full-day journey from Puno, Peru, to the enchanting Isla del Sol in Bolivia. Your adventure begins at 7:00 AM with a convenient pick-up from your hotel. You’ll travel along a scenic route that skirts the stunning shores of Lake Titicaca, heading towards the Peru-Bolivia border at Kasani. After approximately a 3.5-hour drive, the bus will stop for migration formalities and currency exchange. By 11:00 AM Bolivian time, you’ll arrive in the charming town of Copacabana.
In the afternoon, at 1:30 PM, you’ll set sail on a shared boat across the tranquil waters of Lake Titicaca toward the southern part of Isla del Sol. The 1.5-hour boat ride offers breathtaking views and a chance to relax before reaching the island. Upon arrival, you’ll visit the archaeological site of Pilkokaina—Temple of the Inca, an important religious center. Afterwards, enjoy a leisurely hike up the ancient Yumani staircases, built by the ancestors, leading you to the legendary Fountain of Youth. Here, you can purify yourself by sipping the sacred water, believed to grant eternal youth, and admire the beauty of the exquisite Inca garden.
At 4:15 PM, you’ll return to Copacabana, arriving around 6:00 PM. From there, you can choose to take the bus back to Puno or continue to La Paz, depending on your itinerary, arriving at your destination by approximately 8:45 PM. This comprehensive tour includes round-trip bus tickets between Puno and Copacabana, hotel transfers, a shared boat tour to Isla del Sol with entrance tickets, and a private guide for the island excursion. Please note that lunch is not included but can be added for an additional $9.00 per person. Group services start at $60 USD per person, and private services are available from $85 USD per person, with special discounts for groups of three or more.
