This three day extension allows travelers to spend two nights on Sun Island and visit Moon Island and Copacabana. Explore Lake Titicaca, a geographic landmark at the crossroads of the Andes and the Andean plateau. Lake Titicaca is South America's largest and the world's highest navigable lake. According to legend, the son of Inti, the sun god, emerged as the first Inca from the waters of Lake Titicaca.
Highlights
Explore the ancient sites on Sun Island
Visit the famous cathedral in Copacabana to learn about mystical spiritualism
Trek El Calvario for great views of Lake Titicaca and Copacabana
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Early this morning, transfer by private vehicle with your guide to Copacabana. From here, board a boat and head toward Sun Island (1 hour ride). The Sun Island is worshipped as the birthplace of Manco Kápac and Mama Ocllo, the first founders of the Inca empire. With your guide, tour the Pilkokaina Palace, the Inca’s Fountain, and the 200 stairs of Yumani. Have a traditional atapi lunch (a picnic with local dishes) followed by an hour walk to the Estancia EcoLodge, your home for the evening. Enjoy dinner and the sunset on Lake Titicaca.
Observe the sunrise this morning from the comfort of your bed. After breakfast, travel by boat to the Moon Island. Visit the Inca ruins of Inak Uyu on the northeast shore, believed to be the convent for the Virgins of the Sun.
Return this afternoon by boat to the town of Copacabana. Visit La Horca del Inca and, for those interested, travelers can hike the El Calvario to enjoy a spectacular sunset view of the lake and Copacabana. Spend one last night along the shores of Lake Titicaca.
Day 3: Copacabana | Return to La Paz
1 Breakfast
This morning you will have the opportunity to explore this picturesque town situated between two mountains on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Visit the cathedral with its dark Virgin of Candelaria statue and museum of European and local religious art, learning about the mystical spiritualism and religion that take place here.
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$704
Notes
Alternatively, spend one night in Copacabana. Contact us for details.
Initial deposit is $400, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days (10 weeks) prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
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