On Puno to La Paz + Sun Island Overnight Tour you’ll navigate from Copacabana to Sun Island and stay. The next day you’ll visit Moon Island and then drive to La Paz.
Isla del Sol Boat Trip from Copacabana starting from Puno and ending in La Paz is a customized transfer alongside Lake Titicaca’s shore, a hassle-free border crossing, after lunch you’ll get a guided tour the birthplace of Incas: the Island of the Sun in Lake Titicaca Bolivia and stay the night on the Island of the Sun.
Your Tour Features
Tour Type Private
Tour Duration 2 Days
Pick-up time 7:00 AM
Drop-off time 5:00 PM
Pickup at Puno hotel
Drop-off at La Paz hotel
Entry Tickets
Guide English speaker
What You’ll Do
Day 1: Puno to Isla del Sol
You’ll be picked up from your location in Puno city, Peru and transferred to Kasani borderline on an almost 3 hour car ride with photo stops at Aramu Muru Doorway and Pomata Lake Titicaca Lookout along the way and overnight on Sun Island.
Day 2: Moon Island to La Paz
After an early breakfast, you’ll head to Moon Island for a guided tour, on your way back to Copacabana. You’ll have lunch in Copacabana, explore the town and its church then drive to La Paz via El Alto town. By the late afternoon drop-off at your hotel.
Your Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Puno to Isla del Sol
7:00 AM – Puno to Kasani
FOTO: Puno to Kasani transfer
Pick-up at your hotel and leave Puno for Kasani border along the way you’ll see spectacular scenery as you go through a series of interesting villages on the Lake’s South shore and the Andean plains towards Isla del Sol, located on the Bolivian side of Lake Titicaca.
8:20 AM – Aramu Muru Doorway
FOTO: Aramu Muru photo stop
Estimated arrival time at the Portal of Aramu Muru where your friendly driver will pay the entry tickets meanwhile you take your time to walk closer and look for the best spot for a great shot with the enigmatic portal sculpted into the ancient landscape by a mysterious lost humanity on a 5-10 minutes self-guided exploration and photo stop.
Following that, your car ride continues on with a second stop at Pomata Lake Titicaca Lookout.
8:45 AM – Pomata Lookout
Besides the main paved road, a lovely place to spend some minutes for a great picture over the world’s highest navigable Lake backed by the snowcapped peaks of Bolivia’s Cordillera Real range.
It offers a panoramic view of the vastness of the Lake and stunning view of the birthplace of the Incas, the Island of the Sun in Bolivia.
Then after, you’ll keep driving on a non-stop ride to Kasani borderline.
9:45 am – 10:00 am Peru to Bolivia Border Crossing
Estimated arrival time at the Peruvian Kasani immigration office, where you’ll meet your Bolivian tour guide, your driver introduces you to him and he’ll walk you through the process. So your border crossing between Peru and Bolivia will be quick and hassle-free if not crowded (especially on local holiday dates).
When you arrive at Kasani border, you’ll get off the Peruvian private vehicle, and grab your luggage. You will switch vehicles to drive in Bolivia.
Therefore, be well prepared, have your documents and all required paperwork in order (particularly if your nationality requires Tourist Visa).
Your guide will tell you to exchange your money at the exchange house in front of the Peruvian migration building.
Getting Stamped Out of Peru
At the Peruvian migration office, you’ll need your passport and the Tourist Visa (if required) and wait in line along the side of the building and they’ll let people in one by one.
When you get the exit stamp, you’ll walk a short distance, walk under the stone arch and get your entry stamp on your passport.
Always check up-to-date requirements for your country. For example, if you are from United States, you will need the Tourist Visa to enter Bolivia.
Border crossing process can last from 30 min to 60 min depending on if your nationality requires applying for the Tourist Visa or if it the place is crowded.
After you got your entry stamp for Bolivia you’ll board a different mobility.
11:30 AM (Bolivian time) – Kasani to Isla del Sol
Your new friendly Bolivian driver (Denis, Abel, Saul, Omar or Vicente), after you all had your stamps, is taking you to Copacabana port on a 15-minute car ride.
Upon arrival, you’ll be introduced to your boatman Amadeus, who is taking you across the highest navigable lake of the world on the way to Isla del Sol, along the way you’ll enjoy of magnificent views. Most local boats are slow but the one you’ll be riding is considerably faster.
11:45 am – Copacabana to Isla del Sol Lodge
Upon arrival at the bay of Copacabana town, you’ll meet Amadeus your personal boatman, then onboard the private motor boat transport that will take you to the Island of the Sun on a 60-minute of navigation (most ferries do it in almost 2 hours!).
12:00 am – Lake overlooking lunch in Isla del Sol
Estimated arrival time at Yumani community, you’ll walk up to the Tacana restaurant for a well-deserved lunch with lake views. According to the availability you may have lunch at the lodge.
2:30 pm – Isla del Sol hiking
Explore the grandeur of the birthplace of the Incas, start by walking through its ancient trails, hike up the Incan grand stone stairs, drink from the three 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 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, Utasawa Lodge or similar with private bathroom, hot shower, dinner and breakfast.
FOTO: Sunrise over Moon Island
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
Dinner will be provided by the lodge at the time you ask them.
Included:
- Puno to Kasani private transfer
- Kasani border to Copacabana private transport
- English speaking tour guide
- Copacabana to Isla del Sol private boat ride
- Entry tickets to Isla del Sol
- 01 night at Illimani, Santo Campo, Utasawa Lodge or similar
- Private bathroom
- Hot shower
- Dinner at the lodge
Excluded:
- Snacks, bottled water
- Extra expenses
- Tourist Visa for Bolivia, if required
- Alcoholic drinks
- Gratuities
Day 2: Moon Island to La Paz
9:00 am – Isla del Sol to Moon Island
After an early breakfast, your day trip begins with the visit of the Isla de la Luna (Moon Island). After one hour of boat navigation from Isla del Sol to Isla de la Luna through the endless water, you’ll get to the temple of the Virgins, appreciate their natural and cultural wonders as you ascends the summit, you’ll gain breathtaking views of the Cordillera de los Andes.
FOTO: Moon Island Temple
11:00 am – Isla del Sol to Copacabana
Then after you’ll be navigating back to Copacabana, upon arrival have lunch, visit the Main Plaza, local market and the shrine and the Dark Indian Virgin of Copacabana.
1:00 pm – Copacabana to La Paz car transfer
You’ll be leaving Copacabana to La Paz, after one hour driving you’ll arrive at the Strait of Tiquina. Here there is no bridge and buses and people should cross a motor ferry (bring Bs10 pp for the tickets).
Finally, you’ll be reaching La Paz city after going through the “chaotic” streets of El Alto town. After 3 hours 30 minutes private land transfer, you’ll be dropped at your hotel, bus terminal or the El Alto airport.
If your hotel is located in Zona Sur Calacoto it might demand some 15-30 minute drive extra from the Main Square.
Included:
- Breakfast at the lodge
- Isla del Sol to Moon Island boat ride
- Entry tickets to Moon Island
- Moon Island to Copacabana boat ride
- Lunches in Copacabana
- Copacabana to La Paz private transfer
Excluded:
- Snacks, bottled water
- Extra expenses
- Gratuities
What to bring:
- Small back pack with toiletries
- Hat, cap
- Local cash currency
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Warm, light jacket
- Comfortable shoes
- Snacks, bottled water
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