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Full day private roadtrip to the Marcahuasi plateau

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About this experience

We invite you to discover this natural wonder in the Andes of Lima.
Travel with all the comfort and exclusivity of our private service in SUV and minivan vehicles. Our services include driving the vehicle and guiding during the trip.

You will get to know the best places on the route that are not available in traditional tourism packages. We offer you a new way to get to know the interior of Peru, its history and beautiful Andean landscapes.

Additional services: Professional photography and video + drone; Official tourist guide (English, German, French, Portuguese) among others.

At a glance

  • Duration: 9 hr–10 hr
  • Private experience

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Full day overlanding Marcahuasi plateau
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour9 hr–10 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 9 hr–10 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What is included

  • Private transportation
  • Breakfast
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • horse service to climb the plateau
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Soda/Pop

Itinerary and highlights

We will stop at the main square of the town of Santa Eulalia to have a light breakfast in a restaurant passing through. Sanitary facilities.

We will stop at the bridge of the Autisha canyon to take pictures.

In the town of San Pedro de Casta we must register in the visitor's book of the peasant community.
Last point to buy water and snacks.
Sanitary facilities.

After an uphill walk of 45 to 60 minutes, we arrive at the Marcahuasi amphitheater where we will begin the tour of the main attractions of the plateau and enjoy the landscape for approximately 3 hours. Snack included

* It is necessary to be in good physical condition, not have limited mobility and not have any heart disease since the walk is over 3600 m.a.s.l. where it is possible to get altitude sickness or "soroche".

Meeting and pickup information

  • Pick up from downtown hotels (San Isidro, Miraflores, Barranco, Surco, San Borja, San Miguel, Magdalena del Mar)

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Green Soul Overland

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 9 hr–10 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Pick up from downtown hotels (San Isidro, Miraflores, Barranco, Surco, San Borja, San Miguel, Magdalena del Mar)
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 3+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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