Copacabana: Isla del Sol and Moon Island Day Tour
ID: GYG877876-1381207
Category:
Country: Bolivia
Duration:
1 days
Description
Embark on a day trip to the Isla del Sol and Moon Island from Copacabana. Visit the archaeological sites of Pikokaina, the Temple of the Sun, and the Temple of the Moon.
Explore the Isla del Sol and Isla de la Luna on a full-day tour from Copacabana. Visit the archaeological sites of Pikokaina, the Chinkana, and the Roca Sagrada, and see the Temple of the Moon and the House of the Virgins of the Sun.
Start your tour with pickup from the meeting point in Copacabana at 8:00 AM. Head to the pier to board a boat and cross Lake Titicaca to the southern part of Isla del Sol. Visit the archaeological site of Pikokaina, also known as the Temple of the Sun.
Next, explore the southern part of Isla del Sol and descend the Inca-era Yumani steps. At the bottom of the steps, find the Fountain of Eternal Youth and the Inca Garden. Return to the pier and take a boat to Challapampa.
Visit the Chinkana and the Roca Sagrada, where the sun and the founders of the Andean culture are said to have been born according to mythology. Descend to the pier and take a boat to Isla de la Luna.
Explore the archaeological remains of the Temple of the Moon and the House of the Virgins of the Sun. Afterward, board a boat to Copacabana and arrive at around 5:00 PM.
Highlights
- Explore the southern part of the Isla del Sol and descend the Yumani stairs
- Visit the archaeological site of Pikokaina and the Temple of the Sun
- Discover the Chinkana and the Sacred Rock on the island of Challapampa
- Learn about the history of the Inca Empire and the Andean culture
- See the archaeological remains of the Temple of the Moon and the House of the Virgins of the Sun
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour starts at 08:00 AM from the meeting point in Copacabana
Estimated return time to Copacabana is around 05:00 PM
Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring sunscreen
Bring water and snacks for the day
Be prepared for varying weather conditions
INCLUDED
- Professional English-Spanish guide
- Entrance tickets to each of the places visited
- Speedboat (shared boat)
- Excursion to the Island of the Sun and the Moon
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
