La Paz to Cusco is a private transfer through Desaguadero border (short route) and “hand-held immigration crossing” guaranteed with optional photo stops along the way.
If you’re reading this post it’s because you’re looking for a scenic, safe, flexible and on time private transfer between La Paz, Bolivia and Cusco, Peru.
Look no further! At Andean Ways, you’ll get the best quality transport options and friendly drivers.
Your Transfer Features
Transport Private
Drive Duration 14 Hours
Pick-up time from 6:00 AM
Drop-off time up to 9:00 PM
Pick-up at La Paz hotel
Drop-off at Cusco hotel
Driver Spanish Speaker
Your Trip Itinerary
LA PAZ HOTEL PICK-UP
FOTO: La Paz hotel
Based on your request, you’ll be picked up at your selected La Paz hotel by your driver and then get transferred to Desaguadero border on a 2 hour 30 minute.
Just tell us when you’d like to be picked up at your address and our friendly driver will show up at your place on time. We’ll share his name the day before of the transfer.
DESAGUADERO BORDER
On arrival at Desaguadero border, you will switch vehicles and you might walk for a few minutes until you reach the Bolivian immigration office accompanied by your Bolivian driver.
Your Bolivian driver will introduce you to your new Peruvian driver, who is waiting for you at the Peruvian immigration office.
If you’re not going to come back to Bolivia then you can exchange your Bolivian currency into Peruvian soles at the exchange house located in front of the Peru office.
Your Bolivian or Peruvian driver is going to assist you across the immigration offices.
The border crossing usually takes from 30 minutes up to 60 minutes if there isn’t crowd or if you do not travel during local market days (Tuesday and Friday).
DESAGUADERO TO PUNO
Once you’ve got your exit stamp in Bolivia and entry stamp in Peru on your passport, your new driver will walk you to the location of the new vehicle.
You’ll drive from Desaguadero to Puno for about 2 hour 30 minute.
UROS ISLANDS BOAT TOUR FROM PUNO
If you’d like to visit Lake Titicaca on your journey from La Paz to Cusco then visiting the floating Islands of the Uros people from Puno would perfectly fit on your itinerary.
The reed Islands can be visited in 2 hours, even have lunch on the Island and then continue your trip towards Cusco.
SIGHTSEEING STOPS
The private transfer from Puno to Cusco route offers unique opportunities to make stops alongside the main highway such as at Pucara, La Raya, Sicuani (restaurant), Raqchi and Andahuaylillas for a self-guided visit and exploration (entry tickets can be purchased at each site, total price S/53 soles).
If you’d like to stop off along the route, just let us know at the moment of booking then we’ll advise your driver to stop at the requested places then your total travel time would be more than 9 hours.
Pucara,
it will be your last stop before Puno, the town is famous for its talented ceramists, who craft the “Toritos de Pucara” (“Little Bulls of Pucara”) which can often be found adorning rooftops in houses in Peru, placed to attract good fortune at home.
At the Pucara Stone Museum (Museo Litico de Pucara) there are some amazingly intact pieces of stonework and pottery that were from pre-Inca times. The source of the pieces is the archaeological complex Pucara found further up the road from the museum, overhanging the village
La Raya
at 4,335 m, it’s the highest point in your journey after the lunch. The place also marks the division between the departments of Puno and Cusco. The best spot to enjoy the majestic view of the Mountains (snowy peaks of Apu Chimboya) and take pictures. You’ll find a small market that is set up at the stop selling typical Peruvian wares such as sweaters, hats, scarves and decorative rugs.
Sicuani,
featured as the best place for lunch where a buffet restaurant that caters to tourists is set up. There is a nice selection of food. By the way the Urubamba River is born here and it follows through an outstanding route to the north of Peru, passing several types of terrains and vegetation. The river was of great importance in the Inca Empire and previous cultures.
Raqchi,
it is an Inca archaeological site known as the Temple of Wiracocha. It is close to the town of Raqchi and the Vilcanota River. It’s thought to be the tallest Inca structure ever built. Qullqas (Colcas) were widely used during the Incan times. Crops were stored in thatched and conical-roofed storehouses Qullqas. Two tiny windows give ventilation and a narrow door provides access to these circular, 26 feet in diameter, granaries.
Andahuaylillas,
the San Pedro Apostol church known as the “Sistine Chapel of the Andes” was built by Jesuits in the sixteenth century over a pre-Columbian Huaca, or ceremonial space. It’s very popular because every inch of wall is covered with decoration. You’ll see large paintings framed in gold leaf lined the nave, while murals cover the remaining wall space.
DROP-OFF
By the late evening, you’ll be arriving in Cusco and your driver will drop you off at your downtown Cusco hotel.
The PRO of Booking a Private Transfer
– Andean Ways offers you the best door-to-door car private transfers between places so you can easily plan and book a trip from Cusco and La Paz.
– We are the most reliable company operating this trip, highly recommended on Tripadvisor. We make sure you have a hassle-free booking with a quick communication before and after the transfer is confirmed.
– You’ll get the most flexible time to depart from La Paz towards Cusco (up to 8:00 am)
– All type of vehicles, we provide, are safe, clean, comfortable and spacious with enough room for your luggage.
– From an auto Sedan to larger buses traveling from La Paz to Cusco, we offer a wide type of private vehicles to best suit your needs depending on how many participants you are.
– All our vehicles have National Wide Circulation permit, Mandatory Traffic Accident Third-Party Liability Insurance SOAT, GPS monitoring unit, oxygen tank, first aid kit, panoramic windows, reclining, confortable seats and friendly drivers exclusive for our demanding customers.
Included:
- Pick-up at your La Paz hotel
- Private Spanish speaking drivers (Bolivia and Peru)
- La Paz to Desaguadero private transport
- Desaguadero to Cusco private transport
- Sightseeing stops along the way
- Drop-off at your Cusco hotel
Excluded:
- English speaking driver (available under extra cost)
- English speaking tour guide (available under extra cost)
- Snacks, bottled water
- Extra expenses
- Uros Islands boat tour from Puno
- Entry tickets between Cusco and Puno
- Lunches (available from S/60 soles)
- Gratuities
What to bring:
- Local cash currency
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Snacks, bottled water
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