Discover the southern coast of Peru on a 2-day program from Lima that combines Paracas, the Ballestas Islands, Pisco, Ica, Huacachina, and the Nazca Lines. One of the main advantages of this experience is that the Nazca Lines flyover is done from the Pisco Airport, avoiding the long transfer to the Nazca airfield. From Pisco, the flight lasts approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes, allowing you to enjoy a more complete aerial experience over this impressive archaeological heritage site.
Additionally, at the end of the program, the return trip from Pisco to Lima takes approximately 4 hours, considerably less than the road journey from Nazca, which can take around 9 hours. This makes better use of your travel time and allows for a more comfortable, efficient and complete experience. The itinerary combines nature, archaeology, adventure and culture, ideal for international travelers who want to visit Paracas, Huacachina and the Nazca Lines while making the most of their time during their trip through Peru.
Very early, between 04:40 and 05:00 a.m., we will begin our trip from Lima to the beautiful bay of Paracas, one of the main nature destinations on the Peruvian coast. After a box-lunch breakfast, we will board a boat to sail toward the impressive Ballestas Islands, an extraordinary wildlife sanctuary where we will observe the enigmatic Paracas Candelabra, as well as sea lions, Humboldt penguins, pelicans, boobies, and numerous guano birds in their natural habitat. Afterward we will visit a traditional winery, where we will learn about the artisanal process of making Pisco, Peru's national drink, as well as local wines, enjoying a tasting before having free time for lunch (optional).
We will then continue by road to Ica to visit the spectacular Huacachina Oasis, surrounded by impressive dunes, where you can relax by the lagoon or enjoy an adrenaline-filled experience with sandboarding or a buggy ride through the desert. In the afternoon we will return to Paracas, where we will spend the night.
Meals: None | Lodging: Hotel in Paracas
After breakfast at the hotel, we will transfer to Pisco International Airport, located approximately 25 minutes from Paracas, for the spectacular Nazca Lines flyover. The flight will last approximately 1:40 hours, offering a more complete aerial experience than the traditional flights from Nazca. During the tour we will fly over the impressive coastal desert of southern Peru and view the Ocucaje Valley, known for its geological formations and paleontological richness, as well as the Santa Cruz, Palpa, Viscas, and Ingenio valleys, territories linked to the development of the ancient Paracas and Nazca cultures.
From the air we will be able to see some of the most representative figures of the Nazca Lines, such as the Whale, the Trapezoids, the Astronaut, the Monkey, the Condor, the Spider, and the Hummingbird, among other impressive representations traced on the desert. During the tour we will learn about the main theories and interpretations related to their possible astronomical, religious, and ceremonial significance. At the end of the flyover, we will begin our return to Lima, with a trip of approximately 4 hours from Pisco, significantly optimizing travel time. Arrival is expected in the afternoon, leaving free time to continue exploring the city or rest.
Meals: None | Lodging: Hotel in Lima not included