Cusco to La Paz is a flexible door to door private car transfer through Desaguadero or Kasani borders with optional stop at Uros floating Islands on the way to Bolivia.
If you’re reading this post it’s because you’re looking for a scenic, safe, flexible and on time private transfer between Cusco, Peru and La Paz, Bolivia.
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 Cusco hotel
Drop-off at La Paz hotel
Driver Spanish Speaker
Your Trip Itinerary
CUSCO HOTEL PICK-UP
FOTO: Cusco hotel
Based on your request, you’ll be picked up at your selected Cusco hotel by your driver and then get transferred to Puno on a 8 hour drive with optional photo or lunch stops along the way then continue on to La Paz via Desaguadero border.
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.
CUSCO TO PUNO SIGHTSEEING STOPS
The private transfer from Cusco to Puno route offers unique opportunities to make stops alongside the main highway such as at Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, Sicuani (lunch place), La Raya and Pucara for a self-guided visit and exploration (entry tickets can be purchased at each site).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UROS ISLANDS BOAT TOUR FROM PUNO
If you’d like to visit Lake Titicaca on your journey from Cusco to La Paz then visiting the floating Islands of the Uros people would perfectly fit on your itinerary.
The reed Islands can be visited in 2 hours, even have lunch on the Island and continue your trip towards Desaguadero border.
PUNO TO LA PAZ
At the end of the guided boat tour to Uros Islands, or lunch stop in Puno city, you will onboard the private vehicle again and keep driving towards Desaguadero border for about 2 hour 30 minutes.
DESAGUADERO BORDER
On arrival at Desaguadero border, you will switch vehicles and you might walk for a few minutes until you reach the Peruvian immigration office accompanied by your Peruvian driver.
Your Peruvian driver will introduce you to your new Bolivian driver, who is waiting for you in front of the immigration office.
If you’re not going to come back to Peru then you can exchange your Peruvian currency into Bolivian pesos.
Your new Bolivian 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 need Tourist Visa to enter Bolivia.
If your nationality requires applying for the Tourist Visa it might take 2 up to 3 hours depending if you bring all documents and USD cash for the payment.
DESAGUADERO TO LA PAZ
Once you’ve got your entry stamp on your passport, your driver will walk you to the location of the new vehicle.
You’ll drive from Desaguadero to La Paz for about 2 hour 45 minute. You’ll go through the El Alto town, popular by its terrible traffic jam and crowded streets.
If your hotel is located in Zona Sur Calacoto (Mitru Express, Rosario Sur, Atix, etc) there is an extra drive time of 20 up to 30 minutes.
DROP-OFF
Your driver will drop you off at your hotel in downtown or Zona Sur, Bus Station or at the El Alto Airport.
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 Cusco towards La Paz (up to 7:30 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 Cusco to La Paz, 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 Cusco hotel
- Private Spanish speaking driver
- Cusco to Desaguadero private transport
- Desaguadero to La Paz private transport
- Drop-off at your La Paz hotel
Excluded:
- English speaking driver (available under extra cost)
- English speaking tour guide (available under extra cost)
- Snacks, bottled water
- Extra expenses
- Entry tickets between Cusco and Puno
- Uros Islands boat tour from Puno
- Lunches (available from S/60 soles)
- Gratuities
- Tourist Visa for entering Bolivia, if required
What to bring:
- Local cash currency
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Snacks, bottled water
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