From Puno: Catamaran Tour to Isla del Sol
ID: GYG851722-1345890
Category:
Country: Bolivia
Duration:
1 days
Description
Discover the secrets and legends of the Inca civilization on a catamaran tour to Isla del Sol from Puno. Enjoy a delicious lunch on board as you sail back to Copacabana.
Discover the beauty of Lake Titicaca and the Island of the Sun on a catamaran tour from Puno. Visit the Sanctuary of Copacabana, and explore the Island of the Sun, the birthplace of the Inca Empire.
After being picked up from your hotel in Puno, head south to cross the border with Bolivia and arrive in Copacabana. Before heading to the Island of the Sun, visit the Sanctuary of Copacabana.
Board a catamaran at the port of Copacabana and sail across the waters of Lake Titicaca to the legendary Island of the Sun. Enjoy a snack on board as you cruise. Disembark in Yumani, at the southern end of the Island of the Sun, and explore the area considered to be the birthplace of the gods responsible for the origin of the Inca Empire.
Discover the Inca ruins, including an impressive terrace system known as the Inca Garden. Walk along the famous Inca Staircase to reach the Sacred Fountain, where underground water currents converge, considered by locals to be the "fountain of youth" due to its supposed healing properties.
Next, visit the impressive Inti Wata Complex, the main private tourist attraction in Bolivia, which can only be accessed by those who have visited the Island of the Sun by catamaran. Here, find the underground Ekako Museum, Traditional Medicine Centers, and Totora Raft Construction, a craft center, the Intica refuge, an Inca agriculture botanical garden, and a variety of Andean camelids.
After discovering the secrets and legends of the Inca civilization, return to the port of Yumani to board the catamaran that will take you back to Copacabana. Enjoy a delicious lunch on board. Once in Copacabana, return to your hotel in Puno, arriving 11 hours later.
If you choose the option with a final stop in La Paz, take a bus from Copacabana to La Paz, ending the tour at around 7 PM.
Highlights
- Discover the secrets and legends of the Inca civilization on Isla del Sol
- Visit the Inti Wata Complex, a private tourist attraction in Bolivia
- Explore the famous Inca Staircase and the Sacred Fountain of Youth
- Enjoy a delicious lunch on board the catamaran as you sail back to Copacabana
- Learn about the history of the Incas and the origins of the Inca Empire
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Passport required for crossing the border
Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring sun protection
Be prepared for varying weather conditions
Carry a copy of your passport
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.