SURPRISING TITICACA LAKE & SUN ISLAND

LA PAZ-PUNO | 2 Days / 1 Night in Copacabana | Private

Tour Type

HISTORY, ART & CULTURE

Duration

2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT

Tour Service

PRIVATE

Departure

-

Start at / End at

LA PAZ / PUNO OR VV

Group Size

21 MAXIMUM

Code Program: LKOI9

COLLECTING MEMORIES

  • Built over four centuries ago, the church of the miraculous Candelaria Virgin of Copacabana awaits your visit.
  • Exciting boat ride across the lake, a deep blue landscape surrounded by all kinds of islands.
  • Fascinating legends of the origins of the region’s most important empires around this lake at Sun Island, you can’t miss this one.
  • Clear waters run through the best preserved spring of the country, the fountain of youth according to the Incas.
  • Enjoy the Apthapi, a local lunch tradition that will sure make a nice memory.
  • Witness breath-taking sunset and sunrise in the lake, and break from all our worries.

TOUR DESCRIPTION

The journey begins arriving at Copacabana. From here we take a boat to the Sun Island, which legend has it that the Incan empire was born at, a millenary culture that still leaves traces of their traditions, for example, the apthapi, one of their customs that you’ll be able to take part of as you have lunch in a community focused experience. Hike the ancient steps to find “La Fuente de la Juventud” or the Spring of youth, enjoy a wonderful scenery and arrive at a balcony that lets you take a moment to realize the magnitude of this lake as seen from above. One more stop is the reminder of the Pilkokaina Palace, ancient ruins that will sure surprise you. And as the day comes to an end, return by boat to Copacabana, the dusk presents an opportunity to witness a beautiful sunset over the lake while enjoy a delicious dinner.

Overnight at local hotel in Copacabana

After breakfast, we visit the home of the famous Miracle Virgin María, kept at the 400-year-old church of Candelaria, make sure to follow the locals at bringing your wishes to her attention, she might just grant them. Walk through colorful local marketplaces, where “pasancallas” a local snack, reigns supreme. Have lunch in a local restaurant. The adventure is done for the day, so get ready to travel to Puno as your next destination.

LOCATION MAP

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TRAVEL TIPS

In order to have the best experience possible, we suggest that you bring comfortable walking shoes, your passport, a hat, sunscreen, a jacket, backpack, sunglasses and a portable camera or Smartphone to capture the scenery.

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  • Included activities are exclusive to our group wherever possible, to minimize contact with others.
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PRICE - Code: LKOI9

Per person, from

326.00 US.

  • Based on 4 passengers.
  • Overnight in Copacabana superior class hotels. (Rosario Hotel or similar).

Per person, from

303.00 US.

  • Based on 4 passengers.
  • Overnight in Copacabana tourist class hotels. (Perla del Lago Hotel or similar).

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