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Marcahuasi 2-Day Private Hiking Tour

Join us on a 2-day hiking tour of Marcahuasi from Lima, one of the highest plateaus in the Central Andes Mountains at 13,100 feet. Description. Day 1.

  • 2 days
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Join us on a 2-day hiking tour of Marcahuasi from Lima, one of the highest plateaus in the Central Andes Mountains at 13,100 feet.

Description

Day 1

At the scheduled time, we will pick you up from your preferred location in Lima and depart for the village of San Pedro de Casta. After exploring the village, lunch will consist of soup, a main course, and a drink. Following lunch, a 3-hour hike across the Marcahuasi plateau will take place, aiming to reach the highest point in time for a sunset. After sunset, we will gather around a campfire under the stars and spend the night at the campsite.

Day 2

In the morning, we will explore the geological formations on the plateau, including the Sphinx, the Alien, the Alchemist, and more. We will visit the lagoons of Cachu Cachu and Huacracocha, as well as see the Lion King rock and the Monument to Humanity. Afterward, we will return to San Pedro de Casta for lunch before heading back to Lima, with an expected arrival at the departure point by 7 pm.

Accommodation

Your trip includes 1 night's accommodation in tents. Tents, sleeping bags, and mats can be rented in Lima.

Pickup

Pickup is included from hotels in San Miguel, San Isidro, Miraflores, and Barranco.

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

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

Tips

  • Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.

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