Lake Titicaca Private Tour: Isla del Sol & Copacabana

Walk the Inca Grand Staircase on Isla del Sol, then return across the lake at sunset

A private full-day tour from La Paz to Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake at 3,856 meters, with hotel pickup and a certified guide who speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese. You travel by private vehicle to Copacabana village, meet local artisans and visit the sanctuary, then take a private boat to Isla del Sol to walk the Inca Grand Staircase and see the Sacred Fountain. Lunch at a local archaeological restaurant and a handicraft market visit are included. The return crosses the lake at sunset.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Lake Titicaca3h
2. Sun Island1h

Full-day Titicaca Lake and Copacabana tour

• Pick up from La Paz hotel
• Drive to Copacabana with guide
• Visit Copacabana village and sanctuary
• Meet local artisans and learn culture
• Photo stops at Lake Titicaca
• Boat to Isla del Sol with guide
• Walk Inca Grand Staircase and Sacred Fountain
• Lunch at archaeological restaurant
• Visit handicraft market and ancestral sites
• Return boat trip enjoying lake scenery
• Drive back to La Paz hotel

The experience

The Sacred Fountain on Isla del Sol is the centerpiece: local legend says its groundwater grants youth and eternal happiness, and you'll stand in front of it after climbing the Inca Grand Staircase, a stone pathway built centuries ago. The island sits in Lake Titicaca, which at 3,856 meters above sea level is the highest navigable lake on earth, and the Aymara and Quechua peoples who live on its shores still speak Spanish as a second language and hold to ancient beliefs that predate the Incas.

Your guide meets you at your La Paz hotel and drives you south through natural landscapes to Copacabana, a small village on the lake's shore where you'll stop for a local snack and tour the sanctuary dedicated to the Virgen Morena. You'll meet regional artisans and learn how their crafts connect to local culture. Then a private boat carries you and your guide across the water to Isla del Sol. After exploring the Inca Grand Staircase and the Sacred Fountain, you'll eat lunch at a restaurant on the island run by local families, browse the handicraft market, and visit ancestral sites where customs from pre-Columbian times still hold. The return journey crosses the lake as the sun sets, painting the water with the colors of the Altiplano sky.

The full day runs about 12 hours from pickup to drop-off. Your guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese, and lunch is included. Vegetarian options are available if you request one when you book. A valid passport is required on the day of travel.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in La Paz.
• private vehicle transport to Copacabana.
• certified professional guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• lunch at a local restaurant on Isla del Sol.
• private boat ride on Lake Titicaca.
• access to the Inca Grand Staircase, the Sacred Fountain and the handicraft market on Isla del Sol.
• visit to the sanctuary in Copacabana village and time to meet local artisans.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

Book up to12h before

AgesUp to age 70

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Joker Expedition, Bolivia.

Is this one for you?The full day spans 12 hours from hotel to hotel, with walking on Isla del Sol and a private boat crossing, so it suits travelers with a full schedule and comfort on the water. A private vehicle and guide mean the pace stays yours, and you'll move through Copacabana and the island without joining a group.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

What is the Sacred Fountain on Isla del Sol?

The Sacred Fountain is a natural spring on Isla del Sol whose groundwater, according to local legend, grants youth and eternal happiness. You'll visit it after walking the Inca Grand Staircase, the ancient stone pathway that climbs the island.

How do I get to Isla del Sol from Copacabana?

A private boat carries you across Lake Titicaca from Copacabana to Isla del Sol. The crossing is part of the tour, and your guide travels with you.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Yes, lunch is included at a local archaeological restaurant on Isla del Sol. Vegetarian options are available. Let the operator know at booking if you need one.

What should I bring for a full day on the lake and the island?

Bring a valid passport, as it's required on the day of travel. The tour includes 12 hours of travel and walking, so comfortable shoes and sun protection are practical. Water and snacks are available, though lunch is provided.