The Sacred Lake Titicaca
The Islands of the Sun and of the Moon

The Sacred Lake Titicaca

Lake Titicaca: At 3810 meters above sea level, this is the highest navigable lake in the world and the biggest fresh water lake in Latin America. It covers 8710 square kilometers, of which 5,260 square kilometers belong to Peru and 3,450 square kilometers belong to Bolivia. It extends from northwest to southeast with a length of 190 kilometers. At its broadest point it is 80 kilometers wide. A narrow canal separates the lake into to two bodies of water, the Minor Lake or “Huiñay Marca” and the Major Lake or “Chuchito”.
This lake offers a variety of fauna, principally ducks and fish, such as the suche, the capache, the pejerrey and the trucha, among others.
Its flora is represented by 12 varieties of aquatic plants, among which may be mentioned the cattail, the yana llacho and the water lentil. The lake has 36 islands, among the most important of which are Taquile and Amantani in Peru and the Islands of the the Sun and the Moon in Bolivian waters. The water temperature fluctuates between 10 and 12 degrees centigrade.

The Island of the Sun. During the pre-Hispanic period, this was an important religious settlement. In area it is 9.6 kilometers long and 4.6 kilometers wide. The places of major interest within the island are: PILCOCAINA, a center located in the south of the island and characterized by it gates and rooms of stone. The FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH. Tens of steps from the period of the sons of the Sun, leading to the Fountain of the Incas, where water worship rites took place. Accounts from the past state that the place was the Fountain of Youth. CHINCANA. Passages and semi-subterranean tunnels of an Inca palace give the impression of forming a labyrinth in the northern part of the island. The FOOTPRINTS OF THE SUN. Legend recounts that after a great deluge the Sun was under the earth. When it arose towards the heavens, it left the mark of its footsteps. In reality, the footprints of the heavenly body are geological formations found on the surface of the island. The SACRED ROCK. A legend says that Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo took refuge in this rock, on which appear two human figures. .

Island of the Moon. Koatí, known more commonly as the Island of the Moon, is 7 kilometers from the Island of the Sun. On its northern part are ht ruins of Iñac Uyu, a temple for the worship of the Moon. It is also known as “Ajllawasi” or House of the Virgins of the Son..

LA PAZ 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS

Day 01. LA PAZ.

Lake Titicaca

Arrive to la Paz and transfer to the Hotel.
At 14:00hrs. City Tour in La Paz + Valley of the Moon.
Duration: 3½ hours
Places visited:
On our tour you will be able to appreciate the cultural, historical, architectural and natural richness of the city. We visit Plaza Murillo, the Cathedral, the Palace of Government, the Church of San Francisco, the vantage point of Quilli Quilli, the Museums, the Witches’ Market and the Valley of the Moon.
Included: Transfer In, City Tour + Valley of the Moon + Hotel in La Paz

Day 02. TOUR TO TIAWANAKU

Lake Titicaca

Duration of Tour: From 8:00 am to 16:00 Hrs.
Visit includes:
8:00 am Pick-up at Hotel of the City of La Paz, from where we leave for Tiawanaku.
After viewing the Lithic and Ceramic Museums, we visit the archeological site of Tiawanaku. At the end of our visit we have lunch and then return to La Paz.
Included: Tourist bus, guide, lunch and entry + Hotel in la Paz.

Day 03. TOUR TO CHACALTAYA

Departure: 8:00 am (Pick-up from hotels)
Visit includes:
We begin the tour by visiting the highest sky slope in the world (5300 meters above sea level), from where you can appreciate the snow peaks of the Cordillera of the Andes. Afterwards we return to La Paz.
Included: Tourist bus, guide and entry to Chacaltaya + Hotel in La Paz

Day 04. BIKING TO COROICO (WHOLE DAY)

Time: 8:00 am. La Paz to La Cumbre (The Summit) by vehicle (4.700 meters above sea level). At approximately 10:00 am. we begin our adventure, descending from La Cumbre to the village of Yolosa. We make stops at various places to be able to appreciate the beauty of the region and to take some photos.
Along the way we stop at about 12:00 for a snack and water. We arrive at Yolosa (1200 meters above sea level) at 15:00 Hrs. where we have lunch before returning to La Paz by vehicle.
Included: Transport, guide, snack, water, lunch, bicycle, helmet, gloves, jacket and T- shirt of the route “Death Route Survivor” + Hotel en La Paz.

Type of bicycle:

AMERICAN TREK Front Suspension
ROCKY MOUNTAIN Front Suspension

Day 05. La Paz – Copacabana - Sun Island – Titicaca Lake.

Time: 7:30 am. Tourist bus from La Paz to Copacabana, arrival and lunch.
Visit: After lunch at 13:30 Hrs. we begin our tour to the Sun Island
We visit the archeological site of PILCOCAINA, after we walk from Pilcocaina to the Fountain of Youth. Return to Copacabana.

Accommodation, 2 options:

Hostel on the Sun Island.
Hotel in Copacabana.

Included: Tourist bus from La Paz to Copacabana, lunch, Tour to the Sun Island + Hotel.

Day 06. COPACABANA – LA PAZ OR CONECTION TO PUNO

Time: 8:30 am. Breakfast and then we begin the CITY TOUR, on which we visit the Basilica of Copacabana and then the Calvary.
12:00 pm. We have our lunch
13:30 Hrs Take the bus to Puno or returning to the city of La Paz..

The Sacred Lake Titicaca The Islands of the Sun and of the Moon