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.
Isla del Sol or Sun Island 2 Day Tour from Copacabana on the private transfer from La Paz to Puno is a unique experience and journey of a lifetime. It will leave you with a new sense of wonder, local insights and some great stories to share.
Isla del Sol Boat Trip from Copacabana starting from La Paz and ending in Puno is a customized transfer alongside Lake Titicaca’s shore, a hassle-free border crossing, you’ll have lunch and stay the night on the Island of the Sun, you’ll get a guided tour the birthplace of Incas: the Island of the Sun in Lake Titicaca Bolivia then head to Kasani border.
Your Tour Features
Tour Type Private
Tour Duration 2 Days
Pick-up time 7:00 AM
Drop-off time 5:00 PM
Pickup at La Paz hotel
Drop-off at Puno hotel
Entry Tickets
Guide English speaker
What You’ll Do
Day 1: La Paz to Sun Island
You’ll be picked up from your location in La Paz city, Bolivia and transferred to Copacabana, from where you’ll navigate to Isla del Sol for a guided visit and overnight.
Day 2: Sun Island to Puno
After breakfast, you’ll go to Moon Island for a guided tour, return to Copacabana, have lunch on arrival and finally get transferred to Puno via Kasani border.
Your Tour Itinerary
Day 1: La Paz to Sun Island
7:00 am – La Paz to Copacabana car transfer
Pick-up at your hotel and depart from La Paz towards Copacabana, suggested early departure to skip the traffic jam in El Alto town.
En route you’ll enjoy spectacular scenery as you drive through a series of interesting villages and communities along the vast plains of the Andes.
At Strait of Tiquina, the narrow section of Lake Titicaca, you have to cross by a local motor ferry (it may apply extra cost of Bs10 for the tickets).
Your guide provides an introductory explanation of pre-Incan civilizations as Tiwanaku culture, Aymara Kingdoms, and the Inca conquering and Spaniards invading chronology.
10:30 – Copacabana to Isla del Sol Lodge
Upon arrival at the bay of Copacabana town, you’ll meet Amadeus (or Bacilio) 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.
1:30 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.
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:
- La Paz to Copacabana private transfer
- English speaking tour guide
- Copacabana to Isla del Sol private boat ride
- Entry tickets to Isla del Sol
- 01 night stay at Illimani, Santo Campo, Utasawa Lodge or similar
- Private bathroom
- Hot shower
- Dinner at the lodge
Excluded:
- Snacks, bottled water
- Extra expenses
- Gratuities
Day 2: Isla de la Luna 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 Puno
Embark again on your private car and head to Kasani borderline on a 15-minute ride.
1:30 pm – KASANI: Bolivia to Peru Border Crossing
Estimated arrival time at the Bolivian Peruvian Kasani immigration office, you’ll get off the Bolivian private vehicle, get your Bolivian exit stamp, grab your luggage and walk to Peru immigration office accompanied and assisted by your Bolivian tour guide.
He will walk you to the Peruvian side where you’ll meet your Peruvian driver. Your guide introduces you to him. So your border crossing between Peru and Bolivia will be quick and hassle-free if the place is not crowded (especially on local festivity dates).
Your guide will suggest you to exchange your money at the exchange house located in front of the Peruvian migration building (optional).
The total border crossing process can last from 30 min up to 60 min depending on if your travel date does not watch with local festivity dates.
1:30 pm (Peruvian time while in Bolivia is 2:30 pm) – Kasani to Puno
Your new friendly Peruvian driver (Sergio, Roberto or Joel), after you all had your stamps on your passport, is taking you to Puno on a 2-hour 30-minute car ride with a photo stop at:
Pomata Lookout
It is located 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 Puno.
4:30 pm – Drop-off at hotel in Puno
Your driver will drop you off at your hotel in downtown hotel or at Kalapajra pier (if you’ll stay the night on a reed floating lodge on Lake Titicaca).
Included:
- Breakfast at the lodge
- Sun Island to Moon Island boat ride
- English speaking tour guide
- Entry tickets to Moon Island
- Moon Island to Copacabana private boat ride
- Lunches in Copacabana
- Copacabana to Kasani private car
- Kasani to Puno private transport
- Drop-off at your hotel in Puno
Excluded:
- Water, snacks, fruits
- Gratuities
- Extra expenses
- English speaking driver in Peru
- English speaking tour guide in Peru
- Drop-off at Titilaka hotel ($25 USD extra cost)
What to bring:
- Hat, cap
- Local cash currency
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Warm jacket
- Scarf, gloves
- Comfortable light shoes
- Snacks, bottled water
- Warm, light, waterproof jacket
- Long sleeve T-shirt
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