US$ 85 per person (2 up to 3)
US$ 155 for one person (private)
Copacabana Tour is a private and flexible Lake Titicaca Half Day Tour departing from Copacabana, Bolivia to Sun Island.
You’ll visit the birthplace of the Inca Empire, Pilcocaina Temple, the Garden of the Inca and the Water Fountain on a guided tour.
Best of all, according to your time availability, you can choose between daily morning and afternoon trip departures.
What is Copacabana Tour about?
There are two ways to get to Sun Island (Isla del Sol) from Copacabana. The most popular one is by boat, navigating across the vastness of the Lake and reach the Island in almost 2 hours (1 hour 45 minutes to be precise).
For the second way is that on Copacabana Tour you’ll be taken to Isla del Sol via the fastest route by driving through the peninsula of Copacabana then embarking on a motor boat for crossing the lake in short time and get a guided visit.
You’ll enjoy of a smooth 30 minutes car drive through the hidden landscapes and Aymara speaking communities of Copacabana peninsula and 30 minutes boat ride across the strait of Yampupata. With Copacabana Tour you will take advantage over the tortuous, slow, unsafe and overloaded Isla del Sol ferry.
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Copacabana Tour
Copacabana Tour is one of the most popular things to do in Copacabana and Lake Titicaca Bolivia.
Take advantage of our local tour guide’s knowledge and experience. Pablo was born in the Aymara speaking community of Isla del Sol in the Bolivian side of Lake Titicaca. He’ll show you the very best of the legendary Island.
Your Copacabana Tour Morning is guaranteed as one of the most memorable experiences on a half day tour from Copacabana town because of the short time traveling.
Let’s get to known how Copacabana Tour Morning itinerary works.
Itinerary of Copacabana Tour Morning
8:30 am Pablo and the driver will meet you up at your hotel in Copacabana and drive for about 30 minutes.
Copacabana and Yampupata peninsulas are the largest ones in Lake Titicaca. When driving along the way you’ll gain unique landscape views and see locals in their daily basis.
On your left hand you will be able to appreciate the Lake.
9:00 am upon arrival to Sicuani pier, a motorized boat will pick you up and then head to the Southern side of the Isla del Sol, 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 that ruled the Lake basin.
You’ll traverse the blue horizon for about 30 minutes and disembark at Pilcocaina temple.
9:30 am upon arrival to Southern tip of Isla del Sol, you’ll start with the hike. Sun Island is the first largest Island on Lake Titicaca. It’s a great way to explore on foot its outstanding landscape and local traditions.
After a short time walking through a dusty trail, you’ll reach the old remains of the first Inca rulers. According to legend, in the old times the Island was known as Titicaca and was the birthplace of Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo, children of the Sun God or Wiracocha.
You’ll visit ancient vestige along the way to Yumani community.
11:00 am you’ll get to Yumani community where the Inca water spring, stone stairs and the Inca garden are located.
11:30 am following that you’ll walk down to the local port and embark on your private boat and head back to Copacabana through the same short way.
12:30 pm arrival time to Copacabana tow, drop-off at your hotel and that’s how your Copacabana Tour morning ends.
If you’re looking for an outdoor activity then Isla del Sol Tours could be a perfect combination of bike adventure and cultural experience. On your way to Sun Island you’d cycle and then cross the lake by a boat.
BIKE & BOAT TRIP
US$ 115 per person
Itinerary of Copacabana Tour Afternoon
This Lake Titicaca Half Day Tour from Copacabana town is ideal if you are arriving by bus from La Paz.
1:30 am you’ll be picked up by our team mates (Pablo and Denis), then after head to Sicuani pier, which is the closest way to Sun Island.
When driving through the peninsula of Copacabana you’ll see local population in their daily afternoon activities.
2:00 pm at Sicuani pier you’ll find our boatman team mate (Amadeo, Boris or Jose) who is going to take you to the birthplace of Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo, the children of the Sun God or Inti Wiracocha, the founders of the Inca Empire.
This boat ride will take only 30 minute (if weather condition permitting).2:30 pm the advantage-e of Copacabana Tour Afternoon is that you’ll arrive before the Isla del Sol ferry.
Upon arrival to Southern tip of Isla del Sol, you’ll explore the first Inca Temple ever built, Pilcocain or Temple of the Sun. Then after your guided visit, you’ll hike to Yumani community through the ancient dusty trail, along the way you’ll appreciate the landscape, Bolivian snow peaks, and Taquile Island far away in the Peruvian side.
4:00 pm at Yumani community you’ll visit the fountain of the eternal youth, the ancient stone stairs and the garden of the Incas.
4:30 am following that you’ll walk down to the local port and embark on your private boat and head back to Copacabana through the same short way. If you think things can’t get any better, just before reaching Copacabana you’ll enjoy of a great view of the sun setting over the Lake.
5:30 pm arrival time to Copacabana tow, drop-off at your hotel or Copacabana to La Paz bus station and that’s how your Copacabana Tour Afternoon ends.
Included
– Local English speaking tour guide.
– Private car transfer from Copacabana to Sicuani.
– Private motor boat to Isla del Sol.
– Entry tickets to Isla del Sol.
– Return to Copacabana.
Excluded
– Extra expenses.
– Gratuities or tips (but really optional)
– Copacabana to La Paz Bus Ticket
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If you have questions and doubts about Copacabana Tour, take your time in telling us your inquiries and we’ll show you a lot more options.
For example: you would extend your experience by staying the night on Isla del Sol at local lodge and gain deep understanding of the way of the life of the Aymara speaking community.
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US$ 155 per person
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