Our Transport

Whether you choose private vehicle transport or public transport, we always take care of your safety and comfort.

Private Transport

All the private vehicles we use hold a tourist transport license. This means they comply with very strict standards imposed by the Ministry of Tourism, which require, among other things, that the vehicles be recent, that they undergo two technical inspections each year, that their speed be permanently monitored by a “tracker” GPS, that they carry oxygen in the mountains, and that they have insurance covering occupants in the event of an accident. The drivers of these vehicles also hold a special driving license for passenger transport.

Here are the vehicle models we use most commonly. Please note that other models may be used, depending on the regions and availability. In particular, vehicles are generally different in Bolivia.

1 to 4 people: Hyundai Staria

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This vehicle has 12 seats, including the driver's, arranged in 3 rows of 3 seats at the back plus 1 row at the front of the vehicle. We remove one row of seats at the back, which frees up a nice space for luggage and inside the cabin, with 4 comfortable reclining seats. The fold-down seat in the middle of the row is not used.

This vehicle can also be used for groups of 5 people traveling without an accompanying guide, with the fifth person using the front seat of the vehicle, which is also very comfortable.

5 to 8 people: Sprinter Mercedes short (or Peugeot Boxer or Renault Master)

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This vehicle has 15 seats, including the driver's, arranged in 3 rows of 3 and 1 row of 4 seats at the back, and 2 seats at the front. We generally remove 1 row at the back to free up space for luggage.

9 to 12 people: Sprinter Mercedes long

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This vehicle has 19 seats, including the driver's, arranged in 4 rows of 3 and 1 row of 4 seats at the back, and 3 seats at the front. We generally remove 1 row at the back to free up space for luggage.

13 and above: many different models

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These vehicles have 24 seats or more depending on the model. The seats are a bit wider than in the smaller vehicles and they have toilets. However, they are slower, particularly on the long climbs in the Andes.

Public Transport

If you are traveling alone or as a couple, you will probably opt for public transport between stages. The buses we use in Peru are always the best available on the route. The comfort is of excellent quality, unmatched in Europe, with very wide seats reclining to 160º and onboard service. As with tourist vehicles, their speed is limited to 90 km/h and permanently monitored by GPS.

Buses in Bolivia are of lower quality, but the bus journeys made during a tour in Bolivia are generally shorter.

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