OVERVIEW

Embark on an exciting two-day journey from Lima to southern Peru. On Day 1, travel to Pisco to explore the Ballestas Islands, spotting sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and the famous Candelabro geoglyph, then continue to Ica for a winery visit and tasting. Experience the natural beauty of Huacachina Oasis, where you can enjoy sandboarding and a thrilling dune buggy ride, before taking an overnight bus to Nazca. Day 2 features a breathtaking Nazca Lines overflight, offering a unique perspective of these mysterious geoglyphs, followed by a return bus ride to Lima and transfer to your hotel.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Lima – Paracas – Ica | Ica / Nazca Bus

05:00 am – We depart early in the morning heading south to the city of Pisco, where we will visit the Ballestas Islands. At El Chaco port, we will board a motorboat and begin our excursion, during which we will observe the Candelabro geoglyph, the rock formations that make up the Ballestas Islands, and sea lions. We will also see a wide variety of birdlife, including Humboldt penguins, boobies, cormorants, pelicans, guanay cormorants, red-headed vultures, and many other species.

Upon arrival in Ica, we will visit a local winery, where we will enjoy a wine tasting. We will then continue to the Huacachina Oasis, a stunning natural landscape surrounded by towering sand dunes. There, we will see the Huacachina Mermaid monument and visit the local handicraft center.

In Huacachina, we will enjoy adventure activities, including sandboarding and a thrilling dune buggy ride.

At the end of the tour, we will transfer you to the Cruz del Sur bus station to continue your journey to Nazca. Upon arrival in Nazca, a driver will be waiting to transfer you to your selected hotel in Nazca.

Overnight stay in Oro Viejo Nazca hotel 3*

Day 2: Nazca Lines and Return to Lima

You will be picked up at the previously coordinated time and transferred to the Nazca aerodrome to enjoy the overflight of the Nazca Lines.

Before the flight, passengers must pay the airport taxes and the tourist card, which are paid directly at the aerodrome. Please note that payment must be made in cash, so it is recommended to bring cash with you.

After the overflight, you will be transferred to the Cruz del Sur bus station to board the 2:00 PM bus to Lima.

Upon arrival in Lima, a driver will be waiting to transfer you comfortably to your hotel.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

  • Shared tourist transportation Lima – Paracas
  • Shared transfer Huacahina / Cruz del sur Ica // Cruz del Sur Nazca – Hotel // Cruz del Sur Nazca
  • Private transfer Cruz del sur Lima/ Hotel
  • Professional english guide
  • Entrance tickets to Ballestas Islands, buggy ride & sandboarding, and Nazca Lines overflight
  • 1 night of accommodation at Hotel Oro Viejo 3*
  • Cruz del sur Bus Ticket ICA/ NAZCA and NAZCA / LIMA

Difficulty: Easy

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