From La Paz: 2-Day Tour to Lake Titicaca

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Visit Copacabana, a small town on the shores of Lake Titicaca, and Isla del Sol, an island considered by the Incas as the birthplace of their Sun God. Choose to sleep in Copacabana or Isla del Sol.

Highlights

Visit Copacabana, one of Bolivia’s most beautiful towns
Explore Isla del Sol, considered the birthplace of the Incan Sun God
Marvel at Lake Titicaca from the Tiquina Mirador viewpoint
Choose between sleeping in Copacabana or Isla del Sol

Description

Option sleeping on Isla del Sol DAY 1- Pickup from your hotel/hostel in La Paz. Head to the Tiquina viewing point, the best spot to admire the lake, and then arrive at Copacabana. Next, take the boat to Yumani, on Isla del Sol. You will be given an island map and will have time to explore the island independently. Overnight in Isla del Sol. DAY 2 - You will have free time to wander around Isla del Sol. Some recommendations: take a public boat to the northern end of the island and take a 3-hour hike back down to the south. Alternatively, visit the Gold Museum located in the north end of the island, or visit the Fountain of Youth, believed to keep you young forever. Around 3:30 PM, take a boat back to Copacabana from Yumani Port and have dinner in one of the lakeside restaurants in Copacabana harbor. After dinner, the groups will meet at the white anchor at the port, and the bus will depart to La Paz, once again passing by the Tiquina crossing ferry. Finish by being dropped off at your hotel/hostel later that night. Option sleeping at Copacabana DAY 1- Pickup from your hotel/hostel in La Paz. Head to the Tiquina viewing point, the best spot to admire the lake, and then arrive in Copacabana. Next, take the boat to Yumani, on Isla del Sol. Here you will have some free time to walk around the island, and later, the boat will head back to Copacabana. Overnight in Copacabana. DAY 2 - You will have free time to wander around Copacabana. Some recommendations: visit the Basilica of our Lady of Copacabana, a 16th-century Spanish church and one of the most sacred Catholic sites in Bolivia. Alternatively, visit El Calvario hill, a sacred hill with some of the best panoramic views over Copacabana and Lake Titicaca, especially at sunset. In the afternoon, meet at the white anchor at the port, to take the bus back to La Paz. Finish by being dropped off at your hotel/hostel later that night.

Includes

1 night shared room accommodation in Copacabana or Isla del Sol (depending on option selected) Return transportation by bus from your hotel/hostel in La Paz English and Spanish-speaking guide Roundtrip boat to Isla del Sol Yumani island community entry ticket
Food and drinks

Important Information

Upgrades to private rooms are possible on site, but are subject to availability
This tour is subject to variation in itinerary without prior notice, due to weather issues, strikes, demonstrations or any other event that does not allow the normal itinerary to be followed