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
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Book NowLa Paz to Cusco to La Paz pass is broken down to 6 Hopstages:
Below you’ll see each of those hopstages individually, where you’ll know what to do, recommended number of nights and more!
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Pick up at your hotel or hostel in central La Paz.
Bus starts pickups between 6:30am – 7am. Your pick up time will be on your confirmation once you put your hotel/hostel.
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).
Not Included: Island Entry Ticket (10Bs)
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.
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.
Choose between 2 bus options from Puno:
10:00am Day Bus:
For those who wish to travel during the daytime and see the incredible scenery en route from Puno to Cusco
9:30pm Overnight Bus:
For those who would like to sleep on the bus and avoid paying for accommodation that night
Machu Picchu: Do a trek (Classic Inca Trail or Salkantay), a combined trek/biking tour (Inka Jungle Trek) or take the train roundtrip from Cusco (can be done as a full day but 2 days staying the night before in Aguas Calientes is advised).
Rainbow Mountain: Discover this mind-blowing natural wonder, famous for its many colors creating a “rainbow” effect. Only recently discovered, it’s become one of Peru’s must-see attractions. If you want to learn more, click here!
We recommend spending at least 3-4 nights in Cusco, (not including a trek to Machu Picchu) so that you can experience as much of the Inca capital as possible. From the jaw-dropping Rainbow Mountain to the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuamán overlooking the city, there are endless amazing activities and things to see in Cusco. Ask our guides for more information if you’re not sure about what to do!
As always, if you love Cusco, you can hop off and stay as long as you want! You can decide this up to 12 hours before the next bus!
Unfortunately, we do not offer special discounts for hotels/hostels in Cusco. Just book independently from one of the many options to choose from for all types of travelers. Feel free to ask us for advice on where to stay if you’re unsure!
Note: For legal reasons, buses are not allowed to enter the historical center of Cusco which is where most hostels and hotels are located in the city. For this reason, we cannot provide our normal pick-up and drop-off service here. However, after you arrive at our bus terminal located on the outskirts of the city, we will pay for private transport to take you to your hotel/hostel provided it is located close to the center.
Peru Hop Private Terminal just 10/15 minutes from hotels/hostels. Click here to view map (address will be on booking confirmation).
Bus departs at 9:30pm sharp.
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 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 7:30am – 8:00am. Your pick up time will be on your confirmation once you put your hotel/hostel.
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 voyage 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).
Not Included: Island Entry Ticket (10Bs)
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 6pm sharp.
Death Road: One of Bolivia’s top attractions, this activity is not for the faint-hearted. Death Road is perfect for all adrenaline-loving travelers and is among the most challenging activities you can do in South America.
We recommend spending at least 2-3 days in La Paz, so that you can really get to know this city at the heart of Bolivia. From its modern cable car system to the otherworldly moon valley just outside of the city, explore everything that the highest capital city in the world has to offer!
As always, if you love La Paz, you can hop off and stay as long as you want! You can decide this up to 12 hours before the next bus!
Unfortunately, we do not offer special discounts for hotels/hostels in La Paz. Just book independently from one of the many options to choose from for all types of travelers. Feel free to ask us for advice on where to stay if you’re unsure!
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You are able to change your departure dates at no extra cost if you were to change your plans.
Book NowWe 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.
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You are able to change your departure dates at no extra cost if you were to change your plans.
Book NowFor those who want to explore the best of Bolivia and Peru, check out our La Paz to Cusco to La Paz pass. Enjoy a safe border crossing with assistance from our trained guides, and Puno with the Floating Islands of Uros before arriving in Cusco where you can explore the city of the Inca and Machu Picchu before returning to La Paz, making a stop in Copacabana and the Isla del Sol on your return. If you want to explore even more of Peru, then check out our La Paz to Cusco to Lima pass!
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
Travelling between any of the dates mentioned below? Click the tab for the corresponding important information.
6 APRIL – 9 APRIL 2023 EASTER WEEKEND
Easter weekend holidays. Hostel and tour prices increase during this period. We will not be able to assist you in booking any accommodations during this period. Please book in advance.
Due to the heavy traffic, we will depart Lima 1 hour before the departure time mentioned above.
3 JUNE 2023 - 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 this day.
On this day, the festival of El Gran Poder, the biggest religious celebration of the year in La Paz, is hosted. The entire city center is completely closed off for 24 hours due to the enormous parade with thousands of costumed dancers accompanied by brass bands.
27, 28, 29 & 30 JULY 2023 - INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS (PERU)
Hotel/hostel prices will increase during this period. Accommodation in larger dorm room sizes may apply. We won't be able to assist with room upgrades.
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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 (depart) | 07:00 | ||||||
Tiquina Viewpoint | 09:45 | ||||||
Tiquina ferry crossing | 10:00 | ||||||
Copacabana (arrive) | 11:30 | ||||||
Main activity in Copacabana: |
HOP STAGE 2 |
COPACABANA TO PUNO | Every day | ||||||
Copacabana (depart) | 17:00 | ||||||
Bolivia/Peru border | 17:30 | ||||||
Puno (arrive) | 20:00 | ||||||
Departure from Copacabana: Main activity in Puno: |
HOP STAGE 3 |
A: PUNO TO CUSCO - Morning Bus | Every day | ||||||
Puno (depart) | 10:00 | ||||||
Marangani lunch stop | 14:00 | ||||||
Cusco (arrive) | 18:30 | ||||||
B: PUNO TO CUSCO - Night Bus | EVERY NIGHT | ||||||
Puno (depart) | 22:00 | ||||||
Cusco (arrive) | 05:00 | ||||||
Puno pick-ups: Main activity in Cusco: |
HOP STAGE 4 |
CUSCO TO PUNO | Every day | ||||||
Cusco (depart) | 21:30 | ||||||
Puno (arrive) | 05:00 | ||||||
Departure point in Cusco: Main activity in Puno: |
HOP STAGE 5 |
PUNO TO COPACABANA | Every day | ||||||
Puno (depart) | 08:00 | ||||||
Peru/Bolivia border | 11:00 | ||||||
Copacabana (arrive) | 13:30 | ||||||
Main activity in Puno: |
HOP STAGE 6 |
COPACABANA TO LA PAZ | Every day | ||||||
Copacabana (depart) | 18:00 | ||||||
Tiquina ferry crossing | 19:00 | ||||||
La Paz (arrive) | 22:30 | ||||||
Departure point from Copacabana: |
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