Puno to Copacabana
US$ 45 for one person
US$35 per person (2 up to 6)
You’ll get clue information on how to get from Puno to Copacabana by Boat instead of land transfer due the Peruvian political unrest and consequent strike and blockades on the main paved road from Puno, Peru to Copacabana, Bolivia.
After an early pick-up from your Puno hotel and transfer to port, you’ll onboard a shared Speed Boat and traverse the vastness of Lake Titicaca.
You’ll arrive to Kasani border in about 5 hrs, hand held border crossing and private land transfer from Bolivian immigration office to Copacabana is guaranteed.
Your transfer from Puno, Peru to Copacabana, Bolivia will take 6 hrs and 30 minutes.
Here is how it works…
Schedules of Departures and Arrivals
6:00 am pick-up from downtown hotels in Puno and quick transfer to Puno port.
6:30 am after you onboard the Lake Titicaca Speed Boat, you’re leaving Puno for Kasani border.
11:30 am estimated arrival time to local port near to Peru Bolivia border. You will have to walk 15 minutes up to the Peruvian land immigration office.
You’ll meet our Bolivian team mate driver at the arrival of the boat who will take you straight up to the immigration.
12:00 pm Cross the stone arch boundary on foot.
On your left had is located the Bolivian immigration office where you have to check in and get the entry stamp on your passport.
1:00 pm the estimated departure time from Bolivian immigration office will depend on if the place is crowded or your due your nationality you require to get the Tourist Visa (Visa de Turismo)
1:15 pm arrival to Copacabana and drop-off at your selected hotel.
Things to Do in Copacabana
Here is what you can do upon arrival to Copacabana or continue your trip on to La Paz.
In this post you'll learn in detail how to get to Copacabana from Puno, Peru.
You would travel from Puno to Copacabana using a tour company or simply go on your own way (being more adventurous and getting to know the local traditions).
Here are your options:
1. Puno to Copacabana by a Private Direct Transfer
From US$ 135 per person
2. Guided Private Transfer from Puno to Copacabana
From US$ 165 per person
3. Puno to Copacabana Small Group Tourist Transport
From US$ 35 per person
4. Puno to Copacabana Bus Ticket
From US$ 15 per person
5. Puno to Copacabana on your own way
From US$ 7 per personYou'e got these options due to your budget and travel time.
If you're wondering if traversing the lake from Puno to Copacabana by boat would be more efficient then you have to know that it won't work,
1. Puno to Copacabana by a Private Direct Transfer
Pricing: $135.00 for 1 person
$155.00 per vehicle (2 up to 4 people)
Fully flexible departure time from Puno to Copacabana and faster than any other options. Your extra money will worth it.
Puno to Kasani borderline time Travel
After the pick-up from your hotel in Puno city our driver will take you to Kasani border in about 2hrs 15 min.
On the way two photo stops are offered to fresh and make the car ride more enjoyable.
First stop at Aramu Muru (1 hour 20 min away from Puno). See and marvel the low relieve stone carving and strange huge portal facing to east. Entrance fee should be paid in person at the site, S/. 5 per person.
Second stop at Pomata lookout. The high pass between Puno and Kasani ideal to enjoy and admire how huge is the Lake and magnificent views to the Island of the Sun and snow peaks.
On arrival to Kasani borderline, the vehicle will stop at a "Casa de Cambio" to exchange your Peruvian soles into Bolivian pesos.
Just in front is the immigration office where you have to get on your passport the exit stamp (mandatory to enter to Bolivia).
We'll use two different vehicles on this Puno to Copacabana Private Transfer. So our Bolivian driver meets you in the Peruvian side and then assists you when crossing into Bolivia.
Once you've crossed the stone arch you're in Bolivian territory. On your left hand side is the Bolivian immigration office. Here you'll require to show all your documentations needed according to your nationality and last updated Covid.
How to enter to Bolivia from Peru
Paper documentation in Bolivian immigration office could last from 15 min to 1 hour in average.
From Kasani to Copacabana we'll be using an auto (with enough room for luggage).
It's only 15 min from Kasani to Copacabana, on arrival we'll drop you off at your hotel, main square or port.
The Pro of Booking a Private Transfer
- All type of vehicles we provide are safe, clean, comfortable and spacious with enough rooms for your luggage.
Request Further Information. Get more. Do more.
If you have questions and doubts about La Paz to Copacabana Transfer, take your time in telling us your inquiries and we’ll show you a lot more options to do.
Get a quote for large group private transport:
Just email us at:
Or WhatsApp us to:
+51 965154772 (Fredy, the guy responsible of answering your emails and inquiries at headquarter)
How to book
- You can get it fully booked by paying an Initial Amount via PayPal and the Total Balance must be paid in USD or PEN cash at the end of tour, then this is how you’ll get your Tour Confirmation from us.
- After we receive your “Booking Request”, we'll back to you as soon as possible with the PayPal link and the exact first amount to be paid.
- Additional information and requirements will be detailed on the email (or via WhatsApp).
After we receive your email we'll back to you as soon as possible with the PayPal link.
The exact amount and additional requirements will be sent to you later.
Now please, start by filling the Booking Form below.
2. Guided Private Transfer from Puno to Copacabana
Pricing: $165.00 for 1 person
$199 per person (2 up to 4)
Take advantage over other travelers by hiring a private personal English speaking tour guide and a private transport from Puno to Copacabana doing stops along the way.
On the way to La Paz visit Sun Island by land to Sicuani then by boat, after the guided visit and lunch travel to La Paz.
A regular direct car drive of 2 hours and 10 minutes from Puno to Copacabana can be done in 3 hours with guided stops at Temple of fertility in Chucuito, Aramu Muru doorway, Pomata lookout and Pomata's church.
Your friendly knowledgeable guide provides clue information about each site.
Enrich and upgrade your trip with these strategic stops.
On arrival to Kasani border your guide helps you cross to the Bolivian side and assists you with any issue.
At the same time your guide introduces you to your new Bolivian driver.
From Kasani to Copacabana we'll use an auto with enough room for your belongings.
On arrival drop-off at your hotel, main square or port.
The Pro of Booking a Private Transfer
- All type of vehicles we provide are safe, clean, comfortable and spacious with enough rooms for your luggage.
Request Further Information. Get more. Do more.
If you have questions and doubts about La Paz to Copacabana Transfer, take your time in telling us your inquiries and we’ll show you a lot more options to do.
Get a quote for large group private transport:
Just email us at:
Or WhatsApp us to:
+51 965154772 (Fredy, the guy responsible of answering your emails and inquiries at headquarter)
How to book
- You can get it fully booked by paying an Initial Amount via PayPal and the Total Balance must be paid in USD or PEN cash at the end of tour, then this is how you’ll get your Tour Confirmation from us.
- After we receive your “Booking Request”, we'll back to you as soon as possible with the PayPal link and the exact first amount to be paid.
- Additional information and requirements will be detailed on the email (or via WhatsApp).
After we receive your email we'll back to you as soon as possible with the PayPal link.
The exact amount and additional requirements will be sent to you later.
Now please, start by filling the Booking Form below.
3. Puno to Copacabana Small Group Tourist Transport
Price: $35.00 per person
It's a shared tourist van departing (almost daily) from Puno hotels to Copacabana with switch of vehicle at Kasani border.
For the given price we include pick-up from your hotel in downtown Puno to bus station.
Minimum number of participants required has to be 5 people, just after we can confirm departure.
Travel time from Puno to Copacabana
Travel time will vary in how long you will spend at the immigration offices in Peru and Bolivia side. In Peru is faster than in Bolivian due you have to show all your documentations according to your nationality (if you require VISA or not to enter Bolivia).
Puno to Kasani Travel Time: 2 hours 30 min
Border documentation: from 25 min to 1 hour (estimated time)
Kasani border to Copacabana: 20 min.
So you should be arriving to Copacabana in about 4 hours or more.
Request Further Information. Get more. Do more.
If you have questions and doubts about Puno to Copacabana, take your time in telling us your inquiries and we’ll show you a lot more options to do (or re-design it).
Just email us at:
Or WhatsApp us to:
+51 965154772 (Fredy, the guy responsible of answering your emails and inquiries at headquarter)
How to book
- You can get it fully booked by paying an Initial Amount via PayPal and the Total Balance must be paid in USD or PEN cash at the end of tour, then this is how you’ll get your Tour Confirmation from us.
- After we receive your “Booking Request”, we'll back to you as soon as possible with the PayPal link and the exact first amount to be paid.
- Additional information and requirements will be detailed on the email (or via WhatsApp).
After we receive your email we'll back to you as soon as possible with the PayPal link.
The exact amount and additional requirements will be sent to you later.
Now please, start by filling the Booking Form below.
4. Puno to Copacabana Bus Ticket
$15.00 per person
Only morning departures from Puno bus terminal to Copacabana. It’s a big real bus going daily.
For the given price we include pick-up from hotels in Puno downtown.
This ride may take more than 4 hours.
Departure time from Puno: 7:30 am
Arrival Time to Copacabana: 11:45 (Bolivian time, one hour ahead)
Request Further Information. Get more. Do more.
If you have questions and doubts about Puno to Copacabana, take your time in telling us your inquiries and we’ll show you a lot more options to do (or re-design it).
Just email us at:
Or WhatsApp us to:
+51 965154772 (Fredy, the guy responsible of answering your emails and inquiries at headquarter)
How to book
- You can get it fully booked by paying an Initial Amount via PayPal and the Total Balance must be paid in USD or PEN cash at the end of tour, then this is how you’ll get your Tour Confirmation from us.
- After we receive your “Booking Request”, we'll back to you as soon as possible with the PayPal link and the exact first amount to be paid.
- Additional information and requirements will be detailed on the email (or via WhatsApp).
After we receive your email we'll back to you as soon as possible with the PayPal link.
The exact amount and additional requirements will be sent to you later.
Now please, start by filling the Booking Form below.
5. Puno to Copacabana on your own way
Budget: $7 per person
If the previous Puno to Copacabana travel options don't fit your possibilities then you can opt to go by yourself.
Here you will know how to travel from Puno to Copacabana taking local transport although by far is an odyssey that would make you taking wrong ways without a proper and real information.
Take a colectivo from Puno to Yunguyo, on arrival take a taxi to go to border. After border documentation take a colectivo taxi or private taxi from Kasani Bolivia to Copacabana.
The average price for this way of traveling is about $7 in total (without private taxi from Kasani to Copacabana) and you would reach the border at no crowded hour which in some way worth it.
STEP BY STEP DESCRIPTION
Ask your Uros lodge family or hotel to arrange a taxi ride from Kalapajra to TERMINAL ZONAL (the only one from where COMBIS depart to Yunguyo).
This first ride will take about 5 to 10 min and it would cost about S/ 6.00 PEN.
When arriving to TERMINAL ZONAL, look for COMBIS PARA YUNGUYO. You'll hear people shouting "A YUNGUYO!, A YUNGUYO!".
Once you've made sure that COLECTIVO goes to Yunguyo, you have to pay your ticket in advance, EL PASAJE (cost of ride) about S/.12 Soles.
Choose any seat and once that van is filled up with about 13 + people then it’s leaving Puno for Yunguyo (a city still located in Peruvian territory).
This ride will take about 2 hours 20 minutes (faster than big tourist bus). You'll be dropped off near to main square and any MOTO TORITO (local taxi) can take you to Kasani border (5 min away, S/.2 to 6 soles cost of ride).
When arriving to Kasani border, on your left side is the Peruvian migration office where you have to get an exit stamp on your passport and also show your carnet (a proof that you are vaccinated 3 times, if not you can get PCR Covid test in Puno city.
This documentation is quite fast if there is not crowd. Then after exchange your money from Soles to Bolivianos (BOB). You'll need for the taxi in Bolivia side. But anyway in Copacabana is also possible ($1= Bs.6.80).
CASA DE CAMBIO for exchanging money is just in front of Peru migration office.
Now walk across and under border stone arch, just passing it you are in Bolivia.
On the left side is Bolivia migration office, go directly there. Take in mind that some countries like USA, CHINA, etc need to get Tourist Visa (VISA DE TURISMO). It’s highly recommended to get it at home. It’s possible to get them at the same migration but takes a long time.
As it's possible to get the visa at the border but you should bring all documentations with a printed copy of each one and have cash (advised) or using your card to pay for the visa. Additionally you'll require showing your vaccination card (3 fully vaccinated).
After this "adventure" at the border you can take a AUTO COLECTIVO or taxi to Copacabana (only 15 min away from Kasani border).
Finally after this odyssey you’ll find yourself in Copacabana.
Estimated travel time spent: 3 hours.
