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Amazing
Amazing! Great experience, enjoyed every part of it. The staff very professional and super friendly. Recommend 100% to go with friends and family.
Operator response
We appreciate your review! 💪 Safe travels for you and your family.
Full day ´´Mato Salado´´
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At a glance
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Price from
- $200 / person
- Location
- Lima, Peru
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 11 reviews
- Languages
- DE, EN, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Huaca Tours
Description
Visit one of the most important archaeological centers of the Peruvian central coast along with one of the largest pre-Inca collections in Peru
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Start times
- 9:00 AM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Adult (ages 0–80)
- $200
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Museo Larco
You can marvel at one of the largest pre-Inca artifact collections in Peru, and enjoy the great colonial architecture.
Complejo Arqueologico Mateo Salado
Tour one of the most important archaeological complexes on the Peruvian central coast.
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Snaks, drinks and lunch are included in the tour.
Pickup Locations & Times
The transfer is included in the tour.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
11 reviews
How it compares in Lima
- Rated higher than 77% of 395 reviewed tours in Lima
- Starting price $200 is 14% above the typical $175 for tours of similar length in Lima
Excurgo comparison of 1,464 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Full day ´´Mato Salado´´ take?
Full day ´´Mato Salado´´ lasts about 7 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Full day ´´Mato Salado´´ cost?
Prices start at $200 per person for this Lima experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Full day ´´Mato Salado´´ run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 9:00 AM.
Can I cancel Full day ´´Mato Salado´´ for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. The transfer is included in the tour. Pickup points include NM Lima Hotel, Tierra Viva Miraflores Larco Hotel.
What languages is Full day ´´Mato Salado´´ offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Full day ´´Mato Salado´´ worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 11 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Huaca Tours.
Reviews(11)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
V
Great experience
Amazing experience, very kind and friendly guides. The tour provisions and explanation were very clear. I would over to do it again, definitely one of the reasons i would go back to peru is because of this tour.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thanks Vasco we were very happy to have you and your group! Whenever you return to Peru we will be pleased to help you make any arrangements. Safe travels!
T
Great tour!
Great experience, learned so much during the tour and took so many pictures. The service and staff were great at every moment and they answered all our questions.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thanks Thiago we are happy to hear you took the best out of the tour with us. Hope you made some good memories with us and we wish you the best of travels!
2
Amazing experience
Amazing experience! We had such a great day with my friends. The organisers also were really professional and friendly.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thank you for choosing us, and we are happy to hear you and your friends had a great day with us. We wish you our best on your next travels! And don't mind contacting us for any help we can offer. Best, Ignacio.
A
Muy bien!
Must try out tours when you're nearby! Guide with knowledge about his job. Kind people and unique tour you'll never forget
Operator response
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found it to be a memorable experience. We hope to welcome you again on your next adventure! Safe travels!
F
Mindblowing
We had the most amazing time down at the Mato Salado site, thanks to Juan who showed us around and told us everything we wanted to know and more! Besides that you get plenty of free time from Juan to explore everything by yourself, I would recommend this to everybody!
Operator response
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that you had an amazing time exploring the Mateo Salado site with Juan. We’ll make sure to pass along your kind words to him. We hope to see you again for more unforgettable adventures! Safe travels!
S
Very nice tour mato Salado
We had Juan as Guide and he was told everything super clear. It was a very nice tour of Mato Salado I would definitely recommend this!
Operator response
Bedankt voor je mooie reactie! We zijn blij te horen dat je genoten hebt van de tour door Mateo Salado en dat Juan alles duidelijk wist te vertellen. Hij zegt altijd: *"Een goede tour is niet alleen zien, maar ook begrijpen,"* en het is geweldig dat je dat zo hebt ervaren. Hopelijk mogen we je in de toekomst nog eens verwelkomen voor een nieuw avontuur. Veilige reizen! 😊
D
Recommended
These types of walks are indispensable to do them with guides, they gave us a lot of interesting information that raised our experience
Operator response
Gracias Daniela, definitivamente un guia experimentado te brinda datos clave para que tengas un mayor entendimiento y aproveches al maximo tu experiencia! Fue un gusto tenerlos con nosotros y esperamos verlos denuevo en el futuro.
C
From 10!!
It has been amazing in its entirety! The organization, the treatment, the food, the archaeological history of the huacas...and especially our Guide Juan! We are delighted! if we are lucky enough to repeat, we would repeat with it without a doubt! Un 10!
Operator response
Nos alegra saber que tu experiencia fue increíble en todos los aspectos, desde la organización hasta la historia arqueológica de las huacas. Juan siempre dice: "Cada rincón tiene algo que contar," y nos encanta saber que disfrutaste de su guía. ¡Esperamos recibirte nuevamente en el futuro para otra aventura inolvidable! Un saludo y felices viajes.
K
Enthusiastic and good experience
We had a great stay in Peru. This tour with a really enthusiastic and friendly guide, made this tour really good. He had a lot of knowledge about the place. Would defenitely recommend.
Operator response
Thank you for your kind words! We're so happy to hear that you had a great stay in Peru and that you enjoyed the tour. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in the future. Safe travels!
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