The Canyon of the Lost Tour from Huacachina offers an adventurous journey through Peru’s stunning south coast. Priced at $89 per person, the tour includes private transportation, meals, and an experienced guide. Participants can expect a bumpy ride and moderate hiking, though the tour may not suit those with certain medical conditions. Despite some traveler feedback, the tour promises breathtaking canyon landscapes. What secrets might this lost canyon hold, and what other surprises await those who embark on this unique excursion?
Key Points
- This private tour explores the stunning canyon landscape south of Ica, Peru, departing from Huacachina.
- The tour is priced at $89 per person and includes meals, an experienced guide, and transportation.
- The tour involves a 1.5-hour bumpy ride each way and a moderately strenuous hike in the heat.
- The tour has a maximum group size of 10 travelers and is not wheelchair accessible.
- The tour has received less than satisfactory feedback from travelers, with issues like inaccurate descriptions and limited English translation.
Tour Overview
The Canyon of the Lost Tour of Ica from Huacachina is a private transportation tour that takes visitors on a journey to explore the stunning landscapes of Peru’s south coast.
Priced from $89 per person, the tour includes an experienced guide, pickup from Ica or Huacachina, and meals. The tour has a maximum of 10 travelers and isn’t wheelchair accessible.
Participants should be aware of potential discomfort from the bumpy 1.5-hour ride each way and the moderately strenuous hike through the canyon in the heat.
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Inclusions
The Canyon of the Lost Tour of Ica from Huacachina includes private transportation, an experienced tour guide, pickup from Ica or Huacachina, and meals.
Optional gratuities for the guide are available. The tour provides a convenient pickup and drop-off service, ensuring a seamless experience.
With an experienced guide leading the way, participants can expect an informative and insightful journey through the stunning canyon landscape. Meals are included, allowing travelers to refuel during the tour.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup options for the Canyon of the Lost Tour of Ica from Huacachina allow travelers flexibility.
Participants can be picked up directly at the meeting point, the Carola Lodge in Huacachina. Alternatively, they can request pickup.
The tour begins at 6:30 am, with the group returning to the same meeting point at the end.
Located at av. Angela Perotti, Huacachina 11000, Peru, the meeting point is near public transportation.
However, the tour isn’t wheelchair accessible, and infants must sit on laps.
Travelers with certain medical conditions may not be recommended to participate.
Participation Requirements
What’re the key participation requirements for the Canyon of the Lost Tour of Ica from Huacachina?
The tour has a maximum of 10 travelers and isn’t wheelchair accessible. It’s located near public transportation, but infants must sit on laps.
The tour has a maximum of 10 travelers and isn’t wheelchair accessible. It’s located near public transportation, but infants must sit on laps.
The tour isn’t recommended for those with:
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Back problems
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Pregnant travelers
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Serious medical conditions
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Those who may struggle with the moderately strenuous hike in the heat up the steep, rocky incline of the canyon.
Most travelers, however, can participate.
Additional Information
Confirmation is received at the time of booking, and travelers can take advantage of the free cancellation option up to 24 hours before the experience.
The tour also offers a Reserve Now and Pay Later option, providing flexibility for those interested.
The maximum group size is 10 travelers, and the tour isn’t wheelchair accessible, though it’s located near public transportation.
Infants must sit on laps, and the tour isn’t recommended for those with back problems, pregnant travelers, or those with serious medical conditions.
Most travelers, however, are able to participate in this excursion.
Traveler Feedback
According to the review, the tour experience received less than satisfactory feedback from the traveler.
The issues highlighted include:
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Inaccurate descriptions regarding stops and duration.
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Bumpy ride (approx. 1.5 hours each way) may cause discomfort.
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Air conditioning not used as expected.
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Lack of bilingual guides; limited English translation.
Plus, the steep, rocky incline for the canyon hike was noted as moderately strenuous in the heat.
Experience Insights
The tour’s bumpy ride, lasting approximately 1.5 hours each way, may have caused discomfort for some travelers.
Plus, the lack of air conditioning usage, as expected, could have exacerbated the issue.
The steep, rocky incline for the canyon hike was noted as moderately strenuous in the heat.
On top of that, the inaccurate descriptions regarding stops and duration, as well as the limited English translation by the guides, may have contributed to a less than satisfactory experience for some participants.
Travelers with back problems, pregnant women, or those with serious medical conditions were advised against joining the tour.
Sum Up
The Canyon of the Lost Tour offers an adventurous journey through Peru’s stunning south coast. Despite some traveler feedback about issues, the tour promises breathtaking canyon landscapes. While it may not be suitable for those with certain medical conditions, the tour provides convenient transportation, experienced guides, and meals, making it an appealing option for those seeking an outdoor adventure.
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