Peru Hop: A Tell-All Review

Wondering if Peruvian hops are the right way to see Peru? Read our in-depth review.

What is Peruvian hops?

Peru Hop is Peru’s increasingly popular tour company, offering hop-on/hop-off bus tickets from city to city. A unique way to travel the country, see different cities and experience historical and cultural activities.

how does that work?

Peru Hop’s itineraries are fully customizable! They offer default or recommended itineraries such as the 6-day “Full South to Cusco” itinerary package. Or if you would like to spend 2 extra nights please log on to the website and change your dates.

If you have time and want to extend it many times, fear not. The ticket he is valid for one year. Departure time and date must be changed at least 12 hours in advance.

Where Are Peru Hops Going?

Peru is a big country with many cities to visit. Planning a trip to Peru Logistics can be a challenge as many of the destinations are spread out with hundreds of miles between them.

Peru Hop simplifies that process by stopping at each of the following destinations:

• Lima
• Paracas
• Huacachina
• Nazca
• Arequipa
• Copacabana, Bolivia
• La Paz, Bolivia
• Puno
• Cusco

Peruvian Hop Packages are available from Lima, Arequipa, Cusco, or La Paz, Bolivia.

What is included?

Transportation to and from each city is included in the ticket price, along with transportation to and from each tour included in the ticket.

As of this writing, the following tours are included:

• Traditional Peruvian horse show (only available for 7am departure from Lima)
• Paracas Nature Reserve Guided Tour
• Pisco Tour and Tasting near Huacachina
• Entrance to the Nazca Lines Observation Tower

Also included in the ticket price is an on-board tour guide who provides information about each stop along the ride. This guide will also help you book additional tours offered at an additional cost in partnership with Peru Hop.

These guides are also great for recommending restaurants, hotels and hostels in each destination.

overall experience

How you choose to travel to Peru while you are there is an important choice. So let’s talk about the pros and cons of the Peruvian hop experience and give an honest review.

Strong Points

• Convenience: On-board guides, assistance with booking tours, and flexible bus schedules make this a very convenient option. It’s a one stop shop.
• Safety: Tour companies stand behind their recommended tours and accommodations and select the best ones to offer the safest option.
• Destinations: Your experience could take you to destinations in Peru you wouldn’t otherwise have visited if you chose Peru Hop.
• INCLUDED TOURS: Including the following tours and experiences can add value to your ticket and give you some experiences you might otherwise not have chosen.
• Meet people: You can make new friends with like-minded people by spending a few days on the bus with other travelers with similar itineraries.

Cons

• Tourist Friendly: This option may feel too tourist friendly for some people as they spend a lot of time around other travelers and tourists rather than among locals.
• Bus: As you can probably imagine, this experience involves a lot of time spent in a bus. It may not be what you are used to or looking for.
• Price: The price is affordable considering the value (which will surely increase as the company grows in size and popularity), but using local bus companies or other public transport to travel the same route, etc. is more expensive than alternatives. .

Peru Hop Destinations

Speaking of those destinations, let’s dive into each one and talk about the Peruvian hop experience.

Lima

Lima is the most popular departure point for Peruvian hop packages. Our office is a few blocks from Kennedy Park in Miraflores.Buses leave Lima at 6:00 am and 7:00 am

While in Lima, stop by Kennedy Park. It is the central square of the Miraflores district and the center of all cultural activities. Some of the best restaurants in the area are right by Kennedy Park.

Peru Hop offers hotel pickup and drop-off in Lima. If your hotel is near Miraflores, the bus will pick you up in front of your hotel. If your hotel is far away, a small van or car will pick you up and take you to the meeting point with the larger bus before heading to Paracas.

Paracas

The small fishing village of Paracas, three and a half hours south of Lima, offers some unexpectedly beautiful scenery. Whether you take the national reserve tour included in your Peru Hop Ticket or the Ballestas Islands tour in the spring, you’ll find some of the most unique scenery in all of Peru.

The national reserve has cliffs overlooking the ocean and red sand beaches lined with yellow rock formations. The Ballestas Islands boat tour passes picturesque rocky islands where you can see wildlife such as dolphins, sea lions, seabirds and even penguins.

Peru Hop recommends an overnight stay in Paracas. Due to tour times and bus schedules, it is not possible to do both without staying overnight.

Paracas is your last chance to try fresh Peruvian ceviche before moving on to Huacachina.

Huacachina

South America’s only natural oasis is the centerpiece of the town of Huacachina. Unfortunately, the natural part of it is a bit hyperbolic. It used to be completely natural, but due to changes in the world’s climate, it now requires supplemental help.

Huacachina is a surprisingly hot little desert destination. It has a nightlife scene with some great activities.of Sandboarding and dune buggy tour You are the king of these activities. Take a dune buggy and hit the desert sandboarding down the dunes. Exhilarating!

Peru Hop recommends spending at least one night in Huacachina for at least sandboarding, nightly barbecues and nightlife.This is the ideal place to spend an extra night as the desert provides unique and fun activities ATVs in the dunes, salsa lessons and more.

On your way out of Huacachina, stop at the Pisco Distillery for a tour of the facility and a tasting. Time for lunch and another pisco sour before catching the bus to Nazca.

Nazca

The Nazca stop is actually two stops in one. First, the bus stops near the towers overlooking the Nazca Lines. There are towers on both sides of the road that can be climbed to overlook the Nazca Lines. Get ready for the stairs!

Lines are large designs carved into the soil about 2,000 years ago. Who put it there and why is still a mystery. A lower level flight is available that provides more views of the line.

The bus then stops another 20 minutes in the town of Nazca. It’s a small town, but it’s your last chance to stretch your legs before catching the overnight bus to Arequipa. A good place to grab a snack and stop at the supermarket to stock up on drinks and snacks for the long night bus.

Arequipa

I would appreciate it if you could close your eyes and rest for a while on the bus. If so, you will wake up in Arequipa, widely considered to be Peru’s most beautiful city.

Arequipa is home to the famous Colca Canyon Tours. A scenic hike to see condors in their natural habitat. Colca Canyon has options for same-day, 1-night, and he 2-night excursions. The longer the hike, the deeper you go into the canyon, and the harder the return trip, so be prepared.

If hiking isn’t your thing, Arequipa has a lot to do and see. Plaza de Armas is considered her one of the most beautiful in Latin America. Many of the restaurants in and around the square have balconies or terraces with views of the Misti Volcano towering in the distance.

Two nights in Arequipa (or more if you want to hike the Colca Canyon) before catching the bus from Arequipa to Puno.

Puno

Puno is a village on the shores of the world-famous Lake Titicaca. The elevation of Puno he exceeds 12,500 feet. This is about 1,400 feet higher than Cusco, where travelers frequently suffer from altitude sickness. Also, he is 2.5 times the elevation of Denver, Colorado. Denver, Colorado is notorious for having professional athletes struggle more competitively than in other cities.

In Puno, Peru Hop recommends a tour of the Uros floating islands. They facilitate transport to the dock where boats take you to the lake.There is an island built by generations of families who have lived there for hundreds of years. Learn about family history and culture.

There is also the option to board another handcrafted boat driven by one of the Uros tribes. Add a few bucks (he’s 10 soles at the time of this writing) and it’s worth the small extra cost to enjoy the ride.

Peru Hop recommends spending at least one night in Puno. A once-in-a-lifetime cultural experience, a homestay with one of the Uros families on a floating island adds to the night.

Cusco

Wake up in Cusco after taking the overnight bus again. As far as Peru hops go, that’s it.

Peru Hop arranges shuttles or taxis for each traveler, as motor coaches are not allowed on the streets of downtown Cusco’s historic district. Some are grouped depending on where the traveler’s hotel is located. Peru Hop will cover the transportation costs, but tipping the driver is recommended.

Lima is the political center of Peru, while Cusco is the cultural and tourist center. Rainbow He is home to nearby tours such as Mountain and Humantay Lake. Cusco (or sometimes spelled Cusco) is also the gateway to the Sacred Valley, home to Maras, Moray, Urubamba and Ollantaytambo. From there to Machu Picchu.

We recommend spending at least 3-4 nights in Cusco, excluding trips and trekking to the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. You’ll be given plenty of time to see the city and its surrounding sites before traveling to Machu Picchu. This is why many travelers choose to travel to Peru in the first place.

Bottom Line: Are Peruvian Hops Worth It?

Weighing the pros and cons, Peru Hop offers a unique and convenient way to see the country.The tour guides on board are knowledgeable and fun. Their additional activities are well planned and well run. Their itineraries and schedules are meticulously planned as shown in their execution.

It may not be exactly what you were looking for or wanting while traveling to a new country like this, but if you want to see these destinations and have a convenient and safe experience, Peru Hop is for you. Please enjoy!

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