From Lima: 2 Days Paracas Ica Huacachina and vineyards
ID: GYG689850-1132634
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
2 days
Description
Discover the best of the coast and desert of Peru in two days. From the Ballestas Islands to the vineyards, the Huacachina Lagoon, the Ica city tour and the exciting Huacachina sand dunes.
Embark on a two-day adventure exploring the enchanting Ballestas Islands, followed by a tour of the vineyards, the oasis of Laguna Huacachina, a tour of the city of Ica, and the exciting sand dunes in Huacachina.
DAY 1
4:15 am San Isidro (ask for the hotels range) / Sheraton Hotel (Lima
4:20 - 4:50 am Miraflores (Pick up at the hotel: ask for the hotels range)
4:55 am Saga Fallabela Miraflores
BALLESTAS ISLAND
Arrival at the touristic pier, yacht ride to see the sea lions, penguins, seagulls, pelicans, etc. View to the Paracas Candelabra.
LOCAL SWEET TASTING
The tourist guide will pick you up for the local sweetmeats tasting (tejas, chocotejas, etc). Free time to buy souvenirs
WINE ROUTE
We will visit the Pisco route where we could taste 7 varieties of wines and piscos.
FREE LUNCH
Lunch will be at Nietto or Catador restaurant. The flagship dish is the 'sopa seca'
TRANSFER TO YOUR HOTEL
If you have a reservation at any hotel within Huacachina, we will take you. Otherwise, they will leave you in Huacachina lagoon as the last First day stop.
DAY 2
FREE TIME
Passengers will have the Free morning until 9 am. So, will be collected by guide from your hotel to continue the tour.
Note: If your hotel is not in Huacachina, it is recommended to leave with your luggage since this tour ends in Huacachina.
10:00 AM OR 11:00 AM CITY TOUR ICA
Will visit the main square of Ica and its surroundings, where the famous Church of Luren, its cathedral, and the San Francisco Church are located.
WITCHES OF CACHICHE
We will visit the town of Cachiche. It seemed like a town of witches, as it housed countless women who, according to the people of Ica, possessed supernatural powers.
WINES AND PISCO TASTING
Ica is known for being the largest producer of pisco in Peru. We will visit one more winery, where we will learn about the production process.
HUACACHINA OASIS
We will visit Huacachina oasis to listen the local legends surrounded by the dunes. Chocolate tasting in Ica.
BUGGIES RIDE AND SANDBOARDING
The buggies and sandboarding activities are optional. However, the meeting point for all passengers is at 4:30 PM at CyC Buggys.
Travel by air-conditioned bus back to Lima
The tour culminates at the same points you addressed.
Highlights
- The largest oasis in America - Huacachina Lagoon
- Explanation of the process of our drink, Pisco.
- Immerse yourself in the marine beauty of the Ballestas Islands
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This itinerary is subject to change without prior notice due to weather problems, strikes and/or demonstrations.
- Pickup is available from hotels/hostels located around Keneddy Miraflores Park, and around Arequipa Avenue in San Isidro. Customers staying outside of these ranges or private locations (such as AirBnB) will need to select the meeting point option.
When should I book?
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.
Cancellations
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.
