Copacabana to Puno to Cusco

Trip Highlights

DESTINATION HIGHLIGHTS:

Visit the Sacred Valley and tour/trek to the world famous ruins of Machu Picchu. – Cusco
Explore the upcoming main attraction, Rainbow Mountain. – Cusco
Take a boat to Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, and visit families living on the floating islands. – Puno
Assistance from our guides with the necessary paperwork and immigration processes to cross the border. – Bolivia/Peru border
Amazing loyalty discounts on Peru Hop buses from Cusco to Lima.

Route by Route Information

Follow the different ‘Hopstages’ of our route to see the different highlights at each of our destinations.

Hopstage 1 : COPACABANA TO PUNO

The next part of our journey takes you from Copacabana to Puno. Both are popular for being by Lake Titicaca, the highest lake in the world, yet they are both in different countries!

The Cultural Route

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.

Top Things To Do In Puno

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

Lake Titicaca Tour: See how locals build and live on the floating islands of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world.

Peru Hop Departure Details

Departures: DAILY

Departures From: White Anchor in Copacabana port.

Departure Time: 17:00pm

Arrival Time: 20:00pm

Note:

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-offs:
Any hostel/hotel in central Puno (within 1km of Plaza de Armas).

Hopstage 2 : PUNO TO CUSCO

This leg of the journey takes you from Puno, popular for Lake Titicaca, the highest lake in the world, to Cusco, the enthralling city famously known as the gateway to Machu Picchu. Full of culture and history, Cusco is a city not to be passed through quickly.

Top Things To Do In Cusco

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

Machu Picchu: 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).

Peru Hop Departure Details

Day Bus

Departures: EVERY DAY

Departures From: Any hotel/hostel in central Puno.

Departure Time: 10:00am

Arrival Time: 18:30pm

Note:

Night Bus

Departures: EVERY NIGHT

Departures From: Any hotel/hostel in central Puno.

Departure Time: 21:30pm

Arrival Time: 06:00am NEXT DAY (sleep on our big semi-cama reclining seat!)

Note:

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-offs:
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.

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