Ica: Canyon of the Lost Tour in Ocucaje Desert Ica: Canyon of the Lost Tour in Private
ID: GYG417833-757917
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Explore the mysterious Canyon of the Lost in the Peruvian Ica desert, practice trekking and discover marine fossil remains from millions of years ago on the walls of this mysterious natural formation.
Explore the natural beauty of the Ica desert as you travel to the stunning lost canyon of Ica, some of the driest earth in the world. Marvel at the natural forms of the desert and the ancient fossils as your guide explains the fascinating history of the area.
Begin this expedition early by being collected from your hotel in Ica before being driven to the district of Ocucaje, where the first stop will be at a restaurant to recharge and enjoy breakfast.
Continue towards the middle of the impressive Ocucaje desert with mountains loaded with saltpetre and mysterious natural forms. Arriving at the main viewpoint of the canyon of the lost, your guide will provide information about the formation of the canyon, and will help you take stunning pictures.
Trek towards the bottom of the canyon of the lost, where you will be able to examine the plentiful fossil remains along the way of the approximately 1.5-hour hike. Finally, the transport provided will return you to your lodging in Ica. The tour begins at 6:30 am and will conclude at 3:00 pm.
Highlights
- Discover the mysterious Canyon of the Lost in the stunning Ica desert
- Learn about the hidden history of fossils found in the depths of the canyon
- Admire the mysterious natural curving shapes that the desert created long ago
- Challenge yourself to hike to the bottom of the Canyon while being guided
- Marvel at the stunning sand dunes found in one of the driest places on earth
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 3 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
You will be picked up at the reception of your lodging. It is important that you tell us the name of your lodging at the time of making the reservation. You must have your phone connected to the internet because the guide will communicate via whatsapp.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
