Isla del Sol Day Trip is a private guided boat ride to the Northern Sun Island, hiking through ancient remains and accompanied by an English guide, tickets and lunches.
At Andean Ways, we have designed the best Lake Titicaca itineraries for Things to do in Copacabana, Bolivia.
Without further ado learn here what Lake Titicaca Day Trip from Copacabana is about.
Your Tour Features
Tour Type Private
Tour Duration 8 Hours +
Pick-up time 9:30 AM
Drop-off time from 5:30 PM
Pickup at Copacabana
Entry tickets Included
Guide English speaker
Drop-off Copacabana
What You’ll Do
Your Day Tour to Isla del Sol from Copacabana begins with the boat ride to Chinkana . You’ll gain unique and great insights of your guide about the main Islands of Bolivian Lake Titicaca and pre-Incan civilizations ruling.
Then after head to Yumani on foot, upon arrival have lunch and visit on a guided walking tour of the Island. You’ll hike for one hour (optional) through ancient trail towards Pilcocaina Temple and marvel the stunning landscape.
Your Tour Itinerary
9:30 am – Copacabana to Chinkana
Our team-mate tour guide (David, Omar, Juan or Pablo) will meet you at your hotel in Copacabana Town then after walk down to the lakeshore to onboard the motor boat.
The motorized boat will set off from Copacabana to Chinkana pier, along the way you’ll see and enjoy beautiful Lake Views while your guide takes his time to explain you about the great pre-Incan civilizations rulers of the Lake basin.
You’ll traverse the blue horizon and hit the Southern tip of Sun Island, continue on to its very North side.
11:15 am – Hiking to Yumani
It is the estimated arrival time at Chinkana pier, from here your guide walks you to the labyrinth for a guided exploration of the place.
Following that, you’ll keep walking through a unique landscape and more ancient remains such as the Wiracocha God footprint and the table of sacrifices. This hiking is led throughout the mesmerizing views.
Your hiking/walking will take about 2 – 3 hours to Yumani community. If for some reason you think you can’t do it, you can simply take the motor boat back to Yumani pier. Your local expert boatman will take you to the next stop, the birthplace of the Inca Empire will really surprise you.
2:00 pm – Lunch on Isla del Sol (Sun Island)
You’ll arrive at Tacana Restaurant, located on the lower part of the Island and locally owned, offers great views. Here, Vicky or Moises will wait for your arrival with a tasty lunch prepared with local products and ingredients. You’ll enjoy of the traditional Apthapi lunch.
3:00 pm – Hiking from Yumani to Pilcocaina
Your guide will lead you through the top rated attractions and places. You will start with the Isla del Sol Hike. You’ll hike from Yumani community towards the very Southern side of the Island.
You’ll firstly hike up the almost 100 stairs and learn from your guide about the legendary myth of the Inca fountain of the eternal youth, spring water.
Following that, you’ll walk through the trail, on the way enjoy the view of the peninsula and part of the Peruvian side. You’ll be informed about the local agricultural activities and pre-Incan terraces, traditions and festivities by your personal guide.
Then after, arrive at the Pilcocain Temple, walk inside to explore the first Inca palace built for honoring their Sun God. The first Inca temple ever built before to worship their Inti Sun God. You’ll get deep explanation and clue facts about its importance during the Inca ruling and the Inca birthplace.
4:30 pm – Isla del Sol to Copacabana
Embark again on your private boat and head back to Copacabana. Your private boatman will take you back to Copacabana on a 60-minute boat ride.
5:30 pm – Arrival in Copacabana
After an incredible day your guide can show you the way back to your hotel.
Included:
- English speaking tour guide
- Private motor boat for North and South Sun Island
- Entry tickets to North and South Sun Island
- Lunches in Sun Island
- Sun Island to Copacabana private boat ride
Excluded:
- Extra expenses
- Snacks, bottled water
- Gratuities
- Car transfer from hotel to port
What to bring:
- Small back pack with toiletries
- Hat, cap
- Local cash currency
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Warm jacket
- Scarf, gloves
- Comfortable shoes
- Snacks, bottled water
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Price:
| Nro PAX | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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| Nro PAX | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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