From Ica | 2-days tour of Ica- Huacachina and Paracas

Huacachina, Peru



In this tour of Ica and Paracas we will travel through the southwest of Peru. You will be captivated by its extraordinary natural beauty, not to be missed!

Highlights

  • Explore the city of Ica and its attractions.
  • Enjoy the marine fauna in the Ballestas Islands
  • Learn about the process of making pisco

Description

Itinerary Day 1: Ica - Huacachina - Ica At the indicated time we will pick you up at your hotel in Ica. Afterwards, we will take a guided tour through the center of Ica to learn about the history of this city and its most iconic places. We will walk around the Plaza de Armas, see the Cathedral and visit the Casa de las Tejas. Next, we will go to the Huacachina lagoon to see its landscapes and visit a local winery, where we will enjoy a tasting of piscos and wines. Afterwards, we will return to Huacachina Lagoon, a beautiful natural oasis in the middle of the Peruvian desert. Here, we will release adrenaline with a fun buggy ride and some sandboarding. We will end the day by dropping you off at the hotel so you can rest and have dinner on your own. Day 2: Ica - Paracas - Ballestas Islands - Ica After breakfast at the hotel, we will head for the Paracas pier. From there, we will embark on a peaceful crossing of the Pacific Ocean to the Ballestas Islands. From the boat, we will contemplate the coastline of the Paracas peninsula, where we will appreciate the shapes of the mysterious geoglyph of El Candelabro. The maritime route will then continue to the Ballestas Islands. In this archipelago we will see guano birds, Humboldt penguins and dolphins. We will conclude the trip by visiting a sea lion conservation center at the Paracas dock. We will leave you 30 minutes free before continuing with a land tour of the Paracas National Reserve. We will visit the viewpoint of the Paracas Peninsula and the beaches of Roja, Lagunillas and Yumaque. We will finish the tour leaving you in Ica after two days of great enjoyment. Service is subject to variation without prior notice, due to weather conditions (rains, floods, floods, etc.), strikes and/or demonstrations and any other event that does not allow the normal development of the itinerary. Any cancellation of the service for the reasons indicated above, does not apply refund. The itinerary may vary at the discretion of the operator, always to ensure the safety of the traveler and the best development of the service in its entirety. If you do not attend the day of the service, it is considered as 'Done' without any claim, postponement or refund.

Includes

Pick up at the hotel or bus station and return transfer. Transportation by minibus or bus and boat. English and Spanish speaking guide. Pisco and wine tasting. Buggy and sandboarding board rental.

Excludes

Lunch and dinner. Rates: 35.60 S/ (10 US$) per person. Emtrance fee to ballestas island and paracas national reserve

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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