Marcahuasi 2-Day Private Hiking Tour
Description
Embark on a remarkable journey through one of the highest plateaus in the Central Andes on this two-day hiking expedition to Marcahuasi, departing from Lima. Experience the unique mountain villages and stunning vistas at an elevation of 13,100 feet!
Description
Day 1
At the designated time, we'll meet you at your chosen pickup location in Lima and commence our trip towards the village of San Pedro de Casta. Upon arrival, you’ll have an opportunity to wander through its picturesque streets before enjoying lunch. The meal will consist of a soup, a main dish, and a beverage.
Following lunch, we’ll embark on a 3-hour hike across the Marcahuasi plateau, renowned for its high-altitude beauty at 13,100 feet (4,000 meters). Our trek will be steady, allowing us to reach the highest point and witness a stunning sunset.
After the sun dips below the horizon, we'll gather around a campfire beneath the starry sky. You'll spend the night at the campsite.
Day 2
Welcome to a new day! We’ll rise at dawn to savor the crisp mountain air before setting forth on our adventures. In the morning, we’ll discover the geological wonders scattered across Marcahuasi plateau, including the Sphinx, the Alien, the Alchemist, and many other peculiar rock formations.
As we continue, we’ll pass the lagoons of Cachu Cachu and Huacracocha and appreciate their breathtaking scenery. We’ll also encounter the Lion King rock and the Monument to Humanity, a captivating sculpture resembling a human head.
After a full day of exploration, we’ll return to San Pedro de Casta for lunch before starting our journey back to Lima. We anticipate arriving at the original departure point around 7 PM.
Accommodation
This excursion includes 1 night's stay in tents. Tents, sleeping bags, and mats can be rented in Lima prior to departure.
Pickup
We provide pickup services from hotels situated in San Miguel, San Isidro, Miraflores, and Barranco.
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop–off
- Transport by minibus
- English–speaking guide
- 1 night's accommodation at a campsite in Marcahuasi
- Lunches
- Ticket to Marcahuasi
- Tickets to the places mentioned in the description
- Private and exclusive tour
What's not included
- Breakfasts and dinners
- Tent hire: 40PEN for 2 people, 70PEN for 4 people
- Thermal sleeping bag rental: 20PEN
- Sleeping mat rental: 10PEN
- Donkey or horse carrier: 20PEN–25 PEN per leg of the journey
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 72 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
This activity includes pickup from hotels located in San Miguel, San Isidro, Miraflores, and Barranco.
Please be ready 10 minutes early.
We recommend bringing light clothes for daytime and warm clothes for nighttime, a hat or cap, a backpack, sunglasses, suncream, insect repellent, a thermal blanket and a head torch. Tents and sleeping bags can be brought from home or rented before our departure in Lima.
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