The southern coastal zone of Perú was the site of an impressive development of pre-Inca cultures that dominated the desert and imprinted their interpretation of the magical world in which they lived. Fly over the incredible pre-Inca Nazca Lines etched in the desert sand. Then cross the desert to the coastal town of Paracas and explore the wildlife of the cold Humboldt Current on a boat trip to the Ballestas Islands and an excursion to the Paracas National Reserve. You can admire its rich wild life- a short boat ride will take you among thousands of sea birds and sea lions.
Day 1: Lima to Ica/Free day
Day 2: Paracas and Ballesta Island/Nazca
Day 3: Flight over the Nazca Lines
* Prices are per person based on double room; hotel room upgrade may be available upon request; subject to availability.
*Please note that the prices above are dependant on a group of at least 4 passengers. Prices for smaller groups may increase slightly - please ask your travel agent for more information. With lower prices, the Tours include places on the smallest and most comfortable group excursions available, designed to meet each individual’s requirements.
**If you wish all tours exclusively personal and private, transportation in private, please ask your travel agent for more information about them.
Extra day in Ica or Nazca:
Ica and Nazca have many alternatives to enjoy; you may take a tour around the beautiful Paracas bay area or visit the vineyards properties where it makes the wine and Pisco until its diverse museums, we recommended to remain a day more in these beautiful cities.
Ica | Nazca | ||
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Hotels | Price per person |
Hotels | Price per person |
Comfort | $57 | Comfort | $42 |
Superior | $87 | Superior | $69 |
Luxury | $135 | Luxury | $93 |
*Price per person per night USD in double occupancy, breakfast included.
City Tour Ica & Huacachina Oasis:
Ica is a beautiful city located in the southern part of Peru, in the middle of a green valley surrounded by the desert. This wonderful city stands out thanks to its warm climate, gorgeous white sand dunes and to a beautiful lagoon, known by the locals as Huacachina. On this spot visitors may explore the surroundings of the lagoon or go for a ride with buggies machines out in the desert and practice one of the ultimate sports in our country “Sandboarding”. In addition, visitors may spend a great time at one of the traditional vineyards located in the countryside and learn how Peruvians prepare our delicious “Pisco Sour”. The city of Ica also owns one of the best archaeological museums of Peru, "The Regional Museum of Ica".
Departure | Duration | Cost per person aprox. |
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Daily Departure - 9:15 A.M. aprox. - 2:15 P.M. aprox. |
3 hrs. aprox. | Please Inquire |
The Palpa Lines:
According to recent archaeological studies the first drawings were made in the Valleys of Palpa and Rio Grande. It is said that 3000 years ago our ancestors used the flat surface of the mountains and the slopes of the hills to draw huge geometric figures and human representations. Archaeologist today believe that the figures were made to pleased ancient gods, who apparently were believed to control the forces of nature, such as; earthquakes, drought and floods. Nowadays visitors may observe all these wonders of the past, flying over the zone on our small aircrafts, specially designed with large panoramic windows and good comfort to take great pictures.
Departure | Duration | Cost per person aprox. |
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Daily Departure - 7:15 A.M. aprox. - 2:15 P.M. aprox. |
30 mnts. aprox. |
Please Inquire |
*Flights are subject to weather conditions & air traffic.
The Pre Inca Cemetery of Chauchilla:
For many years Chauchilla cemetery was looted by treasure hunters, who destroyed the place completely, taking away all the treasures the mummies kept in their tombs for centuries. Grave robbers just left behind the corpses, which can be seen today all over the ground. In addition to skulls and bones, visitors also can see several tombs centuries’ old, as well as long human hairs, ceramic fragments and others remains scattered on the dessert surface. It is the only archaeological site in Peru, in which ancient mummies are seen in their original graves, along with ancient artifacts, dating back to 1000 AD. Our excursion also includes the visits to the Nazca ceramic workshop and the gold extraction process center.
Departure | Duration | Cost per person aprox. |
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Daily Departure - 9:15 P.M. aprox. - 2:45 P.M. aprox. |
3 hrs. aprox. | Please Inquire |
Buggy and Sandboard:
Travel with us across the desert aboard a dune buggy machine and explore the ceremonial center of Cahuachi, ancient burial sites featuring mummified corpses from the Nazca Culture, fertile oasis and amazing dune formations. The Usaka desert features gorgeous sand dunes where we can drive around and also practice one of the ultimate sport in Peru "Sandbaording"
Departure | Duration | Cost per person aprox. |
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Daily Departure - 9:15 A.M. aprox. - 2:45 P.M. aprox. |
4 hrs. aprox. | Please Inquire |
San Fernando Bay in Marcona:
The beautiful bay of San Fernando is located about 70 kms away of Nasca, at the shore of the Pacific Ocean, within the district of Marcona. This wonderful reserve shelters a great variety of sea birds and animals. Among the animals stand out the Humboldt penguins, sea otters and hundreds of sea lions that can be seen resting on the beach. As to the birds, it is very common to see Condors, Boobies, Cormorants, Pelicans, Inca Terns and many others species. In addition to wildlife, visitors may also enjoy the unique natural beauty that stretches from beach to beach for many kilometers, offering different views of the bay as well as a peaceful atmosphere. The desert overlooking San Fernando is also home to the Guanacos, an endangered species.
Departure | Duration | Cost per person aprox. |
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Daily Departure - 9:15 A.M. aprox. |
7 hrs. aprox. | Please Inquire |