La Paz to Arequipa is a private direct transfer of about 10 hours driving through Desaguadero border (hand held cross) and optional stops at Uros floating Islands and Lagunillas.
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 Arequipa, 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 10 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 Arequipa 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 45 minute drive with.
You 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 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 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.
SIGHTSEEING STOPS
The private transfer from La Paz to Arequipa en route offers unique opportunities to make stops alongside the main highway such as at Uros Islands, Pampa Cañahuas and Lagunillas.
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 consequently your total travel time would be more than 10 hours.
Uros Islands, the man-made floating islets are created by stacking layers upon layers of Totora roots and reeds. This water-resistant plant grows in the lake and is the lifeblood of the Uros community: it is used to make boats, houses, roofs, mattresses and more. The plant is also eaten (playfully called the “lake banana”) and applied as medicine, and its flowers are used to make tea.
At additional cost, we can organize a private guided tour from Puno to Lake Titicaca with English speaking tour guide, private motor boat, and entry tickets and even we could reserve lunch on one of the floating Islands.
Lagunillas, it is a beautiful lagoon situated at an altitude of 4,100 meters above sea level. The road begins to twist and turn, and you have to slow down. The scenery includes golden hills dotted with boulders, clear blue skies, and the occasional lagoon.
You’d stop at the overlook for Lagunillas, where there are some Alpacas and Llamas grazing, in addition to several people selling handicrafts. You will have the option to buy snacks, food, drinks and eve use of washroom.
Mirador de Volcanes, you have a privileged view of the volcanoes that border Arequipa. From this point you can see the Misti Volcano, Hualca Hualca volcano (6025 m.a.s.l.), the main Apu of the Cabana ethnic group since ancient times.
Pampa Cañahuas, it’s primarily located in the Aguada Blanca National Reserve and Imata Stone Forest, and at the Chachani and Misti volcanoes.
DROP-OFF
The private drive from Arequipa to La Paz will be much more interesting and entertained with stops along the way. After battling a bit of rush hour traffic, the car trip concludes in Arequipa city. Your driver will drop you off at your hotel in Arequipa, Peru.
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 La Paz to Arequipa.
– 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 to Arequipa (up to 2:00 am but you will skip some sightseeing stops).
– 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 Arequipa, 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 driver
- La Paz to Desaguadero private transport
- Desaguadero to Puno private transport
- Puno to Arequipa private transfer
- Drop-off at your Arequipa hotel
Excluded:
- English speaking driver (available under extra cost)
- English speaking tour guide (available under extra cost)
- Snacks, bottled water
- Extra expenses
- Meals
- Gratuities
- Guided Boat Tour of Uros Islands
What to bring:
- Local cash currency
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Snacks, bottled water
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Pricing:
La Paz to Arequipa is a private direct transfer of about 10 hours driving through Desaguadero border (hand held cross) and optional stops at Uros floating Islands and Lagunillas.