Get off the beaten track and explore the Cañon de los Perdidos on this full-day tour from Ica. Join a small group and explore the depths of this geological formation located deep in the Peruvian deserts. Explore the canyon's highlights, including its lagoons, and appreciate the beauty of this "lost" attraction. Explore the Cañon de los Perdidos on a day trip. Admire the arid landscapes as you explore.
It's about 400 meters deep, and its stunning beauty has been compared to the "Grand Canyon of the Colorado." Within the canyon, we can observe an impressive geological formation.
ITINERARY
The Canyon de los Perdidos tour begins with pickup from your hotel in Ica or the bus station. We'll then be transported south of Ica. During the journey, our driver will make a stop on the outskirts of Ica before entering the desert. This will be to purchase drinks and some food for the tour.
We will travel along the Panamericana Sur, and then take the detour that will take us to the OCUCAJE Desert, a place that is also home to a large number of marine fossils from many millions of years ago. Entering the desert by a dirt road, but in good condition, little by little we will observe the diversity of hills with different layers of colors, continuing the journey for 2 hours we will reach the crevice that was formed by the riverbed and the capricious shapes that the erosion of the wind.
We'll arrive at the Mirador del Cañón de Los Perdidos, where you'll be able to see the large crevice that reveals its extent and depth, which in turn serves as protection for the carrion birds that guard this area.
We'll begin our hike along a sandy path where we can also see some fossils and saltpeter deposits, leading us to the pools of this vast canyon, 150 meters deep and 1.5 kilometers long. During the hike, we'll experience an unforgettable adventure.
We will leave the canyon and head to the city of Ica.
We'll make a brief stop at a Pisco and artisanal wine cellar to offer our guests a tasting. They'll then have a few minutes free to make voluntary purchases. We'll then continue our route to the city of Ica.
Finally, passengers will be dropped off in the comfort of their hotel or bus station in Ica around 3:30 pm. Notes: Reservations can be made up to the day before departure.
What do I need to bring?
- Shoes
- Hats or sun hats
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Snacks and drinks
Highlights
Discover the colossal rock walls on the Canyon of the Lost trail and be amazed by the secrets hidden within.
What includes and does not include
Round-trip transfer from the bus station or your hotel
All entrance tickets to the tourist sites to be visited
Certified professional guide in Spanish and English
