Tiwanaku, Copacabana, Isla del Sol via Challapampa #327

TIWANAKU AND COPACABANA, ISLA DEL SOL,
ISLA DE LA LUNA, VIA CHALLAPAMPA
THE MAGICAL LAKE TITICACA
Mt Illampu and
Ancohuma
This tour will take us through the legends of Andean culture. First we visit the ancient ruins
of Tiwanaku. Believed to be the birth place of Andean
culture. After we make a transfer to Copacabana. Here we
can visit the old cathedral and the mythical Lago Titicaca
where early inhabitants believed the sun was born and the
Incas saw it as the birth place of their civilization. We have
time in the quaint little village of Copacabana nestled
between 2 hills on the edge of the lake. You will also have
an opportunity to explore Isla del Sol, and Isla de al Luna, a
place stepped in legend and several Inca ruins. This tour
can be used to acclimatize to the high altitude.
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PROGRAM DETAILS
PHOTOS FROM
THE AREA
Type of activity: Easy trekking at altitude
Difficulty: 1 – some fitness
Number of days: 3 days, 2 nights
Tour starts in La Paz
Tour ends in La Paz
Best time of year: March to November
Season: Dry season: days are mild and nights are cold
Highlights: Views of the Cordillera Real, Illampu (6356m)
and Ancohuma (6427m), visiting the small towns of
Copacabana, Yumani, Isla del Sol and Isla de la Luna. Visiting
the ruins of Pilko Kaina, Escalera del Inca and the ruins of
Tiwanaku
Tiwanaku
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PROGRAM
Day 1: La Paz (3600m) - Tiwanaku (4200m) – Copacabana (3830m)
We leave La Paz early in the morning and drive through the Altiplano (4000m),
passing the Cordillera Real on our right. This area is very dry but we will be able to
see the campesinos (farmers) herding their llamas. We will make a visit to the ancient
ruins of the Tiwanaku. The birth place of Andean culture. After our visit we drive onto
Copacabana. At tiquina we need to cross the a small stretch of the lake by barge with
the vehicle. From Tiqunia we have a short drive to Copacabana. Once in Copacabana
we have time to visit the old Cathedral from the 16th century and other sites in the
village.
5 – 6 hours of driving with stops (LD) Hotel 3*
Day 2: Copacabana – Challapamap Isla Del Sol (3820m) – Yumani (3950m)
In the morning we take the boat from Copacabana to Challapampa (Isla del Sol).
Challapampa is located on the northern end of the island. From here we will start our
walk, first we visit the Inca ruins of Chincana. After our visit we will walk to the
southern end of the island to the village of Yumani. Along the way we have great
views of the lake , mountains from the Cordillera Real and in the far north we can see
the Apolobamba mountain range. Later in the afternoon we arrive at the hotel
La Estancia where we have a great sun set over the mountains
1, 1/2 hours by boat, 3 - 4 hours walking (BLD) Hotel 4*
Day 3: Isla Del Sol - Isla De La Luna (3820m) - Copacabana – La Paz
First thing in the morning we will visit Escalera del Inca and Pilko Kaina. From here we
take the boat to Isla de La Luna. We have time to visit some
of the ruins on the island. We then head back to Copacabana for
some lunch before we heading back to La Paz. Leaving
Trekking on
Copacabana we have our last views
Isla del Sol
of the lake and we will drive back to
Tiquina, where we again cross the
lake, and drive on to La paz.
Drop off at Hotel.
1 hour by boat, 3 – 4 hours of
driving (BL)
END of SERVICES
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PRICES
Prices include:
• Professional English speaking guide
• Meals as mentioned, including Drinks in restaurants (B – breakfast, L – lunch, D – dinner)
• 2 night’s hotel accommodation (Copacabana and Isla del Sol)
• All private transport
• boat to and from Isla del Sol and Isla de la Luna
• Entrance fees to archeological sites (Tiwanaku, Isla de la Luna and Isla del Sol)
Not Included:
• Tips
• Extra services not mentioned in the program
• Personal gear
• Personal insurance
Challapampa
Prices:
1
2
3
4
person $1390 US
people $755 US each
people $605 US each
people $545 US each
Prices with spanish speaking guide:
1
2
3
4
person $1265 US
people $690 US each
people $560 US each
people $505 US each
Contact details:
Calle Linares #940
Email: [email protected]
1st Floor
Web page: www.climbingsouthamerica.com
La Paz
Office phone number: 591-2-2971543
Bolivia
Cell phone number: 591-71903534
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