Sun Island & Titicaca Lake Catamaran Cruise
About this activity
Highlights
- Cruise on Lake Titicaca's serene waters
- Explore the ancient Sun Island
- Visit the Inca Staircase and Temple of the Sun
- Enjoy panoramic views of the Andes Mountains
- Experience traditional Andean culture firsthand
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Puno
- Catamaran cruise on Lake Titicaca
- Guided tour of Sun Island
- Meals and beverages not specified
Itinerary
Early land transfer to Copacabana Sanctuary for a brief guided visit. At the Copacabana harbor you will board the Catamaran cruise ship to sail to Sun Island, the birthplace of the Inca Empire. In this legendary island you will visit the Inca Garden, Stairs and Fountain. The itinerary continues with a visit to the Inti Wata Cultural Complex which includes two underground Museums of Archeology and Anthropology, the Traditional Medicine and the Titikaka Reed Shipbuilders Display Centers, the Pachamama agricultural Inca Terraces, a handicraft display, the Intica Lounge and at the Manco Kapac gazer a variety of Andean camelids. The Inti Wata Complex is the main private tourist attraction in Bolivia, available only to Catamaran Cruise Ship clients and includes a unique sailing experience on board a huge Titicaca traditional reed vessel for a panoramic visit to the Pilkokaina Inca Palace. Afterwards, board the Catamaran cruise again to sail while enjoying a buffet lunch. During this navigation you will be able to admire the Andean Mountain Range which on the Bolivian side of the lake is breathtaking. Then the Cruise crosses the Tiquina strait overlooking the native made pontoons used to transport vehicles. At the end of the afternoon; once the Catamaran Cruise arrives to Chua port you will be taken by land to the city of La Paz
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- Infants must sit on laps during the cruise.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a light jacket or sweater, as temperatures can vary.
- Don't forget your camera to capture the stunning landscapes.
Cancellation policy
0All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Good to know
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- On this tour, you'll be traveling into Bolivia. You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler
- Please note: an additional entrance fee into Bolivia may be applied on the day of travel depending on which country you are from. Please reconfirm before your travel date to determine if this fee applies to you
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Traveler reviews
Uros islands and Puno
The floating uros islands were very interesting. Worth a visit. Not a lot to do or see in Puno itself. It's good for getting acclimatised for the altitude. We stayed for one night, which was more than enough. The locals were very friendly.
Great cruise and tour of the Sun...
<p>Great cruise and tour of the Sun Island. Several bonuses were unexpected, such as a great museum tour on Sun Island. Super-friendly and helpful staff.<br/> FYI: I was unaware of the fees for US Citizens for me, 160 to receive a Bolivian Passport. Also, make sure that the staff know to take you back to Puno -- the default destination for this tour is La Paz, Bolivia.</p>
This tour was very expensive for...
<p>This tour was very expensive for what actually happened. We had a three hour drive to Copacabana, Bolivia. the only real tour was of a church there. I was not interested in the tour, and even though I went along with it, I was very allergic to the flowers in the church. The catamaran part of our tour was late -the boat was not there. Our market 'tour' was a quick walk through a couple of streets, with no time to stop and shop. The catamaran was lovely, and the service became very good. I enjoyed the little that I saw of Isla del Sol. I would recommend changing the itinerary on this tour. I would skip the reed boat, which most of us in our group had already done at Uros, and instead make time to actually tour the Temple of the Sun. It was not the tour's fault that the day we went to Bolivia, there was a strike in Bolivia. It made us a couple of hours late. (a 14 hour day) I highly recommend also, that Viator offer the option which some other guests chose, of staying on the catamaran overnight so that they could see Isla del Sol completely. I would have loved to do that, and I think that this is the main reason I am only giving this a 3 star. All of the options are not offered. Saying all of this, I am grateful to have had the chance to get to the Isla del Sol, with help at the border.</p>
The worst trip I've ever. A 2 hour...
<p>The worst trip I've ever. A 2 hour bus ride to start with bus transfer, no consistency in respect to guests, loud, obnoxious guids that also kept changing... A 1 hour wait and foot walk over the boarder in a terrifying neighbourhood. Then another 1 hour to just get to the catamaran. Don't do it!</p>
Wow! Amazing! Probably my favorite day...
Wow! Amazing! Probably my favorite day on my trip in Peru. I needed to get from Puno to La Paz and I'm so glad I booked the catamaran cruise! Of course there is the option to travel on land via bus, but that's boring! You may as well do a sightseeing cruise and see Lake Titicaca. Sun Island was beautiful and the highlight - it's a bit of a climb to high altitudes, but so worth it. Lunch was great, the catamaran very comfortable and the guide was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. 5 stars! Thank you!