La Paz to Cusco to La Paz | Bolivia Hop

La Paz to Cusco to La Paz

Trip overview:

Perfect For:
For those who want to get to Cusco and back to La Paz.

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

Start and End Point:
Start in La Paz and finish in La Paz. Get back to La Paz and enjoy everything the capital has to offer.

Price:
From $89

  • Our hop-on, hop-off bus tickets allow you to discover Bolivia and Peru, combining hidden gems with world-famous attractions. See the highlights and what's included below.
  • Check out Our Recommended Itinerary, the fastest way to see and do everything. Or hop off wherever you want and stay longer... buses depart EVERY day!
  • Feel free to hop on the bus and travel flexibly! Or if you want to plan ahead, use our app after booking to choose your travel dates, recommended activities, and more.
  • Created by travelers for travelers, read below to learn more or contact our expert Peruvian team for tips and recommendations

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Trip Highlights For This Pass

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 stop Hop-on, Hop-off pass allowing you to stay as long at each stop as you like, or follow our recommended plan to do everything at a perfect pace! Still not sure how Bolivia Hop works? Click here to learn more.
  • Hotel/Hostel pickup and drop off at every stop: save on approx. 6 taxi journeys and avoid unsafe bus terminals and street taxis
  • On board local Bolivian/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

What’s Included In The Price?

Our recommended itinerary

Choose an estimated departure date and our system will generate a recommended itinerary for you for this pass

Remember, using our App, you can change all bus dates & times up to 24 hours before departure, so you do not need to have a fixed itinerary decided before booking your Peru Hop pass.


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
LA PAZ TO COPACABANA EVERY DAY
LA PAZ (DEPARTURE) 07:00
TIQUINA 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 12:30pm from the White Anchor. Returns in time for our bus the same day on to Peru. Or stay on the island and return the next day.

HOP STAGE 2
COPACABANA TO PUNO EVERY DAY
COPACABANA (DEPARTURE) 17:00
BOLIVIA/PERU BORDER 17:30
PUNO (ARRIVE) 20:00

Departure point from Copacabana: Hotel Gloria (Av. 16 de Julio)
Please don’t be late or you will miss the bus!

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 3
A: PUNO TO CUSCO - Morning Bus EVERY DAY
PUNO (DEPARTURE) 10:00
MARANGANI LUNCH STOP 14:00
CUSCO (ARRIVAL) 18:30
B: PUNO TO CUSCO - Night Bus EVERY NIGHT
PUNO (DEPARTURE) 22:00
CUSCO (ARRIVAL) 05:00

Puno pick-ups (day & night)
Start 30 minutes before departure time.

Main activities in Cusco:

  • Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley Tours and Treks.
  • Rainbow Mountain – A MUST-SEE. Has quickly become one of Peru’s main attractions and it’s no wonder why!
HOP STAGE 4
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 5
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 14:00pm 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 6
COPACABANA TO LA PAZ EVERY DAY
COPACABANA (DEPARTURE) 18:00
TIQUINA FERRY CROSSING 19:00
LA PAZ (ARRIVAL) 22:30

Departure point in Copacabana: Hotel Gloria (Av. 16 de Julio)
Please don’t be late or you will miss this bus!


Important notes

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

17 - 20 APRIL 2025 EASTER WEEKEND

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.

25 – 28 JULY 2025 – INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS (PERU)

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

How does the App Work

Imagine traveling through Bolivia/Peru and one day you don’t feel well, causing you to be unable to travel at that time. You’ll have to deal with the stress of trying to change your plan and facing cancellation fees, etc.

With Bolivia Hop, you just need to open our app, log in with your username, and you can simply put your trip on hold, and then unhold it when you’re ready to travel again. It’s that easy and simple!

Built by travelers for travelers, our app gives you complete control of your trip and acts as a personal trip planner in Peru.

What else can you do in our App?

Change all your bus dates/times (up to 24 hours before bus departure)

Select your pickup and drop-off locations at each destination (or simply tell the guides on board)

Read detailed Bolivian Destination and Food Guides that work even without an internet connection!

See all the Free Tours included in your ticket

Add any recommended tours at each destination (e.g., Machu Picchu or Sandboarding)

Book accommodation with selected hotels/hostels in each destination

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on customer emails, these are our top questions – click to see the answers

Who rides Bolivia Hop buses?

You’ll meet travelers of all ages and from all over the world. As you can see from the reviews left by passengers, many make lifelong friends on the bus!

We’ve had over 300,000 passengers from over 85 countries! The average age is 31, with the youngest being 10 months old and the oldest 85 years old.

65% of our passengers are women. Several people have contacted us to tell us they met someone on the Bolivia Hop bus and are now married!

Luckily, we haven’t received any messages from couples mentioning they’ve divorced yet!

Do the buses arrive on time?

Bolivia Hop is an extremely punctual service, especially compared to other Bolivian bus companies, which are unfortunately frequently late (as can be seen from their TripAdvisor reviews).

If you have a tour or hotel booked and, in the unlikely event that our bus is delayed, our onboard guides will assist you by calling your tours and hotels to assist you in any way possible, but this should never happen with Bolivia Hop.

What currency is used for payment?

Our prices are in US dollars (USD). For card payments other than US dollars, your bank will automatically convert the currency at its standard exchange rate.

Who are the onboard travel hosts?

Our entire team is made up of local bilingual Peruvians and Bolivians . Don’t just take our word for it—check out the reviews and you’ll see that everyone LOVES our guides!

But here’s the thing: these aren’t your typical tour guides reciting dates and giving long speeches. They’re your local travel hosts, here to share what life is really like in Bolivia and Peru. From cultural trivia to behind-the-scenes stories, they’ll give you an authentic, unfiltered look at both countries.

Like… did you know that Bolivia has two capitals? Or that 5 of the last 6 Peruvian presidents ended up in jail? Or that the minimum wage in both countries is around $300 a month? These are the fascinating facts our team loves to share (and yes, we pay them way more than that!).

More than anything, they’ll feel like your best Bolivian and Peruvian friends: They’ll help you try the local food (at local prices!), give you tips on what to see and what to avoid, and make sure you make the most of every minute along the way.

Is Bolivia Hop a tourist way to travel?

There’s a misconception that Bolivia Hop, by simplifying and facilitating travel in Bolivia and Peru, is a tourist service.

But what really happens on other public buses? The bus goes directly from A to B (no hidden stops), everyone puts on their headphones and sleeps, and you don’t learn anything about what you’re passing by or receive tips on any destination.

Bolivia Hop is not only a much safer and easier way to travel, but it also offers a much more authentic local experience. A local tour guide will offer you information that’s hard to find in guidebooks or blogs, and will make stops at hidden spots and neighborhood restaurants that, once again, aren’t listed in any guidebook.

An authentic local experience with European standards of safety and service!

How do I add accommodation and tours to my trip?

There are 3 ways:

  1. Book your trip (for example, on Airbnb or Booking.com)
  2. On our app: After booking, you can add tours and accommodation to your trip. Don’t worry, our partners always reserve spots for our guests.
  3. On the bus: Our guide will hand out a sign-up sheet for tours and accommodation. You can sign up on the bus and pay the guide directly in cash.

Can I book for a group of 3 or more people?

Of course! All dates booked for buses, tours, or any other activities will apply to the entire group. From our app, you can control everything for you and your group (or they can log in with their own code!).

Contact us if you need help planning your group trip, as we know it can be a bit complicated.

All people in groups of 3 or more can get a special discount of $10 per person with the code GRUPO.

How does the bus know where to pick me up?

There are two ways:

  1. Our onboard guide will ask you where you’re staying at each destination and make sure we pick you up there for the next trip.
  2. In the app, you can choose where you want the bus to pick you up, and the app will tell you what time. It’s that easy!

Can I just follow the recommended itinerary?

Yes, in fact, most of our passengers do, and it’s already set up in their app after booking their pass.

The recommended itinerary was designed so you can see and do everything in a short time, but also so you have plenty of time for yourself.

Don’t forget that with Bolivia Hop everything is flexible, and you can make last-minute changes during your trip or simply travel without a plan and use our app wherever you are.

Where can I store my luggage while on a tour?

During your bus ride, your luggage will always be secure in our spacious storage area under the bus. However, if you’re ever on a tour and need to store your luggage, our onboard guides will inform you of local hotels and restaurants that can help you store your luggage for free.

Do I need to book in advance?

We’re proud that, thanks to the recommendations of our former Hoppers, our tickets frequently sell out, so we recommend booking early. Remember, once you have your ticket, you can change your departure date up to 12 hours beforehand.

Can I change my ticket for another one after booking?

Of course, if you’d like to change your ticket to one that better suits your travel plans, please email us to proceed. Depending on the new ticket price and the timing of your request, the team will provide you with the available options.

Does traveling with Bolivia Hop help local communities?

Yes, absolutely.

Bolivia Hop and Peru Hop were founded by Irish people who moved to Peru and realized they had missed out on a lot of the country during their travels. So, they partnered with locals to develop a system that would allow people to discover the authentic Bolivia and Peru.

By taking you to places most tourists don’t know about, you’re helping local communities, who often live below the poverty line, have a source of income. Simply buying breakfast, a snack, or a little water here or there really helps these communities.

Plus, 95% of our staff are young Bolivians and Peruvians, and we pay more than other tour and bus companies. They often use their salaries to help their families (it’s common in both countries for children, parents, and grandparents to all live in the same small house).

Remember, most tourists fly with multi-million dollar airlines or travel on public buses owned by millionaires, making no stops between destinations and benefiting local communities.

Don’t be a typical tourist; discover the REAL Bolivia and Peru, and make this a win-win situation for both you and the local communities.

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