01DAY SUN & MOON ISLANDS (BOLIVIA)
Starting & ending in Puno-Peru

RATES 2023

PRIVATE TOUR


RUMBO EXPLORA have carefully selected the best transport options, with guided visits Puno – Sun Island + Moon Island – Puno, all year around. RUMBO EXPLORA offer you the possibility to make your transport reservation, due that not all transport companies have an automatic booking system. We will confirm your reservation within 24 hours. (PT = Peruvian Time) (BT = Bolivian Time)

01DAY PUNO – SUN ISLAND + MOON ISLAND – PUNO
Vía Tourist bus & Private boat

PRICE PER PERSON INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
US$135.00 (based on 02 persons) Inclusions: Transport hotel to bus station at 06:30Hrs, tourist bus Puno-Peru to Copacabana-Bolivia, private motor boat to Sun & Moon Islands, english-spanish speaking guide, entrance fees, and tourist bus Copacabana to Puno. In the evening 21:00Hrs arrival at bus station in Puno-Peru, then transfer to the hotel.
Exclusions: Lunch, drinks, extras, tips and others not included in the program
US$100.00 (based on 03 persons)
US$80.00 (based on 04 persons)
US$77.00 (based on 05 persons)
On request 06 persons up
AM: Hotel to bus station: 6:30am (Peruvian Time)
Bus Puno – Copacabana:
7:00am (Peruvian Time) + stop at Migrations Office
Arrival in Copacabana: 11:30am (Bolivian Time)
Boat to Sun & Moon Islands: 11:30am
Puno – Copacabana: 143km
Copacabana – Moon Island: 22km
Moon Island – Sun Island: 8.50km
Places to visit on Moon Island: Iñak Uyo temple or palace of virgins
PM: Boat Sun Island – Copacabana: 16:30pm
Bus Copacabana – Puno:
18:30pm (Bolivian Time) + stop at Migrations Office
Arrival at bus station in Puno
: 21:00pm (Peruvian Time). Then transfer to hotel
Places to visit on Sun Island: Pilkokaina palace, inca stairs, fountain of youth.
Sun Island (Isla del Sol) – Copacabana: 16km
Copacabana – Puno: 143km

01DAY PUNO – SUN ISLAND + MOON ISLAND – PUNO
Vía Private Van-Minibus & Private boat

PRICE PER PERSON INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
US$193.00 (based on 02 persons) Inclusions: Private transport from Puno-Peru to Copacabana-Bolivia at 06:30Hrs, private motor boat to Sun & Moon Islands, english-spanish speaking guide, entrance fees, and private land transport Copacabana to Puno. In the evening 19:00Hrs arrival at hotel in Puno-Peru.
Exclusions: Lunch, drinks, extras, tips and others not included in the program
US$130.00 (based on 03 persons)
US$99.00 (based on 04 persons)
US$98.00 (based on 05 persons)
On request 06 persons up
AM: Puno – Copacabana: 6:30am (Peruvian Time) in private transport + stop at Migrations Office
Arrival in Copacabana: 10:30am (Bolivian Time)
Boat to Sun & Moon Islands: 10:30am
Puno – Copacabana: 143km
Copacabana – Moon Island: 22km
Moon Island – Sun Island: 8.50km
Places to visit on Moon Island: Iñak Uyo temple or palace of virgins
PM: Boat Sun Island – Copacabana: 16:00pm
Copacabana – Puno:
17:00pm in private transport (Bolivian Time) + stop at Migrations Office
Arrival at hotel in Puno
: 19:00pm (Peruvian Time)
Places to visit on Sun Island: Pilkokaina palace, inca stairs, fountain of youth.
Sun Island (Isla del Sol) – Copacabana: 16km
Copacabana – Puno: 143km

01DAY PUNO – SUN ISLAND + MOON ISLAND – PUNO
Starting & ending in Puno-Peru

DESCRIPTION OF ITINERARY:
DAY 01: PUNO – COPACABANA – SUN ISLAND + MOON ISLAND – COPACABANA – PUNO: Early morning between 6:00 – 6:30am a guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel in Puno (Peru), to take you to Bolivia, making stop on the way at Kasani (Migrations office of Bolivia & Peru) in order to board the Hydrofoil to your next destination and that will assist you with boarding and luggage. Copacabana town is located 143 km away from Puno (Peru), 03:00 hour’s drive, with a population of 3000 inhabitants. In Copacabana there is a church built between 1601 and 1619. Depart by private motor boat to Moon Island, also called Koati, located near the island of the sun. It is a small, rugged island, has an area of 105.1 hectares. Its topography is steep besides to be as a plateau. On the island there is a temple called Iñakuyu or Palace of the Virgins of the sun, inhabited by Virgins women, the site was an acllawasi (house of the women chosen) the women learned various trades, particularly the weaving. It is also said that they could be used for sacrifice, and only to the Inca emperor was allowed the entrance to the Island. Currently the Island is populated by few families of indigenous of origin Quechua and Aimara, who are cattlemen and farmers. Then visit Sun Island, also called Titicaca Island is located in Lake Titicaca Bolivian side, which has a length of 9.6 km by 4.6 km wide and covers an area of 14.3 km ². Its first name was Titicaca Island which means Andean cat stone or puma stone. It has a rugged terrain with many terraces that ancient people have used for cultivation. The island was the Inca sanctuary with a temple of virgins dedicated to God Inti (the Sun), inhabited by indigenous Quechuas and Aimaras, who are cattlemen and farmers. The Sun Island is surrounded by archaeological sites from Tiwanaku era such as the temple of the sun, steps, agriculture terraces and paths. It also shows the Chinkana or underground labyrinth, in addition Pilkokaina Palace and archaeological museum of Challapampa. Yumani is another archaeological site where there are stone steps that lead to the top of the island, where exists water source. Lunch or box-lunch during trip. Finally a return trip by motor boat from Sun Island to Copacabana. Land transfer from Copacabana (Bolivia) to Puno (Perú), a car trip of 3:00 hours, including stop at Kasani (Migrations office of Bolivia & Peru). Arrival in Puno (Peru), then transfer to hotel.


WHAT IS INCLUDED: Pick-up from hotel in Puno-Peru, land transportation Puno-Peru to Copacabana-Bolivia, including stop at Kasani (Migrations Office of Peru & Bolivia), insurance premiun, embarkation fees, English-Spanish speaking escort guide for 01Day, private motor boat Copacabana – Sun & Moon Islands, entrance tickets, visit Iñak Uyo temple (Moon Island), Pilkokaina palace, inca stairs, fountain of youth (Sun Island), lunch or box-lunch, motor boat Sun Island – Copacabana, land transportation Copacabana-Puno, including stop at Kasani (Migrations Office of Bolivia & Peru), transfer to hotel in Puno-Peru. Besides pre-trip information + organization and all local taxes. There are no hidden extras in our prices.
NOT INCLUDED: In Puno-Peru additional charge for pick-up and drop-off for hotels located out of Puno city. Drinks, extras, tips.

IMPORTANT: The motor boat has 20 comfortable seats, velocity of 11 knots + night navigation lights + oxygen & first aid kit + life jackets + lifebuoy + toilet + Carpeted floor + reclining seats + panoramic windows. Also we offer to visitors accommodation on Sun Island. Besides La Estancia Ecolodge on Sun Island for your overnight. Our tourist transportation vehicles have nation wide circulation permit and 2 types of insurance (Certificate of Statutory Accident Insurance Transit SOAT, besides has vehicle Insurance Policy to all risks in record) + oxygen & first aid kit + panoramic windows + reclining & confortable seats, exclusive for our demanding customers. Rumbo Explora provide to visitors all possible choices. Beware with illegal local Tour Operators or middleman, who do not pay the real costs to suppliers (transport, local restaurants & guest houses, tour guides & drivers). Help us avoid the explotation.

Colonial Church, Copacabana - Bolivia Temple of Iñak Uyu - Moon Island

Chincana Temple, Isla del Sol hotel Posada del Inca - Isla del Sol


 

01DAY SUN & MOON ISLANDS (BOLIVIA)
Starting in Puno & Ending in La Paz

RATES 2023

PRIVATE TOUR


RUMBO EXPLORA have carefully selected the best transport options, with guided visits Puno – Sun Island + Moon Island – La Paz, all year around. RUMBO EXPLORA offer you the possibility to make your transport reservation, due that not all transport companies have an automatic booking system. We will confirm your reservation within 24 hours. (PT = Peruvian Time) (BT = Bolivian Time)

01DAY PUNO – SUN ISLAND + MOON ISLAND – LA PAZ
Vía Tourist bus & Private boat

PRICE PER PERSON INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
US$132.00 (based on 02 persons) Inclusions: Transport hotel to bus station at 06:30Hrs, tourist bus Puno-Peru to Copacabana-Bolivia, private motor boat to Sun & Moon Islands, english-spanish speaking guide, entrance fees, and tourist bus Copacabana – La Paz. In the evening 21:30Hrs arrival at bus station in La Paz-Bolivia.
Exclusions: Lunch, drinks, extras, tips and others not included in the program
US$96.00 (based on 03 persons)
US$77.00 (based on 04 persons)
US$74.00 (based on 05 persons)
On request 06 persons up
AM: Hotel to bus station: 6:30am (Peruvian time)
Bus Puno – Copacabana:
 7:00am (Peruvian time) + stop at Migrations Office
Arrival in Copacabana: 11:30am (Bolivian time)
Boat to Sun & Moon Islands: 11:30am
Puno – Copacabana: 143km
Copacabana – Moon Island: 22km
Distance Moon Island – Sun Island: 8.50km
Places to visit on Moon Island: Iñak Uyo temple or palace of virgins
PM: Boat Sun Island – Copacabana: 16:30pm
Bus Copacabana – La Paz:
 18:30pm
Arrival at bus station in La Paz
: 21:30pm (Bolivian time)
Places to visit on Sun Island: Pilkokaina palace, inca stairs, fountain of youth.
Sun Island – Copacabana: 16km
Copacabana – La Paz: 152km. En route, crossing Tiquina strait by local boat

01DAY PUNO – SUN ISLAND + MOON ISLAND – LA PAZ
Vía Private Van-Minibus & Private boat

PRICE PER PERSON INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
US$238.00 (based on 02 persons) Inclusions: Private transport from Puno-Peru to Copacabana-Bolivia at 06:30Hrs, private motor boat to Sun & Moon Islands, english-spanish speaking guide, entrance fees, and private land transport Copacabana – La Paz. In the evening 20:00Hrs arrival at hotel in La Paz-Bolivia.
Exclusions: Lunch, drinks, extras, tips and others not included in the program
US$160.00 (based on 03 persons)
US$121.00 (based on 04 persons)
US$126.00 (based on 05 persons)
On request 06 persons up
AM: Puno – Copacabana: 6:30am (Peruvian time) in private transport + stop at Migrations Office
Arrival in Copacabana: 10:30am (Bolivian time)
Boat to Sun & Moon Islands: 10:30am
Puno – Copacabana: 143km
Copacabana – Moon Island: 22km
Moon Island – Sun Island: 8.50km
Places to visit on Moon Island: Iñak Uyo temple or palace of virgins
PM: Boat Sun Island – Copacabana: 16:00pm
Copacabana – La Paz:
 17:00pm, in private transport (Bolivian time).
Arrival at hotel in La Paz
: 20:00pm (Bolivian time)
Places to visit on Sun Island: Pilkokaina palace, inca stairs, fountain of youth.
Sun Island – Copacabana: 16km
Copacabana – La Paz: 152km. En route, crossing Tiquina strait by local boat

01DAY PUNO – SUN ISLAND + MOON ISLAND – LA PAZ
Starting in Puno-Peru and ending in La Paz-Bolivia

DESCRIPTION OF ITINERARY:
DAY 01: PUNO – COPACABANA – SUN ISLAND + MOON ISLAND – COPACABANA – LA PAZ: Early morning between 6:00 – 6:30am a guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel in Puno (Peru), to take you to Bolivia, making stop on the way at Kasani (Migrations office of Bolivia & Peru) in order to board the Hydrofoil to your next destination and that will assist you with boarding and luggage. Copacabana town is located 143 km away from Puno (Peru), 03:00 hour’s drive, with a population of 3000 inhabitants. In Copacabana there is a church built between 1601 and 1619. Depart by private motor boat to Moon Island, also called Koati, located near the island of the sun. It is a small, rugged island, has an area of 105.1 hectares. Its topography is steep besides to be as a plateau. On the island there is a temple called Iñakuyu or Palace of the Virgins of the sun, inhabited by Virgins women, the site was an acllawasi (house of the women chosen) the women learned various trades, particularly the weaving. It is also said that they could be used for sacrifice, and only to the Inca emperor was allowed the entrance to the Island. Currently the Island is populated by few families of indigenous of origin Quechua and Aimara, who are cattlemen and farmers. Then visit Sun Island, also called Titicaca Island is located in Lake Titicaca Bolivian side, which has a length of 9.6 km by 4.6 km wide and covers an area of 14.3 km ². Its first name was Titicaca Island which means Andean cat stone or puma stone. It has a rugged terrain with many terraces that ancient people have used for cultivation. The island was the Inca sanctuary with a temple of virgins dedicated to God Inti (the Sun), inhabited by indigenous Quechuas and Aimaras, who are cattlemen and farmers. The Sun Island is surrounded by archaeological sites from Tiahuanaco era such as the temple of the sun, steps, agriculture terraces and paths. It also shows the Chinkana or underground labyrinth, in addition Pilkokaina Palace and archaeological museum of Challapampa. Yumani is another archaeological site where there are stone steps that lead to the top of the island, where exists water source. Lunch or box-lunch during trip. Finally a return trip by motor boat from Sun Island to Copacabana. Land transfer Copacabana – La Paz, a car trip of 3:00 hours. Arrival in La Paz (Bolivia), then transfer to hotel.


WHAT IS INCLUDED: Pick-up from hotel in Puno-Peru, land transportation Puno-Peru to Copacabana-Bolivia, including stop at Kasani (Migrations Office of Peru & Bolivia), insurance premiun, embarkation fees, English-Spanish speaking escort guide for 01Day, private motor boat Copacabana – Sun & Moon Islands, entrance tickets, visit Iñak Uyo temple (Moon Island), Pilkokaina palace, inca stairs, fountain of youth (Sun Island), lunch or box-lunch, motor boat Sun Island – Copacabana, land transportation Copacabana – La Paz, transfer to hotel in La Paz-Bolivia. Besides pre-trip information + organization and all local taxes. There are no hidden extras in our prices.
NOT INCLUDED: In Puno-Peru additional charge for pick-up from hotels located out of Puno city, In La Paz-Bolivia additional charge for drop-off for hotels located in the south area of La Paz city. Drinks, extras, tips.

IMPORTANT: The motor boat has 20 comfortable seats, velocity of 11 knots + night navigation lights + oxygen & first aid kit + life jackets + lifebuoy + toilet + Carpeted floor + reclining seats + panoramic windows. Also we offer to visitors accommodation on Sun Island. Besides La Estancia Ecolodge on Sun Island for your overnight. Our tourist transportation vehicles have nation wide circulation permit and 2 types of insurance (Certificate of Statutory Accident Insurance Transit SOAT, besides has vehicle Insurance Policy to all risks in record) + oxygen & first aid kit + panoramic windows + reclining & confortable seats, exclusive for our demanding customers. Rumbo Explora provide to visitors all possible choices. Beware with illegal local Tour Operators or middleman, who do not pay the real costs to suppliers (transport, local restaurants & guest houses, tour guides & drivers). Help us avoid the explotation.

VISAS / PASSPORTS:

If you travel to Bolivia, visa is necessary for U.S Citizens and most other nationalities. If you hold a passport from another country, we will send all information necessary otherwise check with your local consulate or embassy about requirements for travel to Bolivia. All passengers traveling internationally are required to have a passport. Please carry proper identification on you and do not leave in your suitcase or hotel room. In most of places like airports, train-bus stations, frontier or at any other check points you must to show passport, because some countries have laws that require you to carry your passport with you at all times and anywhere. If you are in any doubt please contact the nearest Bolivian Embassy.