Isla del Sol Boat Service Information: Peru and Bolivia Hop operate a private boat service to and from the stunning Isla del Sol every day.
Isla del Sol Brief Summary:
The Isla del Sol is located in the middle of Lake Titicaca. The only way to access the Isla del Sol is via Copacabana in Bolivia. Copacabana is 2 hours from Puno in Peru, which is the Peruvian side of Lake Titicaca (floating islands). If you are crossing the border between Peru and Bolivia, you MUST pass through Puno and Copacabana as Lake Titicaca is shared between Peru and Bolivia. All Peru Hop and Bolivia Hop passes operate via Puno and Copacabana, making Isla del Sol very accessible.
There is a lot of Inca related history behind the stunning Isla del Sol. According to Incan legend the principal God, Inti (the Sun God), lived on one of the islands on the Bolivian side of the lake, the Isla Del Sol (Island of the Sun). Legend goes that the island is where Inti created his son and daughter, Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo, the very first Incas who later travelled north to found Cusco at the heart of what would become the Inca Empire!
Below we have created our extensive guide to the Isla del Sol based on our expert local knowledge having helped to transport over 140,000 travellers here since our formation in 2013.
Isla del Sol Guide Contents:
- How to get to Isla del Sol – Compare transportation options.
- Isla del Sol Boat Service Information – Check start time, prices, and more.
- Did you know? – Isla del Sol fun facts.
- What to bring to the Isla del Sol? – Be prepared for your tour.
- Isla del Sol FAQs– We answer your frequently asked questions.
- Photo Gallery – A few of the best photos of Isla del Sol.
How to get to the Isla del Sol
Isla del Sol is located on the Bolivian side of Lake Titicaca, a boat ride away from Copacabana.
If you are looking for information on the best buses to take to Copacabana, visit our passes page. Select your departure city, the countries you want to visit, and amount of time you have to travel. Then browse our passes to see which include your desired stop in Copacabana.
To get to the island itself take Peru and Bolivia Hop’s private boat service to and from the island. For more information about prices, departure times and locations, and our recommendations see the tab Isla del Sol Boat Service Information below. Our boats are safe and secure, and very importantly they contain 2 motor powered engines unlike public boats and the ferry that only have 1. This means our boats are faster and more powerful, meaning they get you to and from Copacabana quicker and thus giving you more time on the Island. Bask in the sunshine on the top deck, relax and take in the stunning surroundings.
Peru/Bolivia Hop Private Boat Service to Isla del Sol
Price: $10 USD (INCLUDED in Bolivia Hop’s Full Day Tour to Isla del Sol & Copacabana)
Times:
– Departs Copacabana: Daily at 12:30pm and daily at 14:00pm
– Departs Isla del Sol: Daily at 15:30pm and daily at 16:30pm
How to book: On-board the bus with your Bolivia Hop guide on the way to Copacabana
Duration: 4 hours if you return the same day to Copacabana. You can opt to stay the night on Isla del Sol
Meeting Point: White Anchor in Copacabana
Detailed Instructions for Peru/Bolivia Hop Passengers:
Passengers travelling from Puno to Copacabana to La Paz:
08:30am – 13:30pm: Bus Puno to Copacabana.
14:00pm: Boat leaves for Isla del Sol.
You can choose to spend the afternoon or stay the night on the island.
16:30pm: Boat departs from Yumani Port on the island. Whether you only stay the day, or spend the night, simply arrive on time to the port, show your wrist band and enjoy the ride back to Copacabana.
18:00pm: Boat arrives back to Copacabana (White Anchor)
18:00pm: Bus departs Copacabana to La Paz (if you are returning on OUR boat the bus waits for you)
NOTE: If you choose to stay the night on the island make sure you update your Peru/Bolivia Hop bus itinerary in advance with your HOP LOGIN, Wi-Fi is hard to access on the island. Bring cash, there are NO ATM machines on the Island or card payment facilities.
Passengers travelling from La Paz to Copacabana to Puno:
07:00am – 11:30am: Bus La Paz to Copacabana
13:00pm: Boat leaves for Isla del Sol.
You can choose to spend the afternoon or stay the night on the island.
15:30pm: Boat departs from Yumani Port on the island. Whether you only stay the day, or spend the night, simply arrive on time to the port, show your wrist band and enjoy the ride back to Copacabana.
17:00pm: Boat arrives back to Copacabana (White Anchor)
17:00pm: Bus departs Copacabana to Puno (if you are returning on OUR boat the bus waits for you)
NOTE:If you choose to stay the night on the island make sure you update your Peru/Bolivia Hop bus itinerary in advance with your HOP LOGIN, Wi-Fi is hard to access on the island. Bring cash, there are NO ATM machines on the Island or card payment facilities.
The 4 hour round trip will take you to the southern part of the island – the Pilkokaina Pre-Inca Sun Temple, the Inca Stairway and Fountain of Youth, and the southern port of Yumani. The journey time to/from the island itself is around 1h 20mins (weather dependent) so you enjoy at least an hour on the island itself. Our private boat will dock at the ancient sun temple Pilkokaina where you can hop off and walk the length of the southern coast to the southern port of Yumani, passing by some of the very best viewpoints of the island! Public boats arrive and depart from Yumani itself, which does not allow enough time to get up to these amazing photo spots!
Wish to see more of the island? If you have time, we thoroughly recommend to stay overnight and trek the length of the island for the best panoramic views of Titicaca.