Description
Our program invites you to visit and enjoy the best of the southern coast of Peru, exploring the desert with its enigmatic Nazca lines, enjoying its dunes and Oasis where you will have the experience of practicing adventure sports such as sandboarding or dune rides. In addition to visiting beautiful natural landscapes of the Paracas Natural Reserve privileged with a unique wealth of marine life.
Itinerary
Day 1: Paracas
- 07:00 Hrs. Departure to the city of Paracas Transport Company Cruz del Sur
- 10:45 hrs. Arrival to the city of Paracas and transfer to the chosen hotel.
- 11:00 a.m. Paracas Nature Reserve, this is an immense protected area located south west of the city of Pisco. The name of this beautiful place is derived from a Quechua word that means “rain of sand” probably due to the strong winds whipping in the evenings in this place. The Paracas reserve is also very important since its waters inhabit abundant amounts of zooplankton and phytoplankton, which allows a variety of fish that allow industrial and artisanal fishing. This is a very important activity in the town of Pisco. The Paracas Reserve is located in an area of 335,000 hectares and is considered one of the most important ecosystems on the planet. During our visit we can appreciate the beautiful cliffs and beaches along this tour (red beach, yumaque beach, lagoon).
During this tour we will make a stop at Lagunilla beach where we can taste the marine food and also take a refreshing swim. We will also be able to appreciate groups of flamingos feeding on sea hordes. To be able to appreciate these beautiful birds better, it will be necessary to make a small walk towards a small viewpoint from which you will be able to appreciate them more closely. According to some historians these were the birds who inspired the liberator San Martin to create the colors of our red and white flag. Then you can visit the interpretation center of the reserve, in this place we can learn about the marine flora and fauna of the Paracas Reserve. End of the program at 3:00 p.m.
Free afternoon. Accommodation night
Day 2: Ica
Breakfast at the hotel
08:00 Hrs. Ballestas Islands
Excursion to the Paracas Peninsula, the most important wildlife sanctuary of the Peruvian Coast. Motor boat ride to the Ballestas Islands, in the Paracas National Reserve, where we can observe sea lions, silly birds, pelicans, penguins and other seabirds. Upon returning we will have the opportunity to see the “Candelabra”, a giant figure of the Nazca Lines style made in the sand. Free time before returning to take photos of sea lions, seals and seabirds.
Return 11:00 Hrs. Departure to the city of Ica Transport Company Cruz del Sur 12:00 Hrs. Arrival to the city of Ica Transport Company Cruz del Sur Transfer to the chosen hotel, short break.
P.M. City tour Ica We will have the following visits: The Cathedral of the city of Ica, some winegrowers in the area and the Huacachina Lagoon is a traditional resting place for iqueños, the lagoon appears as an oasis in the middle of the desert, formed a splendid landscape of dunes, palm trees and huarangos. Transfer to the chosen hotel. Accommodation night
Day 3: Nazca
Breakfast at the hotel 08:45 Hrs. Departure to the city of Nazca in the transport company Cruz del Sur, 10:45 Hrs. Arrival to the city of Nazca and transfer to the airfield for the overflight to the Nazca lines. We will board a plane that will fly over the mysterious Nazca Lines; huge line drawings of animals, birds and geometric figures, drawn in the desert, which can only be appreciated from the air. 4:30 p.m. Departure to the city of Lima Transport Company Cruz del Sur 3:00 Hrs.
Includes / Does not include
It includes
- Bus Ticket Lima – Paracas – Ica – Nazca Transport company Cruz del Sur 2nd. Floor
- Transport
- 1 night in Paracas + Breakfast
- 1 night in Ica + Breakfast
- Flight over the Nazca Lines
- Entrance tickets to attractions
Professional bilingual guide
Not include
- lunch
- tips