Ica Paracas Nazca from Lima (2 Days 1 Night)

DIFFICULTY

Challenging

Region

Cusco

Tour Size:

1-10 pax

Days:

2 Days

Max. Height:

4,215 m.a.s.l.

Pickup & Drop-off

Pickup point in Lima

Duration

04:30am

Tour Highlights

Explore the Ballestas Islands, home to a diverse array of birds and wildlife
Observe hundreds of penguins and sea lions in their natural island habitat
Ride a buggy up and sandboard down some of South America’s tallest dunes
Hear many interesting stories and insights from an on-board bilingual guide

Tour Overview

This two-day trip will take you from Lima to the city of Nazca, where you will have the opportunity to fly over the famous Nazca Lines, the enigmatic figures drawn in the sand that have puzzled archaeologists for decades. After enjoying an impressive aerial view, we will head to the city of Ica, where you will stay in a hotel with a swimming pool and spend the afternoon at the Huacachina lagoon, where you can experience the thrill of sliding down sand dunes on sandboards. You will also have the opportunity to ride boats and buy crafts at the oasis.

The second day will start early with a boat trip to the Ballestas Islands in Paracas, where you will have the opportunity to observe a wide variety of marine life, including Humboldt penguins, sea lions, dolphins, and guanay birds. After a tour of the natural rock formations, you will continue with a tour of the Paracas National Reserve, where you can visit the interpretation center, the rock formation known as La Catedral, the Red and Yumaque beaches, and observe migratory birds and marine fossils. The trip will end with a return to Ica and a transfer back to Lima.

Itinerary

• 4:30 AM Pick-up at your hotel in Lima to head to Paracas in our tourist transportation.
• Arrival in Paracas and transfer to the maritime pier. Board the speedboats, put on life jackets, and start the guided maritime tour to the Ballestas Islands and observation of the Candelabro.
• An enriching tour of approximately 2 hours through the whimsical natural rock formations that house important marine fauna, such as large colonies of guano birds, Humboldt Penguins, friendly Sea Lions, Dolphins, Guanayes, Boobies, and more.
• After the tour, you will have free time to stroll along the Paracas Bay, where you can take photos, buy handicrafts, and explore.
• At noon, we will travel by tourist transportation to Ica, heading to Huacachina.
• Start the adventure circuit in the Huacachina dunes, where you will take a thrilling ride in sand buggies and also have the opportunity to go sandboarding (sliding on boards). The circuit lasts approximately one hour. Afterward, you will have free time to explore the Oasis, take boat rides, take photos, and buy handicrafts.
• Transfer from Huacachina to your hotel.
• Overnight stay in a hotel with a pool.

• Pick-up at the hotel for a transfer to Nazca between 6:00 and 6:30 AM.
• Nazca Lines overflight, where you can observe up to 12 of the most enigmatic figures for 35 minutes: 1. The Whale, 2. Trapezoids, 3. Astronaut, 4. Monkey, 5. Dog, 6. Condor, 7. Spider, 8. Hummingbird, 9. Albatross/Flamingo, 10. Parrot, 11. The Hands, 12. The Tree.
• Start the archaeological tour in Nazca, during which you will observe the “Inca Profile,” the Nazca Lines viewpoint, Maria Reiche Museum, Cantalloc Aqueduct, Paredones Ruins, Ceramic and Gold Workshop.
• After the tour, return to Ica and transfer to the bus station for your return to Lima and transfer to your hotel in Miraflores.

Included/ Not Included

Included

01 night of accommodation in a hotel with a pool.
Tubular ride + Sandboarding.
Visit to Huacachina.
Visit to Paracas.
Ballestas Islands Tour on speedboats.
Life jackets.
Nazca Lines overflight.
Nazca Archaeological Tour.
Roundtrip transportation from Lima.
Pick-up from the hotel for each tour and return.
Certified guide and personalized assistance.

No Included

Entrance Tickets: Ballestas Islands S/ 16.00 soles, Nazca S/ 47.00 soles, TUUA $ 10.00 USD, and Huacachina S/ 3.60 soles per person (paid on-site with the guide, in cash).
Additional expenses such as souvenirs, mementos, among others.
Breakfasts, lunches, dinners.
IGV (Value Added Tax), if you require an invoice, add 18%.

We Recommend You Bring

A lightweight daypack with extra clothes for the trek’s duration – prepare for a vast range of swings in temperature
Sturdy, waterproof trekking boots (extra socks are essential)
Sandals or plastic slip on thongs are also good to give your feet a chance to breath in the evenings if you wish to carry them.
Warm clothing, including a jacket, fleeces, gloves, scarf, and beanie. Thermal clothing is recommended, especially for sleeping. * This is a particularly cold trek, you should make sure you have a lot of very warm clothes.
Sleeping bag
Torch/flashlight with spare batteries
Camera with extra batteries (cold conditions deplete battery life faster)
Hat or cap for sun, rain, and cold protection
Sunscreen
After-sun or hydrating cream for face and body
Toilet papers
Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, fruits, muesli, etc.
Non-disposable canteen (Nalgene type) and water for the first morning.
We advise you to bring water sterilising tablets in case you collect water from streams.
A medical kit with any special medications that you might require, paracetamol, second skin for blisters etc.
Swimsuit (for hot springs)
Cash for snacks, tips, and souvenirs
Travel Insurance

Cultural Facts

Conditions

Prices per person, reservations will be made with a minimum of 02 persons per room.
Hotels have a pool, bar, restaurant, Wi-Fi, cable TV, hot/cold water, and parking.
From 3 people in the same room, you can get better prices.
Children: under 5 years old sleep in their parents’ bed, starting from 2 years old, they must pay for their seat on the Ballestas Islands speedboat and the Nazca Lines overflight.
Tours are in shared service and are subject to weather conditions (if a tour cannot be conducted due to weather, it will be replaced with a similar one).
In case of No show or cancellations, 100% of the cost will be charged; postponements will be accepted with a minimum of 30 days’ notice (subject to availability).
All minors (-18) must travel accompanied by at least one of their parents or with a notarized permission.
The overflight is scheduled according to approved shifts by the aerodrome, considering weather conditions and air traffic (average waiting time is 40 minutes).
You must present yourself at the designated bus station 30 minutes before the departure time with your passport or physical ID.
Overflights are in shared service and are subject to weather conditions.