Puno, Perú

ISLA DEL SOL FROM PUNO - FULL DAY

4.9(128)

Tour Description

The Isla del Sol, with its 9.6 kilometers in length and 4.8 kilometers in width, holds profound spiritual significance. Legend has it that it was from this place that the God Viracocha emerged and created humanity after the great flood.

The island is divided into three distinct communities. In the south, you'll find 'Yumani,' a highly visited area, housing the most remarkable archaeological ruins like the Pilkokaina Temple and the impressive Inca stone stairways leading to the Fountain of Youth. This part of the island offers various accommodation options, restaurants, cafes, and pizzerias catering to visitor comfort.

The northern part of the island, accessible by boat from Yumani or through a approximately three-hour hike along an ancient pre-Columbian trail, is equally intriguing. Here, you'll discover archaeological sites like La Chincana, a labyrinth of stone walls, the Temple of the Sun, the Sacred Rock, and the Ceremony Table. There's also an interpretation circuit allowing you to explore and understand the island's history, alongside an archaeological museum housing valuable artifacts and relics.

The Isla del Sol, with its natural beauty and rich history, invites you to discover its hidden treasures and immerse yourself in the spirituality that surrounds it.

Detailed Itinerary

  • 06:50. Our local guide picks up passengers from their hotel and departs for Copacabana, approximately a 2-hour and 30-minute journey. We arrive at Kasani, serving as the border between Peru and Bolivia. Passport checks are conducted at the migration offices of both countries. Around 10:30 a.m. (Bolivian time), we reach the picturesque town of Copacabana.
  • A guided visit to the Sanctuary of Copacabana follows. After this visit, lunch is served at 13:30 hours. Then, at 13:30 hours, we depart on a private boat to the Isla del Sol, with an approximately 45-minute travel time in a speedboat.
  • Upon arriving at the Isla del Sol, a visit to the southern part of the island begins, lasting between 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours. It starts with a 30-minute walk to the Archaeological Center of Pilkokaina, housing ruins of a mysterious sacred place dedicated to the worship of Inti, the Sun God, and the Inca's supreme deity.
  • Following this guided visit, descent via the Inca Trail, with stone steps, leads to the Fountain of Youth. Along the way, enjoy beautiful scenery.
  • 16:15. Return to Copacabana and transfer to the border to return to Peru - Puno.
  • 18:30. Arrival in the city of Puno.

Includes

  • Guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Transportation
  • Lunch

Does not include

  • Use of public bathrooms
  • Extra expenses

Recommendations

  • 1.Passport and necessary documents for entering Bolivia.
  • 2.Cap or sun hat.
  • 3.Sneakers or shoes for visits and walks
  • 4.Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Lip balm.
  • 5.December to April: rainy season (bring waterproof clothing and umbrella), May to November: dry and cold season (bring winter clothes)
  • 6.TOUR AVAILABLE FROM 2 PASSENGERS.