Cañón de los Perdidos Day Tour from Ica
from US$ 25.14 per person
We pick you up early at your hotel in central Ica, between 6:00 and 7:00 a.m., and travel by shared group transport to Ocucaje. You first walk around its main square and monuments, then stop for breakfast and to buy snacks for the road.
At the Cañón de los Perdidos you start at a viewpoint where the guide explains how it formed, then head down to walk inside the canyon to where the Ica River and the Río Seco meet, watching for local wildlife. On the way back you have lunch at a local restaurant and visit a small craft winery for a tasting. You are back in Ica between 3:00 and 3:30 p.m. Meals are paid separately, so bring cash, water, shoes with good grip, a cap and sunscreen.
Highlights
- Walk inside the canyon to where the Ica River and the Río Seco meet
- Viewpoint with a geology talk from a bilingual guide
- Stroll through Ocucaje's main square and monuments
- Visit to a craft winery with a tasting
- Pickup from hotels in central Ica or the Plaza de Armas
Gallery
- Duration
- 9 h
- Schedule
- Pickup 6:00–7:00 a.m. / Back in Ica 3:00–3:30 p.m.
- Capacity
- Minimum 1 person
- Minimum age
- No age restriction
- Service
- Shared
- Languages
- Spanish and English
Itinerary
A full day from Ica to the Cañón de los Perdidos in the district of Ocucaje, returning in the afternoon.
- 6:00–7:00 a.m.
Pickup and departure
Pickup at your hotel in central Ica or at the Plaza de Armas, then departure to the district of Ocucaje.
Ocucaje
A walk around the Plaza de Armas, a short history and a look at its best-known monuments: the shark, the farmer and the fighting roosters.
Breakfast stop
Time for breakfast at a local restaurant and to buy snacks for the road (not included).
Cañón de los Perdidos
Viewpoint with a geology talk, then a walk inside the canyon to where the Ica River and the Río Seco meet, looking out for local wildlife.
Lunch and craft winery
Lunch at a local restaurant (not included) and a visit to a craft winery with a tasting.
- 3:00–3:30 p.m.
Return to Ica
Arrival back in Ica.
Included
- Pickup from hotels in central Ica or at the Plaza de Armas
- Group transport Ica – Ocucaje – Ica
- Guide in Spanish and English
- Assistance throughout the tour
- Visits to every stop on the itinerary
Not included
- Meals (breakfast and lunch)
Safety
- Certified group transport
- Professional bilingual guide
- Assistance throughout the tour
- Established, safe routes
Important
- All passengers must carry a valid physical ID
- In the group vehicle, seating is arranged by the guide
- Luxury Travels Perú is not responsible for loss or theft of personal belongings; keep them with you at all times
- Passengers who do not show up lose the tour, with no refund or rescheduling
- The itinerary may change or be postponed, with prior notice, due to weather, closures or orders from the authorities, strikes or other events beyond our control; in that case, Luxury Travels Perú may offer an alternative tour
- Bring cash for meals, water, shoes with good grip, a cap and sunscreen
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Cañón de los Perdidos tour?
About 9 hours. Pickup is between 6:00 and 7:00 a.m. and you return to Ica between 3:00 and 3:30 p.m.
Are meals included?
No. There are stops for breakfast and lunch at local restaurants, but each traveler pays for their own food.
Is this a private tour?
No, it is a group tour with shared transport from Ica. Seating in the vehicle is arranged by the guide.
How hard is the walk?
It is a desert walk over sand and rock in strong sun. Wear closed shoes with good grip and bring water and sun protection.
Can children come?
Yes, there is no age restriction. Keep in mind it is a long day that includes walking in the sun.
