Lake Titicaca and Sun Island Overnight Catamaran Cruise from Puno

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About this activity

Explore Lake Titicaca and Sun Island on an overnight cruise from Puno! After hotel pickup, head to Copacabana and board a catamaran to begin your adventure through Peru’s Lake Titicaca, one of the largest lakes in South America. Visit Sun Island and the town of Challapampa, where you’ll discover the rich history and legacy of the Inca culture. Visit the Inca temples Chincana and Pilko Kaina and learn about the importance of these ancient Inca structures. This overnight tour is perfect if you're looking for a mix of history and beauty while visiting Peru.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: VIPAC Travel

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Lunch
Included: Meals as per itinerary (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: Overnight accommodation on the catamaran
Included: Lake Titicaca catamaran cruise
Included: Round-trip bus transfers from Puno, Peru to Copacobana, Bolivia

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Day 1 · Isla del Sol

Isla Del Sol

7 hours

Early transfer to bay of Copacabana. Visit the Sanctuary or the dark Virgin. Then, you will board the Catamaran to sail to Sun Island. In this legendary island you will visit the Inca garden, stairs, fountain, Inti Wata Cultural Complex, and the Titikaka Reed Shipbuilders Display Centers, the agricultural Inca Terraces, and the Manco Kapac gazer with a variety of Andean camelids. Includes a unique sailing experience on board a huge Titicaca traditional reed vessel to see Pilkokaina Inca Palace. Afterwards, board the Catamaran to sail. Buffet lunch on board. During this navigation you will be able to admire the Andean Mountain Range. The Cruise crosses the Tiquina strait overlooking the native made pontoons used to transport vehicles. Once the Cruise arrives to Chua harbor, visit to a typical house appreciating the livelihood of Aymara people. Later at night, dinner on board with an indigenous folkloric show. Overnight on board, in double cabins with exterior view and private bathroom.

Day 2 · Puno

Stop 1

8 hours

Buffet breakfast on board. Navigation towards the islands of Pariti and Kalauta and the Andean lake community of Pata Patani. Pariti Island was supposed to be a ceremonial site. Visit to the local museum of Tiwanaku culture. Continues to Kalauta Island navigating in typical fishing barges that will allow a unique experience rowing among the reed plants. Kalauta is known for its funeral towers. Aboard the Catamaran enjoying a lunch on board, we reach the isolated indigenous community of Pata Patani. In this community, visitors have the opportunity to appreciate the lifestyle, traditions and daily activities trough an agreement of Community Tourism. The community welcomes visitors at the port with flower garlands and makes them actively participate in their dances to the sound of typical instruments. Visit to the Pata Patani Museum and the oldest best preserved Andean mummy called Tani. Afterwards, the Catamaran Cruise takes you to Tiquina strait to then by land reach the city of Puno.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Puno Puno, Peru See on map

Departure Point: Tour departs from Puno area hotels

Please Note: This service doesn't include pick up in private residencies, example; Airbnb

Dates: Daily

Return point: Returns to original departure point

End point

Puno Puno, Peru See on map

Departure Point: Tour departs from Puno area hotels

Please Note: This service doesn't include pick up in private residencies, example; Airbnb

Dates: Daily

Return point: Returns to original departure point

Pickup points

Hostel Sillustani Inn Puno
Mosoq Inn
Hotel Casona Colon Inn
Colonial Plaza Hotel
Mirador del Inka Inn
Hotel Kuntur Inn
Hotel Italia
Hotel Presidente
Nak Hoteles
Casa Andina Standard Puno
Tikary Puno Inn
Hotel Ferrocarril

and 50 more pickup points

Departure Point: Tour departs from Puno area hotels

Please Note: This service doesn't include pick up in private residencies, example; Airbnb

Dates: Daily

Return point: Returns to original departure point

Using your ticket

Note: Your service is confirmed. Please provide pick up place, full legal name, passport number, date of birth, and nationality as soon as possible. Not providing your information may result in cancellation of your tour. Please present your printed voucher to the representative on the day of your tour. In case you have an emergency or need extra information regarding your service, you may call our 24 hours department at +511 6101900 (ext 255 or 279).

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
On this tour, you will 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