Tiwanaku, Copacabana, Isla del Sol and Isla de la Luna

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This tour will take us through the legends of Andean culture. First we visit the ancient ruins of Tiwanaku. Believed to be the birth place of Andean culture. After we make a transfer to Copacabana. Here we can visit the old cathedral and the mythical Lago Titicaca where early inhabitants believed the sun was born and the Incas saw it as the birth place of their civilization. We have time in the quaint little village of Copacabana nestled between 2 hills on the edge of the lake. You will also have an opportunity to explore Isla del Sol, and Isla de al Luna, a place stepped in legend and several Inca ruins. This tour can be used to acclimatize to the high altitude.

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Program the Tiwanaku, Copacabana, Isla del Sol and Isla de la Luna

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Difficulty:

Easy trekking at altitude

Number of days:

3 days, 2 night's

Experience required:

Non

Best time of year:

March to November

Season:

Dry season: days are mild and nights are cold

Highlights:

Views of the Cordillera Real, Illampu (6356m) and Ancohuma (6427m), visiting the small towns of Copacabana, Yumani, Isla del Sol and Isla de la Luna. Visiting the ruins of Pilko Kaina, Escalera del Inca and the ruins of Tiwanaku

Tour starts in:

La Paz

Tour ends in:

La Paz

Price Detail

Prices include:

Professional English speaking guide
Meals as mentioned, including Drinks in restaurants (B – breakfast, L – lunch, D – dinner)
2 night’s hotel accommodation (Copacabana 3* and Isla del Sol 4*)
All private transport
boat to and from Isla del Sol and Isla de la Luna
Entrance fees to archeological sites (Tiwanaku, Isla de la Luna and Isla del Sol)

Not Included:

Tips
Extra services not mentioned in the program
Personal gear
Personal insurance

Prices:

$545 US each, based on 4 people minimum

Prices with spanish speaking guide:

$505 US each, based on 4 people minimum

Special prcies for samller groups, discounts for larger groups.

Itinerary

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Day 1: La Paz (3600m) - Tiwanaku (4200m) – Copacabana (3830m)	We leave La Paz early in the morning and drive through the Altiplano (4000m), passing the Cordillera Real on our right. This area is very dry but we will be able to see the campesinos (farmers) herding their llamas. We will make a visit to the ancient ruins of the Tiwanaku. The birth place of Andean culture. After our visit we drive onto Copacabana. At tiquina we need to cross the a small stretch of the lake by barge with the vehicle. From Tiqunia we have a short drive to Copacabana. Once in Copacabana we have time to visit the old Cathedral from the 16th century and other sites in the village. 5 – 6 hours of driving with stops (LD) Hotel 3*
Day 2: Copacabana – Challapamap Isla Del Sol (3820m) – Yumani (3950m)	In the morning we take the boat from Copacabana to Challapampa (Isla del Sol). Challapampa is located on the northern end of the island. From here we will start our walk, first we visit the Inca ruins of Chincana. After our visit we will walk to the southern end of the island to the village of Yumani. Along the way we have great views of the lake , mountains from the Cordillera Real and in the far north we can see the Apolobamba mountain range. Later in the afternoon we arrive at the hotel La Estancia where we have a great sun set over the mountains 1, 1/2 hours by boat, 3 - 4 hours walking (BLD) Hotel 4*
Isla Del Sol - Isla De La Luna (3820m) - Copacabana – La Paz	First thing in the morning we will visit Escalera del Inca and Pilko Kaina. From here we take the boat to Isla de La Luna. We have time to visit some of the ruins on the island. We then head back to Copacabana for some lunch before we heading back to La Paz. Leaving Copacabana we have our last views of the lake and we will drive back to Tiquina, where we again cross the lake, and drive on to La paz. Drop off at Hotel. 1 hour by boat, 3 – 4 hours of driving (BL) END of SERVICES

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