Copacabana and Isla del Sol tour from Puno: Full-day Inca sites

Two countries and four Inca sites in one day across Lake Titicaca

A full-day tour from Puno crosses into Bolivia to visit Copacabana and Isla del Sol, with a private guide, shared motorboat, lunch and hotel pickup included. You walk through Copacabana's main square and beach, then boat to Isla del Sol to explore Pilko Kaina's ruined palace, the Inca Staircase in Yumani, the labyrinthine Chincana ruins, and the Sacred Rock. The day runs 7am to 8:30pm, returning to Puno or continuing onward to La Paz.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Copacabana and Isla del Sol

• Tour Copacabana town and church
• Explore main square and beach
• Visit Inca sites on Isla del Sol
• See Pilko Kaina ruined palace
• Walk Inca Staircase in Yumani
• Discover labyrinth ruins of Chincana
• View the Sacred Rock origin site

The experience

The tour leaves Puno at 7am and crosses the border into Bolivia by bus, arriving in Copacabana for a guided walk through the town center and along the beach. The main draw is the church of the Virgin of Copacabana, one of Bolivia's most visited religious sites. From there, you board a shared motorboat to Isla del Sol, where the private guide leads you through four separate Inca locations spread across the island. Pilko Kaina sits in the south with its ruined palace; the Inca Staircase descends near Yumani to a fountain the Incas believed restored youth; Chincana sprawls in the north as a maze of stone passages; and the Sacred Rock stands as the legendary birthplace of the Inca civilization.

Lunch is included and happens midday on the island. The motorboat is shared with other travelers, and the pace involves walking between sites on foot. Some sections are steep, though the operator notes the tour suits all fitness levels. You return to Puno by bus, arriving around 8:30pm, or you can stay on the bus and continue to La Paz if your onward plans allow. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, as is the entrance fee to Isla del Sol.

Note that some nationalities require a visa to enter Bolivia. The operator recommends checking requirements before booking or contacting them via WhatsApp to confirm. Infants can travel in a pram or stroller and must sit on an adult's lap during transport.

What’s included

• Bus transport from Puno to Copacabana and back (or onward to La Paz).
• private guide in English or Spanish for Copacabana and Isla del Sol.
• shared motorboat to the island.
• entrance fee to Isla del Sol.
• lunch.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Puno.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 to 50 years) · Senior (51 to 85 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 5 years): free

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 49 pickup points.

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

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Titicaca Tours

Is this one for you?The day is long, 7am to 8:30pm, and involves walking between four separate Inca sites on the island, so it suits travelers who want to pack multiple destinations into one outing and don't mind an early start and a full schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 5 years): free.

Can I visit Copacabana and Isla del Sol in one day from Puno?

Yes. The tour departs at 7am and returns by 8:30pm, crossing the border into Bolivia by bus to reach Copacabana first, then taking a shared motorboat to Isla del Sol for the afternoon and early evening before heading back to Puno.

What Inca ruins will I see on Isla del Sol?

Isla del Sol holds four main sites: Pilko Kaina, a ruined palace in the south; the Inca Staircase near Yumani, which descends to a fountain; Chincana, a labyrinth of stone passages in the north; and the Sacred Rock, believed to be the birthplace of Inca civilization.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes bus transport from Puno to Copacabana and back, the shared motorboat to and from Isla del Sol, entrance to the island, a private guide in Copacabana and on Isla del Sol, lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Puno.

Do I need a visa to enter Bolivia for this tour?

Visa requirements depend on your nationality. The operator recommends checking your country's entry requirements before booking, or contacting them on WhatsApp at [phone] to confirm.

Can I continue to La Paz instead of returning to Puno?

Yes. At the end of the day, you can stay on the bus and continue to La Paz rather than returning to Puno, if your travel plans allow.