Summary
Copacabana Sun and Moon Island
Copacabana Sun and Moon Island ,Tour Copacabana Island of the Sun and the Moon 2 days from Puno, is a tourist destination and a very important religious center known for its festivities, culture and tradition, is located at an altitude of 3800 meters above sea level, and at a distance of 142 km from the city of Puno.
During the excursion (Copacabana Island of the Sun and the Moon) we will visit the Island of the Sun considered the mythical place of the Inca Empire; where the archaeological site Pilkokaina is located as well as one of the chinkanas located in the place and the Sacred Rock. You can also observe ancient agricultural terraces, the remains of a temple that used to visit the emperor and the fountain of eternal youth, to culminate our tour we will be visiting the Moon Island also called Coatí Island where we will visit the palace of the Virgins of the Sun.
Enjoy a day full of adventure sailing on the highest lake in the world accompanied by the beautiful landscapes, mountains surrounding Lake Titicaca.Copacabana Sun and Moon Island
DAY 1: Puno – Copacabana
DAY 2: Sun and Moon Island – Copacabana – Puno
Itinerary
Puno – Copacabana
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Day 1
We will start with the pick up from the hotel in the city of Puno, to go to the terminal from where we will take the tourist bus to Copacabana. During the trip we will enjoy the beautiful scenery surrounding Lake Titicaca.
Arriving at the border (Kasani) of Peru and Bolivia, we will make the respective procedures to enter Bolivia.
After completing all the formalities, we will continue our trip until we arrive at Copacabana where we will be waiting to be driven to the hotel.
We will have the afternoon free and overnight in Copacabana.
Copacabana Sun and Moon Island Tour 2 Days from Puno
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Day 2
We will start with the pick up from the hotel in Copacabana 08:00 hrs to go to the dock to board a shared boat from where we will start the tour to the Isla del Sol.
For which we will have to cross Lake Titicaca to reach the south side of the Isla del Sol, where we will visit the archaeological site of Pilkokaina (Temple of the Sun), built of stone and clay.
Then the southern part of the Isla del Sol, where we descend to the stairs of Yumani dating from Inca times, from this place we will have the most incredible views of Lake Titicaca, likewise these stairs will lead us to the Inka fountains of eternal youth.
Then we will descend to the dock to take the boat and go to Challapampa where we will visit the Chinkana and the sacred rock (where the sun was born and the founders of the Andean culture according to mythological stories).
Once we have finished our tour in Isla del Sol, we will return to the dock to go to our next destination, Isla de la Luna, where we will visit the archaeological remains of the Temple of the Moon and the house of the Virgins of the Sun.
Culminating with the tour we will board the boat to return to Copacabana, we will be arriving at approximately 17:00 hrs. In Copacabana we will have a short time to finally board the bus to return to the city of Puno where we will be arriving approx. at 21:00 pm.
Includes
Includes
Pick up from hotel in Puno.
Transfer from the hotel to the bus terminal in Puno.
Tourist bus to and from Puno – Copacabana (vice versa).
Visit to the Basilica of the Virgin of Copacabana.
Private bilingual guide (English – Spanish).
Entrance tickets to Isla del Sol.
Entrance tickets to Moon Island.
Tour to the Island of the Sun and the Moon.
Boat (shared boat).
Tourist bus Copacabana – Puno or La Paz.
Transfer from the bus terminal to the hotel in Puno.
Food (lunch).
Does not include
Food not mentioned in the program.
Extra expenses.
Beverages.
Travel insurance.
Recommendations
Recommendations
Bring personal documents Passport and/or valid National Identity Card.
Additional money in Bolivian pesos for the purchase of souvenirs.
Additional warm clothing.
Small backpack with personal items.
Camera.
Beverage or Snacks.
Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat.
Appropriate footwear for hiking.
Duración: Todo el día
Tamaño del Grupo: 20 – 30 Personas
Dificultad: Moderado
Alojamiento: No Hotel
Tipo de Servicio: Servicio de Grupo – Privado
