$255 USD
(1 up to 3 people)
About your Experience
Puno to La Paz Private Transfer takes you through Desaguadero border with assistance and hand held border crossing guarantee.
If you’re reading this post it’s because you’re looking for a safe, flexible and on time private transfer between Puno and La Paz, Bolivia.
Look no further! At Coca Kayak, you’ll get the best quality transport options and friendly drivers.
Duration: 6 hours +
Departure Time: 9:00 am (or at any time from 5:00 am)
Arrival Time: 4:00 pm (Bolivia time, or at any time until 11:30 pm)
Pick-up Place: at any hotel in Puno or Kalapajra pier
Drop-off Place: at any hotel in La Paz
Language: Spanish speaking drivers
Transfer Frequency: Daily
What’s included
- Pick-up at your Puno hotel or Kalapajra pier
- Private Spanish speaking driver
- Private comfortable transport
- Drop-off at your hotel in La Paz
What’s not included
- English speaking driver (available under extra cost)
- English speaking tour guide (available under extra cost)
- Snacks, bottled water
- Extra expenses
- Gratuities
- Tourist Visa (if your nationality requires)
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this private transport.
Stop at: Hotel, Aramu Muru Doorway, Pomata Lookout, Desaguadero borderline, La Paz, Bolivia
9:00 am | Puno to Desaguadero
Puno hotel
You’ll be picked up at your selected Puno hotel or Kalapajra pier (if you’re staying on a reed floating lodge) by our driver and then transferred to Desaguadero border on a 2-hour 40-minute drive with optional photo stops along the way:
Aramu Muru Doorway (1 hour 20 min 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. Bring S/5 soles per person.
Your driver will wait for you at the Portal of Aramu Muru meanwhile you take your time to walk closer and look for the best spot for a stunning shot with the enigmatic portal sculpted into the ancient landscape by a mysterious lost humanity on a 10 – 20 minutes self-guided exploration and photo stop.
Pomata Lookout (45 min from Desaguadero)
The high pass between Puno and Desaguadero ideal to enjoy and admire how huge is the Lake and magnificent views to the Island of the Sun and snow peaks.
Just let us know at the moment of booking then we’ll schedule your driver to stop at the requested places.
12:00 pm | Peru to Bolivia Border Crossing
On arrival at Desaguadero border, you will switch vehicles and you 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 crowds 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.
Getting Stamped Out of Peru
At the Peruvian migration office, you’ll need your passport and the Tourist Visa (if required) and wait in line along the side of the building and they’ll let people in one by one.
When you got the exit stamp, you’ll walk a short distance, cross over a bridge in the middle of the town, a border crossing on the Bolivia side, and are greeted by lots of hustle and bustle.
Here, you must take the left street and again go to a small office located on your right.
Always check up-to-date requirements for your country. For example, if you are from United States, you will need a visa to enter Bolivia (most of the countries do not).
Border crossing process can last from 15 min to 60 min depending on if your nationality requires applying for the Tourist Visa or if it is market days (Tuesday or Friday).
After you got your entry stamp for Bolivia you’ll board a different mobility.
2:00 pm (Bolivia time) | 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 local crowded street markets.
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.
4:00 pm | Drop-off at your hotel in La Paz
Your driver will drop you off at your hotel in downtown or Zona Sur, Bus Station or at the El Alto Airport.
Duration: 6 hours +
Why to book with us?
- Coca Kayak offers you the best door-to-door car private transfers between places so you can easily plan and book a trip from Puno to La Paz, Bolivia and “Hand held” border crossing is guaranteed.
- You’ll get the most flexible time to depart from Puno to La Paz (up to 4:00 pm as the border closes at 7:30 pm)
- All type of vehicles, we provide, are safe, clean, comfortable and spacious with enough room for your luggage.
- 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.
What to bring
- Local cash currency
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Snacks, bottled water
Departure and return
Start: Pick-up will be at the hotel in Puno.
End: This activity ends at the hotel in La Paz.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Additional information
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Help
If you have questions about Puno to Desaguadero to La Paz, need help making your booking or prefer to customize your experience, we’d be happy to help.
Just text the email and number below and reference the name of this tour.
E-mail: cocakayaks@gmail.com
WhatsApp: +51 923 206 333