Lima · TREKKING & MOUNTAINS NEAR LIMA
12 reviewed
Below are the 12 best trekking & mountain tours near lima to book right now, with what each one costs, how long it takes, and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one; it is top for a reason.
5-hour Paracas trek with Playa Roja, Itmos views, La Catedral, Pink Lagoon with flamingos, and a Mendieta sunset walk. Transport and bilingual guide.
“It was a great experience overall, the trekking was light, but the views were breathtaking! There was a bit of fog initially, but when the weather cleared everything was great”
Sandboarding and 4×4 off-road in Lima’s Lomas de Ancón desert reserve, with beginner-friendly coaching, gear, and hotel pickup.
“Great tour guide and driver, cruising the dunes was exciting and kept us on our feet, boarding gear was ok with a little trouble from the bindings, overall great day.”
4-hour Golden Shadows trek in Peru’s Paracas Reserve: Mendieta Beach, wildlife, salt flats, and a cliff sunset for $38.
“It was great, the place is incredibly beautiful, the guide was great, the only thing I believe could improve is the sunset being watched at the cliffs, the scenery would be outstanding!”
Lima full-day ruins tour with Huaca Tours: Pachacamac, Huallamarca, Pucllana, guided storytelling, transport, lunch, snacks.
“We had such a great time on the tour with Juan as our guide! He was super knowledgeable about the history of the site and shared it in a really interesting way that kept us hooked. Juan’s storytelling made the ancient cultures feel so real. The Read more”
Cordillera de la Viuda day trip: Checta petroglyphs, Laguna de Chuchun lagoons, Huaros trout farm, Canta market, Santa Rosa sanctuary.
“Nisiquiera pude tomar el tour. Desorganización completa. La noche antes nisiquiera me habían confirmado cuál era la información correcta de este ya que la información acá en GetYourGuide puede variar. Hasta las 2 de la mañana (2-3 horas antes del tour) me confirmó la página oficial al información correcta ya que el guía me metió en un grupo incorrecto. Una lastima no poder disfrutar esta experiencia. GetYourGuide tampoco quiso ayudar. No tienen prioridad con el usuario.”
Experience a 170m underground canyon near Lima: Sheke waterfall and lagoon, bat cave, 30m rappel, plus optional bungee from Lima’s top bridge.
“Big group and long queue to even point. More than 1hou waiting for the big rappel”
From Lima, go Canete River white-water rafting in Lunahuaná plus ATV options, then taste pisco, wine, and honey in Cañete.
“Got to see and do lots of different things, ATV, ziplining, rafting, honey & wine & Pisco tasting, great experience”
Dawn hike at Lomas de Lachay near Lima with guide, breakfast, and dunes-to-oasis views in 10 hours. Park entry extra.
“The driver and guide arrived at our hotel on time and took us back in the afternoon. It was a long drive in both directions but the driver was excellent, negotiating the frenetic Lima traffic with expertise. The Lomas itself was fascinating and a refreshing green "oasis" away from the city. The walk was straightforward and although, quite hilly, it wasn't difficult for anyone with reasonable fitness. However, after reading the positive reviews about a previous guide, we were a but disappointed in our guide. He (Abraham) did his job and looked after us on the trail, but was unable to answer many of our questions about the wildlife and…”
Chonta Canyon condor viewing with guided archaeological stops, scenic drive, and a village lunch from Cusco, all in one full-day outing.
Two days in Nor Yauyos-Cochas from Lima: lagoons, Laraos terraces, Pishtacos tales, waterfalls, and Huancaya culture.
“One of the most beautiful places I've been! The guide, driver, hotel, and restaurant were wonderful. Three warnings--the mini-bus ride is very long; bring water everywhere; the hikes are hard. Totally worth it!”
Lima to Lunahuana in 16 hours: quad biking, rafting, zipline, honey and pisco tastings, plus Cerro Azul pier and Catapalla Bridge.
3-hour Paracas sunset trek with a small group, a 1¼-hour cliff walk, sea lions and myths, then a Pacific sunset from a cliff.
