Hiking an Inca Trail in Lake Titicaca from La Paz

Highlights / General details

Come to enjoy one of the most special places of Lake Titicaca - Ecolodge “La Estancia” – located in the southern part of the sacred Island of the Sun. Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world (3,810 m) due to its natural influence with the complement of the Andes Range was the main reason of development of the Andean civilizations. The construction of the ecolodge was based in the main principles of sustainable tourism, starting with the assistance and support to the local Aymara community. Then building the cottages with a strong respect of the landscape and using local architecture. Finally using solar energy, recycling gray water and planting native plants.

Inclusion

Private transportation: La Paz - Copacabana / Copacabana - La Paz Boat to/from the Island of the Sun 2 nights' accommodations at Ecolodge La Estancia Meals as indicated in the itinerary Taxes

Exclusion

(optionals) Gratuity

Hours of operation

Daily departure

Duration

3 Days / 2 Nights

Itinerary Day 1: La Paz to Copacabana / Sampaya / Island of the Sun / Ecolodge La Estancia Morning transportation from La Paz or Puno to Copacabana (3 – 4 hours). Visit the famous Virgen Morena and its church, have a stroll of town (Lunch or box lunch included). Take the boat to the Island of the Sun (1 hour), land in Pilkokaina ruins, visit the ruins and hike for about one hour to overnight in ecolodge La Estancia (Includes: Lunch, Dinner)

Day 2: Boat to Chincana ruins / Challapampa / Challa / Ecolodge La Estancia DON’T MISS THE SUNRISE EARLY IN THE MORNING! Take a boat north to visit the Chincana ruins and Sacred Rock (1 hour), short hike to Challapampa (1 hour), then take a boat to Challa, visit a cultural museum. Hike uphill to the ecolodge. In the afternoon you’ll have free time to enjoy and feel the beauty and mystic energy of the area. (Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 3: Yumani / Island of the Moon / Copacabana / La Paz Hike through the village of Yumani in the Garden of the Incas, then take the boat to the Island of the Moon (1 hour), visit its ruins, continue to Copacabana (2 hours). Lunch or box lunch included. Transportation to La Paz or Puno (3 – 4 hours). (Includes: Breakfast, Lunch)

Redemption instructions Guest must present voucher to driver in exchange for services.

Itinerary

Day 1: La Paz to Copacabana / Sampaya / Island of the Sun / Ecolodge La Estancia Morning transportation from La Paz or Puno to Copacabana (3 – 4 hours). Visit the famous Virgen Morena and its church, have a stroll of town (Lunch or box lunch included). Take the boat to the Island of the Sun (1 hour), land in Pilkokaina ruins, visit the ruins and hike for about one hour to overnight in ecolodge La Estancia (Includes: Lunch, Dinner)

Day 2:

Boat to Chincana ruins / Challapampa / Challa / Ecolodge La Estancia DON’T MISS THE SUNRISE EARLY IN THE MORNING! Take a boat north to visit the Chincana ruins and Sacred Rock (1 hour), short hike to Challapampa (1 hour), then take a boat to Challa, visit a cultural museum. Hike uphill to the ecolodge. In the afternoon you’ll have free time to enjoy and feel the beauty and mystic energy of the area. (Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 3:

Yumani / Island of the Moon / Copacabana / La Paz Hike through the village of Yumani in the Garden of the Incas, then take the boat to the Island of the Moon (1 hour), visit its ruins, continue to Copacabana (2 hours). Lunch or box lunch included. Transportation to La Paz or Puno (3 – 4 hours). (Includes: Breakfast, Lunch)

Redemption instructions Guest must present voucher to driver in exchange for services.

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