Copacabana: Sun and Moon Island Adventure with Trout Lunch
ID: GYG1022766-1580103
Category:
Country: Bolivia
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Explore Bolivia’s sacred Sun Island and serene Moon Island on this full-day Lake Titicaca tour. Visit ancient Inca ruins, enjoy stunning views, and savor fresh trout lunch at a floating island.
Embark on a unique adventure across the waters of Lake Titicaca, heading to two of Bolivia’s most iconic destinations: the sacred Isla del Sol (Sun Island) and the peaceful Isla de la Luna (Moon Island) .
The tour begins with a hotel pickup from Copacabana. We’ll head to the local dock, where you'll board a boat and begin a scenic ride offering breathtaking views of the world’s highest navigable lake. Your first stop will be Isla de la Luna, once home to the priestesses of the Sun during the Inca Empire. There, you’ll explore the ruins of the Temple of the Virgins, featuring beautiful colonial-era reliefs carved into the stone, and enjoy privileged views of the lake from atop its cliffs.
Next, you’ll continue to Isla del Sol, considered in Inca mythology as the birthplace of the sun. During the guided tour, you’ll visit archaeological and symbolic sites such as the Sacrificial Table, the Chinkana Labyrinth, Playa de la Sirena (Mermaid's Beach), the Sacred Rock, and the famous Footprints of the Sun, which legend says mark the spot where the sun first rose.
After the visit, you’ll make a short stop at a floating island built along the lakeshore, constructed using traditional totora reed techniques. There, you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch of fried trout, a regional specialty.
The tour ends with your return to Copacabana around 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm, depending on weather conditions.
Highlights
- Scenic boat ride across Lake Titicaca
- Visit Inca ruins: Sacrificial Table & Chinkana
- Trout lunch at a floating island restaurant
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Round-trip boat transportation
- Professional bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
- Lunch (fried trout)
- Guided visits to Sun Island and Moon Island
- Entrance fees to Sun Island and Moon Island
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.