3-day tour to Nazca, Ica and Paracas

Spend 3 incredible days exploring Huacachina Lagoon, Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve on our 3-day tour to Nazca, Ica and Paracas.
Day 1: Ica - Huacachina Lagoon - Ica
At the agreed time, we will pick you up in the square in Ica and transfer you to the hotel for check-in. Later, we will pick you up again to embark on a guided tour of Ica.

Our tour will cover key attractions such as the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, and the Casa de las Tejas. We will then head to the picturesque Huacachina Lagoon.

The next item on the agenda is a visit to a local winery, where you will learn about the pisco-making process and enjoy a wine and pisco tasting.

Back at Huacachina Lagoon, you will board a buggy for an exciting desert tour, exploring the most impressive spots in this oasis. For added excitement, you can try your hand at sandboarding, sliding down the impressive dunes of Huacachina.

Before returning to the hotel, you will have an hour of free time to explore the oasis at your own pace. The day concludes with a return to Ica in the late afternoon.

Day 2: Ica – Paracas – Ica
After breakfast, we will pick you up at the meeting point in Ica and transfer you to Paracas . There we will board a boat bound for the Ballestas Islands .

As we sail along the coast of the Paracas Peninsula, you will be able to see the El Candelabro geoglyph from the boat. Continuing on to the Ballestas Islands, you will encounter a variety of wildlife, including guano birds, Humboldt penguins , sea lions and dolphins .

At the end of the boat excursion, we will return to Paracas, leaving you free time for lunch. In the afternoon, we will embark on a tour of the Paracas National Reserve . This land tour includes a visit to the Paracas Peninsula viewpoint , which offers stunning views of the beaches of Yumaque , Roja and Lagunillas .

The tour will conclude with our arrival in Ica at 4 pm.

Day 3: Ica – Nazca – Ica
After breakfast at the hotel, we will embark on a journey to Nazca, immersing ourselves in a captivating journey into the ancient past. Our first stop will be the Maria Reiche Museum, in honor of the esteemed Lady of Nazca, famous for her lifelong dedication to the study and exploration of the Nazca Lines.

We will then ascend to the Maria Reiche viewpoint, where we will marvel at cryptic Nazca lines such as the Hand and the Tree. Our day will continue with visits to the Cantalloc aqueducts, the ruins of Los Paredones, and a pottery and gold craft workshop.

The day will conclude when we return to Ica around 4 pm.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.