Copacabana: Sun and Moon Island Adventure with Trout Lunch

Lake Titicaca Boat Tour to Sun and Moon Islands from Copacabana

This boat tour from Copacabana suits travelers interested in exploring Lake Titicaca’s Inca sites on Sun Island and Moon Island.

Highlights

• Scenic boat ride across Lake Titicaca
• Visit Inca ruins: Sacrificial Table and Chinkana
• Trout lunch at a floating island restaurant

Description

Your tour begins in Copacabana, where pickup is arranged either on foot if your hotel is nearby or by transport to the port. You will be assisted boarding shared boats operated by local communities, adding to the authentic experience.

Boat to Moon Island (Isla de la Luna)

Travel time to Moon Island is approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. On arrival, you will explore the Temple of the Virgins (Iñak Uyu) for 45 minutes to 1 hour, learning about its significance in Inca history.

Snack During the Tour

A light snack is provided en route, including fresh fruit and a simple local-style sandwich. This is a snack only; lunch is served later.

Boat to Sun Island (Isla del Sol – North)

The boat ride to Sun Island takes about 1 to 1.25 hours. You will spend around 1 hour exploring key Inca sites close to each other:

• Sacred Rock
• Chinkana ruins
• Footprints of the Sun, believed to mark where the sun first rose
• Ceremonial areas

Note that light walking on uneven terrain is involved.

Lunch on Floating Restaurant

Lunch is served between 3:00 and 3:30 PM at a floating restaurant built using traditional totora reed techniques. The menu features fresh local trout, with a vegetarian option available on request. The dining experience lasts approximately 1 hour.

Return to Copacabana

The boat departs Sun Island around 4:00 to 4:30 PM and arrives back at Copacabana main dock by 5:00 to 5:30 PM, depending on weather conditions. Note that return is to the main dock only, not to hotels.

Includes

• Round-trip boat transportation
• Professional bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
• Lunch featuring fresh local trout or vegetarian option on request
• Guided visits to Sun Island and Moon Island
• Entrance fees to Sun Island and Moon Island

Excludes

• Personal expenses

Important Information

• Boats are local, shared, and standard across the lake
• Departure times may vary slightly depending on group size
• Weather and lake conditions can affect travel times
• Lunch is served around 3:00 to 3:30 PM due to travel distances
• Breakfast is recommended before the tour
• Return is to Copacabana main dock only, not hotels
• Avoid booking transport connections before 6:00 PM

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.