3 DAYS TRIP FROM LIMA TO PARACAS ICA & NASCA
Visit The Wildlife And The Cultural Resources Of The Southern Coast Of Peru
DAY 1: LIMA - PACHACAMAC - PISCO - PARACAS NATIONAL RESERVE
At 8AM 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 SANDBOARD AND SAND BUGGY - NASCA
At 7AM pick-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 around La Huacachina is a great and gorgeous to challenge your skills on boards. Late afternoon 2 hours of transfer to Nasca by private van. Stay in a selected hotel (B).
DAY 3: NASCA - NASCA LINES - LIMA
At 7AM will be the transfer from your hotel 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 30 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 the transfer to bus station and then bus ride from Nasca to Lima (7hrs), or to Arequipa (11hrs) or Cusco (13hrs).
The transfer from the bus station to the hotel is only valid for customers returning to Lima (B).
LIMA PARACAS & NASCA GUIDED TOUR INCLUDES
- Pick-up from hotel in Lima
- English-Speaking guide (whole tour)
- Private car from Lima to Paracas/Ica/Nazca
- Local bus service from Nazca to Lima or to Arequipa/Cusco
- Three breakfasts according the acommodation
- 1 night of accommodation in Paracas
- 1 night of accommodation in Nazca
- All mentioned tours in each day program
- Flight over the Nasca lines
- Airport tax in Nasca aerodrome
- Drop-off at customer hotel in Lima only (no in other destination)
PRICE FOR LIMA PARACAS & NASCA GUIDED TOUR |
CATEGORY
OF ACCOMMODATION |
SINGLE
OCCUPANCY |
DOUBLE
OCCUPANCY |
TRIPLE
OCCUPANCY |
Standard
3* Hostels or 2* Hotels |
$798 USD each |
$765 USD each |
$744 USD each |
Comfort
3* or 4* Hotels |
$863 USD each |
$812 USD each |
$788 USD each |
Luxury
4* or 5* Hotels |
$983 USD each |
$964 USD each |
$933 USD each |
Departure day |
Any day. We reccommend between April November. |
Discounts |
Discount 3%: Tour Operators or Travel Agencies Only
Students: $5 USD of discount only with valid green ISIC card
All prices stated above are subject to change. |
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 |
Is not usually rain on this coastal area, but for sure same days could be foggy until before midday. |
Best time to Visit |
The best time to visit the coastal area is between December and march because is the summer season. |
NOT INCLUDED
- Soft and alcoholic drinks
- Snack, lunches, and dinners
- Additional local tours
- Internal flight tickets from to Lima
- International flight tickets from to Lima
- Extra nights in hotels
- Travel and accident insurance
- Taxi service in city
- Tip for guide and camp staff
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)
- Good sunglasses
- Swimsuit, on the tour are many possibilities to swim at the beach or some hotel include swimming pool
- Personal first aid kit
- A good book to read on the long bus drive
- Extra money (soles)
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