Private Day Trip to Marcahuasi from Lima

Lima, Peru
Duration14h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore Marcahuasi on a private day trip from Lima. Enjoy unique landscapes, mysterious stone formations and pure air in the Andes.

What's included

  • Official guide to specialized tourism
  • Admission fee
  • Bottled water
  • Breakfast
  • Folding chairs for rest during the tour
  • Oxygen and first aid kit
  • Transportation by 4x4 Vehicle
  • Other services not mentioned
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Miraflores
    4h
    We will pick you up at your hotel, once all the participants are on board, we will depart for the Sierra de Lima, leaving behind the city and entering a landscape of mountains and ravines.

    After approximately three hours of travel, we will arrive at the small and cozy village of San Pedro de Casta, access point to the Marcahuasi plateau.

    Here we will stop to enjoy a light breakfast box lunch, which will give us the necessary energy for the ascent. As we eat, our guide will give us a brief introduction on the history, geology and mythology of Marcahuasi.
  2. Marcahuasi
    4h · Admission ticket included
    With our trekking poles in hand and good spirits, we will start the walk.

    The trail will take us uphill through an arid but stunning landscape, with panoramic views of the valley and the Rimac River.

    The hike is demanding, but it will take place at a moderate pace, with stops to rest and take pictures.

    When we reach the top, we will come across a scenario that looks like it was taken from another planet. Surrounded by huge rock formations sculpted by erosion over the millennia, we will discover enigmatic figures such as "The Monument to Humanity", "The Toad", "The Sphinx" and "The Prophet", each with stories and meanings that our guide will help us interpret.
  3. Marcahuasi
    3h
    After touring the plateau and capturing unforgettable memories in photographs, we will begin the descent back to the village.

    The descent path is lighter and will allow us to admire the flora and fauna of the area, hopefully sighting condors or vizcachas in its natural habitat.

    Back in San Pedro de Casta, we will head to a rustic restaurant where lunch awaits us with typical flavors of the Peruvian Sierra.

    Here we can taste dishes such as fried trout, Andean soup or chicharrón con mote, prepared with fresh and local ingredients.
  4. Lima
    3h
    After a day full of adventures and breathtaking scenery, we will board our transport to undertake the return to Lima.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Our transport will arrive 10 minutes before departure to avoid possible delays

Additional information

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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