Nazca, Ica & Paracas 3 Day Tour

Spend 3 incredible days exploring the Huacachina Lagoon, the Ballestas Islands, and the Paracas National Reserve on our Nazca, Ica & Paracas 3-day tour. Get ready to visit the most beautiful spots in western Peru!

Nazca, Ica & Paracas 3 Day Tour

Day 1: Ica - Huacachina Lagoon - Ica

We will pick you up at your hotel or the bus terminal in Ica to start the tour. We will visit the center of Ica, viewing major attractions like the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral. A guided tour of the Regional Museum of Ica follows, covering the ancient Paracas and Nazca cultures. Next, you'll visit a traditional winery for a tasting of pisco and wine. We will then go to the oasis of Huacachina, where you can explore the dunes via buggies and try sandboarding. We will drop you off at your hotel for the night.

Day 2: Ica - Paracas - Ica

After breakfast, we will head to Paracas and board a boat to the Ballestas Islands, passing by the El Candelabro geoglyph. You will see diverse marine fauna, including guano birds and, possibly, Humboldt penguins, and visit a sea lion conservation centre. After lunch in Paracas, we will tour the Paracas National Reserve, stopping at the Paracas Peninsula viewpoint and enjoying the beaches. You will return to your hotel for the evening.

Day 3: Ica - Nazca - Ica

The final day begins with a trip to Nazca, visiting the Maria Reiche Museum. You will see the Nazca Lines from the Maria Reiche viewpoint, including the Hand and the Tree. We will then explore the Cantalloc aqueducts and the ruins of Los Paredones. The day ends with a pottery and gold workshop visit, and we will conclude in Ica around 4 pm.

Accommodation

This tour includes two nights accommodation with breakfast in a 2 or 3-star hotel in Ica or Huacachina:

Ica: Hotel Las FloresHuacachina: Hosteria Suiza and Hotel Curasi

Hotel Pickup

Pickup is available from the Ica Bus Station or from hotels in the Cercado de Ica area, Huacachina Oasis, and Urbanización Puente Blanco. For other locations, we will meet at Calle Las Palmeras at the scheduled time.