Trekking Palacala Waterfall 1D (full day)
- Tour Type: Trekking
- Departure city: Lima, Perú
- End city: Lima, Perú
- Price: $199 USD
- Per person for 4 travellers (Inc. all taxes)
Overview
Almost three hours from the capital city of Peru, Lima; in the district of San Jerónimo de Surco, province of Huarochirí, is one of the most attractive routes for hiking in pure contact with nature. The Palacala Waterfall are a group of waterfalls located in the Matala ravine, in the district of San Jerónimo de Surco, Province of Huarochirí, Lima Region, Peru.
The trail is pure ascent for almost 3.7 miles (6km), this hike has a moderate level of difficulty, basically because of its elevation (+-800m); the trail is very colorful because of the vegetation, especially in the months of March to October.
| Key Tour Data | |
| Tour Name: | Trekking Palacala Waterfall 1D (full day) |
| Location: | Lima, Perú |
| Tour Type: | Walking & Trekking |
| Age Requirements: | 14+ |
| Days walking: | 1 days |
| Total tour time: | 1 days (from Lima to Lima) |
| Total walking distance: | 7.4 miles (12km) |
| Elevation (ascent): | 2,625 ft ± (800m) |
| Technical difficulty: | 3 of 7 |
| Maximum Altitude: | 9,186 ft (2800m) |
| Minimum Altitude: | 6,562 ft (2000m), San Jerónimo de Surco |
For many beginners in the world of hiking, reaching the Palacala Waterfall can be a challenge, but the greatest satisfaction is to reach the goal, this wonderful waterfall that is surrounded by mountains, when you see it will surprise you.
The Palacala Waterfall, is the perfect place for trekking in Lima, Peru, experience the natural beauty through a walking through the mountains of the capital of Peru.
Highlights Trekking Palacala Waterfall
- Visit one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Lima.
- To know the highlands of Lima.
- Hiking with pure contact with nature.
What you get
0 nights Accommodation
This is a one day adventure.
Transport included
Travel easily from A to B (Bus)
From your hotel to your hotel in Lima.
1 Meals
1 Snack(s) in the walking.
Guide
Professional bilingual guide (End-to-end accompaniment throughout your tour package)
Extras
Handy extras and accessories (walking stick). / Entrance ticket to Palacala Waterfall
What is not included
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
- Hotel in Lima city
- Travel insurance
- Meals in the Lima city
- Personal expenses
- Single accommodation (available on request)
Itinerary
Day 1 of 1: Lima 0 ft – Palacala Waterfall 10,331 ft (3149m) – Lima 0 ft
One day before the trek, be sure to make all the necessary preparations.
Today we will pick you up at your accommodation at 5 am. Please be fully prepared with all your personal gear. We will arrive at the town of San Jeronimo de Surco at approximately eight o’clock in the morning, this will be the starting point of our hike, previously we will take the opportunity to eat our breakfast before starting the adventure.
The district of Surco (San Jerónimo de Surco) is one of the thirty-two districts that conform the province of Huarochirí, located in the department of Lima, in Peru. It is in the district of the Regional Government of Lima. From the center of Lima is an approximate of 80 km.
Activity: Six hours of bus transportation (round trip), and eleven kilometer walk to the Palacala Waterfall.
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Essential Information
Visa and passport information
Citizens of the United Kingdom, citizens of Western Europe, Americans, Canadians, Australians, New Zealanders, South Africans and most other nationalities do not require a visa. If you have any doubts, please contact the nearest Peruvian Embassy.
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Booking Conditions
Before booking your Made In Mountain trip, be sure to read both our Essential Information and Booking Conditions.
Travel Insurance
It is a condition of booking with Made In Mountain that you have adequate valid travel insurance. It is your responsibility to take out adequate travel insurance and to ensure that you have read and understood all the terms and conditions of your travel insurance policy to ensure that you are covered for all activities you intend to undertake during the tour, including all optional activities. Your insurance policy should fully cover you for medical expenses and emergency repatriation to your home country.
In case of medical emergencies, illness or injury your insurance should cover the entire duration of your vacation. If you are trekking at high altitude, make sure there is no upper altitude limit that may limit or exclude coverage for your trip.
Maximum altitude
In this adventure you reach up to 2800 meters above sea level (Palacala Waterfall), cold and tropical climate typical of the Peruvian Andes, in most of the day you can reach temperatures around 5 to 15 degrees Celsius on average.
Altitude information
This trip is at an altitude where there is a risk of being affected by acute mountain sickness (AMS), a common and generally harmless condition caused by reduced air pressure and lower oxygen concentration. While the itinerary has been specifically designed to allow your body to acclimatize gradually, the rate of onset and severity, as well as the altitude at which AMS develops, can vary greatly among individuals; being physically fit offers no special protection. If symptoms develop during your trip, you should report them to your Made In Mountain leader immediately.
Travelers with heart or lung conditions, anemia, asthma, high blood pressure, or who are taking the birth control pill should seek advice from their primary care physician and specifically mention the maximum altitude the trip reaches (refer to the trip itinerary). Bring your travel notes to your medical appointment so that your physician has all the details of your trip.
You should have adequate travel insurance for your trip. Make sure that your insurance policy covers you up to the maximum altitude indicated above.
About flight delays
Made In Mountain does not currently include flights from your country of origin in its itineraries, so it is very important that you schedule your arrival in Lima 1 or 2 days prior to the start of your tour to avoid delays.
Vaccinations
Due to the current COVID-19 situation, visa and vaccination requirements are subject to change and you should inquire before traveling.
At present, in the current year 2022, the Peruvian Government requires to show the vaccination card for access to public places.
In Peru, in addition to the COVID-19 vaccine, no other vaccines are mandatory, but we recommend protection against typhoid fever, tetanus, polio and hepatitis A. Consult your travel clinic for the latest advice on malaria, dengue fever and Zika virus. Take preventive measures to avoid mosquito bites, which include mosquito repellent, as well as long pants and long-sleeved shirts to cover up when necessary.
Expand activities in Lima
If you plan to stay a few more days in the city of Lima and want to extend your experience to other places in this city, we can offer you other trekking and walking activities. But it will be important to let your main guide know in advance.
Basic services in Lima
Lima is a big city, and being the capital of the country has a wide variety of hotel and gastronomic services. We always do our best to provide or recommend you the best comfort and food when you are in this place; you will have good internet access and amenities with primary services. You can find more information about Peru here.
Basic services in San Jerónimo de Surco
The District of Surco is one of the 32 districts of the Province of Huarochirí in the Department of Lima, Peru; it is located four hours from the capital city (Lima). San Jerónimo de Surco (where the starting point of our hike will be) is a very small town in the process of development, so the hotel (there are no hotels) and gastronomic offer is not varied, you should not have high expectations of finding basic services in this place.
We suggest that you bring your own food and equipment for the hike; however Made In Mountain always makes the best efforts to provide a safe and hygienic service for you to enjoy your adventure without worries.
Water
Drinking water is provided. Tap water in Peru is not safe to drink; boiled and filtered drinking water is provided on the trek and elsewhere your leader will purchase large water containers so you can refill your bottle.
Lodging, meals, flights or additional services
If you have problems to book your lodging, food, etc. or any additional service in Lima we can assist you, it is only important that you make your tour reservations well in advance.
Remember that any additional service that is not included in this tour will have an additional cost.
