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
5 Days / 4 Nights
Price
$89
LA PAZ – COPACABANA – PUNO – CUSCO – PUNO – COPACABANA – LA PAZ
2018 tickets selling out fast due to huge demand...book in advance where possible
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 town, where the bus can only drive on one street. The White Anchor is our drop-off point.
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: DAILY
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: MON/TUE/WED/THU/SAT (daily bus departures starting from 01 MAY 2018) | Night bus: DAILY
Departures From: Any hotel/hostel in central Puno.
Departure Time: Day bus: 10:00am MON/TUE/WED/THU/SAT | Night bus: 21:30pm DAILY
Arrival Time: Day bus: 17:30pm MON/TUE/WED/THU/SAT | Night bus: 06:00am 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.
Upon arrival in Puno, we’ll enjoy a delicious yet cheap Peruvian breakfast to fuel up for the early morning boat ride out to the islands.
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: DAILY
Departures From: Peru Hop Private terminal just 10/15 minutes from hotels (address will be provided on booking confirmation).
Departure Time: 22:00pm
Arrival Time: 06:00am (next day)
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).
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.
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: DAILY
Departures From: Any hotel/hostel in central Puno.
Departure Time: 08:30am
Arrival Time: 13:30pm
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 town, where the bus can only drive on one street. The White Anchor is our drop-off point.
Copacabana to La Paz 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.
Take the newly constructed city Teleferico (cable car) for the most stunning views of the city.
Visit the infamous witch market and buy souvenirs for your friends and family back home.
Learn the history of the coca leaf and its continued use in indigenous culture in the Coca Museum.
Feel on top of the world scaling the infamous peak of Huayna Potosi – 6000+m (3 days).
Top Thing to Do in La Paz
Bike the Infamous Death Road – One of Bolivia’s biggest attractions, this activity is not for the faint hearted. Death Road is perfect for any adrenaline-loving travellers and is among the most challenging activities you can do in South America.
Departures: DAILY
Departures From: White Anchor in Copacabana port
Departure Time: 18:00pm
Arrival Time: 22:30pm
Recommended Nights in La Paz:
We recommend staying 2-3 nights in La Paz. This will give you the chance to fully explore the beautiful city and do any of the many activities available in La Paz.
Drop-off: Any hotel/hostel in central La Paz. Click here to view map.
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 | EVERYDAY | ||||||
| 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 | EVERYDAY | ||||||
| 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 CUSCO | EVERYDAY | ||||||
| PUNO (DEPARTURE) | 10:00 | ||||||
| PUKARA LUNCH STOP | 12:00 | ||||||
| CUSCO (ARRIVE) | 17:30 | ||||||
PUNO PICK-UPS: Start 30 minutes before departure time. |
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| PUNO (DEPARTURE) | 21:30 | ||||||
| CUSCO (ARRIVE) | 06:00 | ||||||
PUNO PICK-UPS: Start 30 minutes before departure time. |
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| HOP STAGE 4 |
| CUSCO TO PUNO | EVERYDAY | ||||||
| CUSCO (DEPARTURE) | 22:00 | ||||||
| PUNO (ARRIVAL) | 06:00 | ||||||
DEPARTURE POINT IN CUSCO: Peru Hop Private Terminal. |
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| HOP STAGE 5 |
| PUNO TO COPACABANA | EVERYDAY | ||||||
| PUNO (DEPARTURE) | 08:30 | ||||||
| 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. |
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| HOP STAGE 6 |
| COPACABANA TO LA PAZ | EVERYDAY | ||||||
| COPACABANA (DEPARTURE) | 18:00 | ||||||
| TIQUINA FERRY CROSSING | 19:00 | ||||||
| LA PAZ (ARRIVAL) | 22:30 | ||||||
*DEPARTURE POINT FROM COPACABANA: WHITE ANCHOR – Please don’t be late or you will miss this bus! |
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PLEASE NOTE: There will be no buses from La Paz - Copacabana and Copacabana - La Paz on Saturday 26th May. 26th of May 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.
Biggest public holidays of the year. Hostel and tour prices increase during this period. MUST book accommodation in advance!
