LAGO TITICACA
There is no better way to explore Lake Titicaca and Isla del Sol than with Vortex Tour!
Lake Titicaca is by far one of Bolivia’s most renowned touristic sites, as it delivers great insights into the historical pre-Inca era and provides the most spectacular views of the lake. Designed with you in mind, this 2 days tour takes you to all the iconic sites and historical ruins, whilst providing a night’s stay at the best ecolodge on the island. There is no better way to explore Lake Titicaca and Isla del Sol than with Magri Turismo!
DEPARTURE / RETURN LOCATION La Paz or Puno
DEPARTURE TIME Arround 8:00 a.m.
INCLUDED
Bilingual Guide Accommodation, meals and services as mentioned in itinerary
Entrances and fees Private service
NOT INCLUDED
Tips Services, meals or extra nights not mentioned in itinerary
WHAT TO BRING
Walking shoes, warm clothing for the cold nights, during the day temperature is pleasant, Raincoat, cap.
Sun block lotion, sun glasses, flashlight.
INCLUDED
Bilingual Guide Accommodation, meals and services as mentioned in itinerary
Entrances and fees Private service
NOT INCLUDED
Tips Services, meals or extra nights not mentioned in itinerary
WHAT TO BRING
Walking shoes, warm clothing for the cold nights, during the day temperature is pleasant, Raincoat, cap.
Sun block lotion, sun glasses, flashlight.
Day 1
La Paz/Puno, Copacabana, Sun Island
Your day will begin with private transfers from Puno or La Paz to Copacabana; a pleasant little town on the shores of Lake Titicaca. During this 3 hours and a half drive you will have the best views of Lake Titicaca as we descend towards it.
Upon your arrival in Copacabana, aside from exploring this enchanted little town, you will also visit the church with the famous Virgen Morena
From here you will take a boat trip across the Lake Titicaca to Isla del Sol (Island of the Sun). This boat ride will take up to 1 hour before reaching Huacani Port where you will have your typical highlands lunch called, Aptapi, and take in the magnificent views.
The trip will then continue, by boat, to Pilkokaina Port where you will visit the Pilkokaina Inca temple.
Your day will then end with a final hike to La Estancia Ecolodge (approx. 1 hour and a half), where dinner will be served and you will truly have the best views of the sun setting over Lake Titicaca.
Included: Accommodation, lunch & dinner.
Upon your arrival in Copacabana, aside from exploring this enchanted little town, you will also visit the church with the famous Virgen Morena
From here you will take a boat trip across the Lake Titicaca to Isla del Sol (Island of the Sun). This boat ride will take up to 1 hour before reaching Huacani Port where you will have your typical highlands lunch called, Aptapi, and take in the magnificent views.
The trip will then continue, by boat, to Pilkokaina Port where you will visit the Pilkokaina Inca temple.
Your day will then end with a final hike to La Estancia Ecolodge (approx. 1 hour and a half), where dinner will be served and you will truly have the best views of the sun setting over Lake Titicaca.
Included: Accommodation, lunch & dinner.
Day 1
Day 2
La Chincana, Moon Island, Copacabana, La Paz/Puno
This morning begins with an early start as you don’t want to miss sunrise! It is truly a magnificent sight.
After breakfast, you are ready to set off on a 30 minutes hike down through Yumani, visiting the Inca stairs and the Water of the Eternal Youth.
You will then take a boat trip to the North visiting the famous Chincana ruins and the Sacred Rock.
The trip will then continue onto the Island of the Moon and the Inca ruins of Iñak Uyu (1 hour).
You will then arrive back in Copacabana ready to take your private transport to Puno or La Paz (3 hours and a half).
Included: Breakfast and lunch.
Opcion 2
The tour begins between 7 and 7:45am in La Paz, where you will be picked up by private transportation and head to Copacabana (approximately 3 and a half hours drive). During the journey, we will border Lake Titicaca and will be able to enjoy a unique view of the Cordillera Real. Once in Copacabana, we will have a traditional lunch and then take a boat across the Lake Titicaca to reach the south end of Sun Island (about 1 hour). Here, we will visit the Ruins of the Temple of the Sun (Pilkocaina), continue with a hike through this mystical Island to the viewpoint of Yumani perron from where we can observe the Andes Royal Range. We will finally reach the Fountain of Youth, where you may take some purifying sacred water (which is believed to provide for eternal youth) and enjoy the view of a marvelous Inca garden.
We will finally head back to Copacabana, and from there to La Paz, where we will arrive at approximately 10:30pm.
Opcion 2
