Canyon of the Lost Day Trip from Ica

About this experience

Explore the incredible Canyon of the Lost from Ica, a natural wonder in the middle of the desert. Enjoy impressive landscapes, as well as the walking tour along the canyon admiring incredible marine fossils or beautiful natural rock formations.

Get ready to discover the depths of this enigmatic canyon, and spend a whole morning visiting this mysterious place with us.

What's included

Itinerary

1. Tour stop

   We are going to pick you up, at the hotel or bus station in the city of Ica, to start this amazing adventure to the Canyon of the Lost. In a 2-hour journey, our transport will take us through the South Panamerican highway, until we reach the district of Ocucaje. Before entering the desert, we will make a short stop so you can buy fresh food, fruits and drinks (optional).

2. Tour stop

   Admire the amazing landscapes of the desert of Ocucaje during our way to the next stop

3. Tour stop

   On the way to the canyon, we are going to stop at “Pampa de Piedras” to spend a funny time taking pictures. Continuing with the tour, we will reach the Canyon of the Lost’s viewpoint. This wonder of the nature was discovered in 2011, and it has a total extension of 2 kilometers and a depth of 150 meters. The canyon is formed by the erosion of the Seco River, which flows into the Ica River, towards the Pacific Ocean. Among the fauna that we can find, we will admire birds such as buzzards and crows. The walking tour starts along a sandy path, with the incredible opportunity to see marine fossils such as whales and sharks. This fantastic place has been a seabed, with about 20 to 30 million years old. Explore the different levels of this rock formation, with figures carved naturally on the walls, and lagoons along the way. We will leave the canyon and start our way back to the city of Ica. Upon arrival, we will drop you off at the hotel or bus station.

Know before you go

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children 5 and younger are complimentary
• Minimum 2 people
• You should bring sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable shoes and clothes, spending cash for personal expenses
• Holidays: rates have an increased of 50% January 1st, Easter, May 1st, June 29th, July 28th and 29th, August 30th, October 8th, November 1st, December 8th and 25th
• You should be in a good physical condition to hike along the canyon