La Paz to Puno + Isla del Sol Overnight Tour

La Paz to Puno + Isla del Sol Overnight Tour

US$ 665 for a solo traveler (private)

US$ 385 per person (min 2 people)

On La Paz to Puno + Isla del Sol Overnight Tour you’ll navigate from Copacabana to Sun Island and overnight. The next day you’ll visit Moon Island and then drive to Puno.

Your trip begins in La Paz, Bolivia and ends in Puno, Peru on a private 2 day guided experience.

Sun Island and Moon Island are stunning islands on the Titicaca Lake located a short boat ride away from Copacabana and 3h 30min drive from La Paz, Bolivia.

Lake Titicaca, Bolivia is simply incredible, it has its own character, one of the most unique destinations, the rich blue water along with Mountain views make this a crazy beautiful destination and here you’ll get the best way to visit them.

Most of the Lake Titicaca beauty hidden gems and communities can be also done from the other inside of the Lake, Lake Titicaca Tours from Puno in Peru as well. If you don’t have a chance to see it Bolivia, then jump on this opportunity. 

What you’ll do on “La Paz to Puno + Isla del Sol Overnight Tour” (Overview)

DAY 1: Meet your guide and driver at your hotel in La Paz and head out to Copacabana on a private vehicle then navigate to Sun Island for exploring its beauty and stay the night at an accommodating lodge.

DAY 2: after an early breakfast, you’ll leave Isla del Sol for Isla de la Luna on a guided boat tour, explore the temple and head back to Copacabana for lunch and get transferred to Puno via Kasani border.

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La Paz to Puno + Isla del Sol Overnight Tour Features

TOUR TYPE: private guided tour

START PLACE: La Paz, Bolivia

START TIME: 7:00 am

END PLACE: Puno, Peru

END TIME: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm (Peru time)

“La Paz to Puno + Isla del Sol Overnight Tour” Itinerary

Day 1: La Paz to Sun Island

7:00 AM you’ll meet up with your private English speaking tour guide (Omar) and personal driver (Abel) at your hotel in La Paz then depart to Copacabana passing through El Alto town (popular for its traffic jam, the reason why you’ll depart early). 

However you’ll drive through a series of interesting scenic villages and communities on a peculiar landscape in the Bolivian High Andes.

En route, your guide provides clue information of what you’ll do on the Lake Titicaca 2 Day Tour from La Paz and brief introductory ofTiwanaku culture, Aymara Kingdoms, Inca arrival and Spaniards invading chronology. 

On arrival at the Strait of Tiquina, the narrow section of the Lake, you’ll cross by a local motor ferry (it may apply extra cost of Bs10 per person/ticket).

10:30 AM estimated arrival time in Copacabana town. You’ll then meet Amadeus your personal boatman, onboard the private motor boat transport that will take you to the Island of the Sun on a 1 hour of navigation (most ferries do it in almost 2 hours!).

A motor boat takes you to the Island of the Sun and Moon.

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12:00 PM estimated arrival time at Vicky’s restaurant with Lake View, the Tacana restaurant for a well-deserved lunch prepared with some local ingredients (according to the availability your lunch place might be at the lodge).

1:30 PM your guide will lead you through the ancient trails to explore the grandeur of the birthplace of the Incas, start by hiking up the Incan grand stone stairs, drink from the three sacred water fountain of eternal youth and marvel the temple of Pilcocaina, the first Inca temple ever built.

At each spot as you enjoy spectacular views while you’ll be informed by your guide about the rich history and legacy of the high Andes cultures.

The legendary Incan Sun Island 2 Day Tour is perfect if you´re looking for a mix of history, beauty and mysticism.

Following that, you’ll have dinner and stay overnight at Inti Illimani Lodge, Santo Campo Eco Lodge or similar with private bathroom, hot shower, dinner and breakfast.

If you think this is not enough, then hike up one of the peaks to see the sun setting over the highest navigable lake in the world.

8:00 PM dinner at the lodge

Day 2: Moon Island to Puno (Peru)

6:00 AM wake up early and do not miss the mesmerizing sunrise over the Lake and Bolivian high peak Mountain before continuing onto Moon Island and Puno.

8:00 AM after an early breakfast, your day trip begins with the visit of the Isla de la Luna (Moon Island). After almost one hour of boat navigation from Isla del Sol to Isla de la Luna through the endless blue horizon, you’ll get to the temple of the Virgins, appreciate their natural and cultural wonders as you ascend the summit, you’ll gain breathtaking views of the Cordillera de los Andes.

11:00 AM then after you’ll be navigating back to Copacabana, upon arrival have lunch, later visit the Main Plaza, local market and the shrine and the Dark Indian Virgin of Copacabana.

1:30 PM you’ll be leaving Copacabana for Puno (Peru). The land transfer from Copacabana to Kasani only takes 15 minutes.

NOTE: You might be driven on a small auto (by our friendly drivers Denis or Carlos), a different vehicle from the first day, but escorted by the same guide. Type of vehicle is provided based on the number of participants/travellers.

2:00 PM at Kasani borderline your guide will assist you with the border crossing and introduce you to your new Peruvian driver.   

Your friendly and accommodating Peruvian driver will take you to Puno on an almost 3 hour drive to Puno city with an optional stop at Pomata Lookout.

4:00 PM (Peruvian time while in Bolivia is 5 pm) it’s the estimated arrival time and hotel drop-off time in Puno.

Included

Day 1: La Paz to Sun Island

  • Private transport from La Paz to Copacabana
  • Bolivian English speaking tour guide
  • Copacabana to Sun Island private boat
  • Entry tickets to Sun Island
  • Lunches at Tacana or at similar restaurant
  • 01 night at Illimani Lodge, Santo Campo Lodge or similar
  • Dinner at the lodge

Day 2: Moon Island to Puno (Peru)

  • Breakfast at the lodge
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Private boat to Moon Island and Copacabana
  • Entry tickets to Moon Island
  • Lunches in Copacabana town
  • Copacabana to Kasani border private transfer (by auto or similar)
  • Kasani to Puno private transport
  • Drop-off at your hotel in Puno

Excluded

  • Tiquina Strait ferry crossing (Bs10 per person)
  • Extra expenses (toilet, bathroom, snacks and water)
  • Hotel in La Paz and Puno
  • Alcoholic and cold drinks on Isla del Sol restaurant

What to bring

  • Sunscreen
  • Extra local currency 
  • Warm clothes
  • Hat, cap
  • Sunglasses
  • Comfortable shoes

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How to book

  1. You have to pay a first amount of 20 % up to 40 % through PayPal.
  2. The Total Balance should be paid in USD or BOB currency cash upon pick-up from your hotel in La Paz.

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