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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating 3-day journey from La Paz to Cusco, exploring the wonders of Lake Titicaca and Isla del Sol. Begin your adventure with a scenic bus ride to Copacabana, followed by a ferry crossing to the enchanting Isla del Sol, where you can explore the sun temple Pilkokaina and the coast of Yumani. Enjoy free time to wander the island, visit the Gold Museum, and discover the legendary Fountain of Youth. As you travel from Bolivia to Peru, marvel at the breathtaking views and immerse yourself in the rich history of the Inca Empire's birthplace. Conclude your journey with an overnight bus ride to Cusco, arriving in the early morning, ready to continue your exploration of Peru. This tour includes accommodation, transport, and an English-speaking guide for select activities, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience. ...more ...less
Highlights
Explore the archaeological marvels of Isla del Sol
Visit the "birthplace" of the Inca Empire
Marvel at breathtaking Lake Titicaca views
Walk around the sun temple Pilkokaina and the coast of Yumani
Hike alongside spectacular views on Isla del Sol
Visit the Gold Museum on Isla del Sol
Discover the Fountain of Youth on Isla del Sol
Itinerary
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Location: La Paz, Copacabana, Isla del Sol, Pilkokaina, Yumani
Accommodation Name: Isla del Sol
Transfer to Copacabana and Isla del Sol
Today, you will be picked-up from your accommodation around 06:30 - 07:00 hrs and you will departure by tourist bus to Copacabana. At around 09:45 hrs we will arrive at the Tiquina strait, from where we will take a small ferry to cross it (about 20min.) After this, we will go back to the bus and continue to Copacabana arriving around noon. After having free time to enjoy your lunch, at 13:00 hrs we will take a ferry to Isla del Sol (1 ½ hrs.) We will receive a map from the guide to be able to explore the Island. Today you can walk around the sun temple Pilkokaina and the coast of Yumani.
Day 2: Isla del Sol, Bolivia - Cuzco, Peru
Location: Isla del Sol, Copacabana, Kasani, Puno, Cusco
Accommodation Name: Overnight bus
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer back to Copacabana and transfer to Cuzco (B) Free time to wander around Isla del Sol. You can take a public boat to the northern end of the Island (30min. approx.) and hike about 3 hours back down to the south alongside spectacular views. You can also visit the Gold Museum, located in the northern part of the Island. It’s a tiny, but fascinating museum filled with recovered artifacts. Finally, you can also visit the Fountain of Youth, believed to keep you young forever, it has 3 streams of water pouring out each with their own nickname. At 15:30, we will take the ferry back to Copacabana (departure from Yumani port). Upon arrival, we will take the bus to the border of Kasani. The guide will help us with the migration process and then we will have a short walk (about 5min.) to cross the border. Our other guide and bus will be waiting on the Peruvian side and we will continue to Puno (about 3 hrs.). We will be arriving at around 20:00 hrs and will have free time to have dinner. Then, we will continue our trip directly to Cuzco. NOTE: Cost of the boat + entrances are not included.
Day 3: Cuzco, Peru
Location: Cuzco
Arrival in Cuzco You will be arriving in Cuzco around 5:30 hrs. Once there, you can continue with your journey! Hope to see you soon!
What's Included
Accommodation
Accommodation includes 2 nights in hostels or 3-star hotels and an overnight bus, with 1 night on Isla del Sol and 1 night on an overnight bus from Puno to Cuzco.
Transport
Transport includes shared shuttle, public bus, and ferry services, airport transfers, a tourist bus from La Paz to Copacabana, a tourist bus from Copacabana to Cuzco, and a roundtrip public ferry from Copacabana to Isla del Sol.
Activities
Activities include exploring Isla del Sol and participating in various activities.
Guides
An English-speaking guide is provided for some activities.
What's Not Included
Entrance fee to Tiquina Strait
The entrance fee to Tiquina Strait is approximately 4 Bs and is not included.
Entrance fee to Isla del Sol
The entrance fee to Isla del Sol is approximately 30 Bs and is not included.
Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included.
Other activities
Other activities not specified in the itinerary are not included.
Meals not specified in the itinerary
Meals not specified in the itinerary are not included.
Personal expenses and gratuities
Personal expenses and gratuities are not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel seamlessly with shared shuttles, public buses, and ferries. Enjoy airport transfers and tourist buses from La Paz to Copacabana and Copacabana to Cuzco, along with a roundtrip public ferry from Copacabana to Isla del Sol.
Accommodation
Enjoy 2 nights in comfortable hostels or 3-star hotels, with an overnight stay on Isla del Sol. Experience the convenience of an overnight bus journey from Puno to Cuzco, ensuring a restful travel experience.
Check out our Q&As
What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 2 nights in hostels or 3-star hotels and an overnight bus, with 1 night spent on Isla del Sol and 1 night on an overnight bus from Puno to Cuzco.
What transportation is included in the tour?
The tour includes shared shuttles, public buses, and ferries. It also includes airport transfers, a tourist bus from La Paz to Copacabana, a tourist bus from Copacabana to Cuzco, and a roundtrip public ferry from Copacabana to Isla del Sol.
What activities are available on Isla del Sol?
On Isla del Sol, you can explore the sun temple Pilkokaina, walk along the coast of Yumani, take a public boat to the northern end of the island, hike back to the south, visit the Gold Museum, and see the Fountain of Youth.
Is there a guide available during the tour?
Yes, there is an English-speaking guide available for some activities during the tour.
Are there any entrance fees not included in the tour price?
Yes, entrance fees to the Tiquina Strait (approximately 4 Bs) and Isla del Sol (approximately 30 Bs) are not included in the tour price.
Is there an age limit?
No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us!
If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life!
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller.
In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.
Do I need travel insurance?
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries.
Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.
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Reviews of this operator
Jonas Nesset(Norway)
The company is exceptional. When...
Dec 10 2019
The company is exceptional. When I had questions, I always got prompt and professional answers. The excursions that Bamba organized were fantastic! Thank you once again for everything!
Shane Alce(United Kingdom)
For true explorers....
Aug 12 2019
For true explorers.
Marian Reder(Germany)
To this day, this is...
Oct 2 2019
To this day, this is the best tour we've ever done together as a couple! The fun activities, great hotels and nice guides worth the money! We were always taken care of and they made sure that we had a good time. This tour is definitely worth taking.
Tanja Ottosen(Denmark)
The Bamba Team really made...
Jan 9 2020
The Bamba Team really made my journey one of the most memorable experiences of my life! Still so nice and supportive! They handled everything and responded to each question within a few minutes. I wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone. Especially if you want to do a lot of activities and travel to a lot of different places without feeling rushed. They've also helped me with specific issues that weren't covered by the tour, as well as answering general questions. Thank you so much for making my journey so enjoyable!
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Braiden Rowe(United States)
The tour was fantastic; I...
Feb 12 2020
The tour was fantastic; I was able to visit some of Japan's most beautiful locations, and the accommodations were excellent, with convenient access to the city's best attractions. Also, our tour guide was fantastic. I will pick bamba again and recommend the tour to anyone who wants to see Japan while having a good time!!
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Aaron Davies(Australia)
I only have good words...
Oct 23 2019
I only have good words about our trip to Kenya. The entire experience was totally magical and I struggle to say how fantastic it was. We were fortunate enough to have a brilliant vehicle for ourselves, but we had great luck with David for our guide too. He was very knowledgeable, courteous and nice. Thank you for helping to create this fantastic safari experience. I Highly recommend this company.
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Matteo Hoffmeister(Germany)
Bamba Experience has been the...
Jun 5 2019
Bamba Experience has been the best tour guide I've ever had. Every tour has been a thrilling experience. There are so many things to choose from. Bamba has been extremely helpful in providing us with all of the necessary information for our departures and activities! Bamba has made this a simple and enjoyable experience. I'll certainly tell my friends and family about it! Thank you very much, Bamba!!
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Melanie Liu Chang(Australia)
We organized a trip through...
Feb 20 2020
We organized a trip through Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia on the hop-on, hop-off bus. It made the trip so much simpler for us as first-time travelers because we just had to send an email to arrange the bus, which avoided the hassle of looking for the best price and so on! We also had a number of tours included, they were all amazing and saved us the trouble of trying to find the best offers on our own; it also meant we got to see a lot of stuff we wouldn't have seen otherwise.
Overall, it was a fantastic experience that I will strongly suggest and use again!
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Marius Halvorson(Norway)
Our Bamba tour of Vietnam...
Jun 25 2019
Our Bamba tour of Vietnam was fantastic. We had a lot of new experiences and all of the help we needed to make this a stress-free vacation. The well-organized accomodation and transportation were excellent. We will certainly use Bamba in the future.
Alexis Helman(Australia)
I had booked our Uyuni...
Jun 25 2019
I had booked our Uyuni Salt Flats & Desert Adventure 3D/2N (Uyuni to Atacama) tour via an Australian travel agency, but they had made an error and refused to assist us or take responsibility. This was very difficult for us because we wanted to have a stress-free honeymoon. I contacted Bamba and I asked if we could talk on the phone so they made the improvements to our tour reservation that our travel agent declined to make. The quality of service was exceptional and they generously offered to us a complimentary gift because it was our honeymoon. I can't say enough good things about Bamba.
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