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La Paz to Sun Island to Puno Day Tour

La Paz to Sun Island to Puno Day Tour is a private transfer from Bolivia to Peru with a private motor boat trip to Isla del Sol from Copacabana.

Isla del Sol or Sun Island 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.

Your Tour Features

Tour Type Private

Tour Duration 12 Hours +

Pick-up time 7:30 AM

Drop-off time 8:00 PM

Pickup at La Paz hotel

Drop-off at Puno hotel

Entry Tickets not included

What You’ll Do

La Paz to Kasani border

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 self-guided visit. Later, you’ll be transferred to Kasani borderline.

Kasani border to Puno

Your Bolivian driver assists you across the border immigration offices and introduces you to your Peruvian driver. After switching vehicles you’ll be on your way to Puno with an optional photo stop on the way.

Your Tour Itinerary

7:30 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 Bs20 for the tickets).

11:00 AM – Lunch in Copacabana

You spend some extra time exploring the beauty of Copacabana town (local market, Main Square, church) and take your time for lunch (really optional).

12:00 PM – Self-guided Exploration of Isla del Sol

At the port, you’ll meet Amadeus (or Obidio) 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!).

1:00 PM – Hike the Ancient Trail

Arrive at the Pilcocaina 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.

3:00 PM – Isla del Sol to Copacabana

On arrival at the Southern tip, you will disembark at the Pilcocaina pier, start with the Isla del Sol Hike.

Following the exploration of the first Incan building, you’ll walk through the ancient trail towards Yumani community, on the way enjoy the view of the peninsula and part of the Peruvian side. You’ll appreciate some local agricultural fields and pre-Incan terraces, traditions and customs.

After hiking for about 45 minutes you’ll arrive at the Yumani Community, walk down the stone stairs, water fountain and the garden of the Incas.

3:00 PM – Yumani 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. Upon arrival you’ll board the private car and head to Kasani border on a 15-minute ride.

4:30 PM –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 driver.

He will walk you to the Peruvian side where you’ll meet your Peruvian driver. Your driver 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 Peruvian driver will suggest you to exchange your money at the exchange house located in front of the Peruvian migration building (optional) or take your time to exchange in Copacabana.

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.

4:00 PM (Peruvian time while in Bolivia is 5:00 pm) – Kasani to Puno

Your new friendly Peruvian driver (Armando, 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.

6:30 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:

  • La Paz to Copacabana private transport
  • Private motor boat for Isla del Sol
  • Copacabana to Kasani private transfer
  • Kasani to Puno private transfer
  • Spanish speaking drivers (Bolivia and Peru)
  • Drop-off at your hotel in Puno city

Excluded:

  • Breakfast
  • Water, snacks, fruits
  • Gratuities
  • Extra expenses
  • English speaking driver in Peru and Bolivia
  • English speaking tour guide for Isla del Sol
  • Lunches in Copacabana
  • Entry tickets to Isla del Sol (Bs20 Bolivianos per person)
  • Drop-off at Titilaka hotel ($30 USD extra cost)
  • Dinner

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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If you have questions about La Paz to Sun Island to Puno Day Tour or need help making your booking, feel free to text me the number below and reference the name of the tour (or send the link). I’d be happy to help.

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