Canyon of the Lost Day Trip from Ica

Ica, Peru

9 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Join this 8-hour trip to discover the Canyon of the Lost. Walk along it and admire its impressive landscapes, marine fossils and beautiful natural rock formations. This small group of 15 people or fewer make this an ideal trip to discover the Canyon of the Lost in the city of Ica providing hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Small-group tour limited to 15 people or fewer
Explore the Canyon of the Lost on this 8-hour trip
Admire impressive landscapes, marine fossils and beautiful natural rock formations
Hotel pickup and drop-off included

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Visit of fossil remains
Ticket entrance to the Canyon of the Lost

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Pick up available for centrally located Ica hotels, Ica bus station or hotels located in the Oasis of Huacachina

Operating hours
.6:30 am

Itinerary

Start your tour with a pickup from your centrally located hotel or at the bus station in Ica, early in the morning, 6:30am.
Drive along the South Panamerican highway for approx. 2-hours in a climate-controlled van with a small group of 15 people or fewer until reaching the district of Ocucaje. Once here, you will be able to admire the landscape of this desert.

Continue our journey to Canyon of the Lost, and on the way, we will stop at Pampa de Piedras where you will be able to take some great and funny pictures!
Carrying on with our journey we will reach the viewpoint of the Canyon of the Lost. The canyon was discovered in 2011, it has a total extension of 2 kilometres 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.

The walking tour will start 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.

Once we finish our walking tour, we will leave the canyon and start making our way back to the city of Ica. Upon arrival, we will drop you off at the hotel or bus station.

Ocucaje District

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ocucaje

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cañón de los Perdidos

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Children 5 and younger are complimentary
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum 2 people

You should bring sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable shoes and clothes, spending cash for personal expenses
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
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
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

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An special tour to the desert with a canyon

Tomas_O, Jul 2025

Excellent experience, a very unique place, desert, canyon... The drive from Huacachina to the desert entrance was a bit long, but manageable. Very good guide, Emilio, and driver, Oscar! Recommended. On the way back, we had a pisco and wine tasting before returning to the restaurant and stopping for lunch.