Our uber popular backpacker travel pass. This pass provides full transport starting in Lima through Peru, Bolivia and Chile taking in some of the most amazing aspects of the South America backpacker trail, before heading up the West Coast pass the Nasca lines to end backup in Lima. One of the cheapest cities to fly into South America. This pass works very well with the Inca Trail as you can set your trail dates well ahead.

 

 

Lima Loop South America Travel Pass Min 32 days

Lima Loop Highlights Include:

 

  • Arriving into Lima the capital Peru with its rich colonial heritage
  • An ideal pass to complete the Inca Trail at the start of the trip is the second stop is Cuzco
  • Machu Picchu the ancient Inca citadel lost for millennia
  • Lake Titicaca and the amazing Bolivian salt flats
  • The Atacama Desert in Chile
  • The mystical Nazca lines in Peru
  • Sacred Valley Day Trip
  • Amantani Home Stay 2D/1N
  • La Paz Local City Encounter
  • Salt Flats 3D/2N end Atacama
  • Moon Valley Experience
  • Colca Canyon 2D/1N
  • Sand-Buggy & Boarding

 

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A full circuit of the Andes

This travel pass has a minimum recommended trip time of 30 days, although you should definitely plan on going for longer. 30 days assumes you do all the travel days back-to-back, but as this is a flexible hop on hop off travel pass you can take as long as you like to do it. We also definitely recommend combining this with the Inca Trail because this pass allows you to travel straight from Lima to Cuzco enabling you to set the date for the Inca Trail at the time of booking. This is particularly useful because the Inca Trail is limited by the amount of people who can apply for passes, and often books out many months ahead.

Another benefit of this pass, is that Lima is one of the cheapest and most accessible international airports into South America, so this would enable you to see quite a lot of the highlights of South America yet still being able to book a return ticket out of Lima. It’s quite a logical route of South America backpacking trail.

The itinerary below assumes you are doing the journey back to back so the days are really only meant for a reference it does not account for extra days spent in the locations exploring them. You need a minimum of 31 days to complete this but that would really be travelling back to back so please allow longer.

Sequence of events

  • Lima to Cuzco (Public Bus). No doubt you will want to arrive and spend a few days in Lima before this, so check out our Lima ConeXion all do it all with the Inca Trail included on the backpacking South America trip.
  • The journey from Lima to Cuzco is pretty long, so you will need a day to recover and prepare yourself for the Inca Trail if you are attempting it.Don’t worry we got it covered as you have an extra night in a great backpackers in Cuzco. If you do wish to do the Inca Trail this is the place to do it from, please do let us know at the time of booking so we could book it for you as passes for the Trail Sell-out many months ahead.
  • Cuzco
  • Cuzco to Puno through the Andes (Public Bus)
  • Amantani Home Stay 2D/1N (Multi Day Tour)
  • Puno
  • Puno to Copacabana (Public Bus)
  • Copacabana
  • Copacabana to La Paz (Hostel Pick-up shuttle)
  • La Paz Local City Encounter (Day Tour)
  • La Paz to Sucre (Public Bus)
  • Sucre
  • Sucre to Potosi (Public Bus)
  • Potosi to Uyuni (Public Bus)
  • Salt Flats 3D/2N end Atacama (Multi Day Tour)
  • Uyuni
  • Uyuni
  • Moon Valley Experience (Day Tour)
  • San Pedro Atacama to Calama (Public Bus) & Calama to Iquique (Public Bus)
  • Iquique to Arica (Public Bus)
  • Arica to Tacna (On your own)
  • Tacna to Arequipa (On your own)
  • Arequipa
  • Colca Canyon 2D/1N (Multi Day Tour)
  • Arequipa
  • Arequipa to Nazca (Public Bus) && Nazca to Ica (Public Bus)
  • Sand-Buggy & Boarding (Day Tour)
  • Ballestas Islands (Day Tour)
  • Paracas to Lima (Public Bus)
  • Lima

 

View detailed descriptions of these locations

 

Trip Frequently Asked Questions

What type of transport is included on this trip?
We offer you the safest and best local transportation available in each sector. You may find yourself aboard a first class public bus with A/C, TV and WC, a 12 passenger mini-van. In developing countries where the infrastructure is not the best, such as Guatemala, Honduras or Bolivia you will travel in local shuttle transportation, second class buses, flights or trains. Rest assured you will travel on the best available means of transport. Getting from one destination to the next will surely be an exciting experience!
How do I activate my bus pass?
Send us an email a few days before your initial departure date so we can get in touch with you and send you the information regarding your pass and free activities. You can also give us a call on the phone or on Skype to speak with a representative in person at any time.
How do I make a booking for the next bus or day trip and where do I pick up my tickets?

Easy! Contact us via e-mail, GMAIL chat, Skype or over the phone and let us know when you wish to depart. We will confirm your departure by sending you an e-mail with your confirmation numbers and information.

If your next route is by mini-van… we will ask you where you are staying so we know where to pick you up. All you have to do is wait at your hostel to be picked up at the specified time.

If your next route is by first class public bus or flight… We will send you an e-ticket number, departure time and bus station / airport address via e-mail where you will need to arrive on your own at least 30 minutes prior to your departure. There you can present your photo ID and e-ticket number at the indicated ticket counter to pick up your paper tickets or boarding pass.

If your next route is by local bus or train… We will send you a confirmation e-mail with instructions on how and where to pick-up your ticket so you can board the bus. Sometimes, we will deliver the tickets to your hotel reception.

Do I get a voucher after purchasing the bus pass?
Everything is handled in an environmentally-friendly electronic format, so your bus pass vouchers and sector confirmation numbers will be sent to you via e-mail two days prior to each sector of your trip.
Can I travel in both directions or backtrack?
Your hop-on hop-off bus pass can only be used in the direction of the pass purchased. If you would like to add sectors or change the dates of departure you can reach us via email, Skype, or telephone any time!
How long is my pass valid for?
The bus pass has a one year validity meaning you can begin and end your pass any time you want, taking as long as you desire between stops to enjoy all of the unique and interesting destinations as well as free activities included in your pass along the way.
What accommodation do you recommend?
We provide you with a list of recommended hostels or budget hotels in each destination so you can stay in safe, fun, comfortable and affordable lodgings during your trip where you can meet like-minded travellers and have a great time. Accommodation is not included in the pass price.
Can I change my departure dates?
Yes! The  hop-on hop-off bus pass is a flexible and convenient way to travel which allows you to make changes to your itinerary (departure dates) any time you desire so you can enjoy each destination to the fullest!
What does minimum recommended travel time mean?
It means it’s the absolute minimum recommended time that you should allow to complete the trip. We always recommend more time to complete the pass and enjoy the cities, beaches, activities and nature without feeling rushed.
What if I'm travelling on my own?
Many travellers arrive on their own and make friends quickly so feel free to do the same! The hostels and free activities are a great place to meet people and since everyone has the freedom to change their departure dates, you might meet new travel partners and link up with them during your trip.
Are there any age limits?
If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with us Latin America and have the time of your life!

Price

Minimum trip time 32 days £959

 

Included

Your transport arranged with your own personal concierge booking service

  • Sacred Valley Day Trip
  • Amantani Home Stay Two days one night
  • La Paz Local City Encounter
  • Salt Flats off-road adventure three day two nights finishing in Atacama
  • Moon Valley Experience
  • Colca Canyon two days one night
  • Sand-Buggy & Boarding
  • predeparture pack

Excluded

  • Flights
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Travel insurance

Dates

You can start this pass whenever you like.

 

“I made so many friends and had such a wonderful experience.”
Genevieve Goodman
“South America was absolutely mind blowing. A really exciting place to travel.”
James Clayson