the Sacred Valley and walk through one of the many trails set out by the Incas long ago
Go white water rafting (Urubamba/Apurimac rivers)
Go quad biking by the fascinating Moray terraces and Maras salt flats
Go horseback riding to local places such as Kenko, Temple of the Moon, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay and more
Top Thing to Do in Cusco
Machu Picchu Tour – Do either a trek (Classic Inca Trail or Salkantay), or maybe a combined trek/biking tour (Inka Jungle Trek) or take the train in and back (can be done as a full day but 2 days staying the night before in Aguas Calientes is advised).
Departures: Day bus: EVERY DAY | Night bus: EVERY NIGHT
Departures From: Any hotel/hostel in central Puno.
Departure Time: Day bus: 10:00am | Night bus: 21:30pm
Arrival Time: Day bus: 17:30pm | Night bus: 05:30am NEXT DAY (sleep on our big semi-cama reclining seat!)
Recommended Nights in Cusco:
We recommend staying 3-4 nights in Cusco (not including nights allocated to touring/trekking Machu Picchu). There are many interesting, culture-based activities to do in and around Cusco. 3-4 nights is the perfect time to try a few of the different activities before moving on.
Drop-off: For legal reasons, big buses cannot drive in the historical centre of Cusco. Peru Hop Private Terminal is the drop off point. Click here to view map.
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 La Paz on a Monday and arrive to Cusco on Wednesday. 2. Read ACROSS → for next bus if you want to stay longer (hop off). |
| HOP STAGE 1 |
| LA PAZ TO COPACABANA | |
| EVERY DAY | |
| LA PAZ (DEPART) | 07:00 |
| TIQUINA MIRADOR VIEWPOINT | 09:45 |
| TIQUINA FERRY CROSSING | 10:00 |
| COPACABANA (ARRIVE) | 11:30 |
| *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 2 |
| COPACABANA TO PUNO | |
| EVERY DAY | |
| COPACABANA (DEPART) | 17:00 |
| BOLIVIA/PERU BORDER | 17:30 |
| PUNO (ARRIVE) | 20:00 |
| DEPARTURE POINT FROM COPACABANA: WHITE ANCHOR – Please don’t be late or you will miss the bus! | |
| MAIN ACTIVITY IN PUNO: 2-Hour Floating Island Tours, Full Day and 2 Day/1Night Homestay in Titicaca. | |
| HOP STAGE 3 |
| PUNO TO CUSCO: DAY BUS | |
| EVERY DAY | |
| PUNO (DEPART) | 10:00 |
| MARANGANI LUNCH STOP | 14:00 |
| CUSCO (ARRIVE) | 18:30 |
| PUNO TO CUSCO: NIGHT BUS | |
| EVERY DAY | |
| PUNO (DEPART) | 21:30 |
| NEXT DAY | |
| CUSCO (ARRIVE) | 05:30 |
| PUNO PICK-UPS: Start 30 minutes before departure time. | |
| MAIN ACTIVITY IN CUSCO: Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley Tours and Treks. | |
END OF 2018 BREAK
Bolivia Hop will run as normal at the end of 2018 except on:
LA PAZ - COPACABANA NO BUS ON: 23-26 DEC; 31 DEC; 01 JAN
COPACABANA - PUNO NO BUS ON: 23-26 DEC; 31 DEC; 01 JAN
PUNO - CUSCO NO BUS ON: 23-26 DEC; 31 DEC; 01 JAN
NEXT BUS DEPARTING LA PAZ: WEDNESDAY 2 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.
RAINY SEASON 2019 BREAK
JANUARY - buses restart JANUARY and run for several weeks before closing for rainy season.
LAST BUS DEPARTING LA PAZ: MONDAY 04 FEBRUARY (ARRIVE CUSCO: TUE 05 FEB)
MUST follow the minimum recommended schedule - hop-offs to stay longer are not permitted
NEXT BUS DEPARTING LA PAZ: SATURDAY 02 MARCH
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!
