Moon Island Day Trip from Copacabana takes you to Isla de la Luna then to Isla del Sol on a guided tour with lunch, English guide, tickets and private motor boat.
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 Tour from Copacabana is about.
Your Tour Features
Tour Type Private
Tour Duration 6 Hours +
Pick-up time 10:00 AM
Drop-off time from 4:00 PM
Pickup at Copacabana
Entry tickets Included
Guide English speaker
Drop-off Copacabana
What You’ll Do
Your Moon Island Day Tour departs from Copacabana, Bolivia. You’ll discover a sacred Inca landscape on a boat tour to Moon Island that then continues on to Sun Island for a guided tour, lunch overlooking the Lake and walking through ancient trail.
Explore the Garden of the Inca, the grand stairs, the water fountain and later walk to Pilcocaina temple, the first Incan building. By the afternoon return to Copacabana.
Your Tour Itinerary
Moon and Sun islands are of key importance to Andean ancient and contemporary cultures. They are breathtakingly beautiful and also relaxing to visit. Combining these two remote islands is a great way to experience contrasting landscapes and communities.
10:00 am – Copacabana to Isla de la Luna
Our team-mate tour guide (David, Omar, Juan or Pablo – English speaking tour guide -courteous, patient and open to discussing any and all questions you could have about Bolivia and its cultures) 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 Moon Island, 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 tip of peninsula of Copacabana and Yampupata, which is widely used by local Islanders as the fastest route from Copacabana to Isla del Sol.
11:00 am – Isla de la Luna (Moon Island)
Upon arrival at Isla de la Luna (Moon Island) you’ll hike up the short steep path leading you to the Sun’s Temple of the Virgins. You’ll see ancient (first Inca buildings) dedicated to train young girls to serve the Inca Emperor and some Tiwanaku remains while enjoying the majestic views of the Bolivian snow peaks.
Following that, your local expert boatman takes you to the next Island. The Island of the Sun, considered as the birthplace of the Inca Empire, arises in the blue horizon.
12:30 – Lunch and Hiking 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 will wait for your arrival with a tasty lunch prepared with local products and ingredients. You’ll enjoy of the traditional Apthapi lunch.
1:45 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.
3:15 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.
Included:
- English speaking tour guide
- Private motor boat for Moon and Sun Islands
- Entry tickets to Moon and Sun Islands
- 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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