From Lima: excursion to the desert of Chilca or Marcahuasi
ID: GYG850599-1344213
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
11:00 hours
Description
Travel by 4x4 through the desert dunes of Chilca or Marcahuasi on this excursion from Lima. You can also go hiking, sandboarding or cycling, it will be unforgettable!
Sandboarding + Picnic in Chilca (7 hours) If you want an even more complete experience, we will pick you up at your hotel in Lima and head to the Chilca Desert. Once there, the driver in charge will make small maneuvers with the all-terrain vehicle to enjoy the beautiful terraced dunes. Once we have all the equipment ready and the lesson learned, it will be time to jump into the sand of the Chilca Desert and begin the sandboarding experience! After two hours enjoying the sandboarding activity, you will be offered a delicious country lunch in the desert to replenish your energy. It includes red wine, a ham and cheese board, different varieties of bread, water and other snacks. After seven hours enjoying the Chilca Desert, we will drop you off back at the meeting point. Schedule: This tour takes place at 8:00 am and 2:00 pm. Marcahuasi Hike through Marcahuasi (11 hours) If you choose this option, we will have to get up early. We will pick you up at your hotel at the indicated time and depart in the 4x4 vehicles towards San Pedro de Casta. After a brief stop to rest, we will continue the tour towards the entrance of Marcahuasi. At that time, we will begin the hiking route until we reach the Marcahuasi Plateau. Throughout the walk, we will enjoy landscapes full of imposing rock formations, beautiful and colorful lagoons and archaeological sites that will leave you speechless. Finally, we will return to your hotel and finish the activity after 11 hours of travel. Schedule: This excursion takes place at 4:00 am
Highlights
- Ideal for those who only have a few days in Peru
- Different activities in one day
- Adrenaline rush
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Pick up and drop off at the hotel.
- Transport in 4x4 vehicle.
- English and Spanish speaking guide.
- Full sandboarding equipment rental.
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals not mentioned
- Travel Insurance
- Tips
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.