Wildlife And Cultural Reserve Of Peruvian Coast 3 Days - 2 Nights
Day 1: Lima / Pachacamac / Pisco / Paracas National Reserve
At 7am pick up from your hotel in Lima and travel by private van to visit the famous complex of Pachacamac, ancient sacred place dedicated to Pachacamac god. 1 hour of complete guided tour and then continues travelling by the south Panamericana highway. Continue through southern coastal region (Mala – Cañete and Chincha) seeing large valley next of the pacific ocean and across dry pampas (flat areas). After 3 hours arrival to Pisco or Paracas (according your hotel request) and reception at the selected hotel. At 11am pick up from your hotel and then go by tourist bus to Paracas National Reserve, declared World Heritage Natural Side by UNESCO. The reason for this rich wildlife is the cold upwelling of the Humboldt Current. The sharp contrast between the desert and the sea also provides a stunning landscape. The tour begins with the excursion to this reserve of Paracas, Julio C. Tello Museum, continues the visit to the Cathedral and La Boveda, where we do short walk around the sea going in to the cave, several viewpoints of Wolves and Lagunillas beach, where it will be possible to be enjoyed the sun and the sea having lunch. These areas are considered by the geographic location one becomes strangest and richest ecosystems in the world.
For lunch you can have sea food at Lagunillas beach, quiet and peaceful located inside the National reserve. Late afternoon will be return to the hotel.
Day 2: Paracas / Ballestas Islands / Ica Sand Dunes / Nasca
At 7am pick you up from your hotel and transfer to the wharf of the Beach the Chaco - Paracas. Speedboat excursion to Ballestas Islands. During navigation the bay is surrounded and the port is appraised San Martín, soon the Mysterious figure of Candelabrum, Ballestas Islands the deposits of Marine Wolves, Guaneras seabirds have an interview that in their natural habitat constitute, by their capricious and beautiful forms, sea lions, penguins, and beautiful landscapes of the Peruvian Coast. After two hours and half will be our return to the wharf and free time.
At 11am transfer to La Huacachina Oasis through the winery shops along the way where we stop for nice drinking guided tour, finally arrive to the Oasis were you can have lunch in the middle of the driest coastal region of Peru. After your lunch start the dune buggy and Sandboarding tour over the hundreds sand dunes. The trip began at the Oasis and bumpy travel up and downhill on four wheels. Dune buggy tour is unique in Peru and La Huacachina is the only place where is possible to practice. Late afternoon 2 hours of transfer to Nasca by private van. Stay in the selected hotel (B).
Day 3: Nasca / Nasca Lines / Lima
At 7am we pick from your hotel and transfer to the aerodrome where show you an informative video about the Nasca culture. After 40 minutes of watching video aboard light Cessna plains and flight over Nasca Lines. The light airplane will take us 35 minutes to observe the mysterious and enigmatic line and figures drawing on the flat driest land by the ancient Nasca culture. After this amusing experience return to the hotel and free time for personal activities.
At 1pm will be our luxury bus service from Nasca to Lima, travel takes 6 hours to Lima. Transfer from the bus station to the hotel in Lima (B).
Included
- Official English speaking guide (whole tour)
- Private van (day 1 - 2) and luxury bus service (day 3)
- Three breakfast according the acommodation
- Accommodation in the selected hotels
- All mentioned tours in each day program
- Flight over the Nasca lines
- Airport tax in Nasca aerodrome
- Tour price include government sales tax (19%)
- PERU ADVENTURE TOURS gift
Does Not Include
- Alcoholic drinks
- Not mentioned meals
- Not mentioned tours
- Optional excursions
- Internal flight tickets from to Lima
- International flight tickets from to Lima
- International airport tax US$28.24
- Extra nights in hotels
- Travel insurance
- Flight confirmations
- Phone calls
- Taxi service in city
- Personal medicines
- Tips for guide and camp staff
| TRIP RATE 2008 | |||
| CATEGORY OF ACCOMMODATION |
SINGLE OCCUPANCY |
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY |
TRIPLE OCCUPANCY |
| Backpacker 2* Hostels |
US$695 each one | US$670 each one | US$645 each one |
| Standard 3* Hostels or 2* Hotels |
US$798 each one | US$765 each one | US$744 each one |
| Comfort 3* or 4* Hotels |
US$863 each one | US$812 each one | US$788 each one |
| Luxury 4* or 5* Hotels |
US$983 each one | US$964 each one | US$933 each one |
Exchange rate US$1 = S/. 3.02 (rate may vary daily).
Above prices include local taxes.
| Departure day | Any day. We reccommend between April November. |
| Discounts | Discount 5%: South American Explorers Club Members Discount 10%: Tour Operators or Travel Agencies Only Students: US$25 discount only with valid green ISIC card |
| Group size | 8 - 12 participants per guide |
| Private service | Able departs any day for organized groups or individuals travelers. Highly recommended. Best value. |
| Rain season | Never rain on this coastal area, same day can be cloud and not more |
| Best time to Visit | The best time to visit the coastal area is between December and march is the summer season |
What You Need To Bring/Carry
- Sandals and tennis shoes
- One complete change of clothing (summer)
- Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
- Sun block (sun protection cream)
- Insect repellent for some flys (January - April)
- Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
- Good sunglasses
- Swimsuit, on the tour are many possibilities to swim at he beach or some hotel include swimming pool
- Personal first aid kit
- Good book to read on the long distance to travel
- Extra money (soles)
