The La Paz to Copacabana to Puno to Arequipa pass is the perfect choice for those who want to get from the capital of Bolivia, to the Inca capital and gateway to Machu Picchu. This pass is absolutely ideal for those who don’t want to miss out on any of the other incredible locations in Bolivia or Peru, such as the Colca Canyon in Arequipa and the Isla del Sol in Copacabana- known as the birthplace of the sun for the Incas. If you are interested in traveling this route but want to continue the adventure after Cusco, then consider the La Paz to Cusco to Lima pass, to see everything that Peru and Bolivia have to offer!
24 hours minimum / No maximum (click here to see our recommended itinerery).
All your bus journeys on our luxury buses, border-crossing assistance, hotel pickup/drop off, all local taxes and much more… see below for full list.
After booking, you will get a Hop Login code. With this, you can change all your buses, pickup locations and more up to 12 hours before the next bus! Flexible and Easy!
$49
Pick up at your hotel or hostel in central La Paz.
Bus starts pickups between 6:30 – 7am. Your pick up time will be on your confirmation once you put your hotel/hostel.
Climb ‘El Calvario’ hill for amazing panoramic views of Lake Titicaca at sunset
Visit the sacred church and pilgrimage center of the Basilica de Nuestra Senora de Copacabana
Hire a kayak or duck-shaped pedal boat 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 the sun god Inti, and was the mythical birthplace of the original founders of the Inca Empire. A 4-hour round trip voyagein 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.
We recommend spending at least 1 night in Copacabana so that you can get to know the city. From fascinating cultural offerings to stunning lookout points of Lake Titicaca, Copacabana is a wonderful place to experience the best of 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!
Book your own hotel/hostel or see below for our recommended partners who offer special deals to Peru Hop passengers. Accommodation CAN be reserved with your Peru Hop onboard guide but we recommend this mainly for dorm rooms as a lot of private rooms sell out in advance.
Meeting point in Copacabana is White Anchor in Copacabana Port (within walking distance from all major hostels and hotels).
Buses depart at 5pm sharp.
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 Uros Floating Islands of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world.
We recommend spending 1 night in Puno so that you can enjoy both the city and the magnificent Lake Titicaca. You can take a day tour of the islands on the lake, including the famous Floating Islands of Uros, or you can even experience a homestay with a native family if you have a little more time to add to your schedule. This can be booked onboard with Peru Hop. Just 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!
Book your own hotel/hostel or see below for our recommended partners who offer special deals to Peru Hop passengers. Accommodation CAN be reserved with your Peru Hop onboard guide but we recommend this mainly for dorm rooms as a lot of private rooms sell out in advance.
Pick up at your hotel or hostel in central Puno.
Bus starts pickups between 9 – 9:30pm. Your pick up time will be on your confirmation once you put your hotel/hostel.
Colca Canyon Trek – requires more time to adjust to the altitude but is considered a must-do activity in Arequipa
Go white water rafting – a fun activity for people of all ages
Explore the marvelous snow-capped volcano Misti
Colca Canyon Tour: A relaxed mix of bus rides and walking for those who cannot stay 4 or 5 days in Arequipa to do a difficult trek.
Extra Colca Canyon Tour Info: Colca Canyon 2 day tour begins at 08:00am (can be done on the same day as arrival).
Full day tour begins at 03:00am (stay 1 night Arequipa, do this tour the next day).
2 and 3 day treks that begin at 03:00am are available also.
We recommend spending at least 2 nights in Arequipa so that you have plenty of time to enjoy the “White City” (a nickname for Arequipa which comes from its architecture of white volcanic sillar stone). You can visit Colca Canyon from here, the second biggest canyon on the planet. You can also visit Misti, an impressive snow-capped volcano overlooking the city. If planning a tour/trek of Colca Canyon make sure to add a day or 2 to your schedule. Ask our guides if you need some help deciding!
As always, if you love Arequipa, you can hop off and stay as long as you want! You can decide this up to 12 hours before the next bus!
Book your own hotel/hostel or see below for our recommended partners who offer special deals to Peru Hop passengers. Accommodation CAN be reserved with your Peru Hop onboard guide but we recommend this mainly for dorm rooms as a lot of private rooms sell out in advance.
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.
The La Paz to Copacabana to Puno to Arequipa pass is the perfect choice for those who want to get from the capital of Bolivia, to the Inca capital and gateway to Machu Picchu. This pass is absolutely ideal for those who don’t want to miss out on any of the other incredible locations in Bolivia or Peru, such as the Colca Canyon in Arequipa and the Isla del Sol in Copacabana- known as the birthplace of the sun for the Incas. If you are interested in traveling this route but want to continue the adventure after Cusco, then consider the La Paz to Cusco to Lima pass, to see everything that Peru and Bolivia have to offer!
Departure 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
24 hours
Price
$49
Travelling between any of the dates mentioned below? Click the tab for the corresponding important information.
SUN 20 OCT 2019 - BOLIVIAN GENERAL ELECTIONS
By law all transport companies are prohibited from operating anywhere within Bolivia for the day of their general elections.
There will be no Bolivia Hop services on Sunday 20 October on the following routes:
6 JUNE 2020 - NO BUS (LA PAZ TO COPA & COPA TO LA PAZ)
PLEASE NOTE: There will be no buses from La Paz - Copacabana and Copacabana - La Paz on Saturday 6th June.
15th 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 for 24 hours due to the enormous parade with thousands of costumed dancers accompanied by brass bands.
24 - 26, 31 DEC 2019 - END OF YEAR BREAK
Bolivia Hop will run as normal at the end of 2019 except on:
LA PAZ - COPACABANA NO BUS ON: 24 - 26 & 31 DEC 2019 & 1 JAN 2020
COPACABANA - PUNO NO BUS ON: 24 - 26 & 31 DEC 2019 & 1 JAN 2020
NEXT BUS DEPARTING LA PAZ: THURSDAY 2 JANUARY 2020
28 JAN – 29 FEB 2020 RAINY SEASON BREAK
JANUARY - buses restart JANUARY and run for several weeks before closing for rainy season.
LAST BUS DEPARTING LA PAZ: TUESDAY 28 JANUARY (ARRIVE AREQUIPA: WED 29 JAN)
MUST follow the minimum recommended schedule - hop-offs to stay longer are not permitted
NEXT BUS DEPARTING LA PAZ: MONDAY 02 MARCH
9 APRIL – 12 APRIL 2020 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.
Buses operate EVERYDAY in EVERY direction.Follow our recommended plan 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 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. |
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| 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: WHITE ANCHOR – Please don’t be late or you will miss the bus! |
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| HOP STAGE 3 |
| PUNO TO AREQUIPA | EVERY DAY | ||||||
| PUNO (DEPARTURE) | 21:30 | ||||||
| AREQUIPA (ARRIVAL) | 05:30 | ||||||
MAIN ACTIVITY IN AREQUIPA: Colca Canyon Tours and Treks. 2 Day Tours begin at 08:00am, and are possible to do on the same day as arrival. 1 Day Tours and Treks begin at 03:00am. |
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