Marvel at the abundant wildlife on the Ballestas Islands, conquer the towering sand dunes of Huacachina, and take a mesmerising flight over the mysterious Nazca Lines.
ITINERARY :
Day 01: BALLESTAS ISLANDS + HUACACHINA
Departure from lima by bus
• Reaching to Paracas we go to El Chaco port, located in the Bay of Paracas. From this place you will go to Paracas Island in moderns’ boats where you can enjoy a beautiful view of Islands, and you will appreciate the amazing environment and the marine wildlife as Sea lions, Humboldt penguins, black cormorants called guanay, and different types of marine birds. The Sea lions will probably be swimming around the boat and you could see penguins in the sea. Thousands of marine birds which you will see flying between islands and their nest on the rocks.
• Free time for souvenir shopping, walking, breakfast and others.
• Travel in tourist mobility to Ica.
• Arrival in Ica and visit to the “El catador” winery (wine and pisco tasting).
• Get your adrenaline flowing on a small-group dune buggy and sandboarding tour in Huacachina. The excursion begins with a thrilling 4x4 ride through the dunes. With an experienced driver behind the vehicle's wheel, you’re free to let go and embrace the adventure. At the top of the dunes, you can give sandboarding a try.
• Transfer to the hotel.
• Night of accommodation (in Huacachina)
Day 02: NAZCA LINES OVERFLIGHT
• Breakfasts
• Transfer from Ica to Nazca.
• Transfer to the airport and start of the overflight of the Nazca lines. We will board a small plane that will fly over the mysterious Nazca Lines. During this flight, you will be able to see perfect representations of geometric figures, drawn in the desert, which can only be appreciated from the air.
You will be able to observe up to 12 of the most enigmatic figures for 35 minutes: 1. The Whale, 2. Trapezoids, 3. Astronaut, 4. Monkey, 5. Dog, 6. Condor, 7. Spider, 8. Hummingbird, 9. Alcatraz/ Flamingo, 10. Parrot, 11. The Hands, 12. The Tree.
• Transfer from Nazca to Ica.
Return to Lima by Cruz del Sur Bus.