Itinerary

DAY 1: FLIGHT OVER THE NAZCA LINES
6:30am Depart from Lima by bus (Cruz del Sur) to Nazca (approx. 6:30 hours).
1.00pm Arrive at the city of Nazca. Then transfer to the airport for the flight over the Nazca Lines, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1994. In the area, there are at least 13 giant figures etched on the sandy soil that are only possible to appreciate from a small plane. During the flight over the Nazca Lines, we see the monkey, spider, hummingbird, a geometrical bird, whale, tree, etc. These mysterious lines seem like an astrological calendar, but even today it is still unknown how they were made.
Return to the city of Ica by bus. Overnight in the city

DAY 2: ICA - HUACACHINA OASIS – SANDBOARDING
At: 6:30 am transfer from your hotel in Ica to the Paracas Port, where your the boat and tour guide are waiting . Around 7:30 am we take an excursion for 2.5 hours to the Ballestas Islands. We catch a delightful tourist boat. These islands are spectacular and are eroded into numerous arches and caves, which provide shelter for thousands of seabirds, some of which are very rare, and also sea lions. These islands are known as the “Galapagos of Peru”.
The island is isolated from people so the wild life is not disturbed. As the boat approaches, you get closer to the amazing inhabitants including, pelicans, penguins, cormorants, Peruvian boobies, walruses, sea lions, turtles, dolphins, whales, etc.
Along the way we can appreciate Paraca´s Candelabra, a mysterious ancient etching on the sandy slope, perhaps a location signal.
Lunch in the port of Paracas or at Ica City.
The city of Ica is Peru’s premier wine centre. At a designated time we will take you on the Ica City Tour, where we visit the Regional Museum of Luren, Wine Cellar, Oasis of Huacachina and sandboarding.
Transfer to the bus terminus to return to Lima.

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DAY 1: PARACAS
You will be picked up from your Hotel in Lima at 6:00 am, the ride will take around 3 1/2 hours.
Upon arrival transfer to the Hotel, then excursion to Paracas of about 3 hours. Paracas is one of the best marine reserves, with the highest concentration of marine birds, we will visit the Interpretation Centre of the RNP, The Cathedral, Lagunilla beach, Red Beach and Yumaque beach to see petrified dinosaur eggs and finally the Independence Obelisk. In the afternoon return to the hotel.

DAY 2: BALLESTAS ISLANDS
At 7:00 am transfer to a private dock where you will take a motorboat excursion to the Ballestas island. This Islands are spectacular, eroded into numerous arches and caves , which provide shelter for thousands of seabirds, some of which are very rare, and sea lions and fur seals in their natural surroundings. The Islands are known as "The Galapagos of Peru". The famous candlestick design, a Nazca civilization figure etched on the desert face, can also be seen from the boat. In the afternoon return to Lima at 2:30 pm approx letting you at your hotel.

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DAY 1 : LIMA - ICA
Transfer to the bus station to take the bus to Ica that departs at 06:30 am, arriving at 11:30am. Assistance upon arrival and transfer to the selected accommodation. Then you will visit the downtown of Ica and other places around; The Regional Museum will be our second stop, inside we can see great quantity of archaeological remains as potteries, textiles, mummies, among others. All they belong to the following ancient civilizations: Paracas, Nasca, Wari, Ica-Chincha and Inca.
Then we will visit a traditional or industrial winery, to have an explanation about how to make “Pisco and Wine” and to see the facilities that are used during the elaboration of those spirits products mentioned. At last you'll be able to taste all the variety of wine and pure Pisco made with the different kinds of grapes.
Finally, the Huacachina Lagoon will be visited by us. It is also called "El Oasis de America", there you will see a beautiful landscape that will never be forgotten by you. It is surrounded by sand dunes, palms, huarango trees and beautiful houses.

DAY 2 : NASCA LINES TOUR
Transportation to Nazca to take the flight. Over the mysterious Nasca Lines as well as a brief explanation of them on the Maria Reiche Site Museum and in the sighting tower from where you will see the hand and the tree part of the Nasca drawing.
Some time to rest and have lunch. Then at 14:30 hrs. bus departure time to Lima arriving at 19:00 hrs. approx. Upon arrival, reception and transfer to your Hotel.

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