Paracas and Ica: 2 Days / 1 Night with Basic Accommodation

Andes Mountains, Peru, Peru



Discover Paracas and Ica in 2 days and 1 night. Visit the Ballestas Islands and the Paracas Reserve, taste wines and piscos, discover Huacachina, and enjoy basic accommodation.

Highlights

  • Explore the Ballestas Islands and the Paracas National Reserve.
  • Wine and pisco tasting + Huacachina.
  • 1 night's basic accommodation + breakfast.

Description

Day 1 – Lima → Paracas | Ballestas Islands + National Reserve 04:00 – 04:30 AM | Pick-up in Lima Pick-up from hotels located in Miraflores, San Isidro or Barranco. We'll start our journey to Paracas. 6:00 a.m. | Stop for breakfast We'll stop at an artisan bakery, where you'll have time to have breakfast before continuing the journey. 9:00 a.m. | Ballestas Islands Sightseeing Tour We'll board a boat from El Chaco Pier. During the sail, you'll see the Paracas Candelabra and will be able to spot sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and various seabirds. 11:00 a.m. | Paracas National Reserve We'll explore the reserve's main sights, including La Catedral, the Mirador del Istmo, Playa Roja, and Playa La Mina. Afternoon | Basic accommodation and free time Transfer to your accommodation in Paracas, check-in, and free afternoon to relax or explore the resort town on your own. Day 2 – Paracas → Ica + Huacachina → Lima After breakfast at the accommodation, departure from Paracas for Ica. 1:00 p.m. | Winery + tasting We'll visit a tourist winery in Ica. You'll have time for lunch on your own and will take part in a tasting of more than 5 varieties of wines, piscos, and liqueur creams. 3:00 p.m. | Huacachina Oasis You'll discover the famous oasis and enjoy a dune buggy adventure, followed by sandboarding. Afterwards, you'll have free time to explore the area around Huacachina. 5:00 p.m. | Return to Lima We'll begin the journey back to Lima. The itinerary indicates an approximate arrival time of 9:30 p.m.; times are for reference only. NOTE: - Rate not applicable on public holidays and high-demand dates, such as Easter, National Holidays, Christmas, New Year's Day, and long weekends. Check special rates and availability. - There is a booking minimum of 2 people. Accommodation will be assigned according to the number of guests: double room for 2 people, twin room for 2 people, triple room for 3 people, etc. - Accommodation schedule: Check-in: 3:00 p.m. Check-out: 11:00 a.m.

Includes

Hotel pick-up included from Miraflores, San Isidro and Barranco. Tourist transportation Lima – Paracas – Ica – Lima. Official tour guide. Boat tour to the Ballestas Islands. Visit to the Paracas National Reserve. Tickets and tourist taxes indicated in the program. 1 night's basic accommodation in Paracas. 1x Breakfast. Tasting of wines, pisco and cream liqueurs in Ica. Dune buggy and sandboarding in Huacachina. 1 hour.

Excludes

Meals not mentioned in the program. Lunch in Ica. Personal expenses. Travel insurance.

Important Information

  • Minimum age: Children aged 5 and over may participate. Personal belongings: Each passenger is responsible for their belongings. The company is not responsible for loss, theft, damage, or forgotten items. Itinerary changes: The order of visits and schedules may be changed for operational, weather-related, or force majeure reasons. Activities: These may be modified or suspended due to orders from the authorities, weather conditions, roadblocks, or other circumstances beyond the company's control. Safety: It is mandatory to follow the instructions of the tour guide, driver, captain, and staff in charge. Conduct: Participation will not be permitted under the influence of alcohol or substances that compromise safety. Health: The passenger must give prior notice of any condition or restriction relevant to taking part in the activities. Third parties: Certain services are operated by hotels, boats, transport companies, or other providers and are subject to their operating conditions.

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