Get from Lima to Arequipa by bus in the safest way possible whilst discovering the real Peru! Enjoy all hidden gems along the way while you travel at your own pace. What better way to travel than with the highest rated bus company on TripAdvisor!
Departure Days
EVERY DAY
Time of Departure
07:00am EVERYDAY
06:00am EVERY DAY
Pick-up Location
Any hotel/hostel in Miraflores or Barranco. Selected points in downtown (old town) Lima.
Minimum Time Needed
Price
LIMA – PARACAS – HUACACHINA – NAZCA – AREQUIPA
2018 tickets selling out fast due to huge demand...book in advance where possible
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.
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| AREQUIPA TO CUSCO | Every day | ||||||
| Arequipa (depart) | 05:45 | ||||||
| Lagunillas Viewpoint | 09:30 | ||||||
| Marangani lunch stop | 14:00 | ||||||
| Cusco (arrive) | 18:30 | ||||||
Arequipa pick-ups: . We recommend taking snacks to have something to eat on the way to your next stop. Main activity in Cusco: |
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Follow the different ‘Hopstages’ of our route to see the different highlights at each of our destinations.
To break up this leg of the journey we’ve added a stop at Lagunillas Mirador Viewpoint. This photo stop is at the stunning Andean Altiplano with views down onto the Lagunillas Lake.
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: Any hotel/hostel in central Arequipa.
Departure Time: 05:45am
Arrival Time: 13:00pm
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 only desert oasis in South America
Visit a Pisco Vineyard and learn all about how the national drink of Peru is made
Camp overnight in the dunes and gaze at the stars
Relax by the pool and soak in the heat of the desert
Top Thing to Do in Nazca
Nazca Flights Information: If you want to do the Nazca Lines Flight, stay the night in Nazca, do the flight the next morning, and then take a public bus to catch-up in Huacachina. Or stay longer in Nazca and wait for the next Peru Hop bus (4 times per week)
Top Thing to Do in Huacachina
Dunebuggy and Sandboarding in Huacachina: Guaranteed to be one of the biggest adrenalin rushes you will have in your life! Dune Buggy through the dunes of the desert, sandboard down and finish it all off by taking some stunning snaps of the desert sunset at the end. The tour begins at 16:00pm and lasts 2 hours.
Departures: EVERY DAY
Departures From: Any hotel/hostel in central Arequipa.
Departure Time: 05:45am
Arrival Time: 18:45pm
Recommended Nights in Huacachina:
We recommend staying 1 night in Huacachina. This way you can enjoy looking at the stars from the desert oasis during the night and also experience the fun day time activity of a dune buggy and sandboarding tour! We can help you book your accommodation.
Note: We do not recommend spending time in Nazca as there is not much to do, but your ticket does allow you to hop off in Nazca and get on the next bus if you so wish.
Drop off:Huacachina is a small town, where the bus can only drive on one street. Casa de Arena is our drop-off point and is less than a 5 min walk from all other popular hostels and hotels.
