Trip Details
Itinerary for the Tour Package for Huacachina and Nazca Lines.
Day 1: Lima city tour
Pick up at 10:00 am from your hotel in Lima. Visit old and modern Lima for around 5–6-hour tour of the capital of Peru. Visit, Miraflores, Huaca Pucllana, Barranco, the Historic Center, Convent of San Francisco de Asis, Casa Aliaga, and the cathedral, you have the rest of the day at your leisure, why not try some of the delicious restaurants for which Lima is famous.
- 3* Accommodation: Tierra Viva Miraflores, Casa Andina Standard Miraflores Best Western Plus Urban Larco Hotel
- 4* Accommodation: Casa Andina Premium Miraflores or Similar
- Meals: None
Day 2: Lima – Ballestas Islands – Ica.
Pick up from your hotel at 5 or 6 am. On arrive into Paracas board a boat to the Ballestas Islands, on the way see the Chandelier, a geoglyph that is used as a point of reference for ship entering and leaving the harbor. It is also believed that has a strong connection with the Nazca lines and geoglyphs. Once we reach the islands, observe many Sealions, Humboldt penguins and birds living on small rocks. Enjoy the natural habitat of the area. See hundreds of guano birds, such as the cormorants, piqueras, pelicans, seagulls and tendrils.
Later visit the Paracas National Reserve. During this excursion, see big groups of flamencos feeding in the sea. Visit the Obelisk monument built in commemoration to the expedition lead by Don Jose of San Martin.
Travel to the town of Pisco and see the “Cathedral”, partially destroyed by the earthquake of Pisco in the 2007. After this tour, return to the Bay of Paracas where you can eat at any of the seafood restaurants located in the area. Enjoy some free time to buy souvenirs or simply relax in front of the sea. Drive to Huacachina (Ica) for 2 hours, enjoy the sunset. Spend a relaxing night in the Oasis of Huacachina.
- 3* Accommodation: DM Mossone Ica Hotel or similar
- 4* Accommodation: Viñas Queirolo Hotel or similar.
- Meals: Breakfast at the hotel
Day 3: Huacachina – Nazca Lines from Pisco – Lima
This morning drive to the desert oasis at Huacachina and spend a few hours of fun in the sand dunes. Hire a sand board or go on one of the many dune buggy experiences. Experience the thrill of racing over the dunes or sandboarding down the dune at lightning speed.
Later travel back to Pisco to the airport and board a flight from the hours of 10.30 am to 4.00pm. (subject to weather and times established by the CORPAC SA conditions depending month of the year).
Fly in a Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft, flown by the most experienced pilots, over the Nazca Lines geoglyphs with an explanation by the pilot.
The flight route will follow: Ocucaje Valley – Panoramic view of the mountains that keep marine fossils from 150 million years old. Valleys of Santa Cruz, Palpa, Viscas, Ingenio – where the Paracas and Nazca culture developed (800 BC -700 AD).
After the flight you will have time for lunch and then we will drive you from Pisco back to Lima. We arrive at your hotel by early evening.
- Meals: Breakfast at the hotel
****Please ask us for availability before booking this service
********Our guide does not do the flight over the Nazca Lines; it is just for the passengers.
*****subject to change:
The Nazca Lines overflight does not have a specific schedule to start, it will be confirmed the day before
Because of weather conditions or any circumstance beyond our control, we would be forced to drive to Nazca and do the flight over the lines from there.
What is Included for the Tour Package for Huacachina and Nazca Lines?
Included
- Transfer from Lima International airport to your hotel
- City tour in Lima, including Old and New Lima
- Private Transport from Lima to Paracas and Return to Lima
- Tours to Ballestas Island, Paracas National Park
- All entrances
- Flight over the Nazca Lines
- Buggy ride and sandboarding in Huacachina.
- 1 lunch on day 2.
- 2 Nights in Hotels as Per the Itinerary (depending on the price you chose)
- Breakfast as Per the Itinerary
- Guide
Not Included
- Meals
- International and Domestic flights
- Tips
- Travel Insurance
- Personal items
Prices
- 897 usd pp – Without hotels
Packing List for the Tour Package for Huacachina and Nazca Lines.
- A small backpack or carry bag
- Change of clothing x 2 sets, underwear (Depending on the season)
- Warm Jacket (Depending on the season)
- Comfortable walking shoes or runners, sandals for Huacachina
- Swimsuit and Towel
- Camera
- Water to drink (no plastic water bottles)
- Toiletries
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Hat for the sun
- Some extra money for meals, snacks and souvenirs
- Original passport
- Necessary Medicines