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

4.7 (132 reviews) La Paz, Bolivia
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Duration2 days
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 37 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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.

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)

What to expect

Day 1: La Paz to Copacabana to Isla del Sol
  1. La Paz
    3h
    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
  2. Copacabana
    1h
    Around 11:45 AM, you will arrive in Copacabana and have an hour free before the boat departure at 1:00 pm.
  3. Comunidad Yumani
    1h
    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
  4. Isla del Sol
    6h
    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.
Day 2: Isla del Sol to Copacabana to La Paz
  1. Isla del Sol
    5h
    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.
  2. Copacabana
    2h
    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.
  3. La Paz
    5m
    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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

If you are staying outside of our pick up area or at an Airbnb, you have to choose WILD ROVER, COMERCIO, as they allow our passengers to wait inside for pick up. Pick up time from WILD ROVER is between 6:45 am and 6:55 am, you have to be there at 6:45 am.

End point

If you are staying outside of our pick up area or at an Airbnb, you have to choose WILD ROVER, COMERCIO, as they allow our passengers to wait inside for pick up. Pick up time from WILD ROVER is between 6:45 am and 6:55 am, you have to be there at 6:45 am.

Pickup details

The exact pick up time will be provided through chat or email.

Additional information

  • 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.

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