Ballestas, Ica, Huacachina Oasis & Nazca: 2 Days

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OVERVIEW:

The world-famous Nazca Lines, are definitely one of the must-sees in Peru. These enigmatic gigantic lines were carved on the Nazca and Palpa deserts, long before the Incas dominated the area, they don't cease to mystify those who visit. Visit the Huacachina Oasis for a Buggy ride and sandboarding. The Ballestas Islands were created with the aim of protecting large breeding populations of Humboldt penguin, South American fur seal, and sea lion as well as 63 migrant bird species to whom this area is an important stopover.

ITINERARY & HIGHLIGHTS:

DAY 1: LIMA - BALLESTAS ISLANDS - ICA - HUACACHINA OASIS - NAZCA

3 am: Early transfer to the bus station to take the bus to Paracas or Pisco

8 am: Reception and transfer to Paracas Bay, where our two-hour motorboat excursion to the Ballestas Islands will begin. These beautiful islands, located in front of the Paracas National Reserve, are the biggest natural sanctuary along our shores and are home to thousands of migratory birds, which share their habitat with huge groups of sea lions and fur seals. During the excursion, you will find a mysterious design over the hill, called “El Candelabro” (The Chandelier).

10 am: Transportation to Ica, visit a vineyard to learn about the local wine and Pisco. Finally visit the Huacachina Oasis for dune buggy ride and sandboarding.

18:00 pm: Transfer to the bus station to take the bus to Nazca (3 hours)
22:00 pm: Upon arrival, reception at the station and transfer to your hotel


Overnight in NAZCA.


Note: You are in charge of arriving to Lima the day before, by plane or Bus. Our Services start and finish in Lima.


DAY 2: NAZCA LINES - RETURN TO LIMA

Transfer to the airport to take the flight over the Nazca lines. The flight typically lasts around 30 minutes, during which the pilot will fly over the Nazca Desert, pointing out the different geoglyphs and explaining their significance. The Nazca Lines consist of various geometric shapes, animal figures, and humanoid forms, including a spider, a hummingbird, a monkey, and many others. The purpose and meaning behind these designs remain a mystery, adding to their intrigue and fascination


13:30 pm: Transfer to the bus station to take the bus to Lima.
21:30 pm: Upon arrival, reception at the station and transfer to your hotel.


Breakfast Included


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PRICES PER PERSON IN US DOLLARS

DOUBLE or TRIPLE OCCUPANCY:

INCLUDED IN THE PRICES ACCORDING TO THE ITINERARY:

- Double/Twin or Triple rooms at described Hotels + breakfasts for 1 night in Nazca

- Touristy 1st Class bus (best available): Lima - Paracas, Ica - Nazca & Nazca - Lima

- GROUP Tours: For the all the tours you will have an English speaking guide, all the entrance fees to visit all the attractions described on the itinerary, all the round trip transfers and bus transportation.

- Ballestas Islands

- Ica, Huacachina Oasis + Buggies & Sandboard

- Nazca lines flight from Nazca


For the GROUP Tours: We use the best available transportation and guides. On average we have:

Huacachina, Ballestas Islands: 16 - 20 people


- All the PRIVATE transportation: Bus Station - Hotel - Bus Station described in the Itinerary

- Described meals

- Professional & Personal Assistance during your visit.


Does not include: Services & Sales Taxes,  Airport taxes (US$10 per person), tips, excess baggage charges, additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages or bottled water, non described meals & snacks, insurance of any kind, laundry, phone calls, radio calls or messages, reconfirmation of international flights and items of personal nature


BOOKING & DEPOSIT FOR THE TRIP:


- To reconfirm and book we will need you to send a deposit of 20% of the trip's price ASAP.

- The remaining balance has to be paid 60 days before your trip

HOTELS

Please note that for any package we can upgrade and use any other you wish: 4 star, 5 stars, the most recommended, expensive room, etc, etc. As a LOCAL travel agent we have good prices with ALL the hotels in Peru so please just let us know about your preferences and we will send you our best price.

Recommended Basic Hotels: Alegria or similar

Highly Recommended Medium Hotels: Hacienda Majoro Casa Andina or similar

ADDITIONAL TOURS IN CUSCO & THE SACRED VALLEY
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