Bolivia · 1 Day

Isla del Sol

The Inca believed the sun was born here. We cross by boat from Copacabana to the island that feels more sacred than any other corner of Titicaca.

  • Includes: transport + local guide.
  • Does not include lodging or flights.

Itinerary

07:30 · Hotel pickup in Copacabana
07:30 · Hotel pickup in Copacabana

Departure from your hotel in Copacabana toward the port, the Bolivian side of Lake Titicaca opening up ahead.

Includes: transport + local guide.

08:30 · Boat crossing to Isla del Sol
08:30 · Boat crossing to Isla del Sol

The boat crossing to Isla del Sol sails the world's highest navigable lake — according to Inca tradition, the exact spot where the sun was born.

Includes: transport + local guide.

10:00 · Walk through the north of the island
10:00 · Walk through the north of the island

The hike through the north of the island leads to the Chincana ruins, a maze of Inca stone structures that chroniclers were already describing as sacred five centuries ago.

Includes: transport + local guide.

12:30 · Lunch (not included)
12:30 · Lunch (not included)

Lunch (on your own) with a lake view, at one of the restaurants looking straight out over the water from the island.

Includes: transport + local guide.

14:00 · Walk toward Yumani
14:00 · Walk toward Yumani

The walk to Yumani climbs the Inca stairs, a stretch of stone steps carved centuries ago that still serve as the island's main southern route today.

Includes: transport + local guide.

16:00 · Return by boat to Copacabana
16:00 · Return by boat to Copacabana

The boat ride back to Copacabana closes out the day, the sun dropping over the world's highest lake.

Includes: transport + local guide.

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