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

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

Available languages

English

Spanish

2 days

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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.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Day 1

La Paz to Copacabana to Isla del Sol

La Paz

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

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Copacabana

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

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Comunidad Yumani

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

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Isla del Sol

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.

6 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 2

Isla del Sol to Copacabana to La Paz

Isla del Sol

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.

5 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Copacabana

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.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

La Paz

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.

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Roundtrip boat to and from Isla del Sol

Onboard local bilingual guide

Comfortable large bus for transport

Free stop at the Tiquina Mirador (viewpoint)

Hotel/hostel pickups and drop offs

Stay connected with high-speed onboard Wi-Fi (Only available through Bolivia Hop)

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)

Pickup points

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