Private Day Trip to Marcahuasi from Lima

14 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Private Day Trip to Marcahuasi from Lima, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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

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At a glance

Duration: 14 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Inca Trilogy Tours S.A.C

Ages: Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Official guide to specialized tourism
Included: Admission fees: Admission fee
Included: Bottled water
Included: Breakfast
Included: Folding chairs for rest during the tour
Included: Oxygen and first aid kit
Included: Transportation by 4x4 Vehicle

Not included

Not included: Other services not mentioned
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Miraflores

4 hours

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.
Marcahuasi

4 hours Admission 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.
Marcahuasi

3 hours

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.
Lima

3 hours

After a day full of adventures and breathtaking scenery, we will board our transport to undertake the return to Lima.