Huayllay National Sanctuary Day Trip

On this excursion to the Huayllay National Sanctuary, you'll traverse through one of Peru's most significant and protected nature reserves. Visit the famous stone forest!

Description

Meet us at the Plaza de Armas in Tarma and we'll set off on our day trip to the Huayllay National Sanctuary, a protected area in the heart of the Bombon Plateau.

Our journey will take us through the landscapes of the Bombon Plateau, where we'll encounter flower crops, the Pampas of Junin, and the Historical Sanctuary of Chacamarca, a tribute to the heroes of the Battle of Junin.

As we continue, we'll reach the Chinchaycocha Lake, the second-largest lake in Peru, where we'll pause at a viewpoint to appreciate the vistas before proceeding to the Huayllay National Sanctuary.

A major highlight is the Huayllay Stone Forest, featuring over 480 distinct rock formations. During our visit, we'll explore this area, noting formations resembling animals or human figures.

The final stop will be in the village of Carhuamayo to see the Maca Monument. After this, we'll return to Tarma.

We'll conclude our day trip, 13 hours after pickup, bringing you back to the meeting point.