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Ruins of Tiwanaku, Lake Titicaca, Copacabana, Isla del Sol and Isla de la Luna

Copacabana
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Duration

3 days, 2 night’s

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English, Español

Overview

Majestical Lake Titicaca

This tour will take us through the legends of Andean culture. First, we visit the ancient ruins of Tiwanaku. Believed to be the birthplace of Andean culture. After we make a transfer to Copacabana. Here we can visit the old cathedral and the mythical Lago Titicaca where early inhabitants believed the sun was born and the Incas saw it as the birthplace of their civilisation. We have time in the quaint little village of Copacabana nestled between 2 hills on the edge of the lake. You will also have an opportunity to explore Isla del Sol, and Isla de la Luna, a place stepped in legend and several Inca ruins. This tour can be used to acclimatise to the high altitude.

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Highlights

  • Type of activity: easy trekking at altitude
  • Difficulty: some fitness
  • Experience required: Non
  • Tour starts in La Paz
  • Tour ends in La Paz
  • Best time of year: May to November
  • Season: Dry season: days are mild and nights are cold
  • Highlights: Views of the Cordillera Real, Illampu (6356m) and Ancohuma (6427m), visiting the small towns of Copacabana, Yumani, Isla del Sol and Isla de la Luna. Visiting the ruins of Pilko Kaina, Escalera del Inca and the ruins of Tiwanaku.

Itinerary

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Day 1: La Paz (3600m) - Tiwanaku (4200m) - Copacabana (3830m)

We leave La Paz early in the morning and drive through the Altiplano (4000m),passing the Cordillera Real on our right. This area is very dry, but we will be able to see the campesinos (farmers) herding their llamas. We will make a visit to the ancient ruins of the Tiwanaku. The birthplace of Andean culture. After our visit, we drive onto Copacabana. At Tiquina we need to cross a small stretch of the lake by barge with the vehicle. From Tiqunia we have a short drive to Copacabana. Once in Copacabana we have time to visit the old Cathedral from the 16th century and other sites in the village.
5 - 6 hour drive, small walks during the day (LD) Hotel 3* Rosario del Lago

Day 2: Copacabana - Challapampa, Isla Del Sol (3820m) - Yumani (3950m)

In the morning, we take the boat from Copacabana to Challapampa (Isla del Sol). Challapampa is located on the northern end of the island. From here we will start our walk, first we visit the Inca ruins of Chincana. After our visit we will walk to the southern end of the island to the village of Yumani. Along the way we have great views of the lake, mountains from the Cordillera Real and in the far north we can see the Apolobamba mountain range. Later in the afternoon we arrive at the hotel La Estancia where we have a great sun set over the mountains
1 & 1/2 hours by boat, 3 - 4 hour trek (BLD) Hotel 3* La Estancia Eco lodge

Day 3: Isla Del Sol - Isla De La Luna (3820m) - Copacabana - La Paz

First thing in the morning we will visit Escalera del Inca and Pilko Kaina. From here we take the boat to Isla de La Luna. We have time to visit some of the ruins on the island. We then head back to Copacabana for some lunch before we head back to La Paz. Leaving Copacabana, we have our last views of the lake and we will drive back to Tiquina, where we again cross the lake, and drive on to La Paz. Drop off at Hotel.
1 hour by boat, some small walks, 3 - 4 hour drive (BL)
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Included/Excluded

  • Professional English/Spanish speaking guide, 1 guide for the group
  • Meals as mentioned (B – breakfast, L – lunch, D – dinner)
  • 2 night’s hotel accommodation (Copacabana and Isla del Sol)
  • All private transport
  • Private boat to and from Isla del Sol and Isla de la Luna
  • Entrance fees to archeological sites (Tiwanaku, Isla de la Luna and Isla del Sol)
  • Tips
  • Extra services not mentioned in the program
  • Personal gear
  • Personal insurance
  • Drinks in restaurant meals

Tour Length

3 days

Group Size

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6
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Tour Type

4X4 tours or Cultural tours

Tour's Location

Copacabana
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