Travel four-and-a-half hours by bus south of Lima through coastal desert to Ica,
the center of Peru's wine-producing region.
Fly over the incredible pre-Inca
Nazca Lines etched in the desert sand, and explore Ica's Regional Museum. 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.
Depart by tourist bus from Lima in the morning and drive southwards along the desert coast, through irrigated valleys of cotton, fruit and olives to the town of Ica, the center of wine and Pisco production in Peru. Here we board a light aircraft to fly over the world-famous Nazca Lines. This flight gives spectacular views of the geoglyphs-lines and animal designs (such as a spider, monkey, whale and hummingbird) which have been cut into the sand by pre-Columbian cultures who settled in the area from around 900 BC until 600 AD. After lunch, visit the Ica Regional Museum, which houses a fine collection of ceramics and textiles from the Paracas, Nazca and Inca cultures. Drive to Paracas to spend the night. L
Morning boat trip to the Ballestas Islands, part of the Paracas National Reserve, which is the only protected coastal marine eco-system in Peru. The islands are home to thousands of sea birds including Inca Terns and Peruvian Boobies, the occasional Humboldt penguin, and hundreds of Sea Lions and Fur Seals. Later, explore the Pacific coastal desert of the Reserve, including a visit to the Julio C. Tello Museum, which exhibits artifacts from the Paracas culture that lived in this area from around 500 BC to 200 AD. In the late afternoon, return to Lima by bus. B
| Nazca Lines and Paracas |
| Trip length |
2 days/1 night |
| Departs |
Daily |
| Per person cost |
$471.00 |
| Single supplement |
$75.00 |
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| Prices based on two people sharing in 3-star accommodations. Four and 5-star accommodations available on request. International and domestic airfare not included. Pricing and itinerary are subject to change until booking is confirmed. |
Staying on in Peru? Whether your interest is archaeology, wildlife or culture, in a short extension tour you can experience
more of the rich living heritage of this vibrant country. Day trips and adventure trips are also a great way to see Cusco
and Lima and their nearby sights. We can even arrange hotels and transportation.
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