The 10 Lake Titicaca Tours in La Paz That Earn Their Price

1.Full Day Trip to Copacabana and Isla del Sol

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 400 reviews · 1 day · from $59Our pick

Travel from La Paz by bus and ferry to Copacabana, then cross Lake Titicaca by speedboat to Isla del Sol. You get a bilingual guide, Wi-Fi, hotel pickup, and a short island walk. Guides such as Emerson, Ivan, Abner, Peter, and Alvaro have been praised for clear instructions, but expect a very long day and high-altitude walking.

“We did the full day tour with Emerson as our guide. The trip was great and Emerson was a very good tour guide. Thanks again Emerson”

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2.Titicaca, Copacabana, and Isla del Sol Day-Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 119 reviews · 15 hours · from $100

Leave La Paz around 7 am for Lake Titicaca, cross at Tiquina, visit Copacabana, and sail to Isla del Sol. Your guide leads you to the Inca Steps and Inca Fountain before a short stop in Yumani. Abraham has led some departures, including one in French. Lunch and hotel pickup are included, but drinks are not.

“Abraham est une personne géniale. Nous avons passé un superbe moment avec lui et découvert de beaux endroits ! En plus il a fait la visite en français 😁”

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3.Private Tiwanaku and Titicaca Day Trip from La Paz

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $200

Travel from La Paz to the 2,500-year-old Tiwanaku ruins and the shores of Lake Titicaca in a private, 10 to 12-hour outing. Your English or Spanish-speaking guide may include quiet countryside stops, a family-run lunch, local shoreline communities, and lesser-visited places around the Taraco Peninsula. Caleb, Carlos, Oscar, and Angelita have guided past departures.

“A great tour with an informative guide that customized the trip to our liking, I definitely recommend this tour for anyone visiting Bolivia.”

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4.2-Day Tour to Isla del Sol & Lake Titicaca

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 54 reviews · 2 days · from $69

Travel from La Paz to Lake Titicaca by Peru Hop bus, cross to Copacabana, then speedboat to Isla del Sol. With a bilingual guide, explore Yumani and Inca sites, spend the night on the island, and return through Copacabana the next evening. Bring cash, light luggage and patience for the altitude and long road journey.

“Uma experiência incrível no passeio de dois dias para Copacabana e Ilha do Sol. Agradeço imensamente à empresa pela organização impecável e, principalmente, pela atenção aos detalhes e ao bem-estar dos participantes. Um destaque especial vai para o guia Ivan, cuja simpatia, conhecimento e dedicação tornaram o passeio ainda mais enriquecedor. É muito gratificante ver uma empresa tão comprometida com a qualidade do serviço e com a satisfação dos clientes, recomendo com empenho!”

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5.Tiwanaku and Lake Titicaca One-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 17 reviews · 30 min · from $212

Spend a full day with a private English- or Spanish-speaking guide visiting Tiwanaku’s Sun Gate, Moon Gate, Kalasasaya Temple, and museum, then continue to Huatajata on Lake Titicaca for lunch and a totora boat ride. Pickup and drop-off from La Paz hotels, snacks, water, and private air-conditioned transport are included.

“Great. Very flexible and gentle. Thank you for your consideration.”

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6.Tihuanacu & Titicaca Lake in one day with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 8 hours · from $219

Leave La Paz at 9:00 am for Lake Titicaca and the town of Huatajata. Meet Aymara totora raft builders, visit ceramic and textile museums, then explore Tiwanaku, Puma Punku, stone staircases, and the lithic museum with an English or Spanish guide. Camilo and driver Johnny are named members of the team.

“The tour guide Camilo and the driver Johnny offered a great and unforgettable experience. The guide was very knowledgeable and kind. He was at all times interested in my comfort and to provide the best of the tour. Lunch was typical and good. I will certainly recommended this private tour for a tailored experienced!”

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7.2-day Excursion to Lake Titicaca and Sun Island

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 6 reviews · 2 days · from $250

Travel from La Paz to Copacabana and Sun Island on a two-day small-group trip. Walk the Inca Staircase, drink from the Fountain of Eternal Youth, watch sunset over the lake, sleep in a private hostel room, and visit Pilcocaina Temple before returning to La Paz. Guide Efrain has earned praise for careful, personal help.

“Muy bien organizada, nuestro guía Efraín, siempre atento , la isla del Sol,sorprendente,una hija mía no pudo ir hasta la isla, porq se sintió mal, y Efraín organizó todo, de manera q ella quedará en el hotel , y pudiéramos ir el resto del grupo! Copacabana muy colorida”

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8.Lake Titicaca and Copacabana Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 15 hours · from $279Top rated

Travel from La Paz to Copacabana in a private vehicle with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana, then take a private boat toward Isla del Sol. Walk the Inca Grand Staircase, see the Sacred Fountain, eat at an archaeological restaurant, and browse local handicrafts. The day is long and transport-heavy, but useful when time is short.

“Tthe tour is amazing and the guide is very professional”

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9.Titicaca Lake: Highlights Tour from La Paz by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · 10 hours · from $198

Travel from La Paz to Copacabana by bus, visit its Virgin Sanctuary, then sail by shared boat to Isla del Sol. Walk to the Inca Fountain, stairs, garden, Pachamama terraces, artisan center, Intica refuge, and Manco Kapac viewpoint before returning to La Paz. Expect high altitude and a day that may run longer than 10 hours.

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10.Private Tiwanaku and Titicaca Day Trip from La Paz

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3 reviews · 8 hours · from $229

You’ll travel by air-conditioned car from central La Paz to Tiwanaku for a guided visit, then continue to Lake Titicaca for lunch, reed-boat culture, and lakeside viewpoints. An English or Spanish guide, drinks, water, hotel transfers, and onboard oxygen are included. Entrance fees and personal costs are extra.

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