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Common questions about Peru Hop

Is Peru Hop more expensive than public buses?

Peru Hop actually works out cheaper than public buses!

Let us explain how it is cheaper.

When you add up all the free hidden gem stops (worth over $60usd), the extra transport costs to try to get to these stops, and then all the taxis you need to take from the bus terminal to accommodation and back, Peru Hop actually works out cheaper than using public buses.

The classic example is Huacachina Oasis. Public buses go to Ica, meaning you need a 20-minute taxi from Ica to Huacachina. But when you want to leave Huacachina, you also need another taxi back to Ica. A waste of vacation time and a waste of money.

Peru Hop goes direct to Huacachina Oasis, saving you time and money, with hidden gem stops along the way.

Peru Hop is not only stress-free, safer, and a great way to meet people, but it is also excellent value for money, as can be seen from comments from many past travelers.

Will I save time traveling with Peru Hop compared to public buses?

Yes, with Peru Hop you will save 8 hours compared to traveling on public buses (on a typical trip with multiple stops between Lima and Cusco).

Peru Hop is a door-to-door service picking you up at your accommodation

Public Buses require you to take taxis to bus terminals outside the main touristic zones, and check-in for public buses works similarly to flights, with almost 1 hour wait time.

You have limited time in Peru…don’t waste hours in bus terminals and using taxis!

Is Peru Hop a tour?

Peru Hop is NOT a tour, you can literally hop on a bus and travel at your own pace, although if you do want everything planned in advance, we can help you with that too!

Are you a “pre-planner”? After booking, login to our App and organize your perfect travel schedule (buses run everyday), add optional tours (e.g. Machu Picchu) and more! Or just contact us and we can help you plan the perfect trip.

Are you a “I will figure it out along the way” type? Just Hop on your first bus, and then travel as you like!

Using your unique login code to the App, you can just book your next bus up to 12 hours before departure (buses run every single day!). No researching bus companies or prices, no crazy Peruvian taxis, no chaotic bus terminals, no stress!

Does Traveling with Peru Hop help Local Communities?

Yes! By taking you to places most tourists don’t know about, you are helping local communities who often live below the poverty line to have a source of income. Simply buying some breakfast snacks or a water here or there really helps these communities.

Remember, most tourists either fly with billion dollar airlines or go on public buses owned by millionaires and make no stops between stops and don’t benefit local communities.

Will planning my whole trip to Peru be easier with Peru Hop?

Yes, 100%, as many past travelers mention in their reviews.

With public buses, most travelers lose hours researching multiple bus companies, comparing schedules and prices across different websites, reading through reviews to avoid unsafe companies, figuring out how to get to bus terminals in unfamiliar cities, and coordinating connections if you’re making multiple stops.

With Peru Hop, you book once and you’re set. In our App, you will have full access to change all your bus times, choose your pickup locations, and get info about best things to do in each destination. 

You are in full control of what you do, where you sleep and how long for…we just take all the stress out of everything!