Bolivian Lake Titicaca
La Paz to Puno and vice versa
Enjoy the spectacular overland journey between Puno (Peru) and La Paz (Bolivia), via the tranquil town of Copacabana on the banks of Lake Titicaca. Stop a while to enjoy the scenery and a day trip to Isla del Sol (Sun Island).
|
Day |
City |
Activity |
Overnight |
Meals* |
|
Day 1 |
La Paz |
Arrive La Paz |
La Paz |
- |
|
Day 2 |
Copacabana |
Copacabana and Isla del Sol |
Copacabana / Catamaran |
B |
|
Day 3 |
Copacabana |
Depart Copacabana |
- |
- |
* B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
- Upgrade to a Superior Spa hotel on the banks of Lake Titicaca, or spend a night on Isla del Sol, either in an Eco-lodge or onboard a comfortable catamaran see our tour BOLPM008 starting from £425 per person
- Add extra nights at your bungalow in Copacabana to relax and explore the area. Bikes can be hired locally and there are several half-day walks which you can do independently from the little town
- If you prefer to return to La Paz (instead of going to Puno) on day 3 of this tour, just let us know
- Combine this tour with our La Paz Pick & Mix tour
- Combine with any of our Cusco based Peru tours, ask us to add transport from Puno to Cusco
Day 1: Arrive La Paz
Arrive at your hotel in La Paz at any time and check into your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you have free time to explore the City. Spend the night at our Standard hotel in La Paz.
Day 2: Copacabana and Isla del Sol (Sun Island)
After breakfast leave La Paz by bus to drive alongside the Cordillera Real mountain range to Lake Titicaca. You will cross the Tiquina strait where you need to transit by small boat, while the bus goes on the ferry. Upon arrival in Copacabana you have time for a quick look around the impressive Moorish Cathedral, before boarding your boat to Isla del Sol. Enjoy cruising on the lake. Visit the Inca Steps on Isla del Sol and stop for lunch at a local restaurant. The boat will bring you back to Copacabana in the evening where you can check in to your charming hotel for the night with great views over the bay. There are several good restaurants in Copacabana, and you also have self-catering facilities in your bungalow. You can buy food at the local market which is open until around 7pm. Spend the night at our Standard hotel in Copacabana.
Day 3: Depart Copacabana
Wake up to more beautiful lake views in Copacabana and have time to relax and enjoy your hotel in the morning. Your package includes a tourist bus to Puno (Peru), with English speaking assistant who will help you through the border crossing, and take you to the bus terminal in Puno, where this tour ends.
- Bilingual Guide (English-Spanish)
- Shared Tourist bus from La Paz to Copacabana, and Copacabana to Puno
- Shared Public Boat Transportation on Lake Titicaca
- 1 night in Standard hotel in La Paz, including breakfast
- 1 night in Bungalow in Copacabana, self catering
- Tickets to archaeological sites visited on day 2
- 24 hour English speaking support phone line
- Arrival transfer in La Paz (please contact us for prices if you would like us to include this)
- Tiquina Strait passenger boat only payable locally (less than £1 per person)
- Unspecified meals and services
- International and domestic flights
- Airport taxes
Our Standard accommodation in Copacabana is in fact a bit special. You will have your own small self-catering bungalow perched high on the hillside, overlooking the bay of Copacabana. The décor is quirky to say the least but each of the bungalows has been decorated like a work of art. All bungalows have en-suite bathrooms with hot water and towels, some private outdoor space whether it’s a terrace or a balcony with at least one hammock, and most also have a wood-burning stove or open fireplace inside the room. There is no internet access at the hotel, there are relatively expensive internet cafes in town but the connection is generally poor in Copacabana (best to wait until you get to La Paz or Puno where most hotels and cafes have free wifi). It is a small family-run hotel and although staff are friendly and helpful, their English may not be perfect. Please note that due to its hillside location with pedestrian access only, this hotel is not suitable for passengers with difficulty walking, or who are unable to carry their luggage up steps, please ask us for alternative accommodation options.
- Lightweight long cotton trousers
- Long sleeved cotton or linen shirts
- A body-warmer or jacket for cool evenings
- Thermal & fleece layers
- Trainers or walking shoes
- Sun block
- Sun hat
- Small backpack
- Refillable water bottle
- Binoculars
- Torch
- Camera, memory card and charger
- Cash for snacks & souvenirs on the Island