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Ica Private Day Trips

Make your holiday in Ica one to remember with our private day trips from this Peruvian city. You'll explore the surroundings of Ica with a private guide!

  • 4 - 6 hours

Transform your getaway in Ica into an unforgettable experience with our tailored private excursions departing from this remarkable Peruvian city. You will uncover the stunning attractions in the vicinity of Ica accompanied by your own dedicated guide, whether you’re with a partner, family, or friends.

Private Day Excursions from Ica

For those planning a short stay in Ica and wishing to explore its highlights, our private day excursions are an ideal choice. These journeys last between 4 to 6 hours and include hotel pickup and drop-off, as well as transportation in a private vehicle accompanied by an English-speaking guide.

Ballestas Islands (4 hours)

Your adventure begins at the port of Paracas, where we’ll board a speedboat for a scenic 2-hour ride. Throughout this boat journey, you will coast along Paracas Bay, witnessing the enigmatic Paracas Candelabra geoglyph, whose origins are still debated. Upon arrival at the Ballestas Islands, you’ll delight in the sight of many Humboldt penguins and sea lions in their natural habitat. Following our exploration, we will return to Paracas port by boat before escorting you back to your hotel in Ica.

Schedule: This trip kicks off at 6 am. The route is aligned with that of the excursion to the Ballestas Islands.

Ballestas Islands & Paracas National Reserve (6 hours)

This excursion begins similarly to the previous one. After our visit to the Ballestas Islands, we will proceed to the Paracas National Reserve. Here, you will encounter fossils, intriguing rock formations, and stunning beaches reminiscent of paradise. Some of the unique beaches you will visit include Roja, Yumaque, and Lagunillas Beach. A stop will be made at Lagunillas Beach, where you can enjoy some leisure time for swimming and lunch.

Schedule: This day trip starts with pickup at 6 am, following a similar itinerary to the Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve.

Nazca Viewpoints (6 hours)

After picking you up, we’ll travel to the renowned province of Nazca, famous for its mysterious geoglyphs. Along the way, we’ll stop at a sundial thought to have been used by the Paracas culture for seasonal measurements. Our first viewpoint, Lilpata, offers a glimpse of captivating anthropomorphic designs. Next, we will visit the María Reiche Museum, which displays the tools utilized by this archaeologist in her studies of the Nazca Lines.

Our next stop will be the metallic viewpoint, where you’ll enjoy sights of the Hand or Tree figures. Conclusively, we will visit a natural viewpoint atop a hill, providing spectacular views of the geoglyphs that adorn the plains.

Schedule: This trip commences at 8 am.

Benefits of Choosing a Private Day Trip

Opting for a private day trip ensures that you have an exclusive guide dedicated to you and your group, resulting in a more personalized experience. Furthermore, you have the flexibility to select the route and the day that aligns perfectly with your itinerary.

Included

  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Transport by minibus
  • English speaking guide
  • Private and exclusive guide, there won't be anyone else in your group.

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Port taxes: 16PEN per person
  • Entry to the Paracas National Reserve: 11PEN per person
  • Entry to the Nazca Viewpoints and the María Reiche Museum: 20PEN per person

Tips

  • Accessibility: Only some areas are accessible.

Location

Activity location

Museo Regional de Ica, 11001 Ica, Peru

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