2 Day Trip From La Paz: Copacabana & Isla del Sol (Night in Isla del Sol)

This is a 2-day tour from La Paz to visit the scenic lakeside village of Copacabana. You will have time to visit Copacabana itself, and also take an afternoon boat trip onto Lake Titicaca, to visit the ¨Island of the Sun¨, a place of Inca legends. You will spend the night in Isla del Sol.

The next morning, you will have the morning free to explore around. If you wish, you can visit the south of the island, alongside spectacular views, the Gold Museum, and the Fountain of Youth.

Itinerary

Day 1: La Paz to Copacabana to Isla del Sol

Stop At: La Paz, La Paz, La Paz Department
Hotel pick up in La Paz and depart at 7:00 am to the Tiquina crossing. Arrive by 9.45 AM. Cross the lake on rafts and arrive in Copacabana by 11:45AM
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Copacabana, Copacabana, La Paz Department
Around 11:45 AM, you will arrive in Copacabana and have an hour free before the boat departure at 1:00 pm.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Comunidad Yumani, Comunidad Yumani, Isla del Sol, La Paz Department
At 1:00 pm, the boat departs to Isla del Sol, from the White Anchor. Drop off at Yumami on the south end of the island.
NOTE:
Entry fee in the Island is NOT included.
10BS per person to be payed in cash to the community
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Isla del Sol, Isla del Sol, La Paz Department
From 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm, you will be able to walk around the sun temple Pilkokaina and the coast of Yumani.

You will have the rest of the afternoon free.
Duration: 6 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Isla del Sol to Copacabana to La Paz

Stop At: Isla del Sol, Isla del Sol, La Paz Department
You have free time to explore the Isla del Sol. Some recommendations:

Take a public boat to the northern end of the island (aprox. 30 minutes) and take a 3 hour hike back down to the south alongside spectacular views.

The Gold Museum - Situated in the north end of the island is a tiny, but fascinating museum filled with recovered artifacts.

The Fountain of Youth - Believed to keep you young forever, it has 3 streams of water pouring out each with their own nickname.
Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Copacabana, Copacabana, La Paz Department
At 3:30 PM you will go on the boat will depart to Copacabana from Yumani port. Arriving around 5:00 pm.

You will have about 45 minutes in Copacana, before the bus departs back to La Paz. You may want to grab some food before the bus departs.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: La Paz, La Paz, La Paz Department
At 6pm, the bus departs towards La Paz from the White Anchor. At 6:00 pm, you will go through the Tiquina crossing and arriving in La Paz around 10:30 pm.
Duration: 5 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Infant seats available"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 37 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Horário de Início: 07:00 AM
Duração: 2 Days
Ponto de partida: C. Comercio 1476, La Paz, Bolivia
Traveler pickup is offered
The exact pick up time will be provided through chat or email.


Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Guided bus transport
• Roundtrip boat to and from Isla del Sol
• Hotel/hostel pickups and drop offs
• Free stop at the Tiquina Mirador (viewpoint)

Não Incluído

• Food
• Entrance fee to Yumani community is not included, price is 10 Bs per person
• Accommodation (can be arranged with your guide on the bus)

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