Peru Travel and Tours
Hiking Lake Titicaca
Tour Details
- Across Lake Titicaca
- Ecolodge "La Estancia"
- In The Cradle of the Inca Empire
- Lake Titicaca and Its Culture
Tour Itinerary
Ecolodge “La Estancia”
An amazing spot located in the southern part of the Island of the Sun in LAKE TITICACA, near the Aymara native community of "La Estancia", from where the name was taken.
It was built preserving the Andean architecture and it combines with the modern comfort, always respecting the harmony of the surrounding nature and habitat. The cabins were constructed with adobe brick and thatch roofs, and were set between pre-Inca terraces, also using solar energy.
The community work is an important goal and slowly more people are involved in the project, for example using their boats for the lake transportation, use of a local restaurant, native bands playing music, cross cultural experiences in mystic ceremonies and fishing, and locals working in the ecolodge.
Please come to enjoy this special treasure of the nature and the rich culture of its people.
How to Get There:
La Paz or Puno (Peru) to Copacabana
Departure from La Paz, crossing the highlands towards north and parallel to the RoyalAndesRange.Reaching the lake with great landscapes, until Copacabana (3 hours), a main Catholic pilgrimage center with the famous Dark Virgin. It was an important area in pre-Colombian times and entrance to this sacred land.
Coming from Puno (Peru), through the western part of the big lake, crossing the towns of Chucuito, its churches and ruins, then Juli, the main center of the Jesuit missions in the highlands with a great job in stone done in their churches. Pomata is next with an impressive church, then Yunguyo (Peru) to enter Bolivia in Kasani, to finally reach Copacabana (3 hours).
From Copacabana take a boat to the southern part of SunIsland (1 hour).
Hike to the Ecolodge
There are three different ports to land and then hike to Ecolodge “La Estancia”:
Pilkokaina ruins.(Our best suggestion) After visiting this Inca palace, hike uphill with good views of the land (terraces), lake. Cross the Indian community of Yumani until you reach Ecolodge “La Estancia” (1 hour).
Yumani bay.You are in the Garden of the Incas, hike steep the Inca steps and reach the water spring of the “Eternal Youth”. Continue uphill and cross part of the Indian community of Yumani, then smooth to reach Ecolodge “La Estancia” (1 hour).
Huacani bay.This is the shortest way, steep to reach Ecolodge “La Estancia”, going up from the bay (½ hour) and crossing nice old Inca terraces.
ECO 1: Across Lake Titicaca (Full Day)
Transportation from La Paz or Puno to Copacabana, visit its church and the famous "Dark Virgin". Boat to Island of the Sun, visit Pilkokaina ruins, Yumani to see the Water of the Eternal Youth. Boat to Copacabana and transportation to Puno or La Paz. (L)
ECO 2 : Ecolodge "La Estancia” (2 D/1 N)
Day 1 :Transformation on La Paz or Puno to Copacabana
Boat to Island of the Sun, land near Pilkokaina ruins and have a typical aptapi. Then hike to ecolodge La Estancia. (L, D)
Day 2 : Don`t Miss an Early Sunrise!
Boat north to the Chincana ruins, then to Island of the Moon and its Iñak Uyu ruins, to finally reach Copacabana, visit the famous Dark Virgin and its church, lunch and a stroll of town. Transportation to Puno or La Paz.(B, L)
ECO 3 : In The Cradle of the inca Empire (3d / 2n)
Day 1 : Transport
Transportation from La Paz or Puno to Copacabana, boat to Island of the Sun, land near Pilkokaina ruins and have a typical aptapi. Then hike to ecolodge La Estancia. (L, D)
Day 2 : Don`t Miss an Early Sunrise!
Boat north to the Chincana ruins, short hike to the Challapampa, then boat to Challa, visit a cultural museum. Hike uphill to the ecolodge. Afternoon free to enjoy the peace and beauty of the area. (B, L, D)
Day 3 : Hike through Yumani
Hike through Yumani in the Garden of the Incas, boat to the Island of the Moon, visit its ruins, continue to Copacabana, visit the famous Dark Virgin, its church, lunch and a stroll of town. Transportation to La Paz or Puno. (B, L)
ECO 4 : Lake Titicaca and Its Culture (4 d / 3n)
Day 1 : Transportation La Paz or Puno to Copacabana
Transportation from La Paz or Puno to Copacabana, boat to Island of the Sun, land near Pilkokaina ruins and have a typical aptapi. Then hike uphill to ecolodge La Estancia. (L, D)
Day 2 : Don`t Miss an Early Sunrise!
Boat to the Island of the Moon, visit the IñakUyu ruins, continue in boat north to the Chincana ruins, short hike to the Challapampa, then boat to Challa, visit a cultural museum. Hike uphill to the ecolodge. Afternoon free to enjoy the peace and beauty of the area. (B, L, D
Day 3 : Fishing
Morning to share with a local family, and see a normal Day with an afternoon fishing experience. (B, L, D)
Day 4 : Hike through Yumani
Hike through Yumani in the Garden of the Incas, boat to Copacabana, visit the famous Dark Virgin, its church, lunch and a stroll of town. Transportation to La Paz or Puno. (B, L)
Tour Rates
Prices per person in US$ Minimum 2 persons
| Nro Pax | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 - 9 | 10 - 19 | 20 - Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eco 1 | 188 | 150 | 131 | 87 | 71 | 57 |
| ECO 2 | 284 |
228 |
201 |
155 |
133 |
118 |
ECO 3 |
383 |
309 |
273 |
221 |
195 |
174 |
ECO 4 |
450 |
368 |
328 |
274 |
243 |
221 |
- For those passengers coming from/going to the Hotel Libertador Esteves, Eco Inn or Posada del Inca in Puno, please add USD 5.- (net) per pax to the price.
Tour Notices: Above rates are subject to change without notice eg. Holy Week,Labour Day, Christmas, New Years, etc.
Tour Inclusions
Not Included
- Domestic and International Flights
- Baggage excess.
- Alcoholic drinks, soda or bottled mineral water.
- Personal expenses.
- International or National personal telephone calls.
Custom made programs for Special Interest groups are available upon request. Pre and Post tours, additional nights and flight reservations can also be arranged upon request.
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