Canyon of the Lost & Wine Tasting: Ica Day Tour

A canyon 150 meters deep, then wine and pisco made the old way

A full-day tour from Ica combines a guided walk through the Canyon of the Lost (a geological formation carved by the Dry River) with a tasting at a traditional winery in the Ocucaje Valley. Hotel pickup starts the day at 6:30 a.m., and you return to the Plaza de Armas by 3 p.m. The guide leads in Spanish throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Canyon and Winery in Ica

• Pick up from hotel or meeting point
• Hike in Canyon of the Lost
• Visit artisan winery and tasting
• Return to Plaza de Armas in Ica

The experience

You start with pickup from your hotel or a meeting point in central Ica at 6:30 a.m. The drive heads into the Ocucaje desert, where the Canyon of the Lost opens up: a geological formation 150 meters deep and 1.5 kilometers long, sculpted by millions of years of erosion from the Dry River. A light hike takes you down into the canyon itself. Your guide points out marine fossils embedded in the rock, saltpeter deposits, and the layered formations that make up the walls. The desert landscape around it is stark and remote. This is not a crowded attraction.

On the way back to Ica around midday, you stop at an artisan winery in the Ocucaje Valley. Here you taste pisco and wines made using traditional methods: the kind of small-scale production that defines the region. If you want to take a bottle home, you can buy one. By 3 p.m. you're back at the Plaza de Armas in Ica, leaving the afternoon free.

What’s included

• Hotel or meeting point pickup in Ica.
• return transport to the Plaza de Armas.
• guide in Spanish for the full day.
• entry to the Canyon of the Lost and a light hike through it.
• visit to a traditional winery in the Ocucaje Valley.
• wine and pisco tasting.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideSpanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by iPeruano

Is this one for you?The guide speaks Spanish, so you'll follow the commentary comfortably if you speak Spanish or travel with someone who does. Children from age 5 can join, and the light hike and 9-hour day suit travelers with moderate fitness.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (5 to 12 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

How deep is the Canyon of the Lost and what will I see inside it?

The Canyon of the Lost is 150 meters deep and 1.5 kilometers long. Inside, you'll walk with your guide past marine fossils, saltpeter deposits, and the eroded rock formations that the Dry River carved over millions of years.

What time does the tour start and when do I get back to Ica?

Pickup happens at 6:30 a.m. from your hotel or a meeting point in central Ica. You return to the Plaza de Armas by 3 p.m.

Is the hike in the canyon difficult?

It's described as a light hike. You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness to comfortably walk the canyon floor and its formations.

Can I buy wine or pisco at the winery to take home?

Yes. The tasting is included in the tour, and you're welcome to purchase a bottle if you'd like to take one with you.

What's included in the tour price?

Hotel pickup and return transport, the guide throughout the day, entry to the Canyon of the Lost, the winery visit, and wine and pisco tasting are all included.